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Minnesota Twins broadcaster Jim Kaat uses offensive description for New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes
As Minnesota’s Chris Archer struck out Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera, Kaat began to explain that Cortes had become one of his favorite pitchers during a breakout season with New York. “‘Nestor the Molestor,’ Nestor Cortes,” Kaat said. “Angles and different speeds. He’s a pitcher.” Twins vice president of communications and content Dustin Morse spoke […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Monday’s MLB games
Note: This file will be updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of the indicated time of publication. By Todd Zola • Closer Chart: Latest bullpen intel • MLB Depth Charts for every team • Player news wire with fantasy spin […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Saturday’s MLB games
Note: This file will be updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of the indicated time of publication. By Mike Sheets • Closer Chart: Latest bullpen intel • MLB Depth Charts for every team • Player news wire with fantasy spin […]
Continue readingMinnesota Twins acquire Chris Paddack, Emilio Pagan from San Diego Padres for Taylor Rogers, Brent Rooker
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed pitchers Chris Paddack and Emilio Pagan from the San Diego Padres in exchange for All-Star left-handed pitcher Taylor Rogers and outfielder Brent Rooker. The Twins also will receive a player to be named later under terms of the deal announced Thursday. The Padres will get $6.6 million […]
Continue reading2022 MLB season preview: Power Rankings, playoff odds and everything you need to know for all 30 teams
After a hot stove season interrupted by a work stoppage, it’s time to rejoice, baseball fans: MLB opening week is finally here! As the new season begins following an offseason filled with player movement, there are big questions across the majors. How will the Atlanta Braves follow up their surprising march to the 2021 World […]
Continue readingRookie Joe Ryan gets Opening Day nod from Minnesota Twins
Ryan, 25, will become the Twins’ first rookie to start on Opening Day since Tom Hall in 1969. Ryan, a right-hander, was acquired by Minnesota from Tampa Bay in July in the trade that sent designated hitter Nelson Cruz to the Rays. Ryan was drafted in the seventh round by Tampa Bay in 2018. While […]
Continue readingWander Franco finalizes $182 million, 11-year contract in ‘great day’ for Tampa Bay Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Wander Franco and the Tampa Bay Rays have finalized a $182 million, 11-year contract that includes a club option for the 2033 season. The shortstop’s deal, which could be worth up to $223 million if the club option is exercised and incentives are reached, was announced Saturday. “This is a great […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Monday
Buoyed by a doubleheader, there are a dozen games, starting with the opener between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland in Progressive Field at 5:10 PM ET. The slate concludes with a pair of AL West clubs that are in the wild-card hunt as the Oakland Athletics entertain the Seattle Mariners. This is where we […]
Continue readingTampa Bay Rays place center fielder Kevin Kiermaier on COVID-19-related IL
Kiermaier was pinch hit for during the sixth inning of Friday night’s 7-4, 10-inning win over the Tigers. “He’s been dealing with it for a couple days,” Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said. “He thought he turned for the better the day before yesterday and then yesterday just was kind of out of sorts. Pretty […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Thursday
Of course, when the pitching is questionable, that usually leads to plenty of bats being in favorable spots, so load up on sticks if you have vacant lineup spots to fill. Here’s a look at Thursday’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN.com leagues. Carlos Hernandez (R), rostered in […]
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