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• Cubs Remain Open To In-Season Extension Talks With Pete Crow-Armstrong
The Cubs made an effort to lock up center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong during Spring Training. At the time, an MLB.com report indicated that Chicago made an offer that could have maxed out around $75MM had all the option years been exercised — though the actual guarantee would have checked in lower than that. Last week, Jon…...2025
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• White Sox side-step roster needs by trading Matt Thaiss for minor league outfielder

Dru Baker bats during a spring training game against the Washington Nationals on March 13, 2025, at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Florida. | Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Chicago reduces their catching logjam but ignores first base gap in latest Dru Baker acquisition The White Sox love to avoid addressing their most pressing roster issues, and it's most evident in...2025
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• Weekly Pebble Report: Charlie Condon is focused on the present and looking towards the future (May 20th-May 26th)

James Snook/Spokane Indians 2025 Colorado Rockies minor league report for Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 Colorado Rockies 2024 first-round pick and top prospect Charlie Condon (no. 2 PuRP) has not seen his professional career start as expected. Condon struggled with an undiagnosed bone spur in his right ring finger that required him to alter his bat grip and swing mechanics during his first shor...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 27, 2025

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images John Rave hasn’t fixed the offense....yet. J.J. Picollo discusses the promotion of John Rave. “John did a great job in spring training and nearly made our club out of spring training,” Royals general manager J.J. Picollo said. “And he did what you want players to do: Go back down and just force our hand. And we thought the way he was performing, we’ve be...2025
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• BCB After Dark: What would you do for Brown?

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if you would leave Ben Brown in the rotation. It’s Monday here at BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us for a while. We’re always glad to see a smiling face. The hostess will lead you to your table. Let us know i...2025
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• Game Thread #55: Milwaukee Brewers (26-28) vs. Boston Red Sox (27-28)

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Brewers welcome Red Sox to town on Memorial Day The Milwaukee Brewers are back for a quick three-game homestand as they welcome the Boston Red Sox to town beginning this afternoon. Ahead of today’s game, the Brewers made a roster move on the pitching front, sending right-hander Logan Henderson back to Triple-A Nashville and reinstating lefty DL Hall from the 6...2025
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• Weekly Pebble Report: Charlie Condon is focused on the present and looking towards the future (May 20th-May 26th)
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• Jason Heyward to IL, Michael King with sore shoulder

Jason Heyward | Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Alek Jacob optioned, Omar Cruz recalled Before Saturday’s game versus the Atlanta Braves, Michael King was scratched from his start with shoulder soreness. The Padres elected to piece together a bullpen game but had four of their bullpen arms off due to recent use. Per Manager Mike Shildt, King woke up and felt he had slept on his should...2025
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• Nationals Prospects: Daylen Lile is a pure hitter

Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images It is still very early, but I really like what I am seeing from Daylen Lile at the plate Daylen Lile hit .337 in the Minor Leagues this season, and it is easy to see why. He started the season in Double-A, where he hit an impressive .319. However, after a promotion to Triple-A, he took things to a whole new level. At Rochester. he hit .361 with a .946 OPS. He ...2025
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• Padres minor league update week #8

Matt Waldron and Bryan Hoeing continue rehab The Padres have two pitchers working on coming back from injuries suffered during spring training. Both starter Matt Waldron and reliever Bryan Hoeing are working toward completing their rehabilitation from those injuries. Waldron started his second game, this time with San Antonio, and completed 2 IP with 1 ER, 2 K and 2 BB. Hoeing also pitched for Dou...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Pick your rookie

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which rookie excites you the most. It’s Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and groove out with us for a while. There’s no cover charge. Let us know if we can do anything. There are still a couple tables av...2025
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• Nationals Prospects: Robert Hassell III gets the call to the show

Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Another piece of the Juan Soto trade is coming to the big leagues, as the Washington Nationals promote Robert Hassell The Washington Nationals have promoted their 11th ranked prospect Robert Hassell III to the big leagues. It has been a long and bumpy road for Hassell, but with Dylan Crews going down last n...2025
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• Wednesday Rockpile: Would Thairo Estrada make any difference for the 2025 Rockies?

Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Injuries are always unfortunate, yet they are a standard part of a Major League Baseball season. The fact is, injuries are inevitable and it’s important to have depth or reliable sources of relief when plans fall apart. When a team struggles, it’s easy to blame injuries, which certai...2025
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• Desperate times, desperate measures: Could Brock Wilken or Cooper Pratt skip a level?

Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK Bereft of options at Triple-A Nashville, could the Brewers look a level lower for an infield solution? Joey Ortiz is struggling. Caleb Durbin is struggling. Oliver Dunn is back in the minors. Vinny Capra is off the team. Andruw Monasterio is hitless in nine at-bats (though he has walked three times). We all know: the Brewers have b...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Unsung hero?

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who is the Cubs’ unsung hero It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Thank you for stopping by. Come on in and join us. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few tables available. Bring your own beve...2025
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• Gearing up

In one day, I will be on a long-awaited vacation. It's my first vacation since Thanksgiving -- and, yes, I know that's a cue for someone to say they haven't had a vacation in 20 years -- but it seems like a long time to me. Also, this vacation actually ushers in "The Vacation Season," which lasts until the sad, sad final moments of August. During work week-after-work week I t...2025
• This Day in Braves History: Braves take part in first-ever game at Nationals Park

The ending stunk but oh well! It’s in the past! Braves Franchise History 2008: The Atlanta Braves and the Nationals play the first game ever at Nationals Park with Atlanta falling 3-2 when Ryan Zimmerman hits a walk-off home run off Peter Moylan. MLB History 1948: Cardinals pitcher Murry Dickson becomes the first pitcher to throw a nine-inning no-hitter in spring training history. 1966: Dodgers...2025
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• Friday Rockpile: 5 Opening Day wishes for the Colorado Rockies

Allan Henry-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, March 27, 2025 Before the Rockies have even played a game, they are already three games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. Here we go again. Today, at 2:10 p.m. MT, the Rockies will begin their 2025 campaign. With 26 out of 30 MLB teams opening the season on Thursday, and the Dodgers and Cubs having played two games March...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 24, 2025

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images We will have real baseball this week! Vinnie Pasquantino exited Saturday’s game with a hamstring strain. “I feel fine,” Pasquantino said as he got ready to leave with the team for the airport and then fly to Texas. “I don’t want to put any timeframe on it, but I don’t think – my gut tells me it’s not going to affect anything. But my gut is not the medical st...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 20, 2025

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images One week until Opening Day. Daniel Lynch IV’s last Spring Training outing could hint at his role this season: Lynch will get a few appearances out of the bullpen this week as the Cactus League schedule wraps up, with an inning Wednesday and two scheduled on Friday, while Kris Bubic remains in the rotation and is scheduled for his sixth spring game (fifth st...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 14, 2025

Did you think you’d see Daniel Mengden today? | Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images Asia baseball previews begin today with the CPBL At Royals.com, Anne Rogers writes about how Hunter Renfroe is, say it with me everyone, in the best shape of his life! Renfroe came into camp this year leaner, thanks to offseason training that included going to a physical therapist and focusing on his diet a...2025
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• Snap me perfect: The Darrell Porter story

The catcher’s autobiography reveals the demons that haunted him. Note: This article deals with drug abuse and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, please reach out for help. You’re not alone and it’s never too late. Pick up the phone and call the National Drug Helpline at 844-289-0879 or the 24/7 National Drug Addiction Hotline at 855-970-1593. The Roya...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 26, 2025

Photo by Jeremy Chen/Getty Images The best slugger in Northwest Arkansas Naturals history is back in Kansas City. MLB.com’s Anne Rogers and David Adler look at some of the intense work from Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. this spring at getting better on the basepaths. They’re incorporating audio components along with the visual technology on when to react, as well as ways to o...2025
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"While that might lead to a significant break-in time compared to the Yankees (who made the switch in Spring Training), the end result could be some of the highest hitting numbers we’ve ever seen in Major League Baseball."

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"Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring field"

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"The beginning of the 2021 season was also affected by the pandemic, with Spring Training shortened."

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"Atlanta Braves Bring Back Veteran Reliever Jesse Chavez"

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"Tylor Megill came out of nowhere to become potential Mets saving grace"

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"Sources: MLB finalizing return-to-play proposal"

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"It’s a minor league deal with a non-roster invitation for Spring Training."

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"Yanks acquire QB Wilson in trade with Rangers"

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"The first home run of Spring Training 2017 belongs to the Yankees' Didi Gregorius, who went deep on the first pitch he saw in Friday's Grapefruit League opener against the Phillies."

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"Pirates Fan Saves Kid in the Stands from Getting Hit in the Face with Bat"

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"QB Wilson accepts invite to spring training"

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"The World Series-champion Giants will open their Spring Training schedule on March 3 against the Athletics at newly renovated HoHoKam Stadium in Mesa, Ariz."

• Cubs Remain Open To In-Season Extension Talks With Pete Crow-Armstrong
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• Weekly Pebble Report: Charlie Condon is focused on the present and looking towards the future (May 20th-May 26th)
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 27, 2025
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• BCB After Dark: What would you do for Brown?
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• Padres minor league update week #8
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• Rhys Hoskins’ Offensive Resurgence

Rhys Hoskins’ first season in Milwaukee was a disappointment. The Brewers signed the veteran slugger to a two-year, $34MM free agent contract over the 2023-24 offseason. Hoskins had missed his entire walk year because of a Spring Training ACL tear. He entered the offseason healthy, and Milwaukee placed a sizable bet — especially by their standards…...2025
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• Nationals Prospects: Robert Hassell III gets the call to the show
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• Wednesday Rockpile: Would Thairo Estrada make any difference for the 2025 Rockies?
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• Outside The Confines: Boys keep swinging

Brad Penner-Imagn Images New concerns about the ABS system as MLB unveils a check-swing system. The Boone brothers reunite. A look back at how a volcano affected baseball and other baseball news Good morning. If the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS, aka “robot umps”) is adopted in 2026, players and umpires have concerns about the margin of error on the system (The Athletic sub. req.) and...2025
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• White Sox side-step roster needs by trading Matt Thaiss for minor league outfielder
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 27, 2025
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• Jason Heyward to IL, Michael King with sore shoulder
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• Cubs roster move: Julian Merryweather designated for assignment, Brooks Kriske selected

Brooks Kriske in Spring Training with the Cubs | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images That was quick. In Friday’s game against the Reds, Julian Merryweather had yet another bad outing. Since beginning the 2025 season with a 2.08 ERA in his first 14 appearances, Merryweather posted an ERA of 14.29 and WHIP of 3.177 (!) over his most recent seven games, with two home runs in just 5⅔ innings. The outing...2025
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• MLB might be getting closer to some kind of automated ball/strike system

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images What sort of system, though, is still up for discussion. Recently, two articles about MLB’s slow dance with a possible automated ball/strike system, or challenge system, appeared in national media. Here’s the one from Chelsea Janes at the Washington Post (article unlocked so you can read it). And here’s the one from Ken Rosenthal a...2025
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• Cubs 2, Marlins 1: Kyle Tucker’s bat heats up

Photo by Jared Lennon/Getty Images The Cubs outfielder, DH’ing the last two days, won the game with a three-hit day. Kyle Tucker, who’d been in a bit of a slump, had three hits and a home run for the second straight day, helping lead the Cubs to a 2-1 win over the Marlins. In so doing they took the series, as well as the season series, from the Fish. Let’s get right to it. Tucker was the s...2025
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• On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Marlins series preview

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images What, YOU again? Since these two teams met last week, the Cubs swept the White Sox at home, and the Marlins won two of three from the Rays at home. And I just want to say that I hate scheduling like this. Six games against a single team in a 10-day period, then the Cubs probably won’t see the Marlins again until the second half of 2026, the way MLB schedu...2025
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• 2025 Brewers Minor League Roundup: Week 8

Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images Jacob Misiorowski’s record-breaking sixth inning headlines another fun week in MIlwaukee’s farm system Triple-A Nashville (27-18) The Sounds went 4-2 this week against the Memphis Redbirds. Nashville is now tied with the Indianapolis Indians for first place in the International League West. Pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski (No. 4...2025
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• Braves set to battle Red Sox in the land of .500

Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images One of these teams will be either at or over .500 by the end of this weekend. Here’s hoping it’s the Braves! The Atlanta Braves are currently floating around .500 and now they’re heading up to Fenway Park to face off with another team that’s floating around .500. The Boston Red Sox are currently 21-22 and they’re under .500 thanks to the fact that they...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 27, 2025
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• BCB After Dark: Pick your rookie
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• Nationals Prospects: Robert Hassell III gets the call to the show
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for May 17, 2025

Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images The Royals rotation is banged up. Cole Ragans experienced more groin issues on Friday, writes Jaylon Thompson. “It tightened up there on him in the fifth inning,” Quatraro said. “So, just trying to do the right thing. Get him out of there before something happened.” Ragans surrendered three earned runs prior to the inning. His last two fastballs thrown re...2025
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• Weekly Pebble Report: Ch-Ch-Changes (May 6th-May 12th)

Colorado Rockies minor league report for Wednesday, May 14, 2025 The Colorado Rockies saw a tremendous organizational shakeup to start the week. Longtime manager Bud Black was relieved of duty alongside his right-hand man in bench coach Mike Redmond. This shakeup comes as the Rockies are on a historically bad skid to start their 2025 campaign. The new-look staff comes as the Rockies kick off a roa...2025
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• Forgotten Royals: Pat Putnam

Wait, he played here? In this edition of, Wait, that guy played for the Royals? We look at the career of Pat Putnam. Putnam was a native of that baseball hotbed Bethel, Vermont, a picturesque village of 1,900 people. Amazingly, Putnam was the third major leaguer to come out of Bethel, following Harry Burrell (who was an extended member of Putnam’s mother’s family) and Heinie Stafford. If a small ...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Unsung hero?
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• Pirates Fan Saves Kid in the Stands from Getting Hit in the Face with Bat
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• QB Wilson accepts invite to spring training
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has again accepted an offer to appear at the Rangers' spring training complex in Surprise, Arizona....2015
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• Sources: MLB finalizing return-to-play proposal
MLB expects to offer a return-to-play proposal to the players' union within a week as teams have begun to encourage players to prepare for a "spring" training that could begin in mid-June and a season that would start in early July, sources told ESPN....2020
• Will Ferrell to play every position for 10 teams in one day
In a role filled with hopes and dreams, Will Ferrell will be at five different Spring Training ballparks in Arizona on Thursday as production begins on a new HBO special from "Funny Or Die," in partnership with Major League Baseball. Dedicating the special to the fight against cancer, Ferrell is also honoring the historic feat of Bert Campaneris five decades ago by playing every position on the fi...2015
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• Sources: MLB plans to suspend spring training
Spring training is expected to be suspended Thursday, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan, and the start of the season is likely to be delayed....2020
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• Will Ferrell to play every position for 10 teams in one day
In a role filled with hopes and dreams, Will Ferrell will be at five different Spring Training ballparks in Arizona on Thursday as production begins on a new HBO special from "Funny Or Die," in partnership with Major League Baseball. Dedicating the special to the fight against cancer, Ferrell is also honoring the historic feat of Bert Campaneris five decades ago by playing every position on the fi...2015
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• Report: Russell Wilson to appear at Rangers' spring training again in 2015
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• Kelly locks down Yanks as Sox secure series win
Joe Kelly, slowed by a right biceps injury in Spring Training, was superb in his first start of 2015, retiring 17 straight Yankees during one stretch of his seven innings of one-hit ball in Boston's 8-4 win over the Yankees. Adam Warren tossed 5 1/3 innings to take the loss for New York....2015
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• Weathers Shines In Strong Return - May 15, 2025
Ryan Weathers, SP, Marlins Ryan Weathers made his first start of the season after being activated off the injured list, allowing one run on two hits and one walk with five strikeouts over five innings. This was a great start in his first taste of action, considering he was a very popular breakout pick in draft season before suffering his forearm strain right before the season. He was dominating in...2025
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• Ben Rice Continues Torrid Start for Yankees - April 10, 2025
Ben Rice (1B/DH-Yankees) Rice continues his torrid start with his 3rd home run of the season. Now sporting a .306 batting average and 1.086 OPS, Rice has seemingly taken over as the Yankees everyday leadoff hitter. He displays characteristics of a more "modern" top of the order hitter as he has drawn 7 walks and struck out 11 times over 11 games while displaying big power with 6 xbh. He is 2 for...2025
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• Carpenter and Torkelson Power the Tigers - April 6, 2025
Kerry Carpenter (OF-DET) went deep again as he went 1-5 with a 2-run jack against the White Sox on Saturday. The 27 year-old is now off to a solid start to the 2025 campaign as he's now hitting .250 with 3 homers, 8 RBI, and 4 runs scored across 29 PA thanks to the last two games, during which he's hit all 3 dingers. Thanks, in part at least, to Riley Green and a resurgent Spencer Torkelson hittin...2025
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• AL Week 2 Strategy-April 5, 2025
In The Field SS Zach Neto started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake City. He hit a solo home run on Thursday night. He is getting closer to a return because he was able to play in the field on Friday night. He is tracking towards a return sometime next week. He is looking to build off his strong 2024 season (.249 AVG with 23 HR/30 SB). The Angels have been mixing and matching at short w...2025
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• Bullish on Kyle Manzardo - March 31, 2025
Kyle Manzardo (DH-CLE) continued his hot start to the new campaign by going 2-5 with a 2-run bomb against the Royals on Sunday afternoon. The 24 year-old did not impress in 156 PA as he made his MLB debut a season ago, logging a .234 average, 5 homers, and 15 RBI while fanning at a 26.5% clip. But Manzardo has been on a tear since spring training this year, as he posted a .321 average, 4 dingers, ...2025
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• Soto Slugs first HR for Mets in Win - March 29, 2025
Juan Soto (OF - Mets) Soto hit his first home with the Mets Friday night. There isn't much more to be said about one of the best players in all of baseball. Soto has a chance for a huge season driving in runs hitting behind Francisco Lindor and scoring runs via Pete Alonso's bat. One fun Juan Soto fact: 2019 was the last time Soto had more strikeouts than walks and should easily get to his third ...2025
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• Rookies made the Opening Day Roster-March 27, 2025
Welcome Back! We have an exciting Opening Day 2025 on tap for Thursday, March 27. Cam Smith-Astros-RF The Astros made the announcement that 3B Cam Smith has made the roster, and the expectation is that he will play right field. He was the centerpiece of the Kyle Tucker trade. Smith played in 32 games in the minors last year after getting drafted in the first round. He hit .313 with 7 HR, 20 R...2025
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• Vets on the move - March 24th, 2025
Willy Adames landed in San Fransisco, signing a seven-year deal this offseason. The 29-year-old bounced back in 2024 after a career-worst 2023 campaign. He hit .217 with a 94 wRC+ and 24 homers in '23. Last season, he hit .251 with a 119 wRC+ and tallied 32 homers and 110 RBIs (both career highs). Adames has been scorching with his new team in spring training, slashing a ridiculous .364/.429/.614 ...2025
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• Coming Down the Homestretch- Preseason Prep- March 23, 2025
As we come close to the domestic Opening Day on Thursday, rosters and rotations are falling in line. Players are getting slotted into where they will open the season. There are also still some moves. And, of course, not a day goes by without some injury news to raise questions about how playing time will be impacted. The Tigers were a surprise participant in the 2024 postseason. P Tarik Skubal ca...2025
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• Preseason Prep - March 22, 2025
Matt Shaw Shaw made his big league debut with the Cubs a couple days ago, and boy was it on a big stage. The Cubs rookie played third during their series in Japan. Shaw went 1-9 during that series, but that isn't really notable. What is notable is that Shaw is now creeping up draft boards, and with multi-positional eligibility between 2B, 3B, and SS, there is a ton of intrigue. He stole 31 bags a...2025
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• White Sox side-step roster needs by trading Matt Thaiss for minor league outfielder
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• Weekly Pebble Report: Charlie Condon is focused on the present and looking towards the future (May 20th-May 26th)
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 27, 2025
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• Game Thread #55: Milwaukee Brewers (26-28) vs. Boston Red Sox (27-28)
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• Jason Heyward to IL, Michael King with sore shoulder
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• Padres minor league update week #8
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• Game Thread #52: Milwaukee Brewers (25-26) @ Pittsburgh Pirates (17-34)

Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Major pitching showdown as Brewers look to get back to .500 A night after a rain-soaked game ended in an 8-5 Brewers victory after a lengthy delay in the sixth inning, the Brewers and Pirates will play game two of this four-game series with a star-powered pitching matchup. Paul Skenes, one of the young faces of th...2025
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• Mets Release Sean Reid-Foley
The Mets have released right-hander Sean Reid-Foley, reports Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. He’d been pitching at Triple-A Syracuse after the Mets passed him through waivers unclaimed during spring training and assigned him outright to their top affiliate. The 29-year-old Reid-Foley has long been a tantalizing arm but has yet to capitalize on all of his…...2025
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• MLB might be getting closer to some kind of automated ball/strike system
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• BCB After Dark: What would you do for Brown?
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• Forgotten Royals: Pat Putnam
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• BCB After Dark: What should Cubs fans expect from Cade Horton?

Cade Horton pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during Spring Training | Photo by Marison Bilagody/MLB Photos via Getty Images It’s been reported that the Cubs will call up their top pitching prospect. We’re having a wild day at the late-week, late-night, indie coffee shop where we are all stunned that the new Pope is from Chicago. It’s the talk of the bar where we’re mixing up any cock...2025
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• San Diego Padres offense getting healthy and ready for a hot stretch

San Diego Padres Manny Machado | Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Jackson Merrill has returned from the injury list and Jake Cronenworth should be activated by the weekend. By week’s end, the San Diego Padres starting lineup should be fully intact with the expected return of Jake Cronenworth for the Colorado Rockies series. The team is playing great baseball as they battle the Los Angele...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: April 29

After 21 losses, Frank Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles finally got a 1988 win — at the expense of the White Sox. Baltimore breaks a shameful streak, in Chicago 1901 Shortstop Frank Shugart hit the first home run in White Sox history. It came in the eighth inning of a 3-2 loss to Detroit, off of future South Side starter Frank Owen. Ironically, the 1901 season was the only one Shugart w...2025
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• Are the Braves handling Drake Baldwin correctly?

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Should the Braves continue their catching situation as is or make an adjustment? A common saying you’ll hear around baseball is young players need to play. Bench roles are usually better spent on veteran players who are used to staying ready without consistent playing time and developing players need to be in the lineup everyday to, well, develop. The 2025 Atlanta ...2025
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• Atlanta Braves Minor League Recap: Didier Fuentes makes Double-A debut

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

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Past results may not be indicative of future performance, but don’t doubt the Battery Power Almanac. There’s that meme. You know the one. “What a week, huh?” “Lemon, it’s Wednesday.” The 2025 Atlanta Braves regular season isn’t even a month old and it’s already been a long season. The lack of free agent signings to bolster the pit...2025
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• What’s going on with Chris Sale’s velocity?

Photo by Kathryn Skeean/MLB Photos via Getty Images Everyone is talking about it elsewhere, may as well do so here. By this point, you’re probably aware that 2025 Chris Sale hasn’t had 2024 NL Cy Young Chris Sale results. His three Game Scores (v2) have been 53, 51, and 33 last night; in 2024, he didn’t have three Game Scores at 53 or below until getting blown up by the Athletics on June 1...2025
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