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Minnesota Twins bolster starting rotation, acquire Sonny Gray from Cincinnati Reds
The Minnesota Twins took their first significant step toward restocking their starting pitching, acquiring right-hander Sonny Gray in a trade Sunday with the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds included minor league right-hander Francis Peguero in the deal for Twins pitching prospect Chase Petty, who was Minnesota’s first-round draft pick last year. “We’re excited about his future, […]
Continue readingThe Playbook, Inning 6: Nine must-follow fantasy baseball tips
By now, you might be fancying yourself a fantasy baseball pro. Inning 1: Fantasy baseball 101 Inning 2: League formats Inning 3: Salary-cap drafts Inning 4: Preparation Inning 5: Roster optimization Inning 6: Nine must-follow tips Inning 7: Adjust to league trends Inning 8: Utilize advanced stats Inning 9: Master the player pool You’ve read […]
Continue readingMLB free-agency grades: Marcus Stroman signing a good first move for Chicago Cubs’ ‘retool’
Stroman, 30, was one of the better pitchers available this year. In Chicago, he’ll join Cubs mainstay Kyle Hendricks and newcomer Wade Miley in a revamped 2022 rotation. They still don’t have an ace, in the truest sense of the word, but the rotation is better today than it was yesterday. And just as telling […]
Continue readingFree-agent pitcher Marcus Stroman reaches 3-year deal with Chicago Cubs; contract for $71 million, sources say
CHICAGO — Marcus Stroman rushed to the airport and caught a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago as soon as he got the word from his agent. The right-hander arrived just in time with a lockout looming, agreeing to a three-year contract that sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan is for $71 million. And the Cubs […]
Continue reading2021-22 MLB Free Agency: Where will the best starting pitchers land?
Max Scherzer. Clayton Kershaw. Kevin Gausman. There’s no shortage of pitching talent available in 2021-22 MLB free agency, and championships will be made or broken based on what moves are taken. Buster Olney, Jesse Rogers, Bradford Doolittle and Alden Gonzalez are here to break down what’s at stake across the starting-pitching landscape this offseason. Olney: […]
Continue readingLos Angeles Dodgers offer qualifying offers to Corey Seager, Chris Taylor, but not Clayton Kershaw
Seager and Taylor were among 14 players offered $18.4 million, one-year qualifying offer deals before the deadline Sunday night. If players reject those offers and sign with another club, their former team is entitled to draft pick compensation. Kershaw, 33, has spent his entire 14-year career with Los Angeles, winning three Cy Young Awards and […]
Continue readingWay-too-early 2022 MLB Power Rankings
The Atlanta Braves just won the 2021 World Series by eliminating the Houston Astros in six games — but we’re already looking ahead to next year. Will Atlanta repeat as champions after an unexpected title run? Will the team to beat in all of baseball come from a stacked AL East? And can we count […]
Continue readingMilwaukee Brewers’ Corbin Burnes, Josh Hader combine for MLB’s record ninth no-hitter
CLEVELAND — In a sometimes sticky season, Corbin Burnes got a grip on history. Milwaukee’s ace combined with reliever Josh Hader to pitch baseball’s record ninth no-hitter this season, breaking a mark set when pitchers began throwing overhand in 1884 as the Brewers beat the Cleveland Indians 3-0 on Saturday night. Months after Major League […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Tuesday
If you haven’t yet read my primer on how weather can give you a MASSIVE edge in fantasy baseball, be sure to check that out now, as it will help provide context for my player evaluations each week. Here are Tuesday’s choices to bolster your fantasy squad, with everyone available in at least half of […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday
Wednesday’s slate offers three matinees, beginning in Arlington at 2:10 PM with an interleague affair between the Colorado Rockies and Texas Rangers. The final game on the docket is the premier pitching matchup as Max Scherzer and the Los Angeles Dodgers entertain Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves in what could be a playoff preview. […]
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