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• An updated look at the free agent market

Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images The market is thinning, but there are still plenty of names out there The free agent market has been highly active as of late, between MLB Winter Meetings and a fairly active weekend leading up to it. With so many names off the board, let’s take a position by position look at the top names (anybody with positive WAR) remaining. Each player’s 2025 seasonal age an...2024
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• This day in Braves History: All-Star Chris Chambliss joins the Braves

After winning two World Series with the Yankees, Chambliss eventually gets traded to Atlanta for the start of an eight-year stint with the Braves Braves Franchise History 1978: After sixteen years with the Cincinnati Reds, Pete Rose signs a four-year, $3.2 million deal with the Phillies. Other teams which pursued “Charlie Hustle” include the Mets, Braves, Pirates and the Royals. The deal temporar...2024
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• Montas to the Mets
ESPN reports that the Mets reached an agreement with free agent pitcher Frankie Montas. He will earn $34 million over two seasons: With the free agency of the three pitchers, first baseman Pete Alonso, designated hitter J.D. Martinez, outfielder Harrison Bader and the ending of payments on Justin Verlander‘s and Max Scherzer‘s salaries, the Mets […]...2024
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• MLB rumors: Aaron Judge talks Juan Soto free agency, Justin Verlander 'having conversations' with Astros

Here are your hot stove rumors for Saturday, Nov. 23...2024
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• Astros GM discusses 'conversations' with free-agent ace Justin Verlander

Brown’s phrasing almost seemed to imply more of an arm’s length approach....2024
• Astros In “Conversations” With Justin Verlander
In a recent appearance on ESPN’s Baseball Tonight podcast, Astros GM Dana Brown said the club had been in contact with free agent right-hander Justin Verlander about a possible reunion. “We’ve had conversations with his agent [ISE’s Mark Pieper] just to try to feel him out. I don’t know if there’s been a lot of…...2024
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• This day in Braves History: The Expos rebrand as the Nationals

Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB via Getty Images One of Atlanta’s divisional rivals moves from Canada to Washington D.C. and locks down their new identity. MLB History 1890: At the American Association annual meeting in Louisville, the Philadelphia Athletics are expelled for violating the league’s constitution. A new team in Philadelphia is admitted, plus entries from Boston, Washington and Ch...2024
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• The Brewers and the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot

RICK WOOD / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Three former Brewers appear on this year’s ballot Monday marked the release of the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. The biggest new name on the ballot is that of Ichiro Suzuki, who could become the second unanimous Hall of Famer after Mariano Rivera in 2019. But there are two newcomers and one holdover who have a history with the...2024
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• 300-game winners now a thing of MLB’s past

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The ever-changing landscape of Major League Baseball has rendered the 300-game winner a thing of the past. . In 2005, Detroit called up a 22-year-old pitching prospect named Justin Verlander. He made two starts, but they did not go particularly well. The next season, he started a streak of nine years in a row with at least 30 starts. I...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News on October 14, 2024

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images What’s next? The Royals say this playoff ending will light a fire under them for next year. “If you back up from it a bit, it was a pretty impressive season,” Pasquantino said. “But as a player on the team, it wasn’t enough. We knew that we had a good shot to compete and make the playoffs, and I think we felt good about our chances. And we just didn’t do ...2024
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• Matt Bush, Padres' No. 1 MLB Draft pick in 2004, charged with DWI following crash in Texas

Bush, who was drafted a slot above Justin Verlander, allegedly evaded police before being apprehended Friday...2024
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• Braves News: Bats quiet in SoCal, Chris Sale stays in Atlanta, and more

Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images October baseball is officially underway. The Atlanta Braves had an underwhelming start to the Postseason, dropping game one of the Wild Card Series 4-0 to the San Diego Padres. The Braves entered the game in a less-than-ideal pitching situation, as AJ Smith-Shawver got the start. Offensively, though, the Braves had plenty of opportunities to plate a ru...2024
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• Astros manager explains 'easy conversation' regarding leaving Justin Verlander off wild-card roster

Verlander won't be available for the Houston Astros in their wild-card series against the Detroit Tigers, but it's not due to injury....2024
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• MLB Playoffs: American League Preview

Even in a relative down season, the Astros might very well extend their ALCS streak. Will any American League team make like the Rangers and topple them? During the decade-plus of MLB play from 2005-16, only two American League teams won at least 100 games. Outside of the 2008 Angels and 2009 Yankees, it was always a scramble of several good teams, but no true slam-dunk standouts (and even the ‘08...2024
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• Effectively Wild Episode 2222: Deuces (Effectively) Wild

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Meg’s return from vacation, Corbin Burnes’s cutter comeback, the demotion of CJ Abrams, the no-longer-dynamic duo of Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, the firing of Reds manager David Bell, the Tigers promoting Jackson Jobe, Shota Imanaga’s post-NPB performance, teams refusing to use injuries as an excuse, Charlie Blackmon’s [̷...2024
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• Astros' Justin Verlander hit hard again vs. Angels, says he returned from neck injury 'a little fast'

Verlander has an 8.89 ERA in six starts since coming off the injured list...2024

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• Braves complete sweep of Mets on Ozzie Albies walkoff, 13-10
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images It was another comeback win for the Braves in the series finale, but this one was markedly different than the first two. In what was rightfully billed to be a pitchers’ duel between Spencer Strider and Justin Verlander, the Braves and Mets combined for eight runs in the first inning and a half of baseball and ultimately 23 runs over 10 innings as Atlanta ...2023
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• RazzSlam 2: The Slammening
Let me set the scene: it's March 2020. Grey's mustache is neat and trimmed, and he's been wearing his sun hat 24/7. "At least take the hat off when you shower," Cougs says, and Grey looks longingly out at the ocean. "The sea is the only shower I need!" he says, with dreams of visits to sushi restaurants dancing through his head. Justin Verlander is a top 10 pitcher. Steven Strasburg is healthy. Ma...2021
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• Dee Gordon Suspended 80 Games for PEDs: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Relentless Royals Can't Wait to Swing—and They Rarely Miss
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Jays, Royals, Mets Full Steam Ahead After Deadline
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2024
"Justin Verlander discussed the current shoulder issues he is working through to start the Spring."

2023
"The Astros are acquiring Justin Verlander from the New York Mets in exchange for outfielders Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford, two top-five prospects in Houston's farm system, sources said."

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"Justin Verlander wins AL Cy Young Award, beating Dylan Cease and Alek Manoah"

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"Justin Verlander Still Awaiting Qualifying Offer Decision"

2020
"Astros ace Justin Verlander disputed a report that he will miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury, saying he has a forearm strain."

2019
"With that in mind, it looks more likely than ever that they’ll be saying goodbye to the Number 1 player on the market, right-hander Gerrit Cole, who teamed with Justin Verlander and Zack Greinke to comprise an incredibly formidable trio in 2019."

2018
"Astros ace Justin Verlander took to Twitter on Tuesday to object to a MLB Network host's comment that the Yankees are "the team to beat in the American League."

2017
"Justin Verlander, who'd been unbeatable since Houston acquired him, had a one-run lead through five dominant innings Tuesday night, putting the Astros four frames away from winning the World Series."

2016
"Ian Kinsler's sixth-inning home run completed a three-hit, two-RBI day in support of Justin Verlander, whose 7 1/3 quality innings sent Detroit cruising to a three-game sweep of Minnesota with a 6-3 win Wednesday afternoon at Comerica Park."

2015
"Alex Rodriguez homered to join the 3,000 hits club, while Didi Gregorius and Brett Gardner also cleared the fences as the Yankees played long ball against Justin Verlander in a 7-2 victory over the Tigers on Friday night at Yankee Stadium."

2014
"Bleacher Report's Scott Miller broke down how the vote went: Kershaw, who signed a seven-year, $215 million deal in January 2014, becomes the first pitcher since Detroit's Justin Verlander in 2011 to win an MVP award."

• An updated look at the free agent market
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• This day in Braves History: All-Star Chris Chambliss joins the Braves
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• Montas to the Mets
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• Astros In “Conversations” With Justin Verlander
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• This day in Braves History: The Expos rebrand as the Nationals
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• This Day in Braves History: Terry Pendleton wins NL MVP Award

Pendleton shocks the baseball world by winning the 1991 NL MVP over Barry Bonds. Braves Franchise History 1911: William Russell, head of the syndicate that owns the Boston Nationals, dies. No doubt helping his demise was watching his team finish the season with a .291 winning percentage. Former player, now attorney, Monte Ward and New York politician James Gaffney will purchase 945 of the 1000 sh...2024
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• The Brewers and the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot
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• Paul Skenes’ dominant season worthy of Rookie of the Year

Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images Skenes came in with big expectations and surpassed all of them. It’s hard to put into words how much one player could mean to a sports franchise. Patrick Mahomes to the Kansas City Chiefs, Steph Curry to the Golden State Warriors, Sidney Crosby to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the same city as Crosby as past greats like Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Joe...2024
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• 300-game winners now a thing of MLB’s past
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• Padres offseason needs as GM Meetings are underway

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Lots to do this winter to try to get back to the postseason in 2025 The GM Meetings are underway in San Antonio to officially kick off offseason duties for every team in Major League Baseball. One of those teams were the Dodgers biggest challenger: the San Diego Padres. What needs to happen to put them back in position to contend again in 2025? Ruben Ni...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Terry Pendleton wins NL MVP Award
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• The Brewers and the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot
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• Paul Skenes’ dominant season worthy of Rookie of the Year
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• 300-game winners now a thing of MLB’s past
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• Sunday Notes: Zyhir Hope Has Baseball in His Blood (and Impressive Pop)
Plus Xavier Isaac on Noah Schultz, Ryan Pepiot's worst two pitches, Luis Tiant facts, Matt Bowman on sweepers, Carter Jensen on Justin Verlander, facts and stats galore, and more....2024
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• Braves News: Bats quiet in SoCal, Chris Sale stays in Atlanta, and more
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• MLB Playoffs: American League Preview
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• A few more thoughts about the Chicago White Sox’ historically bad season

The Campfire Milkshake is the best thing about the 2024 White Sox | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images We are witnessing something that hasn’t been done in decades — or maybe ever. You all know how historically bad the 2024 White Sox season has been. They are off today, before hosting the A’s this weekend on the South Side. (Scout ‘em if you want, the A’s visit Wrigley starting Monday.) Th...2024
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• The state of the American League race

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Who will battle for the pennant? With a little over two weeks left in the regular season, the Royals seem poised to make their first playoff appearance in nine seasons. They currently sit in the second Wild Card spot, with a magic number of 11 to clinch a playoff spot, and a 92 percent chance of making the post-season, according to Fangraphs. For the post-...2024
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• How should the Royals set their postseason rotation?

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Matt Quatraro has some strong options. On Sunday afternoon, Michael Wacha took the mound in Kansas City with a chance at a sweep over the Minnesota Twins. Pitching to a tight strike zone from home plate umpire Shane Livensparger, Wacha threw a gem, punching out seven Twins batters across seven scoreless innings. The Royals completed...2024
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• Expecting the Mets to win is a surefire way for the Mets to lose

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Not expecting the Mets to win is the cardinal rule for fans. I broke it. This is a guest piece from Scott Rogowsky. Rogowsky is a comedian and the host of HQ Trivia, a mobile game show. He’s a lifelong fan of the New York Mets. You can follow him on X at @ScottRogowsky The Mets lost, and it’s my fault. They didn’t lose Game 6 of the National League Champion...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News on October 14, 2024
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• Outside The Confines: Wild, Wild Card

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images A manager comes out of a short retirement. Pete Alonso hits a clutch home run to send the Mets to the NLDS. And other news from the Wild Card round. Part of the problem with doing a links post during the postseason is that some of your links can be out of date by the time you post them. Before we get to the games, there was breaking news last night...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for October 3, 2024

Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Postseason baseball is coming to Kansas City! Bobby Witt Jr. has led the Royals to the ALDS: That set up Witt’s sixth-inning moment. Kyle Isbel singled with one out in the sixth, and Massey followed with two outs as the Royals lineup turned over. Once again, the Orioles faced a decision of whether to pitch to Witt with a man on third and a base open. Once again...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for September 4, 2024

Denny Medley-Imagn Images Please win again, Royals. Craig Brown wrote he was still optimistic during the losing streak. A six-game losing streak in late August that spills over into September would, you would think, damage the chances of a contending team. That’s not necessarily the case as the Wild Card has become a war of attrition. Not only have the Royals stumbled in their last 10 gam...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for August 22, 2024

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Yet another day off. Michael Lorenzen righted the ship after a rocky first few innings last night: “I was rushing through a lot of stuff, and instead of hitting the panic button, you’re trying to figure out how to problem-solve out there and figure out exactly what’s off,” Lorenzen said. “I felt like I was able to figure it out and slow things down, slowed m...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Happy Wednesday!

Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images Unless you’re a White Sox fan. Happy Wednesday! We’re unbelievably nearing the end of August already (how?!) and not a single MLB team is anywhere near 100 wins (though one is very close to 100 losses), and the postseason really could be anyone’s game at this point. It’s certainly been an unusual year, and will continue to be so as we head...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Waiting for a milestone

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images Aaron Judge is on the cusp of a major career moment. As of Wednesday morning, Aaron Judge is currently sitting at 299 career home runs. The major 300 home run milestone is just around the corner, and Judge will join a special club, and doesn’t seem poised to slow down any time soon. Judge’s quest (and how he adjusted his swing) is a big story of the week...2024
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• Opinion: Yes, we root for laundry. Is that a problem?

Just before or at the trade deadline, the Rays traded Zach Eflin, Chris Devenski, Phil Maton, Shawn Armstrong, Jason Adam, Amed Rosario, All-Star Isaac Paredes, and former ROY and All-Star Randy Arozarena. Some of these players were only here briefly and won’t be missed, but some had clear roles in the team’s present success — Jason Adam was a mainstay of the bullpen; Eflin one of the more depend...2024
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• Yanks belt 3 HRs off Verlander to top Tigers
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• Verlander struggles vs. homer-happy Yankees
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• LA solves JV! Dodgers find O to set up WS G7
Justin Verlander, who'd been unbeatable since Houston acquired him, had a one-run lead through five dominant innings Tuesday night, putting the Astros four frames away from winning the World Series. But the bottom of the Dodgers' order set up a two-run rally in the sixth against Verlander, and Joc Pederson sailed a home run to left field in the seventh off reliever Joe Musgrove to send Los Angeles...2017
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• Fan Who Caught Alex Rodriguez's 3000th Hit Doesn't Plan to Give It to Player
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• Verlander loses no-no in 9th, 1-hits Halos
The long path back to pitching dominance for Justin Verlander ended Wednesday night with a familiar sight. The Tigers' ace came within three outs of his third career no-hitter, settling for a 5-0 shutout of the Angels on Wednesday night at Comerica Park....2015
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• Verlander loses no-no in 9th, 1-hits Halos
The long path back to pitching dominance for Justin Verlander ended Wednesday night with a familiar sight. The Tigers' ace came within three outs of his third career no-hitter, settling for a 5-0 shutout of the Angels on Wednesday night at Comerica Park....2015
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• Astros turn to McCullers to deliver first WS title
Lance McCullers Jr. may be just 24 years old, his big-game experience a mere fraction of what Justin Verlander or Clayton Kershaw possess. In terms of mettle, however, there are few pitchers in baseball the Astros believe can match him....2017
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• Outside The Confines: Waiting for a milestone
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• AL Week 21 Strategy-August 10, 2024
In The Field SS Carlos Correa (heel) is still not running at full speed and is unlikely to be with the Twins during their current season with the Guardians. Once he starts a rehab assignment we will have a more clear understanding of when he will return. Correa is hitting .308 with 13 HR, 51 R, 47 RBI, and 0 SB. OF Tyler O'Neill was placed on the 10-day IL on Wednesday due to an infection on hi...2024
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• AL Week 19 Strategy-July 27, 2024
In The Field OF Giancarlo Stanton is not expected back this weekend according to manager Aaron Boone. He continues to work out but isn't ready to return. The Yankees and Stanton hope that he returns on Monday. 1B Triston Casas (oblique) has been able to take full batting practice and is expected to start a rehab assignment soon. OF MJ Melendez (ankle) started a rehab assignment on Thursday and i...2024
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• AL Week 17 Strategy-July 17, 2024
In The Field OF Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) is not going to return after the All-Star break as expected. The Yankees and Stanton have not decided if he is going to need a rehab assignment before returning. He was expected to miss four weeks and that appears to be the timeline. C Jose Trevino (quad) has a Grade 2 quadricep strain. He was placed on the 10-day IL on Saturday and is expected to mis...2024
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• AL Week 15 Strategy-June 29, 2024
In The Field 3B Josh Jung (wrist) was supposed to swing a bat on Friday but that was pushed back to Saturday. The Rangers will take it slow with Jung even when he is activated by giving him planned days off. 3B Josh Smith has been the primary third baseman of late so that means he will fill in for Jung when he is not playing and slide into a utility role but his at-bats will be fewer lowering hi...2024
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• AL Week 13 Strategy-June 15, 2024
In The Field 1B Triston Casas (ribs) is swinging a bat off a tee at lower intensities. He has experienced a setback during his recovery so the Red Sox and Casas are taking his recovery slowly so that he doesn't have another setback. OF Taylor Ward (back) and C Logan O'Hoppe were out of the Angels lineup on Wednesday. OF Hunter Renfroe does not have a fractured toe after it was initially reported...2024
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• Corbin Connects - May 8th, 2024
Corbin Carroll, OF, ARI Carroll hit his second home run of the season and brought in five runs as part of a 2 for 5 night at the plate. He now has two consecutive two-hit efforts, which has brought him back over the Mendoza Line and is hopefully a sign that he is breaking out of the season-long slump. The talented 23-year-old has followed up his 2023 NL Rookie of the Year campaign in an extremely ...2024
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• AL Week 5 Strategy-April 20, 2024
In The Field OF Tyler O'Neill (concussion) has been placed on the concussion IL. He hopes to be activated on Tuesday when first eligible to return. O'Neill has started off strong (.313 AVG with 7 HR, 14 R, 8 RBI, and 1 SB). He has shown good plate skills (18% BB, 21% K) while crushing the ball (23% Barrels). 3B Rafael Devers is now dealing with a knee injury in addition to the shoulder injury th...2024
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• Pitching Roundup - April 20, 2024
A.J. Puk, SP, Marlins A.J. Puk was hit hard again on Friday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and three walks in three innings. This start raised his ERA to 9.22 and brought his K:BB to 12:17 on the season. He has shown very little promise as a starter thus far, failing to pitch 5 innings in all four of his starts. He is unable to throw strikes consistently, with his 24.1% BB% ranking in the 1st ...2024
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• AL Week 3 Strategy-April6, 2024
American League In The Field The Athletics have optioned OF Esteury Ruiz to Triple-A. This is huge news for those who drafted Ruiz to be a big part of their stolen base plan. He hit .254 with 5 HR and 67 SB last year in 132 GP but struggled in spring (.236 AVG with 31% K). The Athletics have said that they want him to lead off and play every day which is why he is at Triple-A. Something smells...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Terry Pendleton wins NL MVP Award
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• The Brewers and the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot
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• Paul Skenes’ dominant season worthy of Rookie of the Year
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• 300-game winners now a thing of MLB’s past
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• Padres offseason needs as GM Meetings are underway
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• How absence of Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers' usual Game 1 starter, highlights changing of guard for playoff aces

This postseason is the first without Kershaw, Zack Greinkie, Max Scherzer or Justin Verlander since 2010...2024
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• Expecting the Mets to win is a surefire way for the Mets to lose
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• Royals Rumblings - News on October 14, 2024
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• Outside The Confines: Wild, Wild Card
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• Astros' Justin Verlander 'not ready to step away yet' despite early playoff exit and impending free agency

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• MLB Playoffs: American League Preview
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• Is there hope for the White Sox future?

Exclusive imaging of the White Sox analytics department. Other turnarounds don’t suggest it As the season creeps forward to the magical question, “To be 120+ or not to be 120+?” it behooves us to consider other teams that have recently been in dire straits ... though, of course, not necessarily quite as dire. There are four teams to examine that represent a relatively quick turnaround, ea...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Somebody call a doctor

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Two major injuries hit the Dodgers over the weekend. Another week, another gambling scandal. Snoop Dogg starts broadcasting. And other news from MLB. Good morning. We’re going to start with the butcher’s bill, because it’s really expensive today. Especially for the Dodgers. Shortstop Mookie Betts broke his left hand when he was hit with a pitch in Sunday’...2024
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• Will Justin Verlander Be Traded This Summer?
With the Astros out to a rough start here in 2024, speculation has been mounting that they may have to consider a deadline selloff this summer. Righty Justin Verlander is in the final guaranteed season of his contract and would be a logical candidate for a trade, but Bob Nightengale of USA Today throws some…...2024
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• Will Justin Verlander be traded this summer?

With the Astros out to a rough start here in 2024, speculation has been mounting that they may have to consider a deadline selloff this summer....2024
• Cubs 4, Astros 3: Getting the job done

Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Dansby Swanson’s three-run homer highlighted a four-run first inning that the Cubs made hold up for another win. It wasn’t the best of games. Cubs hitters struck out 12 times. Some sketchy defense helped lead to a Houston run. The Cubs had only one hit after the fourth inning. And yet, the Cubs put a large crooked number on the board in the first inning f...2024
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• AL Week 5 Strategy-April 20, 2024
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• Astros series preview: Signs of struggle

Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images The buzz on the Astros is they may not be what they once were. The Astros have been in the ALCS in each of the last seven seasons, winning four pennants and two titles. But they fired GM James Click after the 2022 season and last year their 90 wins were their fewest wins in a full season since 2016. This year, the Astros have stumbled out of the game, fall...2024
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• 2024 AL West preview: The tussle in Texas

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