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Struggling Pirates closer David Bednar booed at home
PITTSBURGH — David Bednar‘s first three seasons in Pittsburgh largely have been charmed ones as the hometown kid developed into a two-time All-Star closer for a team convinced it’s on the rise. And while the Pirates might be on their way to contention, Bednar is faltering. The right-hander blew his third save in four chances […]
Continue readingMLB 2024 season preview: Rankings, every team’s playoff odds
Happy MLB Opening Week, baseball fans! After a wild offseason, one thing is clear heading into the new season: Everyone is chasing the two superteams that stand alone in the top tier of our initial 2024 rankings. Whether your team is good enough to go toe-to-toe with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves or […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball: LABR AL-only salary cap draft recap
OK, OK, we all make mistakes. Buxton’s acquisition was one misstep from my League of Alternative Baseball Reality (LABR) AL-only salary cap draft that I’d love to take back. I was otherwise pleased with my results, rostering a strong base of elite, per-game performers while assembling one of my favorite pitching staffs in any of […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball reactions to MLB offseason trades, signings
There’s still time to join or create a league in the No. 1 Fantasy basketball game. Your league starts fresh on the first scoring period following your draft. Create or join a fantasy basketball league on ESPN. Your championship run starts today! –> Sign up today! Shohei Ohtani is the hottest commodity on the market, […]
Continue readingMike Trout accompanies Angels on last road trip of season
The three-time American League MVP has played just one game since fracturing the hamate bone in his left hand on July 3. The center fielder returned Aug. 22 but was shut down the next day because of discomfort. “He’s progressing,” Angels manager Phil Nevin said. “He took some dry swings today and he feels good. […]
Continue readingDonaldson recalled, set for ‘best opportunity’ with Brewers
The Brewers announced Monday they had recalled the veteran third baseman from Triple-A Nashville while optioning infielder Owen Miller. Donaldson was in the starting lineup and batting fifth for the NL Central leaders’ Monday night game with the Miami Marlins. Milwaukee had signed Donaldson, 37, to a minor league contract on Aug. 31, two days […]
Continue readingBrewers sign 3B Josh Donaldson to minor league deal
The Brewers said Donaldson will report to their Triple-A affiliate in Nashville, Tennessee. Donaldson is a three-time All-Star who had an MVP season with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2015, but his production has dipped dramatically. The 37-year-old has hit .207 with 25 homers and 77 RBIs over 165 games in two seasons since the […]
Continue readingSources: Lucas Giolito among host of Angels placed on waivers
More Teams. More Games. Alden Gonzalez breaks down the pros and cons of the Angels after placing a number of players on waivers, including Lucas Giolito. (1:45) The Los Angeles Angels placed nearly a quarter of their roster on waivers Tuesday, including starter Lucas Giolito, relievers Matt Moore, Reynaldo Lopez and Dominic Leone, and outfielders […]
Continue readingJosh Donaldson released by Yankees after less than 2 seasons
More Teams. More Games. Tim Kurkjian explains the challenges the Yankees face in turning their fortunes around past this season. (1:05) The New York Yankees released third baseman Josh Donaldson on Tuesday, ending the former American League MVP’s short and disappointing tenure as the Yankees reckon with the moves that landed them in last place. […]
Continue readingYankees transfer Josh Donaldson to 60-day IL with injured calf
Donaldson hurt his right calf while running to first base Saturday at Colorado, and the 37-year-old was put on the 10-day IL the next day. New York said he was diagnosed with a Grade 3 strain. A three-time All-Star, Donaldson was on the IL from April 5 to June 2 because of a strained right […]
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