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• This Day in Braves History: Braves win their MLB-record 18th consecutive home game

A streak that started in Milwaukee continues in Atlanta Braves Franchise History 1947: Johnny Mize of the New York Giants becomes the first major leaguer to hit three home runs in a game on five different occasions. Mize hits his trio off Johnny Sain of the Boston Braves, but in spite of his barrage, the Giants lose to the Braves, 14-5. 1966: The Atlanta Braves establish a major league record by w...2025
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• A’s To Give Tyler Soderstrom Reps In Left Field
The Athletics’ promotion of first base prospect Nick Kurtz, the No. 4 overall pick from last year’s draft, gives the team three middle-of-the-order but defensively limited sluggers: Kurtz, first baseman Tyler Soderstrom and designated hitter Brent Rooker. Soderstrom and Rooker have primarily handled first base and DH, respectively, in 2025, but GM David Forst tells…...2025
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• Stanton joins Yankees mates for batting practice
New York Yankees veteran designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, 35, out since his team's World Series loss in October, took batting practice with his teammates on Tuesday in Cleveland as he continues to recover from tendinitis in both elbows....2025
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• Luis Arráez injury update: Padres designated hitter lands on concussion IL after scary collision vs. Astros

Arráez was attempting to reach on a bunt when he collided with Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubón Sunday...2025
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• Padres’ Luis Arraez stretchered off field after ugly collision with Astros’ Mauricio Dubón

Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez had to be placed on a stretcher and carted off the field after he collided with Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubón, who had been covering second base during the top of the first bunt attempt....2025
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• Luis Arráez injury: Padres designated hitter carted off field after scary collision vs. Astros

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• Stanton joins Yankees mates for batting practice
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• Luis Arráez injury update: Padres designated hitter lands on concussion IL after scary collision vs. Astros
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• Luis Arráez injury: Padres designated hitter carted off field after scary collision vs. Astros
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• Rockies called up Beck & Schunk; Tovar to IL amid multiple roster moves

Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post Schunk will get his second crack at the bigs, while Beck will make a case to return to the starting lineup Prior to the first game of their three-game series with the visiting Washington Nationals on Saturday, the Colorado Rockies announced a flurry of roster moves: The Rockies announced the following moves today:- Selected the contract of INF Aaron Sc...2025
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• Weekly Pebble Report: Summoning More Rookies (April 7th-April 13th)

Colorado Rockies minor league report for Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 All four Colorado Rockies affiliates now have at least one full six-game series in the books as the minor league season comes into full swing. However, only the Double-A Hartford Yard Goats came away with a series victory—despite missing a game due to inclement weather. The Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes have also seen their roste...2025
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• Kris Bryant placed on the IL, C Braxton Fulford called up

Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images This might officially be it for Kris Bryant. The Colorado Rockies have announced that designated hitter Kris Bryant is being placed on the 10-day injured list with lumbar degenerative disk disease. The news was first reported by MLB.com’s Thomas Harding. Bryant, 33, has struggled with injuries since the Rockies signed him to a seven-year, $182 million...2025
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• Reviewing the Juan Soto Trade almost three years later

Juan Soto hits a home run in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees June 13, 2018. | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Juan Soto’s blockbuster trade shook the MLB - but how has it turned out for the Nationals? In August 2022, the Nationals were three years removed from their improbable World Series win; however, it was the beginning of the end. A year prior, Washington shipped off Trea Tu...2025
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• Brent Rooker on Athletics’ new ballpark, swing changes and more

Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images Brent Rooker is the main cog for an Athletics team that is trying to turn the corner. In 2024, The Athletics OF/DH Brent Rooker had an outstanding season. As Frank Polito wrote on Athletics Nation, “This past season was clearly the break-out that A’s leadership and our fans expected.” Rooker finished the season 10th in AL MVP voting and won the AL S...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Upton Brothers lead Braves to walk-off victory

Photo by Tom DiPace /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images Upton here, Upton here. Braves Franchise History 1975: The Astros purchase Joe Niekro from the Atlanta Braves. 1979: Bob Horner suffers an ankle injury and will miss the next 32 games. The Braves fall to the Astros 2-1. 1993: Cubs pitcher Jose Guzman takes a perfect game into the eighth inning against the Braves. Otis Nixon breaks ...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Spencer Strider steals the show on Opening Day

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Strider’s 5 1⁄3 hitless innings highlighted a busy day on the farm For the first time all season we have all four minor league affiliates in action on the Atlanta Braves farm system, and we had plenty to be excited about on Friday night. Three of the four affiliates won, including a walk off in Gwinnett and an impressive showing from some young hitters do...2025
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"Cora: Devers Will Be Red Sox’ Primary Designated Hitter"

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"Blue Jays To Sign Justin Turner"

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"MLB to test more rule changes in Atlantic League"

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"Mets, Pirates To Swap Daniel Vogelbach, Colin Holderman"

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"Why Aaron Boone Pulled Yankees Starter Gerrit Cole After Two Innings"

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"Shin-Soo Choo Donates $1K To Each Rangers Minor Leaguer"

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"White Sox reportedly in very serious pursuit of Edwin Encarnacion"

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"A's reacquire Moss in 4-player deal with Royals"

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"Twins in first place after Vargas' big night"

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"Leon's big night backs Wright in Red Sox's win"

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"WATCH: Big Papi and Gronk sing together in new commercial"

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"David Ortiz Surprises Military Members with Tickets to 2014 World Series"

• This Day in Braves History: Braves win their MLB-record 18th consecutive home game
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• A’s To Give Tyler Soderstrom Reps In Left Field
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• Is it time for Padres to move on from Yuli Gurriel, other veterans?

Yuli Gurriel | David Banks-Imagn Images Return of key players could, should mean end of the line for San Diego bench pieces The core of the San Diego Padres from a position player standpoint, is Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., Xander Bogaerts and Jake Cronenworth. Jackson Merrill joined that group with his team-friendly contract extension earlier this year. First HR of the season for ...2025
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• Rockies called up Beck & Schunk; Tovar to IL amid multiple roster moves
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• Kris Bryant placed on the IL, C Braxton Fulford called up
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• Reviewing the Juan Soto Trade almost three years later
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• Free Agents Washington Nationals Should Target After Rough Start to the Season

Washington reliever Colin Poche throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondback. | Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images After 1-6 start to the season, Washington could improve their roster through free agency. A Struggling Start to the Season After an abysmal 1-6 start, fans are kept wondering when the losing will end in the nation’s capital. With higher expectations headi...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Spencer Strider steals the show on Opening Day
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• The Short Porch: Thirty-five runs?!

Seiya Suzuki hits a three-run homer against the A’s | Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Is this a Sutter Health Park thing? The Cubs started out their week in Sacramento to face the A’s who were celebrating their first series in their temporary home, Sutter Health Park. Things didn’t go as planned for the A’s, who lost all three games of the series, but things went wildly well for...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Former Broadcaster and Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Sutton is Born

Photo by Andrew Snook/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1945 - Former broadcaster and Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton was born in Clio, Alabama on this day in 1945. Sutton would go on to win 324 games over a 23-year major league career. MLB History 1874 - The batter’s box is officially adopted at the fourth meeting of the National Association...2025
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• Is it time for Padres to move on from Yuli Gurriel, other veterans?
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• Drake Baldwin catches, Sean Murphy at DH in Braves lineup

Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images Two catchers, as requested by the people. The Braves, who are without Marcell Ozuna this week in Toronto, are starting both Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy on Tuesday night. Baldwin will be behind the plate to catch Spencer Schwellenbach, while Murphy will serve as the designated hitter. Presumably, the two catchers will swap roles for Wednesday’s day game as Spen...2025
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• A few odds and ends from covering the game on Monday

Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder MJ Melendez (1) looks on during batting practice before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Kauffman Stadium. | Peter Aiken-Imagn Images Observations from your local Royals Review reporter On Monday, I packed my bag, went to the Royals’ credentials window by Gate D, picked up my lanyard and credentials, and walked into Kauffman S...2025
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• Padres claw back against Cubs, get win

Fernando Tatis Jr. | David Banks-Imagn Images Error opens door for San Diego, Tatis Jr. slides in An error on Chicago Cubs first baseman Justin Turner in the top of the ninth inning resulted in Fernando Tatis Jr. racing home from third base to give the San Diego Padres an 8-7 lead en route to their first win of the series at Wrigley Field, Sunday. Padres take the lead in the 9th! pic.twi...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Upton Brothers lead Braves to walk-off victory
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• Free Agents Washington Nationals Should Target After Rough Start to the Season
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Spencer Strider steals the show on Opening Day
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• Game Thread #1: Milwaukee Brewers (0-0) @ New York Yankees (0-0)

Brad Penner-Imagn Images Brewers open the 2025 season in The Big Apple Hello everyone and welcome to the 2025 Major League Baseball season! Before we get to today’s matchup, check out some of our preview articles from this week. We’ve got Brewers award predictions, NL Central standings predictions, and bold predictions and storylines to watch. Also check out our series preview for opening...2025
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• Royals fans, let us enjoy the ride in 2025

Ragans deals. | Brad Penner-Imagn Images Each time I find myself flat on my face, I pick myself up and get back in the race Welcome to 2025, Royals fans, the first time since—what?—2016 that there are high expectations for our beloved franchise. That’s the blessing and curse of winning baseball: itt leads you to believe that more winning baseball is on the horizon. And it very well might b...2025
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• Rotation and Injury Updates - March 26, 2025
Ben Brown SP CHC The Cubs informed Brown on Tuesday that he will begin the season as the club's No. 5 starter, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports. Brown entered via the bullpen in the season opener in Japan last week and worked 2.2 innings. However, in 2024, Brown revealed high-class stuff, highlighted by a 31% Whiff Rate that led to a 1.08 WHIP. This guy has sleeper appeal in Mixed Leagues, w...2025
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• Battery Power’s Braves Player of the Week: Grant Holmes

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The right-handed starter rode two wins in two starts to victory over several position players including an increasingly impressive rookie. Winning is much better than losing. The Atlanta Braves won four of the six games they played this week - including a week-ending sweep of the Minnesota Twins. The offense produced at the level the...2025
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• Rockies called up Beck & Schunk; Tovar to IL amid multiple roster moves
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• Game Thread #13: Milwaukee Brewers (7-5) @ Colorado Rockies (2-9)

Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell | Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Brewers look for the sweep in dominant series The Milwaukee Brewers face the Rockies today for the third and final game of a series that the Brewers have absolutely dominated. Across the first two games, Milwaukee outscored their opponent 24-3. Will they be able to secure the sweep in similar fashion? Besides the...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Spencer Strider steals the show on Opening Day
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves release Denny McLain

The former 30-game winner reaches his last stop in his career. Braves Franchise History 1973: The Atlanta Braves release former 30-game winner Denny McLain, ending his career at the age of 28. In 1972, the Braves had acquired McLain from the Oakland Athletics in a straight-up swap for first baseman Orlando Cepeda. McLain won the American League Cy Young Award in 1968 and 1969. Phot...2025
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• The San Diego Padres all-quarter-century team

San Diego Padres Jake Peavy | Photo by Nick Doan/Icon SMI/Icon Sport Media via Getty Images A group of past and present stars of the game We are one day away from Opening Day at Petco Park. Before setting our sights on the Atlanta Braves, let us take a moment to appreciate a significant sports moment. The Friar Faithful have witnessed a quarter-century of San Diego Padres baseball since fl...2025
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• Battery Power 2025 Opening Day Roundtable: Part Two

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images As the whole “Part One” thing implied, we weren’t done dishing out the takes on Monday. We’ve got some more takes ready for you! This is the second part of our two-part Opening Day roundtable concerning our beloved Atlanta Braves. If you missed the first one, click this link so you can catch up. For now, we won’t waste any more of your time so let’s hop ...2025
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• The 2025 Atlanta Braves season brings milestone anniversaries

Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images Greg Maddux, Chipper Jones, Jason Heyward and Freddie Freeman are had momentous moments. The 2025 season is chock full of expectations on the field, but it is also a milestone year as the Atlanta Braves will host the All-Star Game for the first time since 2000 and for only the third time since the team moved to Atlanta. The All-Star...2025
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• Home run-hitting pitchers

Getty Chicks dig the long ball I was recently reading about the all-time career home run leaders for pitchers by each team. The Royals were towards the bottom of the pile, primarily since the American League instituted the Designated Hitter in 1973. Their home run leader is Jim Rooker, one of the original Royals. He has five, a record that will most likely never be broken. Four of those di...2025
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• Wednesday Rockpile: Kris Bryant’s bat speed isn’t enough to dispel my doubts for 2025

Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, March 19, 2025 As the start of the 2025 season draws closer, the Colorado Rockies have spent a great deal of time focusing on the youth present in camp. For good reason, the Rockies have kept the spotlight on the prospects hoping to make an impact with the club in the coming years yet some of the biggest questions rem...2025
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• David Ortiz Surprises Military Members with Tickets to 2014 World Series
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• WATCH: Big Papi and Gronk sing together in new commercial
The biggest hit of the summer this year comes from — David Ortiz and Rob Gronkowski? The dynamic duo sing a song together called “Sippin'” for a new Dunkin’ Donuts commercial, and the tune actually is strangely catchy. The music video also is pretty great, as the Boston Red Sox designated hitter and New England Patriots tight end hang by the pool and partake in all sorts of summer fun. Now, that’...2015
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• Leon's big night backs Wright in Red Sox's win
Designated hitter David Ortiz was confined to the dugout and Dustin Pedroia left with a shin contusion but that didn't stop the Red Sox on Friday night, as Steven Wright lobbed a three-hitter and Sandy Leon drove in four runs in a 9-0 Interleague win over the Dodgers....2016
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• Harvey, Fielder named Comeback Players of the Year
The Rangers had high hopes for Prince Fielder after acquiring him from the Detroit Tigers prior to the 2014 season. But the designated hitter, who had missed just one game in the previous five seasons, had season-ending surgery on a herniated disc in his neck in May and played in just 42 games....2015
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• Harvey, Fielder named Comeback Players of the Year
The Rangers had high hopes for Prince Fielder after acquiring him from the Detroit Tigers prior to the 2014 season. But the designated hitter, who had missed just one game in the previous five seasons, had season-ending surgery on a herniated disc in his neck in May and played in just 42 games....2015
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• David Ortiz Says Dream Job Would Be Porn Star If He Weren't a Baseball Player
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• Duffy, Brown homer as Giants show off lively bats vs. Rangers
Third baseman Casey McGehee and first baseman Travis Ishikawa scored on triple by designated hitter Brandon Crawford off Tepesch to give the Giants an early 2-0 lead in the first. The Giants went on to win, 12-3....2015
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• WATCH: David Ortiz clubs 500th career home run
The 500-home run club has gained a new member. Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz took Tampa Bay Rays starter Matt Moore deep in the fourth inning of Saturday’s game for the 500th homer of his illustrious career. He hit his 499th career home run in the first inning. Ortiz is the 27th major league hitter to reach the milestone and the first since Gary Sheffield did so on April 17, 2009 as...2015
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• Preseason Prep - March 12, 2025
Roki Sasaki SP LAD Sasaki will make his MLB debut March 19 against the Cubs in the second game of the Tokyo Series, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports. His splitter has caught the eye of hitters, though not their bats. Turns out he's got just 518 rpm on the splitter; the lowest rpm on a splitter of 2024 was 577 rpm. Slow is good when it comes to RPM on a splitter, but his 96.3 mph on ...2025
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• Preseason Prep - March 6, 2025
Luken Baker, 1B (STL) Baker's prodigious power has been on display this spring. The 27-year-old hit his third home run on Wednesday, improving his OPS to 1.233 in 17 Grapefruit League at-bats. Power is Baker's game. He hit 33 home runs in 314 AAA at-bats in 2023 and 32 homers in 376 AAA at-bats in '24. However, the rest of his game is lacking. He is a classic Three True Outcomes batter, striking o...2025
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• Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep-March 1, 2025
Around the League Sean Murphy-Braves-C Sean Murphy is coming off arguably his worst season in the majors. He played in only 72 games due to injury and when he was on the field it was a struggle. Murphy hit .193 with 10 HR, 19 R, 25 RBI, and 0 SB. This was coming off the best season of his career in 2023 (.251 AVG, 21 HR, 65 R, 68 RBI, and 0 SB in 108 GP). He played the first game of the season...2025
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• Preseason Prep - February 27, 2025
Bryce Harper, 1B (PHI) Scary moment for the Phillies as Bryce Harper was hit on the arm by a pitch in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays. It was his first game of the spring as he missed time with an illness. The good news is the Phillies training staff is categorizing the injury as a triceps contusion and don't intend to send the slugger for X-rays. Philadelphia will undoubt...2025
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• Perfectly normal reactions to Spring Training’s opening weekend

Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Royals will never lose again! The Royals have played three Spring Training games as I write this - and at least four by the time you read it. Some people would say that Spring Training is a terrible environment for evaluating players based on results. Others will say that even if it was an excellent environment, three games at th...2025
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• Preseason Draft Prep - February 20, 2025
Mariners Starting Rotation The Mariners' starting rotation is fascinating. Luis Castillo is the veteran with the most impressive resume, but he could turn out to be the worst starter on the team by the end of the season. He is certainly the oldest at 32 years old. In fact, every other Seattle starter is 27 years old or younger. The youth-infused rotation is buoyed by a pitcher-friendly ballpark an...2025
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• Projecting the 2025 Braves Opening Day roster

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Not one, but two, different options for Atlanta’s first 26-man roster of the 2025 season. Atlanta Braves full-squad workouts begin one month from today, but much to the chagrin of Braves fandom, the organization has been stunningly quiet this offseason when to comes to making moves that - on the surface - move the needle on the quality of...2025
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• The Cubs lineups are not as effective as they could be

Mike Tauchman rounds the bases after a home run against the Mets | Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images A cautionary tale of handedness obsessions If you are reading Bleed Cubbie Blue you likely obsess about the Chicago Cubs. You are probably watching all of the games, reading Al’s game recaps, joining in on the game threads here and there, and, if you’re anything like me, waiting obsessiv...2023
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• DH or not, J.D. Martinez can be a fantasy star in Boston
J.D. Martinez has finally made his move, signing with the Red Sox and joining a team loaded with talented young outfielders. But even if Martinez winds up at designated hitter more often than not, Eric Karabell trusts in the slugger's fantasy value....2018
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• Melky Cabrera Signing Makes White Sox MLB Offseason's Most Improved
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• Battery Power’s Braves Player of the Week: Grant Holmes
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• Rockies called up Beck & Schunk; Tovar to IL amid multiple roster moves
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• Twins' No. 3 prospect Keaschall set for MLB debut
The Twins promoted prized prospect Luke Keaschall for his major league debut and put him in the lineup as the designated hitter for their game at Atlanta on Friday....2025
• Drake Baldwin catches, Sean Murphy at DH in Braves lineup
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• Weekly Pebble Report: Summoning More Rookies (April 7th-April 13th)
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• Reviewing the Juan Soto Trade almost three years later
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• Game Thread #13: Milwaukee Brewers (7-5) @ Colorado Rockies (2-9)
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• A few odds and ends from covering the game on Monday
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• Brent Rooker on Athletics’ new ballpark, swing changes and more
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• Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Game Thread

James Woods hits a two run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 6-4 victory. | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images The Washington Nationals (4-6) want to take down the Los Angeles Dodgers (9-3) at home for a potential series win. After a rough 1-6 start to the season, Washington has played much better rattling off three wins in a row, and will look for their fourth against the almighty Los A...2025
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• Brent Rooker on Athletics’ new ballpark, swing changes and more
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• Today in White Sox History: March 30

On this day one year ago, Braden Shewmake made a splash by homering in his first White Sox appearance — in fact, on the very first pitch he saw. | Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Braden Shewmake makes a splash on the first pitch he sees 1970 In a swap of arms, the White Sox deal Jerry Nyman to San Diego for Tommie Sisk. Both players would throw their last in the majors in 1970, with Nyman maki...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Where’s the best place to keep a Jaguar?

Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Kevin Alcántara would be better served in Iowa or Chicago. It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We so glad you decided to stop by. It’s been a long day, so let’s make it a memorable night. We s...2025
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• Top 30 Braves Prospects Who could Debut in 2025

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Braves have a number of players, especially on the pitching end, who could make their debuts this upcoming season. The grind for pitching is a never-ending battle for any major league team, and the Atlanta Braves have now found themselves in a position where they have a large contingent of starters nearly ready to make the leap to earni...2025
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• Three questions A.J. Preller must answer before Opening Day

San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez | Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The Padres have time to revamp the roster By making very few moves during the offseason, the San Diego Padres have dampened the hope of the Friar Faithful for the 2025 season. This reflects the current state of the franchise, and there is no point in debating the topic…or is there? The Padres 93-win 2024 season was dis...2025
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• 2025 Atlanta Braves Preseason Top 30 Prospects: 25-30

Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images 2025 will be a “prove it” season for many of the player on the opening installment of a fresh top 30 It’s finally February, and we are merely days away from pitchers and catchers reporting. The buzz for the future is growing louder, and what represents the future more than a top 30 propsects list. Once again we are happy to present you, the Ba...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: January 23

Yeesh. | Duane Burleson/Getty Images Happy birthday to the cornerstone of one of the worst trades in team history 1928 Alfonso “Chico” Carrasquel was born in Caracas, Venezuela. A 21.3 WAR player over his decade in the majors, Chico made an immediate impact with the White Sox, finishing 12th in AL MVP voting as a rookie and in just his second season becoming the first Latin player ever to...2025
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• Should the Colorado Rockies explore signing Paul Goldschmidt?

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Since the Colorado Rockies have not yet revealed the team’s manager for the 2025 season, let’s turn our attention to some roster speculation Katie Woo broke the news during the last week of the season: The St. Louis Cardinals would not attempt to bring back former 2022 National League Most Valuable Player ...2024
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• MLB Pipeline has six Cubs prospects in their updated Top 100 ranking

Moises Ballesteros bats in this year’s Futures Game | Photo by Sam Hodde/MLB Photos via Getty Images The future would appear to be bright. MLB Pipeline posted its updated Top 100 prospects list today and the Cubs are well-represented. In fact, it’d be seven if Pete Crow-Armstrong hadn’t graduated to the major leagues this year. Here are the six, and their rankings. Matt Shaw, No. 25 Shaw, ...2024
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• 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 156

Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports A three-game sweep sets up a fight to the finish. As easy as one, two, three! Okay, well, it wasn’t easy. But, the Cubs took care of a woeful (on the road) Rockies team in business-like fashion. This season has been so many things that we don’t always see from the Cubs. I’ve talked about it several times regarding their ability to come off the mat and rebound...2023
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