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Why the Braves made Freddie Freeman their new Chipper Jones
Over a span of nine months in 2014, Salt and Pepper received an education in how economics can trump sentiment in the big picture. Here are some of the highlights from ESPN’s MLB coverage. Teams answer nagging questions » The Brewers emerge » Astros rule power rankings » Insider: Why this week matters » Béisbol […]
Continue readingJoe Girardi: ‘Pitch the right way’
What made Girardi ultimately erupt was when Derek Jeter was hit by inexperienced reliever Steven Geltz in the eighth inning. It marked the fifth time a Yankee had been hit by a Ray in the past four games, while the Yankees have not hit any Rays. Jeter has been hit twice, and Chase Headley ended […]
Continue readingTampa Bay closer role is Nick Anderson’s to lose
The 2024 fantasy baseball season is here! Get the group together, or start a brand new tradition. Join or start a league for free >> In trading Emilio Pagan, their closer who totaled a team-leading 20 saves in 2019, to the Padres on Saturday in exchange for outfielder Manuel Margot and catcher/outfield prospect Logan Driscoll, […]
Continue readingMLB 2024 Watchability Index: Ranking most fun teams to watch
We’ve created a super complex formula to score teams in seven different categories, creating a possible maximum score of 50. These categories fit into the general idea of: “What makes baseball exciting?” First, the 10-point categories (on a scale of 1-10 points maximum): Star power: This is based off our annual MLB Rank of the […]
Continue readingTyler Glasnow looking to combine athleticism and ability in L.A.
“It’s no big deal, really,” he said. (Yes, it is. There aren’t many people that big and tall who can do a backflip.) “Oh, I’m sure there are a lot of people bigger than me that can,” he said. (No, there aren’t.) Glasnow, 30, is a new member of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation, acquired […]
Continue readingMLB The Show 24 cover star Vlad Guerrero Jr. eyes big year
Christmas was about a week away, and Vlad Jr. already knew he had been selected as The Show’s next cover athlete. The reveal was part of a documentary being filmed to celebrate the popular video game series, the latest of which launches March 19. But finally seeing it for himself — and having his father, […]
Continue readingJustin Turner agrees to 1-year deal with Blue Jays, source confirms
Turner can make an additional $1.5 million in bonuses, according to multiple reports. The deal was first reported Tuesday by MLB Network. The Blue Jays had been linked with high-profile free agents and potential trade targets earlier this offseason but instead have added multiple veterans on one-year deals. Toronto also brought back outfielder Kevin Kiermaier […]
Continue readingBlue Jays ‘very disappointed’ Shohei Ohtani chose Dodgers, GM says
Atkins for the first time confirmed Ohtani visited Toronto’s spring training facility in Dunedin, Florida, but he wouldn’t say whether the meeting occurred on Dec. 4, when Atkins spoke reporters at the winter meetings via Zoom rather than in person in Nashville, Tennessee. Ohtani announced his agreement with the Dodgers five days later. “We were […]
Continue readingBlue Jays finalize 2-year, $15M deal with Isiah Kiner-Falefa
Kiner-Falefa hit .242 with six homers and 37 RBI in 115 games last season for the New York Yankees, playing 41 games in center, 37 in left, seven in right, 31 at third base and one each at second and shortstop. He also made four mound appearances. A Gold Glove winner at third with Texas […]
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, […]
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