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Price focused on Tigers, not contract
But if that’s something that America’s most inquisitive media minds feel we need to ask him about every 10 minutes, that’s our issue, not his. “Honestly, I haven’t put a whole lot of thought to [free agency],” Price said this week, leaning comfortably on a picnic table outside the Tigers’ clubhouse at Joker Marchant Stadium. […]
Continue readingFielder up, Kinsler down after deal
OK, so technically it’s not yet winter — that won’t arrive for another 31 days — and Wednesday’s pending swap between the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers was influenced as much by monetary as talent concerns — we’ll now await word of just how much cash the Tigers are sending the Rangers — but there’s […]
Continue readingRick Porcello poised to break out
However, as the saying goes, sometimes looks can be deceiving. Porcello’s 4.28 ERA this season is hardly impressive, ranking 68th among qualified starting pitchers, but it’s his combined 5.24 ERA in April, May and June that really stands out and paints an inaccurate picture of how he’s actually performed. In reality, there was a fair […]
Continue readingPower and bullpen carry Orioles
When informed of the reasons for skepticism surrounding his team, manager Buck Showalter responds with a furrowed eyebrow and a disarming brand of common sense. “What are you supposed to do?” Showalter said recently. “Build a team for the postseason and then not make it?” Now that the Orioles have won 96 games and captured […]
Continue readingAtlanta Braves clear spot on the roster for Jesse Chavez
The 40-year-old Chavez was signed by the Braves a day earlier after being released by the Chicago White Sox, who jettisoned the veteran right-hander after he gave up nine earned runs in seven innings during spring training. This will be Chavez’s fifth stint with Atlanta. “It’s good to be home,” Chavez said, choking back tears. […]
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 readingThe Playbook, Inning 1: How to play fantasy baseball
Some may call it a silly little game, but I’ll tell you a secret: Once you play fantasy baseball, you’ll be hooked for life. There’s a simple reason: It’s great. That’s because it’s fun and easy to play. Whether you’re an obsessive fan who doesn’t like to miss a pitch in a given season or […]
Continue readingAdrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, Chase Utley on Baseball Hall of Fame ballot
Players must receive 75% of the vote to gain induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, with the top holdovers from last year’s vote including Todd Helton (72%), Billy Wagner (68%), Andruw Jones (58%), Gary Sheffield (55%) and Carlos Beltran (46.5%). It’s the 10th and final year on the ballot for Sheffield, while Wagner […]
Continue readingCubs’ Bellinger declines option as free-agent market takes shape
The 2019 NL MVP, Bellinger is in line for a huge payday after hitting .307 with 26 homers and 97 RBIs. It was quite a turnaround for a player cut by the Los Angeles Dodgers in November after being limited by injuries and experiencing a drastic decline on offense. The Cubs signed Bellinger to a […]
Continue readingMLB playoffs 2023: Rangers’ Evan Carter is a breakout star
More Teams. More Games. Evan Carter makes a leaping grab to rob Alex Bregman of a hit, and Jose Altuve gets called out for not re-touching second base before heading back to first. (1:03) Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy has a deep, gravelly voice that suggests the seriousness of a drill sergeant from a World […]
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