Scott Barlow

Athletics reliever Scott Barlow throwing a bullpen session during Spring Training 2026.
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New Athletics Reliever Scott Barlow Brings Much-needed Experience to Up-and-coming Unit

New Athletics Reliever Scott Barlow Brings Much-needed Experience MESA, Ariz. (Feb. 12, 15) — When new Athletics reliever Scott Barlow reported to the team Tuesday, he saw first baseman and 2025 AL Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz sitting across the clubhouse from him. Barlow immediately flashed back to September 13, when — as a […]

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Salvador Perez and Franmil Reyes of the Royals celebrate a run against the Diamondbacks.
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Royals Hang On for Victory over Diamondbacks in Hitfest

Royals 5, Diamondbacks 4 PHOENIX, Apr. 25 — Brady Singer tossed six one-run, five-hit innings to lead the Kansas City Royals past the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5–4, despite a valiant late comeback attempt. Scott Barlow pitched 1 2/3 scoreless relief innings to close the game for the Royals, who survived a big night from rookie Diamondbacks […]

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Kansas City Royals Sign Aroldis Chapman
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Kansas City Royals Sign Aroldis Chapman

The Kansas City Royals sign Aroldis Chapman. He agreed on a one-year deal with the team, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The Royals front office mentioned they wanted to add a reliever to reinforce a bullpen that was near the bottom in all statistics in 2022. Chapman will do that. The 34-year-old left-hander will make […]

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