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• Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats’ bats break through late in 9-3 win over Blue Jays...

Luis García, Jr. came off the bench and hit a pinch hit home run to spark the Nationals’ comeback in a 9-3 win over the Blue Jays last night... OFFENSIVE WOES ... THEN LUIS GARCÍA, JR.: Joey Meneses went 4 for 30 (.133/.133/.167) with a double and five Ks on the Nationals’ seven-game road trip to Miami and Texas. Jesse Winker went 4 for 27 (.148/.233/.259), hitting one home run, and taking three ...2024
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• Why has no MLB team signed Brandon Belt?

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The two-time World Series champion was a dangerous hitter last year, but he is still unemployed over a month into the 2024 campaign. During the 2023 MLB season, 212 different position players came to the plate at least 400 times. From that group, 35 players became free agents at some point during the offseason. There were the big, splashy ...2024
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• Charlie Morton starts as the Braves begin series against Dodgers

Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Braves and Dodgers meet Friday for the first time in 2024. The Atlanta Braves will continue their road trip Friday when they begin a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Braves avoided a sweep with a 5-2 win in Seattle Wednesday. They will send Charlie Morton to the mound Friday for the series opener. The Dodgers will counter with right-h...2024
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• Royals trade partner history: The Guardians

Photo by: Rick Stewart/Getty Images Should the Royals have tried to acquire Ricky Vaughn? This is a series that looks back at their trade history with each team in baseball. So far, we have looked back at trades with the Braves, Cubs, Diamondbacks, Orioles, White Sox, Angels, Marlins, Brewers , Rockies, and Red Sox. Today we look at the history of deals with the Cleveland Indians/Guardians...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 3, 2024

I don’t think we’ve used this James McArthur picture before | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood Anne Rogers profiled how James McArthur got to where he is now as the Royals closer: “There’s a reason he’s on the waiver wire, but is there something we can do to help?” pitching coach Brian Sweeney said. “We saw some reliever mentality. Seeing his breakin...2024
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• Braves continue road trip with showdown against NL West-leading Dodgers

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images The two best teams in the National League meet this weekend for a three-game series at Dodger Stadium After avoiding a sweep in Seattle with a win Wednesday, the Atlanta Braves will continue their road trip Friday with a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It has been an unusual few weeks for the Braves, who have seen their offense sp...2024
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• Why has no MLB team signed Brandon Belt?
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• Despite uncharacteristic grounding, Braves finish April on top

Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The team with the best projections in baseball had the best April record in baseball. Coming into the season, the Atlanta Braves were projected to be the best team in baseball. One month in, they had baseball’s best record. That seems like a wholly unremarkable set of events, but this April hasn’t felt unremarkable in any sense. Also, consider...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 2, 2024

Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports The Royals are undefeated in May 2024. Salvador Perez has been central to Kansas City’s resurgence this season: Salvador Perez is having some fun this year. The Royals’ captain began May much like he ended April, with another RBI and extending his career-best on-base streak to 21 games in the Royals’ 6-1 win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday at the Rogers Cen...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, May 1

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Marcus Stroman, Mantle’s first homer, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to...2024
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• Braves News: Atlanta suffers series loss, Owen Murphy stuns in High-A, and more

Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. The Atlanta Braves had another tough night out West and dropped the series to the Seattle Mariners after Tuesday’s 3-2 loss. For the first time this season, the Braves have lost back-to-back games. The Braves’ pitching continued to be strong, but the offense was once again lacking. Atlanta recorded seven hits a...2024
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• Yariel Rodríguez injury: Blue Jays starting pitcher hits IL with back issue in latest hit to Toronto rotation

Rodríguez's official injury designation was thoracic spine inflammation...2024
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• Monday Rockpile and Weekly Pebble Report: The Rockies may soon receive an injection of Mike Honcho energy

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, April 29th, 2024 The back issues plaguing Nolan Jones are no longer a secret. The struggling Colorado Rockies left fielder, who took fourth place in National League Rookie of the Year voting last season, is hitting just .170/.243/.277 as he battles back stiffness that could date back to as early as the beg...2024
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• Royals to promote Jonathan Bowlan for start Monday

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Bowlan replaces Alec Marsh in the rotation The Royals will promote pitcher Jonathan Bowlan to the big leagues to make his MLB debut in Toronto on Monday, according to several reports. No corresponding roster move has yet to be announced. In the rotation, he replaces Alec Marsh, who was placed on the Injured List last week. Bowlan was originally a ...2024
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• Colorado Rockies game no. 28 thread: Framber Valdez vs. Austin Gomber

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images The Rockies will look to avoid a two-game sweep in Mexico After yesterday’s 12-4 drubbing at the hands of the Houston Astros, the Colorado Rockies will look to avoid the sweep in Mexico. Two of the runs the Rockies scored came via a Ryan McMahon two-run homer in the first inning, making McMahon just the second Rockie to hit a home run in an internation...2024
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• Braves News: Solid Friday on the farm, extra-innings loss, more

Photo by Casey Sykes/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday The Braves may have lost Saturday, but they got yet another strong pitching performance from their starter, as Charlie Morton went 7.0 innings of shutout ball. The team has now gotten 36.2 innings out of the five starters on the roster over the last five games, which is just tremendous. Max Fried’s 9.0 inning Maddu...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 26, 2024

Seriously - that was a lot of rain | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Yesterday’s game was just weird and I was glad the Royals stole it Let’s talk about yesterday’s game for a minute. It really was odd. I know Ryan covered it here, but I just wanted to blather on more about it. Really, to have a clean game, they would have had to start it at least an hour earlier and we just don’t do that...2024
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• MLB should consider starting the regular season later

Getty Images Weather in northern cities is just bad in late March/early April. Monday’s Cubs home opener was played in conditions not really suitable for baseball. It was 43 degrees at game time — bad enough — but then around the sixth inning it started raining, making conditions miserable for fans and players alike. The weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday isn’t any better, in fact,...2024
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• This Day in MLB History: March 16

MLB History 1900 - Ban Johnson announces that an American League team will be placed in Chicago to ensure the stability of the league. In an agreement with National League officials, the AL club will be placed on the south side of the city and will be called the Chicago White Stockings. 1907 - The Detroit Tigers agree to trade Ty Cobb to the Cleveland Naps in a deal for Elmer Flick but Cleveland’...2024
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• San Diego disowns hometown star Dominik Mysterio

Latino heat: Dominik Mysterio gets booed out of the building in his hometown. | WWE.com America’s Finest City is far from classy as the local icon makes his return. Note: The opinions expressed here are entirely the writer’s own and do not reflect the views or opinions of his spouse, Mrs. G0MEZ, a proud San Diego resident who actively discouraged the creation of this piece and does not end...2024
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"Gio Urshela: Blue Jays The consolation prize for losing Matt Chapman."

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"At his best, De La Cruz is capable of stunning displays of speed, and he proved it in the most dramatic way yet during the Cincy’s Thursday night game against the Toronto Blue Jays."

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"WATCH: Young Yankees fan gets emotional after Blue Jays fan gives him Aaron Judge home run ball"

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"Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera hit his 500th home run on Sunday, a solo shot in the sixth inning off the Blue Jays' Steven Matz."

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"Former Blue Jays reliever Bolsinger sues Astros"

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"Sources: Blue Jays, LHP Ryu agree to $80M deal"

2018
"The Blue Jays acquired outfielder Randal Grichuk from the Cardinals on Friday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Dominic Leone and righty pitching prospect Conner Greene, who was ranked as Toronto's Number 11 prospect by MLB Pipeline."

2017
"Firing a lethal splitter that vanished from the strike zone all afternoon, Masahiro Tanaka recorded a career-high 15 strikeouts in a brilliant seven-inning performance that led the Yankees to their 90th win of the season, a 4-0 victory over the Blue Jays on Friday afternoon at Yankee Stadium."

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"The Red Sox rallied from five runs down to steal a victory away from the Blue Jays and score an early advantage in the battle for the American League East title with a 8-7 win on Friday night."

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"The Royals advanced to their second straight World Series for the first time in franchise history with a pulsating 4-3 win over the Blue Jays in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium."

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"Report: Athletics trade Josh Donaldson to Blue Jays for Brett Lawrie"

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• Royals trade partner history: The Guardians
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• How Far Can Lugo Go? - May 2, 2024
Seth Lugo, SP, KC Lugo had another strong outing against the Blue Jays on Wednesday, allowing just 1 ER on 2 hits and 2 BB's in 7 IP, while striking out 8. This comes on the heels of throwing 7 shutout innings against the Tigers his last time out, an outing in which he struck out 9 and allowed just 3 hits. For the season, Lugo owns a sensational 1.60 ERA and 1.02 WHIP across 45 IP. The advanced...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson records his 200th career win

Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports Braves Franchise History 1961 - Willie Mays becomes the ninth player in major league history to hit four home runs in a game to help the Giants to a 14-4 win over the Milwaukee Braves. 1970 - Billy Williams becomes the first player in National League history to play in 1,000 consecutive games in a 9-2 loss by the Cubs to the Atlanta Braves at Fulton County S...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 30, 2024

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images The Royals are getting back to great defense. Jaylon Thompson writes about Vinnie Pasquantino’s defense and his ability to do the splits. “I mean, it’s just part of the job description,” Pasquantino said. “A lot of my offseason work goes into obviously the lifting portion, the defense portion, but some of it that isn’t really talked about is the aspect of ...2024
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• Game 30 Thread: Blue Jays vs. Royals

Kansas City Royals catcher Freddy Fermin (34) looks on as he walks back to the dugout after striking out during a regular season Major League Baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Detroit Tigers on April 28, 2024 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. | Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A month’s worth of games! The boys in blue are going up north to pl...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 29, 2024

Photo by Adam Glanzman/MLB Photos via Getty Images Welcome to the big leagues, Jonathan Bowlan! Chris Stratton explains his struggles on Saturday. “I just left pitches over the middle of the plate,” Stratton said. “Those are big-league hitters, and they did exactly what they were supposed to do. I came in and just didn’t execute. And they made me pay for it.” Jonathan Bowlan will be called...2024
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• Slow Starters: Should We Be Worried?
JJ Bleday-Athletics-OF JJ Bleday was 1-3 with 1 R and 1 RBI against the Orioles. He was playing every day and hitting in the middle of the order to start the year. Lately, he has been sitting more as his production has dropped. He is hitting .227 with 1 HR, 5 R, 6 RBI, and 0 SB. He has cut his strikeout rate (22% K) but has not been able to hit the ball hard (3% Barrels and 26% Hardhit). There i...2024
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• Royals to promote Jonathan Bowlan for start Monday
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• Why has no MLB team signed Brandon Belt?
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• Braves continue road trip with showdown against NL West-leading Dodgers
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• Despite uncharacteristic grounding, Braves finish April on top
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• 2024 Silver Sunburst Awards: April edition VOTING

You decide who had the best month of April! “Sunburst Awards” is a series-by-series evaluation of player performance, where four different awards are given out after each series: Offensive player of the series, defensive player of the series, pitcher of the series, and highlight play of the series. This is the first edition of Silver Sunburst Awards in which readers will vote on who had the best m...2024
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• How Far Can Lugo Go? - May 2, 2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, May 1
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• Define the design: 24T, 92D, 91D, 84D, 81D, 78T

Last week I bought a blaster of 2024 Topps with the cash that I didn't spend at the card show that I went to at the start of the month. That doesn't sound like the smartest of moves -- save that cash for something vintage you want! -- but I've been living my card-purchasing life online for the last month-plus and it's getting tired. I needed to buy in person. I had planned to add s...2024
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• Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman Reveals What It Means to Hit Home Run in Front of Family in Toronto

Freddie Freeman’s solo home run in the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday had more meaning behind it than a run on the scoreboard. Freeman was raised in Orange County but has Canadian roots. Both of his parents were born in Ontario, Canada, and the weekend was a family affair reuniting with …...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 29, 2024
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• Colorado Rockies Minor League game thread: April 26th, 2024

Jordan Beck (no. 6 PuRP) hits a home run wearing a Mariachis de Nuevo Mexico | Photo courtesy of the Albuquerque Isotopes Los Rockies are headed to Mexico City and we turn our eyes to the minor league affiliates. The first game starts at 2:05 PM MDT. Los Rockies de Colorado are off today as they travel to beautiful Ciudad de México for the Mexico City Series against the Houston Astros this...2024
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• Royals use Guerrero gaffe to beat Blue Jays

Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports You take what you can get! In the middle of their offensive tailspin, the Royals used a timely error in the field to come from behind and defeat the Blue Jays 3-2. The victory snaps a three-game losing streak that began back on Saturday. It wasn’t an easy night, by any means, for veteran right-hander Michael Wacha. From the get-go, Toronto’s lineup made hi...2024
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• The 1975 Topps countdown, worst to best (No. 220-201)

Before 2024 Heritage came out, commenters would reassure me during my 1975 Topps buyback posts that there would be buybacks accompanying Heritage in 2024. Just hold on, night owl!I knew that there would be. But having never hunted for buybacks in any previous Heritage brand -- I mean, like, why? -- I had no idea how many would be available.Wow.There are almost too many to process. And many,...2024
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• Good Morning San Diego: Dodgers to host Padres this weekend

Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters via USA TODAY Sports Everything you need to know about MLB news and your San Diego Padres for Thursday, April 11, 2024. San Diego Padres News Padres Top Prospect Agrees With Team’s Decision to Send Him Down to Triple-A (Sports Illustrated) Dodgers vs. Padres series preview, pitching matchups, TV info & more (True Blue LA) MLB News Arrighetti arrives to help aid ailing...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 10

Photo by Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Chuck Connors, the piece of metal comes to Chicago, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore...2024
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• Blazing Cain: Dash from first sends KC to WS
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• Tanaka's 15-K gem keeps Yanks in East race
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• Tanaka's 15-K gem keeps Yanks in East race
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• Yanks rally to top Jays, sit alone in 1st place
Chris Carter flared a soft game-tying single over the drawn-in infield and Didi Gregorius pushed the go-ahead run across with a single back to the mound, fueling a seventh-inning rally that helped the Yankees to an 8-6 victory over the Blue Jays on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium. With the win and the O's loss to the Red Sox, the Yanks sit alone atop the American League East....2017
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• Donaldson, Harper top Players Choice field
Josh Donaldson, who helped spur the Blue Jays' return to American League East prominence and get them within two victories of the World Series, walked away with the 2015 Player of the Year Award and the AL Outstanding Player honor during Monday's Players Choice Awards....2015
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• Touch 'em all, Jose: Jays advance to ALCS
The Blue Jays are heading to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 1993, and it was one of the biggest home runs in franchise history that got them there....2015
• Amazin' Mets sweep Cubs for 5th NL pennant
For the fourth time in as many games in the National League Championship Series, the Mets tallied first, and they didn't let up, posting an 8-3 victory over the Cubs to complete a sweep and reach the World Series for the first time since 2000. New York will face the winner of the Royals-Blue Jays American League Championship Series, which the Royals lead, 3-2....2015
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• Amazin' Mets sweep Cubs for 5th NL pennant
For the fourth time in as many games in the National League Championship Series, the Mets tallied first, and they didn't let up, posting an 8-3 victory over the Cubs to complete a sweep and reach the World Series for the first time since 2000. New York will face the winner of the Royals-Blue Jays American League Championship Series, which the Royals lead, 3-2....2015
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 26

Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Kosuke Fukudome, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to follow as they unfold over the course of...2024
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• AL Week 5 Strategy-April 20, 2024
In The Field OF Tyler O'Neill (concussion) has been placed on the concussion IL. He hopes to be activated on Tuesday when first eligible to return. O'Neill has started off strong (.313 AVG with 7 HR, 14 R, 8 RBI, and 1 SB). He has shown good plate skills (18% BB, 21% K) while crushing the ball (23% Barrels). 3B Rafael Devers is now dealing with a knee injury in addition to the shoulder injury th...2024
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• Solo Trout - April 2nd, 2024
Mike Trout, OF, LAA Trout hit his second and third homers of the season on Monday evening in Miami. All of his homers have been solo shots, and he hasn't driven in anyone else besides himself, which seems par for the course for the Angels franchise. What's more surprising is that Trout walked for the first time this season in the contest. His current 6.7% BB% and 70.0% Z-Contact% are well below hi...2024
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• Preseason Prep (and the Opener in Seoul) - March 21, 2024
Seoul Series Yu Darvish, SD Darvish lasted just 3.2 in his opening start against the Dodgers in Seoul, allowing 1 unearned run on 2 hits and 3 BB's, while recording 3 K's. While he was able to keep his ERA clean, it wasn't exactly a stellar performance as he threw only 42 of 72 pitches for strikes (58%) and only got 5 swinging strikes. At the same time, he was facing one of the best offenses in ...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 20, 2024

Did you wake up early for the Seoul Series? By the time this post goes up, there will be MLB action that counts well underway in Seoul. What do you think of the pre-season regular season games? If you are in a fantasy league, are you allowed to put Dodgers and Padres in lineups now, or is your league waiting til the rest of MLB gets underway? Reliever Jake Brentz has a left hamstring strain that w...2024
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• Preseason Prep - March 20, 2024
Daulton Varsho, OF (TOR) Varsho hit his first home run of the spring on Tuesday, which would seem disappointing if not for his 3/8 strikeout-to-walk ratio and six spring stolen bases. Varsho's numbers declined in his first season in Toronto, but he did exhibit better plate discipline and above-average speed. That only led to 16 stolen bases, but based on the results in the Grapefruit League, it's ...2024
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• Preseason Prep - March 15, 2024
Brewers Bullpen Devin Williams, MIL Williams has been diagnosed with two stress fractures in his back and is expected to miss the first half of the season. This is devastating for the Brewers and for fantasy owners, many of whom drafted Williams as the first closer off the board this spring. Williams was arguably the best closer in baseball last season recording a 1.53 ERA (2.79xFIP), 13.35 K/9...2024
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• Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep-March 14, 2024
Injury News Taj Bradley-Rays-SP Taj Bradley is dealing with a strained pec but is considered day-to-day. This is an injury worth watching because it could mean a couple of days off from throwing or it could turn into a multi-week injury. Either way, he is not expected to be ready for the start of the season. The Rays are going to be cautious with their young right-hander. Bradley has much appe...2024
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• Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats’ bats break through late in 9-3 win over Blue Jays...
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• Charlie Morton starts as the Braves begin series against Dodgers
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 3, 2024
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• Lugo lacerates lifeless litigant lineup 6-1

Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports The game was close before the Royals pulled away late. Seth Lugo carved up a hapless Toronto lineup while the Royals rallied offensively after a slow start to beat the Blue Jays 6-1 this afternoon in Toronto. The first third of the game flew by in just under 40 minutes, with each team managing just one baserunner through three innings. The Royals looked pati...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 26

Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Cubs rookies carry the load in 7-1 win for their fourth straight. I’m ready to combine my repetitive thoughts from last year and this year into one thought. Last year, I implored the Cubs to “get greedy.” Any they climbed into contention by doing just that. This year, I’ve applauded them for being relentless on several occasions. Right now,...2024
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• AL Week 5 Strategy-April 20, 2024
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• 2024 Sunburst Awards: Texas Rangers games 5-7

Rays fall under .500 at 3-4 after three games against Rangers “Sunburst Awards” is a series-by-series evaluation of player performance, where four different awards are given out after each series: Offensive player of the series, defensive player of the series, pitcher of the series, and highlight play of the series. This edition will be covering the second series of the season, where the Tampa Bay...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 2, 2024

Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Yes? Or No? Jaylon Thompson writes about the tough loss in the series opener in Baltimore. “It was a really good ballgame throughout,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “It was exciting to get back and tie it off (Orioles closer Craig) Kimbrel. He is one of the best closers in recent history. “Obviously, to lose in that fashion is heartbreaking....2024
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• Outside The Confines: Baseball is underway

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images News from Opening Day weekend and MLB. It’s the home opener! (Weather permitting.) It’s also April Fools Day. In honor of that, all the links will take you to Rick Astley singing “Never Gonna Give You Up.” (No, they won’t.) The City of Oakland have delivered their list of demands to allow the Athletics to play for the next three years at the Coliseu...2024
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• 2024 AL West preview: The tussle in Texas

Photo by Bailey Orr/Texas Rangers/Getty Images The defending champion Rangers and the relentless Astros dominate the division’s focus, but keep an eye on Seattle. The 2023 American League season came down to a Lone Star State Showdown in the Championship Series. Amazingly, the Houston Astros were back in the LCS for the seventh year in a row, one shy of the record held by the ‘90s Atlanta ...2024
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• Braves News: Jarred Kelenic’s improvement, Ohtani gambling scandal, more

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta Braves’ news and notes from Wednesday Jarred Kelenic may be turning the corner with the adjustments he’s made this spring for Atlanta. Elsewhere in the league, a gambling scandal is brewing around the sport’s biggest star, Shohei Ohtani, and turmoil continues in the MLBPA. Kelenic looked good on Wednesday after a really rough...2024
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• Preseason Prep (and the Opener in Seoul) - March 21, 2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 15

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