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Yankees open on 5-game win streak for first time in 32 years
PHOENIX — Luis Gil had a successful outing in his return from Tommy John surgery and the New York Yankees started the season on a five-game winning streak for the first time in 32 years, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2 on Monday night. Anthony Volpe had his first career four-hit game — including two doubles […]
Continue reading‘Yankees of Mexico’: How the Diablos Rojos have thrived in their own right
MEXICO CITY — When the New York Yankees take the field here Sunday against the hometown Diablos Rojos del México for the first of two exhibition games, the meeting will arguably qualify as the year’s biggest baseball event in the country. Yes, the Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies follow with a regular-season series that actually […]
Continue readingHow Mexico’s Diablos Rojos got ‘dream’ series with Yankees
It’s the New York Yankees, first of all, playing in Mexico for the first time in 56 years, since Mickey Mantle’s final season in pinstripes. And more importantly — at least to their Mexican opponent — they’re not there for an MLB game. “We just don’t want to bring big league teams to play one […]
Continue readingDodgers trade Caleb Ferguson to Yankees, ink Ryan Brasier
Brasier’s deal, confirmed by multiple sources, is still pending the completion of a physical. Once he signs, Brasier would essentially swap places with Ferguson — obtained by the Yankees in exchange for lefty reliever Matt Gage and low-level pitching prospect Christian Zazueta Jr. — and join Evan Phillips, Blake Treinen, Brusdar Graterol and Joe Kelly […]
Continue readingDodgers call up strikeout rate leader Kyle Hurt
The Los Angeles Dodgers have called up right-hander Kyle Hurt, the minor league leader in strikeout rate, to bolster their bullpen as the postseason nears, it was announced Tuesday. Hurt, 25, has 145 strikeouts in 88 1/3 innings between Double-A and Triple-A this season and mixes a high-90s fastball with three other swing-and-miss pitches. He […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Wednesday’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 towards ESPN 10-team leagues with standard scoring. For an in-depth look at what to expect […]
Continue readingLos Angeles Dodgers get closer Craig Kimbrel in trade that sends OF AJ Pollock to Chicago White Sox
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox swapped veteran outfielder AJ Pollock and veteran closer Craig Kimbrel on Friday, a rare one-for-one trade — with no money exchanged — that cleared up uncertainties for two championship contenders. From the Dodgers’ perspective, the deal frees up more playing time for the young, promising Gavin […]
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 readingDodgers work out newly-activated Trea Turner at 2B, expect Clayton Kershaw to resume playing catch ‘relatively soon’
Kershaw, who hasn’t pitched since July 3, is still shut down from throwing because of soreness around his left elbow, though Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expects him to resume playing catch “relatively soon.” His elbow is still recovering from a three-inning simulated game that took place on July 27, a setback Kershaw blamed on ramping […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday
The nominations for the 2021 ESPYS are full of NFL players. Cast your votes today. Best Athlete, Men’s Sports • Tom Brady makes the cut Best NFL Player • Brady, Rodgers, Donald or Henry? Best Team • Can Tampa Bay take the title? Best Play • Murray and Metcalf magic Best Breakthrough Athlete • Herbert […]
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