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• Boston Red Sox sign starting pitcher coming off Tommy John surgery to 2-year deal

The Boston Red Sox are looking to upgrade a pitching staff that was in the bottom half of baseball in 2024....2024
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• 2024 Braves Season in Review: Spencer Schwellenbach

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Spencer 2.0 kept up the recent tradition of relatively unheralded Braves prospects coming up and playing excellent ball nearly from the get-go During their current competitive stretch, the Braves have benefited from huge rookie seasons from various members of their core. 2018 wouldn’t have been 2018 if not for the debut and general awesom...2024
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• Red Sox to sign proven starter

The Wasserman client was non-tendered by the Angels last month and is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery, performed in June....2024
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• Sandoval, rehabbing from Tommy John, agrees to 2-year deal with Boston (source)
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• BCB After Dark: What numbers inspired the Cody Bellinger trade?

Cody Bellinger slides into third base against the As | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The late night coffee shop debates the meaning of a salary dump Welcome to your late week, late night coffee shop where we have all the beverages you can imagine and maybe a few you can’t. If kombucha is your jam, we can hook you up. If you’re looking for a fancy mixed drink in a fancy gl...2024
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• Padres fan wishlist one week from Christmas

Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images No significant moves have been made but that means there’s a lot to come There are thousands of kids across San Diego making their wish lists before Christmas but for the die-hard Padres fans, maybe they don’t have any physical gifts they want. Maybe their wish is for A.J. Preller to acquire specific players. Feel free to put your wish list in the comment...2024
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• Boston Red Sox sign starting pitcher coming off Tommy John surgery to 2-year deal
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• 2024 Braves Season in Review: Spencer Schwellenbach
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• Red Sox to sign proven starter
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• BCB After Dark: What numbers inspired the Cody Bellinger trade?
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• Padres fan wishlist one week from Christmas
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• BCB After Dark: What about Jesús Luzardo?

Michael Laughlin-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks about the rumors about the Cubs and Jesús Luzardo. It’s so good to see you here at BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come in and join us. Your name is on the guest list. We can check your coat for you. Grab any available table. Bring your own bev...2024
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• A look at some relievers the Cubs might sign this offseason

Jeff Hoffman | Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The Cubs could use bullpen help. Who should they go after? The Cubs had some real bullpen issues in 2024, particularly in the first half of the sason. Things stabilized, to some extent, in the second half and it’s possible the Cubs might have identified a closer in Porter Hodge. Since the 2024 season ended, the following relievers have been subtrac...2024
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• Free agent swingman pitchers that could interest the Royals

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images The Royals still need pitching depth. The Royals finished with the seventh-best ERA in baseball, in large part due to their two All-Star pitchers Seth Lugo and Cole Ragans, as well as strong performances from Michael Wacha and Brady Singer. They traded Singer away, but will still have some rotation depth with Kris Bubic expected to re-join the rotation after ...2024
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• Rays trade LHP Jeffrey Springs to the Athletics

Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports Full trade said to involve players going both ways. The Tampa Bay Rays have traded LHP Jeffrey Springs, a key piece of the Rays rotation in 2022 that missed the majority of 2023 and 2024 due to injury, to the Oakland Athletics. Among the starting pitchers to deal, Springs made the most sense financially as he was set to make $10.5 million in 2025 and 2026, w...2024
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• Which way will the Braves go after a quiet Winter Meetings?

Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports While the Braves didn’t set the baseball world on fire in Dallas, they still have some time to make the moves needed to fortify their squad. This year’s Winter Meetings have come and gone and the Atlanta Braves ended up staying quiet for the most part. The biggest move they made was adding Anderson Pilar and Christian Cairo to their active roster via the Rule...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for October 2, 2024

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Game 1 victory! Maikel Garcia had a big walk and steal to score the only run of Game 1. “That was the difference,” said Royals manager Matt Quatraro. “He works a tremendous at-bat for the walk, steals second, scores on the hit. That is the difference in the game, and we know his capabilities. We know how good he is at stealing bases. Everyone does, right...2024
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• BCB After Dark: What about Jack Flaherty?

Photo by Kelly Gavin/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should sign free agent pitcher Jack Flaherty/ It’s another Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re glad you decided to stop by. We’re having an End of the Season Sale. The cover charge ha...2024
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• Wednesday Rockpile: Goodbye Charlie

Photo by Kyle Cooper/Colorado Rockies/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, September 24, 2024 Charlie’s on a vacation far away Come to Coors and talk it over. So many things that I want to say, You know I like my players a little bit Nazty I just wanna see your hits tonight I don’t wanna lose your hits tonight! 14 years is a long time to spend for a big league career...2024
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• Thursday Rockpile: The Rowland Rockies Stadium Tour

Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, September 19, 2024 I was eight years old when it was announced that Colorado would be awarded a baseball franchise. Born and raised in the state of Colorado, up until that point, I was naturally a fan of the Bash Brother-led Oakland Athletics, with a father who grew up in New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado as a fan of the Big Red Machine in the 70s. My...2024
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• Braves Prospects Weekly Report: Drake Baldwin stands out with two home runs

Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Recently named to the Futures Game roster, Baldwin has quickly asserted his place among the system’s best July 4th week has come and gone, and it was an exciting group of games for the Gwinnett Stripers and the rest of the Atlanta Braves system. Drake Baldwin and Nacho Alvarez have stayed hot at the plate, and while some concerns are being exposed they...2024
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• My summer baseball reading list

Just take a look, it’s in a book. When I was about 10 years old, I got really into baseball. I was a bookish kid already, so anytime I went to the library I checked out two kinds of books - Matt Christopher novels and baseball biographies. Matt Christopher wrote a series of fictional kids books about baseball like Catcher with a Glass Arm and The Kid Who Only Hit Homers, which I loved. I also love...2024
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Fifty-Six Reasons to Pay Attention in Spring Training
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2024
"Guardians ace Shane Bieber will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery, a major blow to the team and the 2020 Cy Young winner."

2023
"He would have Tommy John surgery in early 1999 and miss the entire season, not returning until May 2000, and threw that many pitches only three other times, twice in 2003 and once in 2004."

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"Phillies' Harper undergoes Tommy John surgery"

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"Snydergaard pitched just two innings last season following his recovery from Tommy John surgery"

2020
"New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow and will undergo Tommy John surgery this week, the team announced Tuesday."

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"The Angels' Shohei Ohtani completed the final step in his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery and will return to Japan, where he'll recover for his anticipated return to a two-way role next season."

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"Tommy John red flags?"

2017
"Gleyber Torres, the Yankees' top prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of this season after tearing the ulnar collateral ligament in his left (non-throwing) elbow during a collision at home plate in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's game on Saturday."

2016
"Brandon McCarthy won his second consecutive start after returning from Tommy John surgery, with the Dodgers bullpen finishing off the final four innings of a three-hitter and 4-3 win over the Padres on Saturday afternoon at Dodger Stadium."

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"At first it was noted he might need Tommy John surgery."

2014
"In the past, Matt Harvey has battled with the Mets over aspects of his rehab from Tommy John surgery."

• 2024 Braves Season in Review: Spencer Schwellenbach
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• BCB After Dark: What numbers inspired the Cody Bellinger trade?
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• Padres fan wishlist one week from Christmas
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• BCB After Dark: What about Jesús Luzardo?
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• A look at some relievers the Cubs might sign this offseason
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• Free agent swingman pitchers that could interest the Royals
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• Rays trade LHP Jeffrey Springs to the Athletics
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• Which way will the Braves go after a quiet Winter Meetings?
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• Following Years of Waiting, Dave Parker Receives Call to Cooperstown

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images The wait is over for Dave Parker who was elected to the Hall of Fame by Classic Era Baseball Committee. After years of waiting, years of being passed over for other players, years of wondering if it would ever be his time, Dave Parker received the call of a lifetime. A knock on the door is famous in the NFL world; a ceremonial call does the trick in ...2024
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• Roki Sasaki’s posting, and thoughts about Kyle Tucker

Photo by Sports Nippon/Getty Images The Cubs haven’t done much this offseason... yet. Roki Sasaki, the Japanese star, was recently officially posted by his Japanese team, the Chiba Lotte Marines. The posting date was delayed so that Sasaki could take advantage of MLB’s international bonus pools for 2025, which reset as of January 15. While Sasaki can now talk with all 30 MLB teams, I would...2024
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• 2024 Braves Season in Review: Spencer Schwellenbach
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• BCB After Dark: What numbers inspired the Cody Bellinger trade?
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• BCB After Dark: What about Jesús Luzardo?
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• Dave Parker, Dick Allen elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame by Classic Baseball Era Committee

Tom Lynn/Milwaukee Journal via Imagn Content Services, LLC Parker was an All-Star for the Brewers in his lone season in Milwaukee in 1990 The Milwaukee Brewers will have another former player in the Hall of Fame come next summer. Outfielder Dave Parker, who played one season in Milwaukee back in 1990, was one of two players elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on this year’s Class...2024
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• Dick Allen is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame!

It’s too late for him to enjoy, but Dick Allen finally gets his due. | Ron Vesely/Getty Images Our all-time great slugger finally gets his due Almost four years ago to the day, we lost Dick Allen. Ironically, his death came on the eve of yet another Hall of Fame vote that saw him fall short. Today, FINALLY, the Hall of Fame has righted and long-wrong by electing the timeless slugger to the...2024
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• MLB Winter Meetings: Juan Soto, Draft Lottery and more

Photo by Taylor Baucom/MLB Photos via Getty Images From the Soto Sweepstakes to the MLB Draft Lottery and some new Hall of Famers, Dallas will feature a busy winter week for baseball. For over a century, the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings have been circled on the league’s calendar as the highlight of the long dry spell before spring training. Just over a month after the end of the W...2024
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• Braves look to fortify their roster with MLB’s Winter Meetings starting very soon

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images The Winter Meetings are finally upon us and we could see Alex Anthopoulos and Atlanta’s front office making some big moves over in Dallas This Sunday marks the beginning of the annual Winter Meetings for Major League Baseball. The four-day long gathering of front office members, agents and some players is a major event that takes place each offseason and...2024
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• 2024 Braves Season in Review: Jarred Kelenic

Photo by Kevin D. Liles./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The once-intriguing offseason addition didn’t change his outlook much in 2024 Jarred Kelenic was one of the more intriguing offseason stories for the Braves. With an impressive pedigree but a lack of results at the major league level, Atlanta took on a bunch of salary to get a very team-controlled Kelenic, despite his lack of success. Di...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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• The Matthew Boyd signing by the numbers

David Dermer-Imagn Images If you liked Drew Smyly have I got a pitcher for you Yesterday the Cubs signed an interesting but oft-injured pitcher in Matthew Boyd. With the deal coming in at two years and $30 million it’s pretty clear they see him as a starter. The more research and time I spent processing this free agent signing the more I convinced myself that I’ve seen this movie before, b...2024
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• Padres fan wishlist one week from Christmas
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• BCB After Dark: What about Jesús Luzardo?
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• Dick Allen is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame!
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• One last time before the year ends

I did my usual blog post ritual Tuesday, writing it up in the early afternoon and then setting a publish time for a few hours in the future. The post did publish and it appeared on everyone's blog rolls, but it didn't show up on the blogger dashboard/reading list. That's happened periodically over the years and eventually it does show up. I waited and waited and it still didn't. It's on...2024
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• 2024 Braves Season in Review: Jarred Kelenic
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• Today in White Sox History: December 2

On this day 76 years ago, Bob Kuzava came to the White Sox. Traded in-season in five different years after that, it was wise for Bob to keep a suitcase packed at all times. The South Siders swing a solid, three-player deal 1937 It was a deal met with outrage from Detroit fans, as the Tigers sent outfielder Gee Walker, catcher Mike Tresh and third baseman Marv Owen to the White Sox for star...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Non-tendered closers

Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should sign one of the recently non-tendered former closers. It’s the start of a holiday week here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. I hope you had a terrific weekend. We’re so glad you decided to spend part of the week with ...2024
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• BCB After Dark: What about Tanner Scott?

Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot asks you about free agent left-hander Tanner Scott We’re so glad to see you at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come in out of the cold. Come warm up with us. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few tables available. Bring y...2024
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• Tuesday Rockpile: What do the early Steamer projections suggest about the 2025 Colorado Rockies?

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, November 12, 2024 We are fast moving into 2025 MLB projections, and last week, FanGraph’s 2025 Steamer rankings dropped. In case you need a refresher, MLB.com describes Steamer as follows: Like other projection systems, Steamer uses past performance and aging trends to develop a future projection for playe...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Where goest thou, Sasaki?

Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks where you think Roki Sasaki will sign and whether the Cubs have a chance. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: your cool nightspot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the fall chill air. We’ve got some warm music and conversation in here. If you need us to check ...2024
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• Richard Sherman's Girlfriend Ashley Moss Gives Birth to Son Rayden
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• Perfect 'pen helps McCarthy earn win No. 2
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• McCarthy stymies Rockies in season debut
Brandon McCarthy is the latest starter to step up in the absence of ace Clayton Kershaw, making a triumphant return from Tommy John surgery on Sunday as the Dodgers finished off a series sweep of Colorado, 4-1, for their fourth consecutive win....2016
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• McCarthy returns with scoreless outing vs. Rox
Brandon McCarthy is the latest starter to step up in the absence of ace Clayton Kershaw, making a triumphant return from Tommy John surgery on Sunday as the Dodgers finished off a series sweep of Colorado, 4-1, for their fourth consecutive win....2016
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• Source: Sherman might need elbow surgery
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman played Super Bowl XLIX with torn ligaments in his left elbow that may require Tommy John surgery in the off season, according to a source....2015
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• Matt Harvey Won't Be on Strict Innings Limit, Will Pitch in Playoffs
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• Mets' Syndergaard to have Tommy John surgery
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• Sherman to have surgery; Thomas getting 2nd opinion
Richard Sherman will undergo Tommy John surgery after injuring his elbow in the NFC Championship Game. Seahawks safety Earl Thomas will have a second opinion on his shoulder injury before deciding on surgery....2015
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• BCB After Dark: What numbers inspired the Cody Bellinger trade?
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• Look for Shane Baz to Break Out in 2025 - September 29, 2024
Zach Neto (SS-LAA) was out of the starting 9 again on Saturday night as the Angels faced the Rangers. He injured his right shoulder during a stolen base attempt on Thursday and did not play on Friday while manager Ron Washington indicated that he could return to action during the weekend. Regardless of whether he does, it has been a nice sophomore campaign for the 23 year-old, who was only drafted...2024
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• Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2024: numbers 15-11

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images Now, we get to the top half of this year’s PuRPs list! Now we enter the top half of the mid-season 2024 Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list. Previously we had PuRPs 30-26, 25-21, and 20-16. As a reminder, in this edition of the PuRPs poll, 35 ballots were cast, with 30 points granted for a first place vote, 29 for second, etc. For each player on the PuRPs li...2024
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• Kerry Carpenter is Back - August 14, 2024
Kerry Carpenter (OF-DET) enjoyed a nice day at the dish against the Mariners on Tuesday as he went 3-5 with a pair of longballs and 3 RBI. The game marked the 26 year-old's first since returning from the IL as a back issue kept him sidelined since late May. Before the injury, he had logged a .283 average to go with 8 homers, 29 RBI, and 21 runs scored across 163 PA, with a 149 wRC+ attesting to hi...2024
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• Jeffrey Springs into Action - August 12, 2024
Jeffrey Springs, SP, Rays Jeffrey Springs was impressive in what was the best start of his recently begun season, striking out eight over five innings against the Orioles. He only allowed one run on six hits. He was truly dominant in this one, inducing 19 whiffs and putting up a 42% whiff rate and 39% CSW rate. His changeup was nearly unhittable, as 10 of the 15 swings at the pitch were swings and...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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• Steele The Spotlight - July 6, 2024
Justin Steele, SP, Cubs Justin Steele went the distance on Friday, allowing one run on two hits and a walk while striking out seven in a complete-game victory over the Angels. It was his fifth consecutive quality start, and he hasn't given up more than 3 earned runs in an outing since May 22nd. He has a K/9 of only 8.94 and a middling hard-hit rate of 39.5%, but it has become the norm for Steele t...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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• AL Week 11 Strategy-June 1, 2024
In The Field 2B Brandon Drury (hamstring) told Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com that he expects to return from the IL on June 11. He has been out since May 9 with this injury but has been able to ramp up his activity level. Drury will need a rehab assignment prior to being activated so that will give a more concrete date for his return. The most likely scenario when he returns is that 3B Luis Guillorm...2024
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• Boston Red Sox sign starting pitcher coming off Tommy John surgery to 2-year deal
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• BCB After Dark: What numbers inspired the Cody Bellinger trade?
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• Padres fan wishlist one week from Christmas
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• Free agent swingman pitchers that could interest the Royals
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• Rays trade LHP Jeffrey Springs to the Athletics
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• Roki Sasaki’s posting, and thoughts about Kyle Tucker
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• Names to watch for the Rule 5 Draft: 2024 Edition

Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images I did okay last year. I’m trying to proceed down the comeback trail this year. I don’t know if the Rule 5 Draft has gotten increasingly less relevant, but it sure feels that way. Teams now care a lot about roster flexibility, and savvy organizations are focused on skillsets and their own development strengths in a way where the waiver/cas...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for December 9, 2024

Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Let’s begin the Winter Meetings! Jaylon Thompson previews the Winter Meetings, which begin today. The Royals don’t have a pressing need for a starting pitcher. The club has solid depth in returnees Kris Bubic, Alec Marsh, Daniel Lynch IV, Kyle Wright and Noah Cameron. The competition for a couple of vacant spots in the rotation figures to...2024
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• Dick Allen is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame!
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• Braves look to fortify their roster with MLB’s Winter Meetings starting very soon
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• Should the Colorado Rockies sign Kirby Yates?

Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Because it’s that very slow time in the offseason — unless you happen to be Juan Soto or a team hoping to sign Juan Soto — between the end of awards season and the start of the Winter Meetings next week, there’s little baseball news to discuss. (Seriously: Just rebrand the MLB Network the ...2024
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• Previewing the relief pitcher market for the Atlanta Braves

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images We’ve previewed the market for shortstop, starting pitchers, and outfielders – now let’s look at how the Braves might bolster their bullpen. The 2024 Atlanta Braves relied on an undeniably elite bullpen that ranked 3rd in fWAR, 3rd in ERA, and 2nd in FIP. Entering the offseason, they seemed poised to handle the potential loss of A.J. Minter to free a...2024
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• 2024 Braves Season in Review: Spencer Strider

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The 2023 rotation star was one of the first big injury blows for the Braves in 2024. 2024 seemed poised to be a bit of a changing of the guard for the Atlanta Braves rotation —Spencer Strider earned the start on Opening Day, unseating Max Fried, who had held the title since 2021. With his 2023 campaign under his belt, the sky felt like th...2024
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• Chasen Shreve (briefly) worked out of the Colorado Rockies bullpen in 2024

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images He was part of the Rockies’ ongoing quest for a lefty reliever. You’re reading the 2024 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at the season had by every player to play for the Rockies in 2024. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle that’s drawn from Baseb...2024
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• 50 years a fan

Just a short post, really just noting a milestone that I can't believe I missed. The Dodgers won the World Series last week and I was really excited. I have been a fan for a long time and I have experienced all the heartaches and disappointments. I can recite the years: 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1992, 1995, 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, there are probably others.&n...2024
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• Baseball Hall of Fame announces Classic Baseball Era Ballot

Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Some Hall of Fame candidates will get a second look. The National Baseball Hall of Fame has released the nominees for the Classic Baseball Era Ballot, which includes eight candidates whose primary contributions occurred before 1980. The candidates include Dick Allen, Ken Boyer, John Donaldson, Steve Garvey, Vic Harris, Tommy John, Dave Parker, and Luis ...2024
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• Brewers decline mutual option on Wade Miley

Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images The expected decision will send him to free agency The Milwaukee Brewers have declined their end of a $12 million mutual option on pitcher Wade Miley. The Brewers will instead pay a $1.5 million buyout, and Miley will become a free agent. This is not, by any means, a shocking decision. Miley had Tommy John surgery in early May after making just two starts in 2024,...2024
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