The Texas Rangers got some tough news to start spring training, as third baseman Josh Jung has had a setback. Kennedi Landry of MLB.com was the first to report this development. Jung had some discomfort while fielding ground balls Friday morning after arriving in Surprise, Ariz., earlier that day. He underwent an MRI, showing a […]
Read MoreThe New York Yankees have acquired All-Star outfielder Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres. A total of 7 players have been moved with outfielder Trent Grisham joining Soto in New York. The Padres receive right-handers Michael King, Jhony Brito, Randy Vasquez, starting-pitching prospect Drew Thorpe, and catcher Kyle Higashioka. Soto Moved for the Second Time The 25-year-old Soto is […]
Read MoreThe San Diego Padres have collapsed in 2023 Finally after decades of disappointment, the Padres had a team of significance the past two seasons. This team was supposed to be one of the best teams in the league this season and challenge for the World Series. Everyone from predictors, to fans, to the front office […]
Read MoreDiamondbacks Report: Bumgarner Era Over; Split Road Trip, Padres Next PHOENIX, Apr. 20 — The Arizona Diamondbacks have returned home after their second road trip of the season, taking one of three from the Miami Marlins and two of three from the St. Louis Cardinals. They now face the San Diego Padres in a four-game […]
Read MoreThe .300/.400/.500 Club: An Elite Hall of Fame Hitting Group When it comes to the Baseball Hall of Fame, certain batting “clubs” have — barring disciplinary bans or PED ties — made for automatic induction, either by design or by circumstance. The trivia whizzes know them. 500 Home Runs. 3000 Hits. .300/.400/.500. Wait… .300/.400/.500? Yes, […]
Read MoreThe San Diego Padres and Matt Carpenter have reportedly agreed to sign a heavily-incentivized $6 million guaranteed one-year deal with a player option for 2024. Carpenter’s option for 2024 is also for $6 million plus potential incentives and salary escalators. Ken Rosenthal reported that Carpenter could earn up to $21 million at maximum over two […]
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