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mets360.com
10 months ago
New York Mets

Cognitive dissonance with the status of Tommy Pham

As a longtime Minnesota Vikings fan, I can tell you that one of the best moves the club ever made was picking up Cris Carter on waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles in 1990 for the grand total of $100.Eagles coach Buddy Ryan claimed that all Carter did was catch touchdown passes.It seemed like a weird thing for a coach to say.
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Battery Power
10 months ago
Atlanta Braves

This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth retires from baseball

Braves Franchise History
1928: For the Boston Braves, Les Bell has a video game type of day slugging three homers and a triple.Still not enough Braves fall to Reds 20-12
1935: Babe Ruth hangs up the cleats and announces retirement from baseball after struggling with the Boston Braves hitting just .181.
Dodgers Digest
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers 9, Angels 1: Clayton Kershaw takes perfect game into the 8th (start him in the All-Star Game) - Dodgers Digest

For the second time in 2022, Clayton Kershaw had a perfect game through seven innings.This time he was allowed to go for it but sadly had it broken up in the 8th inning.
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MLB Trade Rumors
1 year ago
Major League Baseball

The Opener: WBC, Soto, Astros

With just ten days until Opening Day, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today:
1. WBC Update Last night, Team USA (5-1) trounced Team Cuba (3-3) by a score of 14-2 to move onto the World Baseball Classic Finals.Their opponent will be decided tonight, as Team Japan (5-0) faces off against Team Mexico (4-1).
MLB Trade Rumors
2 years ago
Major League Baseball

Offseason In Review: Chicago Cubs

The Cubs made two big signings and added a ton of veterans on short-term deals as they attempt to move past their 2016 championship core.
Major League Signings
Options Exercised
Trades and Claims
MLB Trade Rumors
1 year ago
Major League Baseball

The Opener: SP Market, White Sox, MLBTR Chat

Three things for baseball fans to keep an eye out for as the New Year gets rolling...
1. Outside of Miami, which teams could plausibly trade a starter?Fortunately for teams either unable or unwilling to meet the asking price on a member of the Marlins starting corps, there are other teams out there who could be willing to deal from their available starting options.
MLB Trade Rumors
1 year ago
Major League Baseball

2022-23 MLB Free Agents

The following players are currently eligible for free agency.Players' ages for the 2023 season are listed in parentheses.Generally, the cutoff for this list is at least 50 plate appearances or 20 innings pitched in 2022.Updated 12-6-22 Jesus Aguilar (33) Josh Bell (30) Brandon Belt (35) Michael Chavis (27) Brandon Drury (30) Mike Ford (30) Yuli Gurriel (39) David MacKinnon (28) Trey Mancini (31) Wil Myers (32) Miguel Sano (30) Dominic Smith (28) Yoshi Tsutsugo (31) Luke Voit (32)
Elvis Andrus (34) Xander Bogaerts (30) Carlos Correa (28) Aledmys Diaz (32) Alcides Escobar (36) Marwin Gonzalez (34) Didi Gregorius (33) Jose Iglesias (33) Andrelton Simmons (33) Dee Strange-Gordon (35) Dansby Swanson (29) Jonathan Villar (32)
Jesus Aguilar (33) Michael Brantley (36) Matt Carpenter (37) Nelson Cruz (42) Jake Lamb (32) Jed Lowrie (39) Trey Mancini (31) J.D. Martinez (35) Andrew McCutchen (36) Gary Sanchez (30) Justin Turner (38) Justin Upton (35) Luke Voit (32)
Right-Handed Relievers
Cubbies Crib
1 year ago
Chicago Cubs

Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner snubbed as a Gold Glove finalist

Despite silencing critics and emerging as one of the elite defenders at his position this year, Chicago Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner was not among this year's Rawling Gold Glove finalists - prompting outrage from fans and his teammates alike.
Cubbies Crib
1 year ago
Chicago Cubs

4 Cubs players who should be ditched by the All-Star Break

At 26-44 heading into a weekend matchup against the Cardinals in St. Louis, it's safe to say the 2022 season has already gone off the rails for the Chicago Cubs.
Cubbies Crib
1 year ago
Chicago Cubs

GM 'guarantees' Cubs lands a superstar shortstop this winter

Stop me if you've heard this one before.
Cubbies Crib
1 year ago
Chicago Cubs

Cubs thanking their lucky stars watching Javier Baez struggle

When the Cubs traded Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez late last July, I know I told myself it didn't matter because that didn't rule out at least one of the three returning at year's end via free agency.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

2022 Atlanta Braves Season in Review: Charlie Morton

There is no way to sugarcoat it, Charlie Morton did not have the results the Atlanta Braves and their fans were hoping for in 2022.He did pitch in the most games of anyone in the Braves' rotation, so he did have that going for him.However, he only averaged 5.55 innings pitched per start.To be fair, Morton was coming off of a major leg injury, which can't be discounted.
Cubbies Crib
1 year ago
Chicago Cubs

Cubs need to walk the walk this winter after talking the talk

This week, David Kaplan shared that Trea Turner and Carlos Rodon are interested in coming to Wrigley and playing for the Cubs.Whoa, slow down - let's hit the brakes.We've drank this Kool-Aid before.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

GameThread, 6/19/2022: Braves @ Cubs

As they look to beat up on Kyle Hendricks and avoid being swept at Wrigley Field, the Braves have made a few lineup moves.
Chicagonow
1 year ago
Chicago Cubs

Daily Cubs Minors Recap: Velazquez, Swarmer, Espinoza set to make MLB debuts for depleted Cubs; Crow-Armstrong promoted to South Bend; Caissie reaches base 4 times; Four Smokies homer in DH split

Ok, let's do this...
In: Mark Leiter Jr., Nelson Velazquez, Matt Swarmer
Out: Chris Martin (Bereavement List), Jonathan Villar (10-day IL), Wade Miley (15-day IL retro to May 26th)
Good for Matt Swarmer.
Cubbies Crib
1 year ago
Chicago Cubs

Cubs fans will hate this proposed Xander Bogaerts trade destination

Paul Goldschmidt going to St. Louis was one thing.The Rockies literally paying the Cardinals to take Nolan Arenado off their hands just twisted the knife a little more.
Bleed Cubbie Blue
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox preview, Wednesday 5/4, 6:40 CT

Best news of the day: It will not rain during tonight's game.(Not that it'll be nice - temps will be in the 40s.But it will be dry.)
Wednesday notes...
Cubbies Crib
1 year ago
Chicago Cubs

Cubs have to stay healthy if they want to contend in 2023

If you are bored, or having trouble sleeping, trying scanning the Cubs transaction log from this season.It is of Tolstoyan proportions.
Cubbies Crib
1 year ago
Chicago Cubs

Cubs: Tough blows keep coming with Nico Hoerner's freak injury

Not a lot is going right for the Chicago Cubs right now and the latest blow for the struggling ball club comes in the form of an injury to shortstop Nico Hoerner, who sprained his ankle after colliding with an umpire during Wednesday's win over the Padres.
Cubbies Crib
1 year ago
Chicago Cubs

These Cubs are in a very dangerous spot right now

The Chicago Cubs are entering a dangerous area.Just as winning begets winning, losing tends to lead to more losing.When was the last time the Cubs won a series?
NBC Chicago
2 years ago
Chicago White Sox

Chicago Cubs Announce 28-Man Opening Day Roster, Placing Alec Mills on IL

The Chicago Cubs have set their 28-man roster for Opening Day, with 14 pitchers and 14 position players making the cut for the first game of the season against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Cubbies Crib
2 years ago
Chicago Cubs

Cubs: Adopting a playing 'not to lose' mentality will prove costly

We're coming to the close of another familiar offseason for the Cubs.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

This Day in Braves History: Adam Duvall belts three homers at Fenway

Braves Franchise History 1912: At Boston, Christy Mathewson wins both games for the Giants in a doubleheader sweep of the Braves.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

Angels vs Braves game thread

The Atlanta Braves will try to make it three straight wins Sunday when they wrap up a three-game set against the Los Angeles Angels.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

Bats continue rampage as Braves smack down Angels, 7-2

A day after the Braves were stifled for six innings and then broke out late, they kept the offensive party going by shelling Anaheim pitching for another seven runs to take the series.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

Braves show Shohei the door as Braves win, 8-1

The Braves and Angels were locked in a pitcher's duel for the opening portions of this game.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

Wright, trio of dingers give Braves first series win of 2022

It took a while, but the Braves got them before the page turned on April 2022: they finally won a series by taking the finale of a set with the Chicago Cubs by a 5-1 tally.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

GameThread, 4/28/2022: Cubs @ Braves, and Acuna's back

Welcome back to the Ronald Acuña Jr. show, everyone.It's been a slog to this point, but maybe it gets less sloggy tonight.
Cubbies Crib
1 year ago
Chicago Cubs

Cubs set a kind of record you don't ever want in latest loss

It should come as no surprise the only kind of record the 2022 Cubs are setting are of the variety no team ever wants to be associated with.
Cubbies Crib
1 year ago
Chicago Cubs

Cubs: Trading Rafael Ortega should be considered at this juncture

The Chicago Cubs have a lot of players coming off the IL in the near future.
Cubbies Crib
1 year ago
Chicago Cubs

Week in Review: 5/9 - 5/15 - Cubs win road trip with dominant pitching

The Chicago Cubs pitching staff came up big last week as the Cubs won two out of three from each of the mighty San Diego Padres and the not-so-mighty Arizona Diamondbacks.
Cubbies Crib
1 year ago
Chicago Cubs

Cubs need Andrelton Simmons' glove - but will have to keep waiting

The Cubs have come back down to earth after an exciting start to the year.
Cubbies Crib
1 year ago
Chicago Cubs

Cubs cannot rely on Jonathan Villar defensively - period

I might take issue with a great many things about Andrelton Simmons off the baseball diamond, but, woo, boy, would I prefer to see a four-time Gold Glover out there instead of Jonathan Villar lately.
Cubbies Crib
1 year ago
Chicago Cubs

Drew Smyly could be a hidden gem for the Cubs

All things considered, the Chicago Cubs are off to a solid start to the season.With one series win and two splits, the new offense has impressed along with the pitching staff.
Cubbies Crib
1 year ago
Chicago Cubs

Cubs turn to the kids, promote Brandon Hughes, Christopher Morel

There are prospect rankings out there that don't even mention Christopher Morel or Brandon Hughes, but Cubs fans will need to get to know them regardless, with both reportedly set to make their big league debuts this week at Wrigley Field.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Vs. Cubs Game Preview: Chance To Sweep Doubleheader

After winning Game 1, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs now meet in the nightcap of a split doubleheader at Wrigley Field.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

Clayton Kershaw silences Cubs with seven scoreless innings in Dodgers' win

There weren't many strikeouts, whiffs or foolish swings.
Cubbies Crib
2 years ago
Chicago Cubs

Cubs: Kyle Hendricks missed too many spots in Wednesday's loss

As efficient and effective as Kyle Hendricks was on Opening Day, he was just the opposite on Wednesday on the mound in what felt like a near-empty PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Fish Stripes
2 years ago
Miami Marlins

TRADE: Marlins upgrade bullpen with Orioles' Sulser, Scott

Kim Ng told the world earlier this week that the Marlins were in active talks for relief help.
McCovey Chronicles
2 years ago
San Francisco Giants

"Position" preview: designated hitter

Here's a fun exercise.
How many designated hitters will the Giants use this year?
In 2020 they used 11 designated hitters.
Cubbies Crib
2 years ago
Chicago Cubs

Cubs: How FanGraphs projects the roster's home run production

The projected 26-man roster on FanGraphs for the Chicago Cubs features 13 position players.Most of the guys on the list seem like a pretty safe bet to make the cut, barring injury or a transaction.
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