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The Top Six in Week 5's Reliever Rankings

Reliever Roundup and Bullpen Bonanza, Episode 3 — Week 5 Individual Rankings

Reliever Roundup & Bullpen Bonanza — Week 5 Individual Rankings We are at the beginning of Week 5 of the 2024 season. Here are the top individual relievers in each league. But these rankings take it to a different level than the other reliever rankings you’ve seen. We will separate our rankings by closers, setup […]

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Rangers Rally, but Fall Short against Reds

Reds 8, Rangers 4 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Apr 27) — The Texas Rangers fought hard but lost to the Cincinnati Reds, 8–4, on Saturday afternoon. A four-hit game by Jonathan India helped the Reds even this three-game series. The Rangers will go for the series win on Sunday afternoon with first pitch scheduled for 1:35 pm […]

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Rangers Drop Close One to Mariners

Mariners 4, Rangers 3 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Apr 25) — The Texas Rangers fell in their series finale, 4–3, to the Seattle Mariners on Thursday afternoon. Home runs by Ty France and Luis Urias helped the Mariners nail down the series win and leapfrog the Rangers in the AL West. They now have a half-game lead over […]

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Reliever Roundup and Bullpen Bonanza, Episode 1 — Week 4 Individual Rankings

Reliever Roundup & Bullpen Bonanza — Week 4 Individual Rankings We are at the beginning of Week 4 of the 2024 season. We’ve played enough games to publish our first reliever rankings of 2024. Here are the top ten individual relievers in each league. But these rankings take it to a different level than the […]

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Spencer Strider walking off the mound

Spencer Strider Diagnosed with Torn UCL

Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider‘s diagnosis came back with the worst news. The opening-day starter for the defending NL East champions felt soreness and irregularity in his right elbow after his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In his second start of the season, Strider pitched four innings, giving up seven hits and five earned runs. […]

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Athletics Edge Rangers in Series Opener

Athletics 4, Rangers 3 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Apr 9) — The Texas Rangers were narrowly defeated by the Oakland Athletics, 4–3, in their series opener on Tuesday. The Athletics rode the bat of catcher Shea Langeliers, who had a three-homer game. The Rangers will have a chance to even the three-game set on Wednesday at Globe […]

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Ryan McMahon tagging out Corbin Carroll at third on a steal attempt, his knee atop the bag. Infielders are adopting this positioning to avoid obstruction.

How Infielders Are Avoiding Obstruction under New Enforcement Guidelines

How Infielders Are Avoiding Obstruction PHOENIX, Mar. 31 — When Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz gunned down Arizona Diamondbacks speedster Corbin Carroll Friday night on a steal attempt at third base, there was some dispute over whether he was safe or out. The Diamondbacks challenged, but replay was inconclusive, so the call stood. What was […]

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Orioles Acquire Corbin Burnes from Brewers

With spring training looming, the Baltimore Orioles made a blockbuster trade with the Milwaukee Brewers for right-hander Corbin Burnes. The trade, which was completed on Thursday evening, was first reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The Orioles will be getting one of the best pitchers in baseball. The Brewers, meanwhile, will receive a package […]

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