Mark Leiter Jr

Mark Leiter Jr
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Yankees Strengthen Bullpen with Addition of Mark Leiter Jr

The New York Yankees have acquired reliever Mark Leiter Jr. from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for prospects Ben Cowles and Jack Neely. The 33-year-old reliever’s Chicago stint lasted three years, and he will join his fourth team. He joins a Yankees side that has struggled in the recent summer days and is looking for […]

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Hector Neris
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Hector Neris Agrees to Terms with Cubs.

Right-hander Héctor Neris and the Chicago Cubs have agreed on a one-year deal worth $9 million for the 2024 season. Neris, entering his 11th season in 2024, departs the Houston Astros after two years with the ball club. The Cubs, meanwhile, have made their second off-season signing. Neris joins Shota Imanaga as the only two […]

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Adbert Alzolay Cubs
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Adbert Alzolay Has Been a Pleasant Surprise for Cubs

Chicago Cubs closer Adbert Alzolay has been a quiet, pleasant surprise in 2023. There aren’t many that know how effective and reliable he has become. With the support of his teammates and Cubs manger David Ross, he is becoming an elite closer and is one of the reasons the team currently finds themselves in the […]

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