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MLB 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 readingMLB playoffs 2023: Questions for ALCS Game 7, NLCS Game 6
More Teams. More Games. Adolis Garcia‘s line-drive grand slam in the top of the ninth inning sends the Rangers and Astros to a Game 7 in the ALCS. (0:36) It’s elimination Monday in the championship series round of the 2023 MLB playoffs. First, the Arizona Diamondbacks will attempt to stay alive against the Philadelphia Phillies […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Tuesday’s MLB games
For an in-depth look at what to expect in this daily article and how to best utilize the information, check out our handy primer here. Note: This file has been updated with overnight pitching changes and weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of the indicated time of […]
Continue readingBraves add Daysbel Hernández, AJ Smith-Shawver to NLDS roster
The Braves decided not to use Kyle Wright, a 21-game winner a year ago who was slowed by injuries this season. The Braves put Wright, 28, on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain Saturday. Over the past three postseasons, Wright was 2-1 with a 3.93 ERA in five games (three starts). In […]
Continue reading2023 MLB playoffs: World Series odds, postseason preview
More Teams. More Games. Jeff Passan and Xavier Scruggs assess the Houston Astros’ chances for another World Series appearance in 2023. (1:56) Let the 2023 MLB playoffs begin! Starting with this week’s wild-card series (beginning Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET on ABC), it’s sure to be another thrilling October of postseason baseball. We’ve got you […]
Continue readingPadres’ Manny Machado belts 300th career home run
San Diego Padres slugger Manny Machado belted his 300th career home run Saturday to continue his July power surge in a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Machado’s homer off Matt Strahm (6-3) to lead off the eighth inning in Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader put the Padres up 4-3 in a game that they eventually […]
Continue readingPhils’ J.T. Realmuto hits for cycle in eventful loss to D-backs
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks rallied from an early four-run deficit before they nearly blew a four-run lead late. Their manager and a reserve infielder were ejected after the same player got hit by a pitch twice in three innings. The Philadelphia Phillies saw catcher J.T. Realmuto — 0-for-13 in his previous four games — […]
Continue readingSources: Red Sox, closer Kenley Jansen reach 2-year deal
Closer Kenley Jansen and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $32 million contract, sources told ESPN, bolstering a Boston bullpen that ranked among the worst in baseball during the 2022 season. Jansen, 35, spent 2022 with the Atlanta Braves after a dozen distinguished seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He led […]
Continue readingSources: Phillies, RHP Taijuan Walker reach 4-year, $72M deal
A day after reeling in shortstop Trea Turner with an 11-year, $300 million deal, the Phillies added to their rotation with one of the top pitchers left on the free agent market. And the spending didn’t stop there, with Philadelphia also finalizing a two-year, $15 million pact with left-handed reliever Matt Strahm on Tuesday, sources […]
Continue readingNew York Yankees RHP Gerrit Cole, manager Aaron Boone ejected for arguing called ball that preceded game-tying HR
NEW YORK — New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole and manager Aaron Boone were both ejected from Friday night’s 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox for arguing with plate umpire Brian Knight about a called ball that preceded a game-tying home run in the sixth inning. Cole’s 1-2 pitch to Red Sox outfielder Alex […]
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