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#rookie-season

National Hockey League

Matthew Phillips talks nickname he received from Alex Ovechkin, differences between Sid and Ovi in RMNB Q&A

Matthew Phillips, one of the smallest NHL players, had a remarkable rookie season bouncing between Capitals and Penguins, earning the nickname 'Toothy' from Alex Ovechkin. [ more ]

Fear the Fin

4 weeks ago

San Jose Sharks

Henry Thrun 2024 player review: Rookie season completed

Henry Thrun's rookie season with the Sharks showed potential but lacked consistency. He played 51 games with fluctuating performance levels, indicating room for growth. [ more ]

RMNB

National Hockey League

Matthew Phillips talks nickname he received from Alex Ovechkin, differences between Sid and Ovi in RMNB Q&A

Matthew Phillips, one of the smallest NHL players, had a remarkable rookie season bouncing between Capitals and Penguins, earning the nickname 'Toothy' from Alex Ovechkin. [ more ]

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#san-francisco-giants

McCovey Chronicles

San Francisco Giants

Keaton Winns pitchers' duel

Keaton Winn's 2024 season has been characterized by near-success and setbacks. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco Giants

How 'special' Lee has amazed Chapman, Giants teammates

Jung Hoo Lee impresses with .292/.345/.417 average in his rookie season.

Matt Chapman praises Lee's skills, calling him a special player with excellent bat-to-ball skill and confidence. [ more ]

McCovey Chronicles

San Francisco Giants

Keaton Winns pitchers' duel

Keaton Winn's 2024 season has been characterized by near-success and setbacks. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco Giants

How 'special' Lee has amazed Chapman, Giants teammates

Jung Hoo Lee impresses with .292/.345/.417 average in his rookie season.

Matt Chapman praises Lee's skills, calling him a special player with excellent bat-to-ball skill and confidence. [ more ]

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#batting-average

Mets360

New York Mets

Mets 2024 projections: Francisco Alvarez

Francisco Alvarez exceeded defensive expectations by performing above average in framing and blocking balls behind the plate.

Alvarez showcased good power in his rookie season, hitting 25 home runs despite a low batting average on balls in play. [ more ]

South Side Sox

Chicago White Sox

2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 74: Adrian Gil

Adrian Gil had an impressive performance in his rookie season with the White Sox, leading the team in batting average and on-base percentage.

Gil showed patience at the plate, walking more times than he struck out and having a high walk rate. [ more ]

Mets360

New York Mets

Mets 2024 projections: Francisco Alvarez

Francisco Alvarez exceeded defensive expectations by performing above average in framing and blocking balls behind the plate.

Alvarez showcased good power in his rookie season, hitting 25 home runs despite a low batting average on balls in play. [ more ]

South Side Sox

Chicago White Sox

2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 74: Adrian Gil

Adrian Gil had an impressive performance in his rookie season with the White Sox, leading the team in batting average and on-base percentage.

Gil showed patience at the plate, walking more times than he struck out and having a high walk rate. [ more ]

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Silver Screen and Roll

LA Lakers

Jalen Hood-Schifino undergoes lumbar microdiscectomy back surgery

JHS underwent back surgery - lumbar microdiscectomy.

Previous back issues impacted JHS's rookie season. [ more ]

Mets360

New York Mets

Mets 2024 projections: Brett Baty

Baty rose quickly in the ranks but struggled in his rookie season.

Various computer models predict Baty to be below-average in 2024. [ more ]

#los-angeles-dodgers

Dodger Blue

LA Dodgers

Dodgers Spring Training: Bobby Miller 'Threw The Ball Well' In Cactus League Debut

Bobby Miller impresses in his Spring Training start for the Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers are expecting Miller's continued development after a strong rookie season [ more ]

Dodger Blue

LA Dodgers

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers 'Really Encouraged' With Miguel Vargas

Miguel Vargas struggled in his rookie season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, leading to a demotion to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

The Dodgers still have high hopes for Vargas and believe he can bounce back from his struggles. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

LA Dodgers

2023 Los Angeles Dodgers Player Reviews: Bobby Miller

Bobby Miller made his MLB debut in the 2023 season and had a successful rookie year with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Miller is expected to have a larger role in the Dodgers rotation in the 2024 season. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

LA Dodgers

2023 Los Angeles Dodgers Player Reviews: Miguel Vargas

Miguel Vargas was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City after lackluster results in his rookie season.

Vargas showed improvement in his on-base percentage in Spring Training by focusing on his eye for the strike zone. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

LA Dodgers

Dodgers Spring Training: Bobby Miller 'Threw The Ball Well' In Cactus League Debut

Bobby Miller impresses in his Spring Training start for the Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers are expecting Miller's continued development after a strong rookie season [ more ]

Dodger Blue

LA Dodgers

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers 'Really Encouraged' With Miguel Vargas

Miguel Vargas struggled in his rookie season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, leading to a demotion to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

The Dodgers still have high hopes for Vargas and believe he can bounce back from his struggles. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

LA Dodgers

2023 Los Angeles Dodgers Player Reviews: Bobby Miller

Bobby Miller made his MLB debut in the 2023 season and had a successful rookie year with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Miller is expected to have a larger role in the Dodgers rotation in the 2024 season. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

LA Dodgers

2023 Los Angeles Dodgers Player Reviews: Miguel Vargas

Miguel Vargas was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City after lackluster results in his rookie season.

Vargas showed improvement in his on-base percentage in Spring Training by focusing on his eye for the strike zone. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

LA Dodgers

With rookie struggles behind him, Gavin Stone making a case for Dodgers rotation spot

Stone struggled with a 9.00 ERA in his rookie season but made significant progress throughout the year.

Despite poor initial statistics, coaches and teammates praised Stone's resilience and growth as a pitcher. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Kodai Senga's 2024 workload an early hot topic for Mets' ace | amNewYork

Kodai Senga had a successful rookie season with the Mets, winning Rookie of the Year consideration and posting a 2.98 ERA.

The Mets may implement a six-man rotation in 2024 to accommodate Senga and other pitchers with injury concerns or limited workloads. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston Bruins

Bruins rookie Matt Poitras undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery

19-year-old forward Matt Poitras underwent shoulder surgery and will miss the rest of the season

Poitras had a promising rookie season, scoring five goals and 15 points in 33 games [ more ]

#triston-casas

NESN.com

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Infielder Earns Spot On MLB Network's Top 100 List

Triston Casas had a strong rookie season with the Boston Red Sox, finishing third in AL Rookie of the Year voting.

Casas made key adjustments and became one of baseball's hottest bats down the stretch. [ more ]

NESN.com

Boston Red Sox

Triston Casas Confident In Roman Anthony's Red Sox Future

Triston Casas had a successful rookie season with the Boston Red Sox, finishing third in the American League Rookie of the Year voting.

Casas has formed a relationship with fellow prospect Roman Anthony and appreciates Anthony's patient approach at the plate. [ more ]

NESN.com

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Infielder Earns Spot On MLB Network's Top 100 List

Triston Casas had a strong rookie season with the Boston Red Sox, finishing third in AL Rookie of the Year voting.

Casas made key adjustments and became one of baseball's hottest bats down the stretch. [ more ]

NESN.com

Boston Red Sox

Triston Casas Confident In Roman Anthony's Red Sox Future

Triston Casas had a successful rookie season with the Boston Red Sox, finishing third in the American League Rookie of the Year voting.

Casas has formed a relationship with fellow prospect Roman Anthony and appreciates Anthony's patient approach at the plate. [ more ]

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Steelers Wire

Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin heaps praise on Keeanu Benton

Mike Tomlin praises rookie defensive tackle Keeanu Benton

Benton showed promise in his rookie season with disruptive play in the backfield [ more ]

New York Post

New York Giants

Tre Hawkins looking to make good on his Giants potential after quiet rookie season

Tre Hawkins struggled to make an impact during his rookie season with the New York Giants.

Hawkins believes that improving his mental game and studying the game more will be key to regaining ground in his second season. [ more ]

New York Post

San Francisco Giants

Why Eric Gray - and draft deep cuts like him - really matter for the Giants

Kyren Williams has had a breakout season for the Rams in 2023 after a quiet rookie year in 2022

Eric Gray's rookie season with the Giants has been disappointing and negligible [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

LA Dodgers

Dodgers' James Outman Named to MLB Rookie All-Star Team by Baseball Digest

Dodgers' outfielder James Outman named to Baseball Digest's MLB Rookie All-Star team

Outman had an impressive rookie season, batting .248 with 23 home runs and 70 RBIs [ more ]

Dodger Blue

LA Dodgers

Dodgers Believe Struggles For Miguel Vargas In 2023 Could Prove Beneficial

Miguel Vargas struggled during his rookie season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and was optioned back to Triple-A.

Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman expects Vargas to bounce back in 2024 and believes he is an incredibly talented hitter. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Bobby Miller Reflects On Strong Rookie Season

One of the biggest surprises from the 2023 season for the Dodgers was the production from rookie starting pitcher Bobby Miller.

Boston.com

New England Patriots

How Demario Douglas reportedly handled Patriots' plan to shut him down over concussions

Demario Douglas wanted to continue playing despite suffering concussions

His love for the game motivated him to come back [ more ]

#rookie season

NESN.com

Boston Red Sox

GQ Japan Highlights Red Sox Outfielder Among Men Of The Year

Masataka Yoshida had a successful rookie season with the Boston Red Sox.

Yoshida was named the "Best Baseball Player" by GQ Japan.

He hopes to continue his success in the upcoming season. [ more ]

RMNB

7 months ago

Chicago Bears

Ivan Miroshnichenko scores jaw-dropping breakaway goal in Hershey Bears game

Ivan Miroshnichenko scores his fourth goal of the season in the AHL

The Hershey Bears win their 11th game of the season

Miroshnichenko has eight points in his first 15 games in North America [ more ]

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