With runners at the corners, Xavier Edwards’ infield single over third baseman Austin Riley scored Pache as the Marlins' third run. That prompted the Braves to relieve starter Max Fried, the first time the All-Star failed to complete four innings since he went just two-thirds of a frame ...
Those are the kinds of power numbers you want from a first baseman, which is why the Phillies moved Harper is to the position full-time and were willing to sacrifice team favorite Rhys Hoskins in free agency. He signed with Milwaukee after missing all of 2023 with an ACL tear....
The rosters feature 31 first-time selections, including Anthony Rendon who said he may not attend to rest instead. Since the start of 2015, the Nationals third baseman is fifth in baseball in WAR at 20.4. Rendon’s former teammate, Phillies slugger Bryce Harper, hasn’t been invited. Harper...
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That's not to suggest it was without interruption, and for a time during the season's first two weeks, there was legitimate worry that it wouldn't play to full conclusion. Team-wide outbreaks affected the Miami Marlins (8 days) and St. Louis Cardinals (15 days), and in total, the...
Despite going 0-9 at the plate, Alvarez got the job done defensively. The shortstop/second baseman handled all 18 chances he got in the field, ending the season without a big league error. Once the playoffs began, Alvarez was removed from the Mets’ 40-man roster to open up roster space...
The early moves this week have suggested a growing field of buyers. The Padres acquired former St. Louis closer Trevor Rosenthal from the Royals, along with one time all-star and gold glove first baseman Mitch Moreland from the Red Sox. The Orioles dealt pitchers Mychal Givens and Tommy Milon...
No one, of course, stood to be affected as much as Lux. He had gotten all of his playing time this season at second base. And in the event Betts returned as the everyday second baseman, he seemed most poised to be squeezed out of playing time, given his disappointing numbers in...
and the VMI transfer worked a free pass to put Duke on the board. But with first team All-ACC selection Ben Miller up to bat, Hernandez slammed the door, forcing the Penn transfer into a pop fly that was hauled in by first baseman JD Urso in foul territory despite a...
Hustle. All the time. Even on walks. In a sport predicated on routine and often on conventionalism, seeing something out of the ordinary always piques interest. One such instance of View More Dodgers-Yankees: Who would win an all-prospect World Series? By Joe Trezza @JoeTrezz October 23,...