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Pirates acquire J.A. Happ, ‘directly influenced’ by A.J. Burnett elbow injury
The Pirates acquired veteran left-hander J.A. Happ from Seattle on Friday as a stopgap — and possibly more — after Burnett complained of elbow pain and was placed on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation following his third straight bumpy outing. Pittsburgh also picked up infielder Michael Morse from the Dodgers, hoping Morse’s proven right-handed […]
Continue readingAn epic 18-pitch at-bat showed bond between future World Series skippers Alex Cora, Dave Roberts
That’s one way of describing the first 17 pitches of the battle between Alex Cora of the Los Angeles Dodgers and starter Matt Clement of the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, May 12, 2004. It was the bottom of the seventh, and there was a man on (Jason Grabowski) with no outs and […]
Continue readingMartin’s value rises with Blue Jays
Still, it’s a somewhat unexpected move, what with Dioner Navarro having helped improve those rates in 2014, performing at least at a league-average defensive basis and being under contract for $5 million in 2015. Regardless, it’s Martin’s job: He’s being paid to start, and he has amassed at least 106 starts behind the plate and […]
Continue readingMLB Power Rankings Week 17: Where every team stands after the trade deadline
Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline was highlighted by the deal that sent Nationals megastar Juan Soto to the Padres. And San Diego didn’t stop there, nabbing multiple other key players to help boost its chances at making the postseason. However, the Padres weren’t the only team to add elements ahead of the deadline that will impact […]
Continue readingMLB Power Rankings Week 13: Which teams lead at the season’s halfway point?
Most teams are officially at the halfway mark of the season. While some have all but secured a spot in October, others are fighting to stay in playoff contention. Houston continues to close the gap between itself and the Yankees, with New York having lost three of its past six games, including one to the […]
Continue readingMLB Power Rankings Week 12: Which surging AL squad broke into the top 3?
Another week has gone by in the 2022 MLB season and it seems no one will be able to top the Yankees. However, the Astros are certainly trying. Houston will cap off a nine-game stretch against New York teams with one more against the Yankees on Thursday night. It won six of those first eight […]
Continue readingMLB Power Rankings Week 10: Can anyone top this high-flying AL team?
While the Yankees continue to inch closer to 50 wins on the season thanks to their powerhouse offense, other teams have seen a change in momentum. The Dodgers are not only coming off a tough series sweep this past weekend but are now faced with playing the remainder of the season without a vital member […]
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 readingMinnesota Twins sign veteran RHP Dylan Bundy to one-year, $5 million deal
Bundy will make $4 million in 2022. His deal comes with a club option for 2023 or a $1 million buyout. Bundy went 2-9 with a 6.06 ERA in 90⅔ innings last season for the Los Angeles Angels, starting 19 of his 23 appearances. He was 6-3 with a 3.29 ERA in 65⅔ innings in […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Thursday
Here’s a look at Thursday’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues. Alex Cobb (R), rostered in 15% of ESPN leagues, Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers: Since returning from the injured list with right wrist inflammation, Cobb has held down two of baseball’s toughest lineups, allowing just […]
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