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Jeimer Candelario Among Tigers Non-Tenders
The Detroit Tigers have declined to tender a contract to third baseman Jeimer Candelario, as well as utility men Harold Castro and Willi Castro, among others. After coming up with the Cubs in 2016, Candelario was traded to Detroit and has spent nearly six seasons with the Tigers. He's had some ups and downs, with […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoDodgers Expected To Pursue Aaron Judge
The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to pursue free agent outfielder Aaron Judge, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network and the NY Post. After declining to tender a contract to outfielder Cody Bellinger, the team now has a need in the outfield, and, perhaps more importantly, approximately $100 million dollars in payroll commitments coming […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoCody Bellinger Non-Tendered By Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers have declined to tender a contract to three of their players, most notably outfielder Cody Bellinger. They will also not be bringing back outfielder Luke Williams or infielder Edwin Rios. Bellinger will now be a free agent for the first time in his career. The 27-year-old struggled mightily of late, slashing […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoKenley Jansen Drawing Interest From Giants
The San Francisco Giants have shown interest in free agent relief pitcher Kenley Jansen, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Manager Gabe Kapler and President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi were with the Los Angeles Dodgers while Jansen was holding down the closer role for that franchise. In 2022 with the Atlanta Braves, Jansen […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoIsiah Kiner-Falefa Returning To Yankees
The New York Yankees have reached an agreement with shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa that will bring him back to the Bronx for the 2023 season. The contract will be for one year and $6 million dollars. Kiner-Falefa endured a tumultuous year with the Yankees after coming over from the Texas Rangers last offseason, slashing .261/.314/.327 with […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoMike Yastrzemski Signs One-Year Contract With Giants
The San Francisco Giants have reached a one-year deal with Mike Yastrzemski that will pay the outfielder $6.1 million dollars in the 2023 season. The 32-year-old Yastrzemski avoids arbitration with this pact and remains eligible for free agency following the 2025 season. He will look to be more productive in the upcoming campaign after a […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoKodai Senga Meets With Mets
The New York Mets have met with Kodai Senga and his agents as they seek to remake their starting rotation heading into the 2023 season. The meeting reportedly went well with the 29-year-old, who is said to be seeking a win-now team in a big market. The Mets certainly fit that bill, and should a […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoKyle Farmer Sent From Reds To Twins
Kyle Farmer is the newest member of the Minnesota Twins after being acquired in a trade from the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds will receive minor league right-handed pitcher Casey Legumina in exchange for Farmer. The 32-year-old Farmer enjoyed arguably his best year at the plate in 2022, recording a .701 OPS with 14 home runs […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoElieser Hernandez And Jeff Brigham Shipped To Mets
The New York Mets have struck a deal with the Miami Marlins for two right-handed pitchers, Elieser Hernandez and Jeff Brigham, just days after each was designated for assignment. The Marlins receive minor league pitcher Franklin Sanchez in return. Hernandez is the more prominent name of the two, as he made 90 appearances including 48 […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoGio Urshela Traded To Angels
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired third baseman Gio Urshela from the Minnesota Twins, according to an announcement made by the team. Minnesota will receive minor league right-handed pitcher Alejandro Hidalgo in return. Urshela enjoyed a strong 2022 season at the plate, slashing .285/.338/.429 with a 119 wRC+ in 551 plate appearances across 144 games. […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoAaron Nola Takes Loss In Game 4
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola never seemed to get comfortable in Wednesday night's World Series Game 4 start against the Houston Astros, and he left in the fourth inning with the bases loaded. Unfortunately for him, relief pitcher Jose Alvarado allowed all three of those runners to score, and Nola finished with three runs […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoCristian Javier Does Not Allow A Hit
Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier dazzled in Wednesday night's World Series Game 4, allowing no hits and two walks in six innings of work. Javier combined with three relievers to hold the Phillies hitless for the game. He struck out nine batters and took the win in the 5-0 victory to pull the series […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoBrandon Marsh Homers From Bottom Of The Lineup
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh slotted into the ninth spot in the lineup for Tuesday night's World Series Game 3, and he was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a single, and two runs scored. Marsh has seven hits in his 24 postseason at-bats, with two home runs, five runs scored, and five RBI. […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoAlec Bohm Hits Solo Shot In Game 3
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm hit a solo home run in Tuesday night's World Series Game 3 off Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. He also walked in four plate appearances, as the Phillies won the game 7-0 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. It's his first career playoff home run. […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoBryce Harper Sets Tone With Game 3 Homer
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper set the tone for Tuesday's World Series Game 3 when he hit a two-run home run off of Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. in the bottom of the first inning. While the Phillies would hit four more homers, Harper's was the only one the team would need as […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoRhys Hoskins Finishes Homer Parade In Game 3
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins was the fifth man to homer off of Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. Tuesday, putting the team up 7-0 in the fifth inning of an eventual World Series Game 3 victory. Hoskins did not reach base in any of his three other plate appearances. He now has […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoKyle Schwarber Hits Two-Run Bomb
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit another long home run in Tuesday night's World Series Game 3, depositing a Lance McCullers Jr. pitch over the center-field fence in the fifth inning. The two-run shot was the fourth of five the Phillies would hit in the game, en route to a 7-0 victory. Schwarber was 1-for-3 […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoRanger Suarez Dominant In Game 3 Win
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez was not initially scheduled to start Game 3 of the World Series when it was scheduled for Monday night, but the rain postponement allowed him to pitch on Tuesday and he delivered on the opportunity, shutting down the Houston Astros for five innings. Suarez earned the win by allowing […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoLance McCullers Jr. Gives Up Five Homers
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. did not deliver when it counted most Tuesday night, allowing a whopping five home runs to the Philadelphia Phillies in World Series Game 3. All told, McCullers Jr. allowed seven runs on six hits and a walk in 4 1/3 innings. He took the loss as the Astros […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoBryce Harper Doubles Twice, Drives In Two Runs
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper has been out of control at the plate all postseason, and he continued that trend on Saturday night in NLCS Game 4. Harper went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and a run scored. He now has ten extra-base hits and a 1.311 OPS in 41 plate appearances. Should Philadelphia […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoJ.T. Realmuto Homers, Scores Three Times
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto contributed to the offensive outburst in Saturday's Game 4 victory over the San Diego Padres, going 1-for-2 at the plate with a home run, two walks, and three runs scored. It's his second playoff home run, and he now has a .688 OPS through his first 37 career postseason at-bats, […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoRhys Hoskins Homers Twice To Lead Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins led the way in Saturday night's 10-6 NLCS Game 4 win, swatting two home runs in a 2-for-4 day at the plate. He drove in four runs. Hoskins has only batted .171 in 41 playoff at-bats, but he's made his hits count with four playoff homers. The San Diego […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoKyle Schwarber Hits Another Bomb In Game 4
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber continued to swing a hot bat in Saturday night's NLCS Game 4, going 2-for-3 at the plate with a home run, a walk, and three runs scored. It was his third homer of these playoffs. In 40 plate appearances this postseason he has slashed .206/.341/.471, setting a strong tone at […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoManny Machado Homers In Game 4
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado has been the best offensive performer for his team this postseason, and he continued to be productive in NLCS Game 4 on Saturday night when he went 2-for-4 with a home run, though the Philadelphia Phillies were victorious by a score of 10-6. Machado has slashed .295/.354/.636 with […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoJuan Soto Hits Two-Run Shot In Game 4
San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto went deep Saturday night, knocking a two-run home run off Phillies reliever Brad Hand, but it wasn't enough to prevent a 10-6 loss that pushes San Diego to the brink of elimination. Soto went 1-for-4 in the game. It hasn't been the best stretch for Soto at the plate […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoBrad Hand Earns Lucky Win
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Hand was credited with the win in Saturday night's NLCS Game 4, but he hardly deserved it. Hand threw one inning, giving up two runs on a hit and a walk with no strikeouts. In five playoff appearances, Hand has been largely ineffective, with a 7.36 ERA and 1.64 WHIP […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoBailey Falter Cannot Escape First Inning
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Bailey Falter got off to a dreadful start in NLCS Game 4 Saturday night, and he was removed from the game after recording just two outs. He gave up four runs on three hits and a walk with no strikeouts, but his team was able to produce enough offense to win […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoSean Manaea Gives Up Five Runs
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Sean Manaea came on in relief in Saturday night's NLCS Game 4, his first appearance of this postseason, and he proceeded to allow five runs on four hits and two walks in 1 1/3 innings. He struck out two batters and took the loss. Manaea does not appear likely to […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoNick Martinez Throws Three Perfect Innings
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Nick Martinez recorded the first nine outs of the game for the Padres, coming on after starter Mike Clevinger failed to get even one out. Martinez was excellent, retiring all nine batters he faced with three strikeouts. He's been a revelation all postseason, throwing 11 innings across seven appearances with […]
Doug Goldring 2 years agoMike Clevinger Can't Record An Out
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger was not able to record a single out in his NLCS Game 4 start against the Philadelphia Phillies. Clevinger gave up three runs on three hits and a walk before being pulled. He has now made two postseason appearances, both starts, and has recorded an ugly 23.63 ERA […]
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