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Fantasy baseball: Bold predictions for NL teams
Some of our bold predictions from last season hit the goal or came close, which makes us smile. Cody Bellinger and Jose Berrios indeed bounced back nicely with the Cubs and Blue Jays, respectively. The Dodgers’ James Outman and Tigers’ Kerry Carpenter won starting roles and hit for power. Oakland’s Esteury Ruiz stole 50-plus bases, […]
Continue readingCubs DFA Trey Mancini to make room for Jeimer Candelario
The Chicago Cubs designated veteran infielder Trey Mancini for assignment on Tuesday to create a roster spot for newly acquired infielder Jeimer Candelario. The 31-year-old Mancini finalized a $14 million, two-year contract with Chicago in January. He batted .234 with four homers and 28 RBIs in 79 games with the Cubs. Mancini had spent his […]
Continue readingTaillon gem outshines long-delayed Rodon debut in Yanks’ loss
Taillon (3-6) limited the Yankees to just Gleyber Torres‘ single to center in the first and a pair of walks and outpitched Carlos Rodón in the All-Star’s injury-delayed Yankees debut. Taillon struck out four, set his season high for innings and didn’t allow a runner past first base in his first victory since June 13. […]
Continue readingPete Alonso-Julio Rodriguez rematch highlights Home Run Derby
Pete Alonso is going to get his Home Run Derby grudge match against Julio Rodriguez. And this time it will be in front of a partisan crowd. The first-round matchup between the New York Mets’ first baseman, a two-time champion, and the Mariners’ center fielder highlights the slate for the 38th Derby, which will air […]
Continue readingOrioles All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman in HR Derby field
NEW YORK — Baltimore Orioles star Adley Rutschman said Monday he will participate in the Home Run Derby on July 10 in Seattle as he attempts to become the first catcher to win the event. The Orioles posted a Twitter video with highlights of Rutschman’s home runs that read: “Get Your Popcorn Ready.” Rutschman joins […]
Continue readingMets’ Pete Alonso, 2-time champ, in for 2023 Home Run Derby
NEW YORK — Mets slugger Pete Alonso will participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby on July 10 in Seattle, looking to win for the third time. “I’m stoked,” Alonso said after hitting his 25th homer Sunday night in New York’s 8-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants. “It’s a really fun event. The field […]
Continue readingCubs and Cardinals making most of MLB’s London Series
LONDON — Some sports are only as international as the International House of Pancakes. Not baseball. It is everywhere, from Cuba to Aruba, from Canada to Panama, from Ty France to Jonathan India. And this weekend, baseball arrived in England, home to Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and the royals — but it will […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday’s MLB games
Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions and for MLB betting tips. MLB game odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is geared toward ESPN 10-team leagues with standard scoring. For an in-depth look at what to expect […]
Continue readingDusty Baker to return as champion Astros’ manager in 2023
HOUSTON — For years, as Dusty Baker chased his first World Series title as a manager, the former big league outfielder would always say if he won one he’d like to win two. Baker will get a chance to do just that after he signed a one-year contract with the Houston Astros for the 2023 […]
Continue reading‘We’re gonna win it’: Inside the night Dusty Baker’s baseball faith was finally rewarded
HOUSTON — Faith, Dusty Baker says, is the soul of humanity. And so he believes. He believes in the perfect guitar riff and the sound of the waves crashing ashore in Kauai. He believes in his family, which has supported him in this grueling career managing baseball teams for three decades. He believes in himself, […]
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