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• A post-Winter Meetings look at the Brewers’ roster

Mike De Sisti / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via Imagn Content Services, LLC Milwaukee has not been especially active, but we can make some projections As we approach the holidays, it’s worth taking a glance at the Milwaukee Brewers’ roster to where they still have holes and how those vacancies might be filled. There’s still plenty of time left in the offseason and the Brewers are notoriousl...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: December 16

John Rigney (center) completed his ascendance from White Sox player to (co-) GM on this day, 69 years ago. A palace coup leaves the South Siders with co-GMs 1940 In a minor trade, the White Sox shipped Jack Knott to Philadelphia for third baseman Dario Lodigiani. Knott was approaching his later 30s but was coming off of two strong, two-plus WAR seasons, while Lodigiani, about a decade youn...2024
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• 2024 Rule 5 draft preview

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Could the Royals find a gem to supplement their roster? On Wednesday, teams will conclude the Winter Meetings with the Rule 5 draft. The draft typically doesn’t yield high-impact players, but teams can find some gems, such as when the Royals selected Joakim Soria and Brad Keller in past drafts. Players are eligible if they are not on a...2024
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• 2024-25 MLB offseason hot stove open thread & transaction log

Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images With Winter Meetings set to begin on Sunday, the hot stove is about to heat up (or so we hope) With the MLB offseason well underway and the Winter Meetings set to begin on Sunday, Dec. 8, we’re leaving this open thread up for Brewers fans to discuss all the happenings around the league. We’ll also keep trac...2024
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• Diamondbacks’ Starters Drawing Trade Interest
As free agent starters begin to find new homes — Blake Snell, Yusei Kikuchi, Frankie Montas, Matthew Boyd and Kyle Hendricks have all signed in the past two weeks — interest in the Diamondbacks’ collection of rotation arms has “started to pick up,” general manager Mike Hazen tells Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. The…...2024
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• Rays Rumors: Pete Fairbanks, Jeffrey Springs generating trade interest

Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images The Tampa Bay Rays roster churn may continue as two core members of the team’s pitching staff, also two of the team’s highest paid players, are generating trade interest. The Rays are sure to be active on the trade market as they have several players that teams would love to add to their respective rosters. The MLB Winter Meetings take place next w...2024
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• Would Aaron Ashby thrive as a starter?

Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby | Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Could the Brewers try Ashby in the Opening Day rotation? The Brewers restructured rotation could benefit from the addition of Aaron Ashby. As the team goes into 2025, there are enough arms to fill out the rotation without a splash in free agency. But if they are going to put together a group that could define the Brewers as p...2024
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• Revisiting our preseason predictions, storylines to watch

Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Some aged well, others...not so much Bold Predictions Paul Dietrich: DL Hall is a serious NL Rookie of the Year candidate Oops. Hall was only briefly healthy in 2024, and even more briefly effective. He showed flashes toward the end of the season, but it was not an especially encouraging season for one of the bi...2024
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• Rays Free Agents: Starting Pitcher?

Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We all love Charlie Morton, right? The Rays had plenty of injuries rocking the rotation in 2024, but may finally be coming into form. Shane Baz returned from injury on 7/11 in his age-25 season, and ace Shane McClanahan should be back next season in the rotation. That gives an already decent six-man rotation: LHP Shane McClanahan RHP...2024
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• Ranking this off-season’s free agents

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images Will the Royals spend on any? The World Series begins tomorrow, and immediately after they crown a champion, eligible players become free agents. The Royals were one of the most active teams last off-season, and GM J.J. Picollo has said he expects the same kind of financial flexibility from ownership this season. Which free agents could th...2024
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• Milwaukee Brewers 2024-25 key offseason dates

Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Here’s your offseason schedule for transaction deadlines, meetings, award selections, and all of the offseason’s key dates. With the World Series set to kick off this weekend in Los Angeles, it’s nearly time to enter the baseball hibernation months. Here are some of the key dates to remember as the offseaso...2024
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• An early look at the Brewers’ starting rotation in 2025

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The Brewers went through 17 starting pitchers in 2024 before finally stabilizing the rotation heading into 2025 The Brewers’ starting rotation in 2024 was in flux through most of the 2024 season. Over the course of the season, the Brewers used 17 different starting pitchers. Some of those were used as an opener, but most made at least one regular sta...2024
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• The state of the Brewers’ roster as we turn to 2025

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Taking an early look at Milwaukee’s payroll situation The Milwaukee Brewers’ season is, sadly, over. We’ll spend plenty of time this offseason going over the different situations that will be presented to the team’s front office, but let’s start off with an accounting of what the contract status is of the players who played a role in 2024, with a few guesses about w...2024
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• Wednesday Rockpile: The Rockies made plenty of dubious history in 2024

Photo by Zac BonDurant/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, October 2, 2024 It’s safe to say that the Colorado Rockies had a historical season in 2024. Sure it was mostly bad history, but it’s history nonetheless that speaks quite a bit to the status of the organization. Over the course of the season, I did my best, along with help from fellow Purple Row writers, to ...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Baseball is here
Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports The College Baseball season started over the weekend. Manny Machado announced his decision to opt out of his deal. And more news from around baseball. So we had real live baseball in the US over the weekend. Yes, I know baseball really never ends when you include the winter leagues, but it’s always a sign that the main event is coming when the college kids tak...2023
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"Beyond that, the club has addressed its pitching staff by picking up Frankie Montas and Nick Martinez as potential rotation options while shoring up the bullpen with Emilio Pagan."

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"The Yankees are expected to be without starter Frankie Montas for the first month of the season as he deals with shoulder inflammation, per a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post."

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"hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run second inning off Frankie Montas, and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the slumping New York Yankees 9-2 on Thursday night."

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"Frankie Montas Has Rekindled an Old Friendship"

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"Oakland already has a deep rotation — Sean Manaea, Jesus Luzardo, Mike Fiers, Frankie Montas, Chris Bassitt — so it seems that Kaprielian’s Major League…"

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"Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin took another step toward finalizing his pitching rotation Monday, announcing right-hander Frankie Montas will be the team's fourth starter."

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"Frankie Montas has electric stuff, and the A's hope the 24-year-old will eventually fill a role in the rotation."

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"The A's added two players to their roster ahead of Friday's series opener at Citi Field, bringing in first baseman/outfielder Matt Olson and reliever Frankie Montas for Interleague play against the Mets."

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"In return, per reports, Oakland will pick up an appealing trio of young righties: Frankie Montas, Grant Holmes, and Jharel Cotton."

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"The Tigers spoiled Frankie Montas' first Major League start, and another strong outing from Justin Verlander powered Detroit to 7-4 win over the White Sox on Wednesday afternoon at Comerica Park."

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"Right-hander Frankie Montas, infielders Rangel Ravelo and Tyler Saladino and catcher Kevan Smith all had their contracts purchased, while Chicago also claimed left-hander Onelki Garcia off waivers from the Dodgers."

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• 2024 Rule 5 draft preview
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• 2024-25 MLB offseason hot stove open thread & transaction log
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• Diamondbacks’ Starters Drawing Trade Interest
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• Rays Rumors: Pete Fairbanks, Jeffrey Springs generating trade interest
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• Outside The Confines: Is a decision near?

Brad Penner-Imagn Images Juan Soto is reportedly getting closer to signing. A few other free agents have signed for a lot less. A look ahead to the Winter Meetings and other news from around MLB. Good morning. Especially if you’re Juan Soto. If you’re reading this, Juan, hi! Top free agent Juan Soto is reportedly nearing a decision as to where he will sign. The decision could come as soon...2024
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• MLB free agent tracker: Red Sox get Aroldis Chapman, Mets add Frankie Montas as Juan Soto, more wait for deals

The MLB offseason is here and there are players available to fit every team's needs...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for December 3, 2024

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images Bobby Witt Jr. is named Royals Player of the Year, to no surprise. The Kansas City chapter of the BBWAA names Bobby Witt Jr. the Les Milgram Player of the Year. “It’s an honor, any award you receive,” Witt said during a call with local media on Monday. “Especially with our team and how talented it is, you don’t really get these awards without those guys. “...2024
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• MLB free agent tracker: Mets add Frankie Montas as Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, more wait for deals

The MLB offseason is here and there are players available to fit every team's needs...2024
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• The Opener: Mets, Cubs, QO Pitchers
On the heels of an overnight signing, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day: 1. What’s next for the Mets? The Mets reportedly signed right-hander Frankie Montas to a two-year deal worth $34MM that includes an opt-out after the 2025 season yesterday. In doing so,…...2024

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• Royals acquire Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer for Brady Singer

Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images The Royals make their first big trade this winter. The Royals announced they have acquired infielder Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Cincinnati Reds for pitcher Brady Singer. Rumors about this deal have been percolating for a week now, here’s what we wrote when they first surfaced. India and Singer were teammates at the University of ...2024
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• Who should the Brewers target for the starting rotation?

Rangers pitcher Andrew Heaney | Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images Potential free agent and trade additions The Brewers’ decisions on how they shape next year’s rotation could be some of their most important of the offseason. Milwaukee was successful this year in part to their ability to find unexpected success from pitchers like Tobias Myers and Colin Rea’s 3.52 ERA through his first ...2024
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• Would Aaron Ashby thrive as a starter?
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• Revisiting our preseason predictions, storylines to watch
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• An early look at the Brewers’ starting rotation in 2025
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• The state of the Brewers’ roster as we turn to 2025
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• Wednesday Rockpile: The Rockies made plenty of dubious history in 2024
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• Braves NL Wild Card Report: September 28

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The Braves came away with a big day on Friday, setting themselves in prime position for the playoffs The Atlanta Braves couldn’t have asked for a better day on Friday, getting a huge win over the Royals while taking a huge leap in the standings thanks to losses from the Mets and Diamondbacks. The Braves hold the tiebreaker over both squads, putting them i...2024
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• Peralta, bullpen falter in Brewers’ Game 1 NLWCS loss

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images A five-run fifth inning by the Mets was too much for the Brewers to overcome Box Score With playoff baseball in Milwaukee again, the atmosphere was electric at American Family Field again. The Brewers fed that energy early before the Mets silenced it. Freddy Peralta was on the mound to start the game and he came out firing. He started the game with two st...2024
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• Turang, Hoskins lead way in Brewers’ 8-4 win over Mets

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Hoskins’ early grand slam gives Brewers lead they never relinquish Though the Brewers are assured of their position in the postseason, they can still play a role in who they’ll end up facing in the wild card round. Their opponent in the regular season’s last series, the New York Mets, are one of three teams that Milwaukee could possibly play next week, making this a...2024
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• Defense shines, but offense falls flat in 5-0 loss to Arizona

Brewers shortstop Willy Adames | Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Contreras has big offensive night but Milwaukee can’t keep up with Arizona Box Score The Milwaukee Brewers lost another close game to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. The 5-0 loss saw the Brewers fall into an early deficit and never generate much momentum to climb out of the hole. Aaron Civale was on the mound an...2024
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• Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Two likely NL postseason teams face off for second time in a week The Milwaukee Brewers are coming off the high moment of their season. On Wednesday, they walked off the Philadelphia Phillies on the same day that they officially won the National League Central. If they come out a little flat on Thursday, we may have an idea of why. The Diamondbacks, though, need t...2024
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• Brewers pick up series-opening victory against Phillies, 6-2, in vintage win

Brewers second baseman Brice Turang | Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Brewers look the part of a contender in series opener Box Score Milwaukee put together a vintage Brewers’ win in their 6-2 triumph over the Phillies. In this series opener, with both teams vying for a top seed in the National League, the Brewers excelled in all the areas that make them great. Some small ball, opposite-...2024
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• What might a Brewers postseason pitching staff look like?

Max Correa / The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK With Milwaukee closing in on the division title, let’s take a look at who might pitch in the playoffs We’ve reached a point in the season where I feel like I can say this, with confidence, without fear of something wild and terrible happening: the Brewers are going to make the playoffs. They are going to win the National Leagu...2024
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• Montas’ terrific start undone by home run, little offense

Brewers starter Frankie Montas | Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Montas struck out 10 batters, but a three-run shot changed the game Box Score In a surprise pitchers' duel, Frankie Montas dominated the Rockies lineup for much of the night. The only caveat? A three-run home run that put the Brewers behind in 3-1 deficit. The final line for Montas looked solid. A six-inning outing with thr...2024
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• Brewers win, 9-5, with another early surge, late pull away

Brewers second baseman Brice Turang | Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Plenty of early offense but the Brewers don’t avoid some late drama Box Score The Milwaukee Brewers secured the series win against the Oakland Athletics with another offensive burst against an A’s starter. This time, it came against the flamethrowing but erratic Joe Boyle as the Brewers worked their way to a 9...2024
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• Verlander, V-Mart turn away White Sox
The Tigers spoiled Frankie Montas' first Major League start, and another strong outing from Justin Verlander powered Detroit to 7-4 win over the White Sox on Wednesday afternoon at Comerica Park. Victor Martinez notched his 200th career homer to get the Tigers' offense started....2015
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• V-Mart hits milestone as Verlander cruises
The Tigers spoiled Frankie Montas' first Major League start, and another strong outing from Justin Verlander powered Detroit to 7-4 win over the White Sox on Wednesday afternoon at Comerica Park. Victor Martinez notched his 200th career homer to get the Tigers' offense started....2015
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• Guerrero Jr., Springer lead Blue Jays to rout of slumping Yankees
George Springer went 5-for-5, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run second inning off Frankie Montas, and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the slumping New York Yankees 9-2 on Thursday night....2022
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• Dodgers To Acquire Josh Reddick, Rich Hill
The Dodges and A’s are in agreement on a deal that will bring Josh Reddick and Rich Hill to Los Angeles, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter). In return, per reports, Oakland will pick up an appealing trio of young righties: Frankie Montas, Grant Holmes, and Jharel Cotton. With the move, the Dodgers have filled two…...2016
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• Cardinals Interested In Jake Odorizzi
Frankie Montas has been the name most attached to the Cardinals in their pitching search, yet St. Louis has also been exploring other rotation options. The Cards and Astros have discussed the possibility of a trade involving veteran righty Jake Odorizzi, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. In addition, such names as Noah…...2022
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• Yankees To Acquire Frankie Montas, Lou Trivino
The Yankees are acquiring Frankie Montas and Lou Trivino from the Athletics, per Jack Curry of YES Network. In exchange, the Athletics will receive pitchers JP Sears, Ken Waldichuk and Luis Medina, as well as second baseman Cooper Bowman, also from Curry. Next to Luis Castillo and Tyler Mahle, Frankie Montas has been seen as…...2022
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• Athletics Interested In Andrew Vaughn
The White Sox were among the many teams showing interest in the Athletics’ available starters, with Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas on Chicago’s target list. Manaea has since been dealt to the Padres, with USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reporting that the White Sox “nearly” landed Manaea instead, and are still looking at Montas. However, the…...2022
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• Sources: Yanks acquire Montas, Trivino from A's

The Yankees have now shored up their rotation for a playoff push, adding righty Frankie Montas and closer Lou Trivino in a deal with Oakland....2022

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• A Game of Groans

Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Much like the smash hit TV series about a quest for power, the 8th season of the White Sox rebuild is letting fans down. But even after a historically bad start, showrunner Jerry Reinsdorf appears keen to do nothing but watch it burn. Chaos is a Ladder Jerry Reinsdorf — the beleaguered owner of the Chicago White Sox — grimaced in disgust as he watched his team ...2024
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• Rays Rumors: Pete Fairbanks, Jeffrey Springs generating trade interest
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• Outside The Confines: Is a decision near?
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• Royals Rumblings - News for December 3, 2024
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• Mets sign Frankie Montas: Veteran starter agrees to two-year, $34 million deal, per report

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• Royals Rumblings - News for November 25, 2024

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The Jonathan India trade is all about Bobby Witt Jr. Sam McDowell writes that the Jonathan India trade is all about Bobby Witt Jr. Because this is what waits behind him: Witt hit 23 solo home runs in 2024, fifth most in baseball. His 23 doubles with nobody on ranked fourth. The six triples, second. The 122 hits, first. For the record, I remain curious a...2024
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• Royals acquire Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer for Brady Singer
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• Who should the Brewers target for the starting rotation?
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• Would Aaron Ashby thrive as a starter?
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• What might a Brewers postseason pitching staff look like?
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• Is this the World Series year for the Brewers?

Michael McLoone-Imagn Images Milwaukee boasts one of the best offensive/defensive combos in franchise history, and they’ve held their own against tough opponents all season Heading into Sunday’s series finale with the Rockies, I looked into how this Milwaukee Brewers squad stacks up with the franchise’s other contenders over the years. What I found surprised me. Let’s start with the offens...2024
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• Sean Murphy back in the lineup for the Atlanta Braves

Sean Murphy is back in the lineup | Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Sean Murphy in the lineup, Whit Merrifield seemingly not fully recovered. In the first game of a double header, the Allan Winans of the Atlanta Braves will be taking on Frankie Montas of the Cincinnati Reds. Frankie Montas has struggled over the past couple of seasons. This season he has struggled to a 4.88 ERA and 5.01 ...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 2, 2024

Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images Welcome to 2024! Jaylon Thompson tries to project the Royals’ starting lineup. The Royals have some decisions to make. Competition is expected at a few spots during spring training. Will they add another versatile left-handed bench bat? How will they fill their final bench spots? These questions will be answered before the season begins.... Also worth notin...2024
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• A look at this year’s starting pitching free agent class

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Who wants some arms? The Royals will seek to improve on this year’s last place disaster, and the area they will most look to address is the pitching. The Royals got a 5.12 ERA from their starting pitchers, fourth-worst in baseball with the third-worst strikeout rate. General Manager J.J. Picollo has stated that he expects next year’s rotation to feature Cole...2023
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• Yankees Unlikely To Pursue Trade In Wake Of Frankie Montas Injury
It was reported yesterday that Yankees right-hander Frankie Montas will require shoulder surgery, keeping him out of action for most or perhaps all of the upcoming season. That led to some speculation that the club could try to make a trade for a replacement, but Andy Martino of SNY reports that no serious consideration of…...2023
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• Dodgers Should Unleash Top Prospect Jose De Leon in Final 2016 Rotation Spot
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• Jose Fernandez's Immaturity, Misery Turning Him from Beloved Phenom to Villain?
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• Dodgers' Next Move Could Be Acquiring an Ace by Trading from Prospect Stockpile
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