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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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Corbin Burnes

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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Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Cover Man of MLB The Show

On Tuesday, San Diego Studios announced the cover athlete for their annual MLB The Show video game. There were many rumors about who the cover athlete would be. The most popular names for the cover were Corey Seager, Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuna Jr., and Julio Rodriguez. Contrary to popular opinion, San Diego Studios went down […]

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Tyler Owens

Rangers Acquire Tyler Owens from Braves

The Texas Rangers have acquired minor-league righty Tyler Owens from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for outfielder J.P. Martínez. Owens is expected to add pitching depth in the Rangers’ system. With Friday’s transactions, the Rangers now have 39 players on their 40-man roster. Minor League Struggles Tyler Owens split the 2023 campaign between Double-A Mississippi […]

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Daniel Duarte

Rangers Acquire RHP Daniel Duarte from Reds

The Texas Rangers added to their pitching staff by acquiring righty Daniel Duarte in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds. The deal was announced on Tuesday afternoon. The Reds, who designated Duarte for assignment over the weekend, will receive cash considerations in return. The Rangers, meanwhile, now have a complete 40-man roster as a result […]

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Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer are three of the eight players included on the 2024 Hall of Fame Mock Ballot of Sport Relay Editor-in-chief and National Writer Evan Thompson.

The 2024 Hall of Fame “Ballot” of Editor-in-Chief Evan Thompson

My 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame “Ballot” — Beltre, Helton, Mauer, and Five Others I do not have a Hall of Fame vote yet and will not until the middle of next decade at the absolute soonest. But I still do the exercise every year. Given how much I love baseball and its history, voting […]

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