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• MLB Notes: Yankees Sign Mets Pitcher, Astros Add Veteran Reliever, $212 Million All-Star Out For Year

The New York Yankees didn’t have to look too far to sign their newest pitcher as they inked a deal with right-hander Paul Blackburn who most recently played with the New York Mets. The Yankees also optioned right-hander Allan Winas to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Additionally, the Houston Astros signed veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel. …...2025
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• Craig Kimbrel signs with Astros after being DFA’d by Braves earlier in season

The nine-time All-Star's deal with Houston marks his ninth Major League team of his career, and the seventh since 2021....2025
• Astros sign Craig Kimbrel to major-league contract, will join club on Friday

Kimbrel has pitched in the Braves' and Rangers' systems this season...2025
• Craig Kimbrel lands with World Series contender after latest release

Craig Kimbrel is hoping to make an impact with an MLB team down the stretch, and a World Series contender is giving the former All-Star reliever a shot....2025
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• Sources: Kimbrel to Astros on major league deal
Veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel will add a fresh arm to the Astros' ailing bullpen as they try to hold on to their lead in the AL West....2025
• MLB News: Craig Kimbrel Signing With Houston Astros

Veteran All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel is signing with the Houston Astros, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He’s signing a big league deal. More news: Dodgers Reveal Shohei Ohtani’s Status for Friday’s Series Opener vs Padres Veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel is signing with the Houston Astros, a source tells ESPN. He'll be joining their big league team.— …...2025
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• The 10 best Cubs vs. White Sox games

Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports The teams have been playing regular-season games for 29 seasons. Interleague play has been with us for 28 years (29 seasons), since 1997. It’s not new, nor is it going away. The Cubs and White Sox have played at least one series against each other in all 29 of those seasons, now at 149 total games. The series has been competitive, no matter how good or ba...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Henry Aaron hits the final home run of his career

Photo by MLB via Getty Images It may not have happened in a Braves uniform but it’s still worthy of mentioning Braves Franchise History 1965: The Braves score seven runs in the seventh inning to beat the Mets 7-1. A two-run shot by Hank Aaron caps off the inning. 1970: Chicago’s Ken Holtzman walks Hank Aaron and Tommie Aaron makes him pay with a two-run shot in the ninth to give the Atlan...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson pitches eight scoreless innings and hits a homer

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Tim Hudson has a great day as the Blue Jays have a bad day. Braves Franchise History 1912: With no hint that a record is about to be set, the Giants coast to a 14-2 lead through eight innings at Boston, then score seven more in the 9th for a 21-2 lead. The Braves rally for ten in the last of the 9th but lose 21-12. The 17 runs are the NL post-1900 record...2025
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• Braves News: Loss in Milwaukee, Chris Sale predictions, and more

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. The Atlanta Braves were unable to win two in a row after dropping Tuesday’s contest against the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1.Grant Holmes got the start and allowed three of Milwaukee’s runs. Offensively, the Braves outhit the Brewers 8-6, but they were only able to plate a run in the fifth, courtesy of Ronald Acuña Jr.’s RBI sing...2025
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• Braves News: AJ Smith-Shawver, Chris Sale, Losing Streak Ends, More

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images A bittersweet day for the Braves. On Monday, the Braves were finally able to put together one of their most complete games of the season. Chris Sale was sensational, the offense showed of its power potential, and the bullpen did well (with what little it was needed) in a 7-1 victory over the Brewers. While the Braves have had plenty of struggles as of late, finall...2025
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• Smith-Shawver gets surgery; Kimbrel picks FA
AJ Smith-Shawver underwent Tommy John surgery and Craig Kimbrel elected free agency in the latest pitching moves for the slumping Braves....2025
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• Today in White Sox History: June 9

On this day 44 years ago, Wayne Nordhagen hit an inside-the-park home run that was bizarre in numerous ways. | Kellogg’s Inside-the-park home run kismet 1947 In a game at Comiskey Park against the Yankees, a fan held up the contest for nearly an hour while he argued a call with one of the umpires. That’s right ... a fan! The Sox would eventually win the game, 9-8, in 10 innings, scoring s...2025
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• Outside The Confines: Burnes goes down

Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes needs Tommy John surgery and there are repercussions. The Red Sox are floundering but have a potential star in the minors. The Rockies are sinking. And other news from around MLB. Good morning. We’re starting with the butcher’s bill tonight. Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes will undergo Tommy John ...2025
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• ‘You Are Incompetent’— Braves Under Fire for Craig Kimbrel Treatment As Fans Question Team’s Judgment
The Atlanta Braves organization is taking a hit over their treatment of reliever Craig Kimbrel after the veteran put in the work to get back to the major leagues in 2025....2025
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• José Ruiz joins Braves active roster, Austin Cox optioned

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images The right-hander will be available for Sunday’s contest. The Atlanta Braves have added right-handed reliever José Ruiz to their 26-man roster and optioned fellow reliever Austin Cox to Triple-A. The #Braves today reported RHP José Ruiz to Atlanta. The club optioned LHP Austin Cox to Triple-A Gwinnett following yesterday’s game.— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) J...2025
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• Fantasy Baseball Podcast: What? You Don’t Want To Hear About Our Teams?

The All-Star break has passed, I, Geoff have returned from vacation, and Grey is ready to talk trade deadline buzz. With that in mind we talk about some of the top names that could be moved, Joey Gallo, Trevor Story, Craig Kimbrel to name a few. We speculate on the potential for a fire sale in Chicago, and walk you through our thoughts on some recent callups and how their playing time will shake o...2021
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Fifty-Six Reasons to Pay Attention in Spring Training
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"Craig Kimbrel’s return to the Braves lasted just one day, as the club announced today that the veteran reliever has been designated for assignment."

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"Craig Kimbrel designated by Orioles"

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"Don’t think any Cubs closer has had that since Craig Kimbrel."

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"11:11am: The Dodgers and White Sox are in agreement on a trade sending outfielder AJ Pollock to Chicago in exchange for reliever Craig Kimbrel, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB."

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"1:21 pm: The White Sox are acquiring star closer Craig Kimbrel from the Cubs, reports Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation (Twitter link)."

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"Cubs barely survive a bullpen meltdown, but they have a Craig Kimbrel problem"

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"While it once seemed all but inevitable that perennial All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel would be moving on from the defending World Series champion Red Sox, the momentum has shifted to the point where it would no longer be all that surprising to see the power righty return to Boston."

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"Red Sox pitcher Craig Kimbrel is away from spring training camp in Fort Myers while his infant daughter has surgery."

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"Seven innings earlier, Matt Holliday forced extras with a game-tying homer off Craig Kimbrel -- the first Fenway blown save in the Boston closer's career."

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"The Rangers struck early against David Price and late against Craig Kimbrel en route to a 7-2 victory over the Red Sox on Tuesday night at Fenway Park."

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"The Braves traded closer Craig Kimbrel and outfielder Melvin Upton Jr."

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"Major League Baseball recognized this season's top relief pitchers Wednesday, announcing Kansas City's Greg Holland and Atlanta's Craig Kimbrel as the recipients of the Mariano Rivera AL Reliever of the Year Award and the Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year Award, respectively."

• Craig Kimbrel signs with Astros after being DFA’d by Braves earlier in season
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• Astros sign Craig Kimbrel to major-league contract, will join club on Friday
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• Astros To Sign Craig Kimbrel

The Astros are in agreement with Craig Kimbrel on a major league contract, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The SportsMeter client was just granted his release from a minor league deal with Texas, per Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. Houston will need to create space on both the active and 40-man rosters. Kimbrel spent…...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: July 30

A splendid hitting performance from Buck Weaver gave the White Sox a share of first place for more more day, on this day 110 years ago. The 1915 club keeps fighting 1915 After falling out of first place 10 days earlier, the White Sox fought back into a tie atop the American League courtesy of a 6-4 win at the Yankees; Buck Weaver (4-for-5, homer, double, five RBIs) was the hitting hero whi...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 30

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content. Happy birthday to Javier Assad* and other Cubs. JR Richard has a stroke, lots of players find new teams, 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 var...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Henry Aaron hits the final home run of his career
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• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson pitches eight scoreless innings and hits a homer
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• Recently cut Kimbrel joins Rangers on minors deal
Craig Kimbrel, who was cut by the Braves after one appearance last week, signed a minor league contract with the Rangers on Wednesday....2025
• James McCann’s Braves Deal Contains Rolling Opt-Out Clause
Catcher James McCann signed a minor league deal with Atlanta and has spent most of the year playing for Triple-A Gwinnett. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the deal contains a rolling opt-out clause. Similar to Craig Kimbrel’s earlier deal with Atlanta, this means that any club can offer McCann a big league job…...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson pitches eight scoreless innings and hits a homer
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• Outside The Confines: Burnes goes down
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• How long until Aaron Bummer gets an opportunity to close?

Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Next man up The Braves have had six relievers attempt a save this season, at least by MLB definition. I don’t know that there have been six that have pitched with a lead in the ninth. Raisel Iglesias is sporting a 6.75 ERA, Daysbel Hernandez is on the IL, Pierce Johnson went kablooey yesterday, Dylan Lee has three blown saves, Enyel De Los Santos says hi, and Hect...2025
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• Braves News: Craig Kimbrel gets the call, winless in June, and more

Robert Edwards-Imagn Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. As reported Thursday, the Atlanta Braves made a series of roster moves following the appalling contest with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Up first, the club announced that right-hander Craig Kimbrel was selected to the major league roster. Dylan Dodd also earned a promotion and was recalled to Atlanta. To continue the flur...2025
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• Braves battle but eventually botch it in 5-4 loss to Giants

Photo by Emma Bronsteader/MLB Photos via Getty Images It’s like they’re finding new and interesting ways to lose on a nightly basis at this point. The Atlanta Braves battled back from being down 3-0 after the first inning but it still wasn’t enough to pull off the win. The game eventually was decided in extra innings and a wild pitch is what ended up handing a 5-4 win to the Giants in thi...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Dallas Keuchel signs one year deal

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The veteran hurler chooses to stay in Atlanta for another season. Braves Franchise History 1986: San Diego Padres manager Steve Boros is ejected before the first pitch of the game with the Atlanta Braves when he tries to give umpire Charlie Williams a videotape of a disputed play in the previous night’s 4-2 loss to Atlanta. 2013: Yasiel Puig continues t...2025
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• The Braves are mediocre and have been for too long now

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images It’s been 12 months of this and there’s no end to it in sight with the way things have been going. Hi folks! We’re entering June and the Atlanta Braves are still locked in the grips of a diabolically slow start for their standards. After Thursday’s action, they’re right back at seven games under .500 at 27-34 they’re fourth place in the ...2025
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• Drake Baldwin named NL Rookie of the Month for May

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Drake Baldwin joins an illustrious list of Braves rookies to have won Rookie of the Month. For the first time since the 2022 season when Michael Harris II and Spencer Strider were seemingly playing hot potato with the award, an Atlanta Braves rookie has received monthly honors from Major League Baseball. MLB has announced their monthl...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Ronald Acuna Jr. crushes home run, draws four walks

Photo Credit: Garrett Spain The MVP is tantalizingly close to his return to Atlanta. Saturday may have been disappointing for Atlanta Braves fans after that nasty collapse, so if you want some positive news skip past the scores of these games and look at our man Ronald Acuna Jr. go. It’s a welcome sight to see him in seemingly good form, and while you’re hear to read about Acuna, JR Ritchi...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: July 30
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• Outside The Confines: Craig Kimbrel has a new home

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images He’ll bring his unusual stance to Texas. Happy Wednesday, everyone. We have loads of fun little tidbits, from one of the greatest catches you’ll ever see, to a new media partnership for MLB, to a new home for Craig Kimbrel, and two highly-anticipated prospects making their MLB debut. We’re also in countdown mode to both the trade deadline and MLB...2025
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• Braves News: AJ Smith-Shawver, Chris Sale, Losing Streak Ends, More
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• Today in White Sox History: June 9
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• Braves Designate Craig Kimbrel For Assignment
Craig Kimbrel’s return to the Braves lasted just one day, as the club announced today that the veteran reliever has been designated for assignment. Left-hander Austin Cox was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to take Kimbrel’s place on the active roster. Kimbrel signed a minors contract in March, providing a full-circle moment in rejoining his original…...2025
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• Braves battle but eventually botch it in 5-4 loss to Giants
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• The Braves are mediocre and have been for too long now
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• Baseball history unpacked, May 28

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, Happy birthday, Craig Kimbrel! 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 time. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, ...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Ronald Acuna Jr. crushes home run, draws four walks
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• Yanks tie it off Kimbrel in 9th, beat Sox in 16th
The Yankees needed this one, and they would have played all night to get it. An RBI single to center by Didi Gregorius was the go-ahead hit for the Bombers in a thrilling 4-1, 16-inning victory over the Red Sox on Saturday at Fenway Park. Seven innings earlier, Matt Holliday forced extras with a game-tying homer off Craig Kimbrel -- the first Fenway blown save in the Boston closer's career....2017
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• Yankees tie it off Kimbrel, beat Sox in 16th
The Yankees needed this one, and they would have played all night to get it. An RBI single to center by Didi Gregorius was the go-ahead hit for the Bombers in a thrilling 4-1, 16-inning victory over the Red Sox on Saturday at Fenway Park. Seven innings earlier, Matt Holliday forced extras with a game-tying homer off Craig Kimbrel -- the first Fenway blown save in the Boston closer's career....2017
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• Sale's gem spoiled as Red Sox fall in 16
The Yankees needed this one, and they would have played all night to get it. An RBI single to center by Didi Gregorius was the go-ahead hit for the Bombers in a thrilling 4-1, 16-inning victory over the Red Sox on Saturday at Fenway Park. Seven innings earlier, Matt Holliday forced extras with a game-tying homer off Craig Kimbrel -- the first Fenway blown save in the Boston closer's career....2017
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• Benintendi's flare lifts Sox past Rangers
The Red Sox needed a few extra innings to do it, but they overcame a blown save by Craig Kimbrel to take the first of a three-game series with the Rangers on Monday night, beating Texas 7-5 in 11 innings at Globe Life Park. Boston has won five games in a row and seven out of eight....2017
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• Betts delivers in 10th as Sox outduel Jays
Mookie Betts came through with a three-run double in the top of the 10th inning, and along the way, he helped provide some protection to Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel and manager John Farrell....2017
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• Braves deal Kimbrel, Upton to Padres in blockbuster deal
The Braves traded closer Craig Kimbrel and outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. to the Padres on Sunday in exchange for outfielders Cameron Maybin and Carlos Quentin. A Major League source revealed Atlanta will also acquire two highly-regarded prospects -- right-handed pitcher Matt Wisler and outfielder Jordan Paroubeck -- and the 41st pick in June's Draft....2015
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• Red Sox strike out 20, cap sweep of Rangers
The Rangers arrived in Boston as the hottest team in the Major Leagues. They left after being swept by the Red Sox, culminating with a 6-2 defeat in Thursday's soggy finale of a three-game series. Drew Pomeranz turned in one of the most powerful performances of his career to earn the win, holding heavy-hitting Texas to four hits and two runs while walking one and equaling a personal best with 11 s...2017
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• Red Sox strike out 20, cap sweep of Rangers
The Rangers arrived in Boston as the hottest team in the Major Leagues. They left after being swept by the Red Sox, culminating with a 6-2 defeat in Thursday's soggy finale of a three-game series. Drew Pomeranz turned in one of the most powerful performances of his career to earn the win, holding heavy-hitting Texas to four hits and two runs while walking one and equaling a personal best with 11 s...2017
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• SAGNOF: What Do I Even Know
It's officially the last week of fantasy baseball season which means for anyone who is out of title contention, fantasy baseball research season begins. For today's SAGNOF, I am going to open myself up to personal torture and I will try to rank closers for next season. For this exercise, I tried to give each team a projected saves leader based on guys who I expect to be on the roster for next seas...2021
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• Fantasy baseball owners shouldn’t reach for Indians’ James Karinchak

Five things are pretty much certain heading into the 2021 fantasy baseball season: Liam Hendriks, Josh Hader, Aroldis Chapman, Raisel Igelsias and Edwin Diaz, in whatever order you like them, are considered the top five relievers. Beyond those, there are a slew of familiar names, such as Kenley Jansen, Brad Hand, Kirby Yates, Craig Kimbrel......2021
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• David Price Right at Home with Boston Red Sox Thanks in Large Part to Big Papi
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Yankees Try Building Without Opening Their Checkbook
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• Jose Abreu's Unanimous AL ROY Validates Big MLB Dollars Poured into Cuban Market
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• Today in White Sox History: July 30
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• Sean Murphy gets the start and Austin Riley bats second against the Giants

Sean Murphy gets the start tonight | Brett Davis-Imagn Images Sean Murphy and Austin Riley both hit a HR last time they faced Birdsong It would be nice to say that the Atlanta Braves’ offense has been feast or famine after yesterday’s ten run output. However, it has been much more famine than feast. In their previous ten games before their loss yesterday, they averaged 3.7 runs per game a...2025
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• Braves Minor League recap: Owen Carey doubles, drives in run for Augusta

Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images Carey also scored two runs on the night (23-36) Gwinnett Stripers 2, (35-23) Nashville Sounds 6 Eddys Leonard, LF: 1-4, 2B, RBI David Fletcher, 2B: 1-4, 2B Nathan Wiles, SP: 5.2 IP, 5 H, ER, 4 BB, 4 K Box Score Despite getting a solid performance from Nathan Wiles — in which he lowered his season ERA to 2.25 — the Stripers came up sho...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Cedric (de Grandpre) is Entertaining in no-hit bid

JR Ritchie | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Cedric de Grandpre made his first start of the season in full season ball on Sunday, and threw six no-hit innings with 19 whiffs. JR Ritchie and Brett Sears combined on a gem as well. The story of the Atlanta Braves system on Sunday had to be the pitching performances by a trio of prospects. Cedric de Grandpre throwing six no-hit innings with...2025
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• Braves Minor League recap: Owen Carey notches walk off single for Augusta

Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images Carey went 3-5 with a pair of doubles in the win There was plenty of action down on the farm on Wednesday, including a walk off win, multiple strong pitching performances and several significant offensive outings. So let’s get into it.(21-26) Gwinnett Stripers 7, (20-26) Louisville Bats 4 Ronald Acuna Jr., RF: 1-4, 2B, R, BB Jarred Kel...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Ronald Acuna Jr. crushes home run, draws four walks
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• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson pitches eight scoreless innings and hits a homer
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• Atlanta Braves Minor League Recap: Didier Fuentes makes Double-A debut

Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images While the final line mine not strike inspiration, the 19 year old more than handled his own against increased competition. (10-16) Gwinnett Stripers 2, (21-6) Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 3 Carlos Rodriguez, CF: 2-for-4, HR, RBI, R, .278/.297/.389 Sandy León, C: 1-for-3, HR, R, RBI, .182/.265/.386 Chad Kuhl, SP: 3IP 3H 0R 5BB 3K, 6.75 ERA...2025
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• Atlanta Braves Minor League Recap 4/17: Braun excellent, Montgomery homers.

Lucas Braun | Photo by Paul Abell/Minor League Baseball via Getty Images Nick Montgomery hit his first career home run on Thursday, while Lucas Braun threw a gem and Craig Kimbrel appeared to be a guy ready to be bumped up to Atlanta in the very near future. Thursday was a full slate down on the Atlanta Braves farm system, and it included multiple notable performances. Lucas Braun turned i...2025
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• Outside The Confines: Vandalizing history

Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images The Department of Defense dishonors a hero before reversing course. The pitching injuries are stacking up. The Orioles set a record and no one noticed. A high school baseball powerhouse. Good morning. No comments today. I know most of you would be respectful, but better safe than sorry. The Department of Defense temporarily removed a article praising...2025
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• What should the Braves expect from Craig Kimbrel in 2025?

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images 10 years across baseball and one new ballpark later, Craig Kimbrel is back with the Braves. Let’s try to figure out how this is going to work! So, Big Red’s back in town for the Atlanta Braves? Uh, am I the only one who called him Big Red? Naturally, I visited his Baseball-Reference page for the sole purpose of figuring out which wacky nickname he has ...2025
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• With Alexander Canario gone, how many Cubs remain from the 2021 selloff?

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Here’s a look at all the players who were sent away and acquired in that flurry of deals nearly four years ago. News item: The Cubs have traded OF Alexander Canario to the Mets for cash considerations, sources tell ESPN. Canario, 24, was DFA’d by the Cubs last week.— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) February 25, 2025 Well. This isn’t the...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Closer of the Century?

Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who is the Cubs’ closer of the century—so far. It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the cold. We’ve got a warm table waiting for you. We can check your coat. The show will start shortly. Bring your...2025
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• A Cubs fan’s guide to the postseason

Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports Here’s what to expect in the Wild Card round. Once again the Major League Baseball postseason is upon us and once again the Cubs will be watching from home like the rest of us. In what is becoming one of my least favorite annual traditions, I bring you this Cubs fan’s guide to each round of the postseason. If yesterday’s stunning doubleheader between the B...2024
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• Spoiler Alert: The White Sox possess only one existential function, and they’re even failing at that

Artist’s imagining of Miguel Vargas’ post-collision injury. The South Siders go “full White Sox” in Baltimore and make history. Again The 2024 Chicago White Sox are so bad, they’re being used by other teams as an adverb. "the white sox have just gone full white sox" pic.twitter.com/1C5dgI5rvw— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) September 3, 2024 It’s not a pipe dream anymore; with 22 games rem...2024
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