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Who is Jake Cousins? Yankees trade cash for White Sox pitcher | Sporting News

The New York Yankees acquired RHP Jake Cousins from the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations.

Cousins is a relief pitcher known for his slider and sinker combination, and as a groundball pitcher. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Liam Hendriks Mulling Offers, Sets Thursday Signing Deadline

Liam Hendriks is considering multiple offers from teams and has set a deadline to sign by tomorrow.

Hendriks went from being a fringe arm to one of the sport's premier relievers after making adjustments to his pitching repertoire. [ more ]

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New York Yankees

Yankees Mailbag: Scott Boras, Ron Marinaccio, and the sixth starter

Scott Boras may be playing the waiting game with his free agent clients, but he is expected to secure sizeable deals for them.

Ron Marinaccio's effectiveness as a relief pitcher has declined due to severe innings limitations. [ more ]

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Dodgers View Kyle Hurt As Starting Pitching Prospect

Kyle Hurt is a promising pitching prospect for the Los Angeles Dodgers, showcasing his skills in both starting and relieving roles.

Hurt's recent performance in an exhibition game highlighted his potential as a valuable asset for the Dodgers bullpen while still being viewed as a starter. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

4 Relievers Dodgers Could Target Now That Josh Hader is Off the Board

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to add a relief pitcher before spring training.

Free agents Ryan Brasier, Robert Stephenson, David Robertson, and Matt Moore are potential targets for the Dodgers. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Josh Hader Free Agency Rumors: Astros 'Making Push' To Sign

Josh Hader is the top available relief pitcher on the free agent market, but his market has yet to materialize much.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros are both reportedly interested in signing Hader, with the Dodgers making an aggressive push to upgrade their bullpen. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers Rumors: Daniel Hudson Re-Signed For 2024 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed Daniel Hudson to a Minor League contract.

Hudson will earn $2 million if he makes the team, with the potential for $2 million in performance bonuses. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

2023 Braves Season In Review: Daysbel Hernandez

Daysbel Hernandez is a relief pitcher for the Atlanta Braves who had a breakout season in 2023.

Hernandez struggled with command issues earlier in his career but showed significant improvement in 2023 after recovering from an elbow injury. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Pirates Sign Reliever Ben Heller To Minor League Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a minor league deal with free agent reliever Tanner Heller.

Heller has had a career plagued by injuries but has been effective when healthy, with a career 3.06 ERA in 50 innings pitched in the majors. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

2023 Braves Season In Review: Danny Young

Danny Young pitched for the Atlanta Braves in the 2023 season after being claimed off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.

Young was mostly expected to be a replacement-level reliever for the Braves.

In his limited appearances, Young performed well with a low ERA and high strikeout rate. [ more ]

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Chicago Cubs

The next Chicago Cubs closer may be on the Chicago White Sox

The Chicago Cubs are in need of an impact relief pitcher due to early bullpen struggles.

The Chicago White Sox may be willing to sell at the Trade Deadline, offering Michael Kopech as an intriguing option for the Cubs. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Diamondbacks Re-Sign Tyler Chatwood To Minor League Deal

Tyler Chatwood signed a minor league contract with the D-Backs' Triple-A team in Reno.

Chatwood, a veteran pitcher, struggled with control issues but offers valuable multi-inning relief depth. [ more ]

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Twins Sign Diego Castillo To Minor League Deal

Diego Castillo signed with the Twins on a minor league contract.

Castillo has a history of shoulder troubles affecting his performance. [ more ]

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Nationals Sign Stephen Nogosek To Minor League Deal

Stephen Nogosek has signed a minor league contract with the Nationals.

Nogosek returns to the NL East after spending the bulk of his career with the Mets. [ more ]

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The Opener: Hader, Cardinals, Duvall

The Astros are making a strong push to bring relief pitcher Josh Hader back to Houston.

The Cardinals are looking to make a roster move, likely adding a relief pitcher. [ more ]

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How Detroit Tigers reliever Will Vest stayed calm before unleashing emotions in Game 2 win

Vest's key role in crucial moments of the game by stranding runners and protecting a tie game.

Manager A.J. Hinch's consideration of pitcher emotions and performance when deciding on innings pitched. [ more ]

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2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 60: Andrew Perez

Andrew Pérez excelled as a relief pitcher in college and has performed well in the minor leagues.

In 2021, Pérez had a 3.50 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in Double-A, with 59 strikeouts in 43 2/3 innings. [ more ]

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2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 75: Yohemy Nolasco

Yohemy Nolasco, a right-handed relief pitcher, has shown potential in the White Sox system.

Nolasco had a strong start to the 2023 season but struggled in his final outings, possibly due to injury. [ more ]

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2024 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 82: Garrett Wright

Garrett Wright is a right-handed relief pitcher drafted by the White Sox from Texas Christian University (TCU).

Wright's fastball/slider combo and his gyro slider are his main pitches, with the gyro slider being his standout offering. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Mets' Sean Reid-Foley thinks he made 'right decision' to start season on injured list

Sean Reid-Foley faced uncertainty about his arm health for the Mets' Opening Day roster.

Mets' relief pitcher Corey Sipkin dealt with a shoulder impingement and ended up on the injured list. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Mets nearing deal with Jake Diekman in bullpen boost

The Mets are close to finalizing a major league contract with left-handed relief pitcher Jake Diekman.

Diekman would be the second left-handed relief option in the Mets' bullpen.

The Mets had also been considering Brad Hand and Aaron Loup as relief options. [ more ]

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New York Yankees

Pinstripe Alley Top 100 Yankees: #7 Mariano Rivera

Mariano Rivera is considered the greatest relief pitcher in baseball history.

Rivera grew up in poverty and played baseball with makeshift equipment. [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

How Hicks presents Giants with intriguing pitching versatility

The San Francisco Giants have reportedly signed right-handed pitcher Jordan Hicks to a four-year, $44 million deal with incentives tied to innings pitched.

The Giants plan to use Hicks in the starting rotation, despite his previous role as a relief pitcher. [ more ]

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