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Heim wins it for Rangers after mistake hands Cubs lead in 9th
ARLINGTON, Texas — At the end of an opening game so stuffed with gleaming storylines that Stephen King wouldn’t know which one to choose, it was the redemption story that won out. The hero in the Texas Rangers’ 4-3 extra-inning win was catcher Jonah Heim, a central figure during the team’s dramatic run to its […]
Continue readingCubs RHP Jameson Taillon to get more tests on ailing back
“Came in today pretty much the same as he left yesterday,” Counsell said Sunday. “Probably not the improvement we were hoping for. “There’s a level of concern for Opening Day.” Taillon, 32, has not appeared in a Cactus League game — Saturday was to be his first — but he has been throwing without issue […]
Continue readingThe Playbook, Inning 8: Advanced stats to use for fantasy baseball
Baseball is such a different game today than it was when rotisserie was first invented. Back in 1980, most anyone interested in baseball was lured in by such “bubblegum card” numbers as batting average, home runs, wins and ERA. Over the years, the brightest minds in the game brought to light the fact that there […]
Continue readingThe Playbook, Inning 6: Nine must-follow fantasy baseball tips
By now, you might be fancying yourself a fantasy baseball pro. Inning 1: Fantasy baseball 101 Inning 2: League formats Inning 3: Salary-cap drafts Inning 4: Preparation Inning 5: Roster optimization Inning 6: Nine must-follow tips Inning 7: Adjusting to league trends Inning 8: Utilizing advanced stats Inning 9: Mastering the player pool You’ve read […]
Continue readingBraves pick up Charlie Morton’s option, decline Eddie Rosario’s
The return of Morton, who went 14-12 with a 3.64 ERA, was expected even though he turns 40 on Sunday. The Braves also declined the options for two right-handed relievers. Kirby Yates will receive a $1.25 million buyout after the Braves decided not to bring him back for $5.75 million. In addition, Atlanta exercised a […]
Continue readingBrewers clinch NL Central after Cubs blow big lead to Braves
More Teams. More Games. The Brewers win the NL Central with a Cubs loss, and the team sprays general manager Matt Arnold with champagne. (0:32) MILWAUKEE — The Brewers clinched the NL Central title for the third time in six seasons Tuesday night despite a 4-1 loss to the last-place St. Louis Cardinals and with […]
Continue readingCubs ‘turn page’ on Suzuki’s error, gear up for wild-card battle
More Teams. More Games. Seiya Suzuki misses a routine fly ball, bringing in two runs and giving the Braves a 7-6 lead. (0:32) ATLANTA — It might go down as the play that cost the Chicago Cubs a playoff spot in the National League. With two outs and two on for the Atlanta Braves in […]
Continue readingSource: Cubs calling up top lefty prospect Jordan Wicks
Wicks, 23, was 7-0 split between Double-A and Triple-A after being drafted in the first round (21st overall) in 2021. He has made 48 appearances in the minors, all as a starter. The Cubs rank 25th in starter’s ERA since the All-Star break as they battle for a playoff spot in the National League. Lefty […]
Continue readingMLB Power Rankings Week 21: An NL battle for the top spot
More Teams. More Games. Jeff Passan and Dave Schoenfield break down the playoff picture in the AL West with the Mariners and Rangers battling for top spot. (3:00) After the Rays’ downturn, it seemed as if the Braves would coast to the best record in baseball. But now, it’s not even a certainty that they’ll […]
Continue readingWaiver watch: Look to the roaring Tigers and Mariners
Sure, they’re only 18-17 since the All-Star break, but that’s not so bad, especially considering the team has outperformed the playoff-hopeful Los Angeles Angels (16-18), New York Yankees (11-22) and San Diego Padres (16-19). Most importantly, the Tigers’ second-worst-in-baseball offense for the season — the Oakland Athletics have had a stronghold on last place in […]
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