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  • Series Preview: Rays vs Twins
    • Series Preview: Rays vs Twins
    Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images Fifty-two games down, one-hundred ten to go The Twins have been tearing up their schedule this May, having won 16 of their last 20 — one game postponed, three losses — including a run of 13 wins in a row, buoyed by a strong bullpen in closer Jhoan Duran and homegrown talents Cole Sands, Griffin Jax, and Louis Varland. Game one in the series will see Chris P...2025
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  • The Twins Should Lean Into the Ground Game To Boost Their Struggling Lineup
    • The Twins Should Lean Into the Ground Game To Boost Their Struggling Lineup
    One of the more intriguing storylines of the Rocco Baldelli era has been the Minnesota Twins’ inability to steal bases. Since he became the club’s skipper, the team has been dead last with 285 stolen bases from 2019 to 2024. It was jarring for Twins fans who remember watching Rod Carew, Chuck Knoblauch, Cristian Guzmán, and Denard Span. It felt like the team had abandoned the ground game....2025
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  • This day in Braves History: Braves trade Kevin Millwood for Johnny Estrada
    • This day in Braves History: Braves trade Kevin Millwood for Johnny Estrada
    Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images The Braves begrudgingly trade one of the stalwarts of their rotation Braves Franchise History 2001: The Atlanta Braves sign free agent P Albie Lopez to a one-year contract. 2002: The Braves traded P Kevin Millwood to the Phillies for C Johnny Estrada. Meanwhile, according to Braves general manager John Schuerholz, “The economics stink. The economics ...2024
  • The Rays and the art of MLB thrifting
    • The Rays and the art of MLB thrifting
    How the Rays thrift their way to success... In the world of Major League Baseball, nobody “thrifts” like the Rays. The Tampa Bay Rays have been above 25th in MLB payroll rankings just once since 2013 (2022, 24th). The teams they typically share the bottom of the rankings with include the Athletics, Pirates, and Marlins, not exactly the type of company you want to be around. This low budget is wher...2024
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  • The best former Ray from every MLB team
    • The best former Ray from every MLB team
    Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports There have been some incredible players for other clubs that you probably forgot once donned a Rays’ uniform I was bored one afternoon when suddenly a question occurred to me: who are the best players for other teams to have played for the Tampa Bay Rays? This of course is a completely natural thing to ponder and an easy enough thing to search out utilizing the ...2023
  • • Braves select OF Isaiah Drake with their 5th round pick in the 2023 MLB Draft
    Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The Braves took a hyper-athletic outfielder from their own backyard in the fifth round With their fifth round pick, 162nd overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, the Atlanta Braves selected center fielder Isaiah Drake. Drake is a local player from North Atlanta High School, just a few minutes down the road from Truist Park, and represents a huge athletic upside for ...2023

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Denard Span injury and suspension

  • • The Rays and the art of MLB thrifting
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  • • Who will be elected to the Hall of Fame in 2024?
    Adrián Beltré is honored after he got his 3,000th hit in 2017 | Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images Here’s a very early look at next year’s likely ballot. This week, the Baseball Writers Association of America elected Scott Rolen to the Hall of Fame, just one player from a ballot that had 28 names on it. (Granted, some of those players really weren’t Hall-worthy, and 12 of them received eith...2023
  • • Nationals may consider 'outside alternatives' after Taylor injury
    With center fielder Michael A. Taylor on the shelf for a while, the Nationals “appear to be at least considering outside alternatives” capable of playing the position, Jon Heyman of MLB Network tweets. Free agency’s not exactly rife with options at this juncture, though, with 30-somethings Denard Span (an ex-Nat), Austin Jackson and Chris Young as the only experienced center fielders on the market...2019
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  • • Robinson Cano working out at new positions while suspended
    Robinson Cano is making the most of his time away from the Seattle Mariners.Fancred’s Jon Heyman reported on Wednesday that the suspended slugger is working out in his native Dominican Republic at both first and third base.Cano, who has been serving an 80-game PED ban, will be eligible to return to the Mariners lineup in mid-August. He is primarily a second baseman and has never made a start at an...2018
  • • George Springer is latest Astro with injury issue
    George Springer became the latest member of the Houston Astros with an injury concern when he was force to leave Tuesday’s game early.During the first inning of Houston’s game against the Seattle Mariners, Springer dove in an attempt to cut off a ball that was driven into the gap by Denard Span. After reaching his feet, Springer stretched his left shoulder and appeared to be in some discomfort. Sp...2018
  • • Dipoto On Mariners’ Plans Once Cano Returns
    The eighty-game suspension of Robinson Cano created an interesting situation for the Mariners, who have already responded in part by shifting Dee Gordon to second base and acquiring Denard Span. But more moves are anticipated for the surprising AL West leaders, with Cano’s return playing into the calculus, as GM Jerry Dipoto discussed with ESPN.com’s…...2018
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  • • Jerry Dipoto on Mariners’ plans once Robinson Cano returns
    The eighty-game suspension of Robinson Cano created an interesting situation for the Mariners, who have already responded in part by shifting Dee Gordon to second base and acquiring Denard Span. But more moves are anticipated for the surprising AL West leaders, with Cano’s return playing into the calculus, as GM Jerry Dipoto discussed with ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick.Lest there be any doubt, Dipoto ...2018
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  • • Report: Mariners, Werth agree to delay opt-out date
    The Mariners have agreed with outfielder Jayson Werth to delay the opt-out date in his minor-league agreement, per Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (via Twitter). Werth joined the organization in late March after wrapping up a seven-year run with the Nationals.Werth’s deal had included an opt-out opportunity Monday, per the report. But it was agreed that the date would be pushed back since Werth had recently...2018
  • • Mariners acquire Denard Span, Alex Colome in trade with Rays
    You knew that Trader Jerry couldn’t sit there quietly for too long without making a trade.Dipoto, the Seattle Mariners GM, has a reputation for frequently making deals. On Friday, he traded with the Tampa Bay Rays to acquire Denard Span and Alex Colome. According to the Seattle Times’ Ryan Divish, Andrew Moore and Tommy Romero are going to the Rays in return.Colome has served as the Rays’ closer s...2018
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Denard Span lifestyle

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Timeline

  • 2025
    "Frivolities The top players by career WAR to have played for the Rays and Twins: Nelson Cruz Denard Span Jason Bartlett Carlos Gomez Jake Odorizzi The Rays best player offensively against the Twins all-time (min."

  • 2024
    "2017: The Rays send 3B Evan Longoria, arguably the greatest player in team history, to the Giants in a trade for four players, the most prominent of whom is OF Denard Span."

  • 2023
    "Here are some of the players who could be included for the next round of balloting, which will be conducted at the end of this year for 2024 induction, in alphabetical order: José Bautista, Adrián Beltré, Bartolo Colon, Yovani Gallardo, Adrián González, Chase Headley, Matt Holliday, Victor Martinez, Joe Mauer, Brandon Phillips, José Reyes, Denard Span, Chase Utley, David Wright That would bring next year’s ballot to 28 players, same as this year."

  • 2022
    "Former big league outfielder Denard Span, now a special assistant with the Rays’ baseball operations department, tweeted that Mastrobuoni has been informed he’s going to the big leagues."

  • 2020
    "Denard Span has walked away from the majors because he wasn't offered a deal to his liking in 2019 and again went unsigned this year, he told MLBTradeRumors."

  • 2019
    "Free agency’s not exactly rife with options at this juncture, though, with 30-somethings Denard Span (an ex-Nat), Austin Jackson and Chris Young as the only experienced center fielders on the market."

  • 2018
    "The Tampa Bay Rays traded OF Denard Span and closer Alex Colome to the Seattle Mariners on Friday in return for two minor league pitchers."

  • 2017
    "Run-scoring singles from Buster Posey and Denard Span helped the Giants beat the Dodgers, 2-1, Saturday night at Dodger Stadium."

  • 2016
    "Denard Span broke an offensive logjam Tuesday night with a fifth-inning RBI double as the San Francisco Giants handed a superb Johnny Cueto his 100th career victory with a 1-0 decision over the San Diego Padres."

  • 2015
    "Gerardo Parra hit a tying home run in the seventh inning and Scooter Gennett punched a go-ahead single over third base in the eighth to lead the Brewers to a 6-5 triumph over the Nationals despite three hits from Washington leadoff man Denard Span."

  • 2014
    "Center fielder Denard Span is staying with the Washington Nationals, who exercised their $9 million option for 2015 on his contract Thursday, while declining options on first baseman Adam LaRoche and reliever Rafael Soriano."

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Denard Span trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

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    2024
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  • • Braves select OF Isaiah Drake with their 5th round pick in the 2023 MLB Draft
    2023
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  • • Who will be elected to the Hall of Fame in 2024?
    2023
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  • • Rays To Select Miles Mastrobouni
    The Rays appear set to select the contract of infielder/outfielder Miles Mastrobuoni and option catcher Rene Pinto to Triple-A Durham. Former big league outfielder Denard Span, now a special assistant with the Rays’ baseball operations department, tweeted that Mastrobuoni has been informed he’s going to the big leagues. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times…...2022
  • • OF Span says he's retired over his 'principles'
    Denard Span has walked away from the majors because he wasn't offered a deal to his liking in 2019 and again went unsigned this year, he told MLBTradeRumors.com....2020
  • • Denard Span Discusses His Decision To Walk Away
    Denard Span has played 11 seasons at the big league level, totaling 1359 games and 5956 plate appearances, but the former Twins, Nationals, Giants, Rays and Mariners outfielder confirmed to MLBTR this week that he’s suited up for the final time. “I would say, in my heart, once I didn’t sign a contract going into…...2020
  • • Denard Span On His Future
    It’s been nearly 20 months since Denard Span suited up in a big league game, and the former Twins, Nationals, Giants, Rays and Mariners outfielder suggests in an interview with Patrick Reusse of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune that he may not do so again. Span reveals that he received offers in the 2018-19 offseason, although they clearly…...2020
  • • Nationals may consider 'outside alternatives' after Taylor injury
    2019
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  • • Market For Denard Span “Picking Up”
    Denard Span hasn’t been in the news much this free agent season, but the market is “picking up” for the corner outfielder, per Fancred’s Jon Heyman (via Twitter). The financial commitment will certainly be low for whoever signs him, and Span has already collected a $4MM buyout from the Mariners. He turns 35-years-old later this…...2019

Denard Span stats and results

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    2025
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  • • Who will be elected to the Hall of Fame in 2024?
    2023
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  • • Jerry Dipoto on Mariners’ plans once Robinson Cano returns
    2018
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  • • Span exits early after hitting outfield wall hard
    Giants center fielder Denard Span left Saturday night's game against the Colorado Rockies with an apparent right shoulder injury, resulting from colliding with the outfield wall after making a running catch to end the second inning....2017
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    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: The Winter's Bests and Worsts (So Far)
    2016
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  • • Braxton Miller More Than Just a QB Convert, Has Legit Starting NFL WR Potential
    2016
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  • • SF Giants Are Just One Slugger Away from Big-Time NL Threat Status
    2016
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  • • How Jose Fernandez Blockbuster Could Happen Without Crippling Dodgers' Farm
    2015
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  • • Key Takeaways from Week 7 of MLB Hot Stove Moves, Chatter
    2015
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Denard Span parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • This day in Braves History: Braves trade Kevin Millwood for Johnny Estrada
    2024
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    2024
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  • • Segura, Seager, Span lift Mariners to W in 11th
    Jean Segura needed a moment. An inside pitch from Orioles reliever Mychal Givens forced the shortstop to awkwardly jerk away from the plate. Segura reached for his back, bringing out the trainer, and for a moment, raising the question if he could finish Wednesday's extra-innings roller coaster of a game. But on the very next pitch, the 28-year-old ripped a leadoff double off the wall in left-cente...2018
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  • • Mariners eager to add Colome, Span to mix
    Alex Colome flew to Seattle on Saturday and the closer will be available in the bullpen for Sunday's series finale against the Twins, while Denard Span finished up some family business and is expected to arrive in time to play left field in Monday afternoon's series opener with the Rangers....2018
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  • • Wild pitch gives Giants win in 11 innings
    Pirates right-hander Daniel Hudson crouched on the infield and slammed his fists into the grass -- a gesture of frustration. He had battled throughout the 11th inning, but with two outs and runners on the corners, his full-count slider slipped past catcher Elias Diaz, allowing Giants center fielder Denard Span to score from third. And that moment lifted San Francisco to a 2-1 extra-innings win Sat...2017
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  • • Wild pitch gives Giants win in 11 innings
    Pirates right-hander Daniel Hudson crouched on the infield and slammed his fists into the grass -- a gesture of frustration. He had battled throughout the 11th inning, but with two outs and runners on the corners, his full-count slider slipped past catcher Elias Diaz, allowing Giants center fielder Denard Span to score from third. And that moment lifted San Francisco to a 2-1 extra-innings win Sat...2017
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9 (+7): 2016 Predictions (Or, Why I Hate Your Team)
    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Fifty-Six Reasons to Pay Attention in Spring Training
    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: The Winter's Bests and Worsts (So Far)
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: There's a Closers Sale Going on at MLB's GM Meetings
    2015
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Top Denard Span news

  • • Giants get just enough to back Cueto's shutout
    2016
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    2016
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  • • Span's clutch HR in 10th clinches finale win
    Denard Span, one of the few Giants unaffected by the team's ongoing slump, christened Thursday's 10th inning with a leadoff homer that lifted the Giants over the Phillies, 3-2, at Citizen's Bank Park....2016
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  • • Span agrees to three-year deal with Giants
    The Giants have reached a three-year deal with free-agent outfielder Denard Span, pending a physical....2016
  • • Span agrees to three-year deal with Giants
    The Giants have reached a three-year deal with free-agent outfielder Denard Span, pending a physical....2016
  • • Span helps Peavy enjoy stellar birthday
    Jake Peavy celebrated his 35th birthday by completing his most impressive start of the season and setting the stage for Denard Span to deliver a triple that proved decisive for the Giants during Tuesday night's 4-0 win over the Braves at Turner Field....2016
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  • • Braves get nothing going vs. Peavy
    Jake Peavy celebrated his 35th birthday by completing his most impressive start of the season and setting the stage for Denard Span to deliver a triple that proved decisive for the Giants during Tuesday night's 4-0 win over the Braves at Turner Field....2016
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  • • Span helps Peavy enjoy stellar birthday
    Jake Peavy celebrated his 35th birthday by completing his most impressive start of the season and setting the stage for Denard Span to deliver a triple that proved decisive for the Giants during Tuesday night's 4-0 win over the Braves at Turner Field....2016
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Denard Span fantasy rankings and news

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    2015
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  • • Fantasy Football Week 14: Flex and PPR Rankings
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  • • Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 12: Making the Call on Fantasy Football Fringe Starters
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  • • Fantasy Football Week 12: Early Fanduel, DraftKings Optimal Lineup Picks
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  • • Mike Tanier's Monday Morning Hangover: 49ers, Lions, Chiefs Prove Playoff-Worthy
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Denard Span schedule, game

  • • Series Preview: Rays vs Twins
    2025
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  • • This day in Braves History: Braves trade Kevin Millwood for Johnny Estrada
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  • • Robinson Cano working out at new positions while suspended
    2018
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  • • Jerry Dipoto on Mariners’ plans once Robinson Cano returns
    2018
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  • • Span, Colome in familiar territory at The Trop
    For Alex Colome and Denard Span, one of the first things they checked upon being traded from the Rays to the Mariners was the schedule. And, yeah, it just so happened that their new team played their old squad seven games in a 10-day span....2018
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  • • Hustling Span helps Rays walk off in 10th
    Denard Span beat out a two-out ground ball to first base, and pinch-runner Johnny Field raced home from second with the winning run as the Rays defeated the Twins, 8-7, in 10 innings Friday night at Tropicana Field. A 2 minute,16 second replay review to see whether pitcher Zach Duke's foot touched the base before Span's ensued, but the call on the field was upheld. Duke was given an error on the p...2018
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  • • Should the Rays start to sell with Kiermaier out and after bad start?
    Given the loss of Kevin Kiermaier for upwards of three months and an ugly 4-12 start to the season, the Rays ought to be open to selling veteran pieces right now rather than waiting until the summer, opines Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. While there’s some logic to hold onto Chris Archer until later this year, particularly given his advantageous contract, Topkin argues in favor of trading oth...2018
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  • • Five San Francisco Giants offseason needs
    The sentiment of every fan of the San Francisco Giants is most likely a variant of this phrase: “let’s never talk about 2017 again.” The Giants posted one of their worst records in recent memory, finishing with a 64-98 record, making them the second worst team in the league. 2017 was a season filled with injuries and just general bad luck, starting with the freak accident that sidelined star pitch...2017
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Denard Span rumors, scandals

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    2015
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Ranking 2015's Biggest Disappointments
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  • • Fantasy Football Week 12: Best FanDuel, DraftKings Lineups and Advice
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  • • Jordan Zimmermann Is Best Ace Available in the MLB Offseason
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  • • Mike Tanier's Monday Morning Hangover: 49ers, Lions, Chiefs Prove Playoff-Worthy
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  • • Fantasy Football Week 9: Assessing Top Under-the-Radar Flex Starters
    2014
  • • NFL Power Rankings: Week 8 Standings Based on Latest Super Bowl Odds
    2014
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  • • NFL Power Rankings: Week 8 Expert Consensus from Around the Web
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