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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Orioles fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. After years of almost fanatically refusing to hand out multiple years to any starting pitcher, or […]
The Red Sox announced that right-hander Zack Kelly has been recalled from Triple-A Worcester and placed onto the 60-day injured list with elbow inflammation. No corresponding move was announced, so the club’s 40-man roster count drops to 39. Kelly has a stress reaction in his olecranon bone but is not expected to require surgery, per […]
One of Cam Skattebo's forgotten rivals for carries is predicted to "get more touches" for the New York Giants. The post Forgotten Cam Skattebo Rival to ‘Get More Touches’ for Giants appeared first on HEAVY .
Two Shohei Ohtani home runs, two MVP patches and two signatures combine in a unique Dodgers collectible projected to command more than $5 million. The post Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers History Become Potential $5 Million Card appeared first on HEAVY .
Inflammation in his left knee led the Dodgers to scrub back-to-back of his scheduled starts, though he remains in the lineup as a DH.
The Chicago Cubs have released a once-promising pitcher as Tarik Skubal & Joe Ryan trade rumors swirl ahead of the looming Trade Deadline. The post Cubs Now Release 98-MPH Arm as Tarik Skubal-Joe Ryan Hope Fades appeared first on HEAVY .
We’re almost there, folks: training camp. While the NFL offseason is tediously long, I’m usually fine and adequately preoccupied with baseball and the usual summer activities that fill evenings and weekends. The World Cup was also a welcome distraction this year. Nonetheless, when the MLB All-Star Break hits, the itch becomes impossible to scratch, and […]
In Part 1 of this series, I established that pressure carries a measurable offensive signal beyond the three true outcomes. After accounting for power, plate discipline, strikeouts and first-base opportunity creation, context-adjusted aggression still maintained a positive relationship with run production. Yet, that does not mean every team should run more. Pressure can be created […] The post The Teams That Create the Most Pressure appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Boston Red Sox placed a 5-year MLB pitcher on the 60-day injured list during their series against the Baltimore Orioles. The post Boston Red Sox Place 5-Year MLB Pitcher on 60-Day IL During Orioles Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rays fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s reacts poll follows up on a question posed by Marc Topkin in the Tampa […]
ESPN's Alden Gonzalez explains why rival executives believe the Dodgers have the best prospect package if the Tigers decide to trade Tarik Skubal. The post Insider Reveals Why the Dodgers Are MLB’s Best Trade Match for Tarik Skubal appeared first on HEAVY .
ESPN reports the Detroit Tigers are expected to keep Tarik Skubal through the MLB trade deadline if they continue their recent winning stretch.
The New York Yankees’ pursuit of Ryan Jeffers now includes direct AL East competition, with another division rival emerging as a serious contender for the Minnesota Twins catcher ahead of the trade deadline. The New York Yankees continue to explore ways to strengthen their roster before the MLB trade deadline , with catching emerging as one of their top priorities. As the club battles to regain first place in the American League East, Ryan Jeffers has reportedly become one of the Yankees’ prim...
The Braves' latest roster shuffle means the end of the road in Atlanta for a longtime MLB veteran. The post Atlanta Braves Announce Release Of MLB Veteran During Padres Series appeared first on HEAVY .
I’ll start with an advisory here: This video may make you feel bad. It’s not nice. Proceed with caution: Not cool! Bill Miller, the umpire who is being berated by Reds pitcher Caleb Ferguson, didn’t even do anything wrong. The ball was hit to short. That’s the shortstop’s play to make. Miller didn’t expect the […] The post Tough Night for MLB Umpire Bill Miller, Who Was Called a “Fucking Fatass” After Disrupting a Ground Ball appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockies fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The trade deadline is looming in just under two weeks. We’ve already seen some trades start […]
On Monday night, Milwaukee Brewers two-time All-Star ace Jacob Misiorowski made his first start of the second half of the season. He was scratched from his previous start before the break, and did not pitch in Milwaukee’s first series after the lay-off, due to arm fatigue. Fans were excited to see Misiorowski return to the [...]
Introduction For the past two years, I’ve been turning the clock back five years to do a catch up on the D-Backs’ draftees and see how they’re doing. It seems like an appropriate time gap given the length it can take the average draftee to actually start making an impact at the big league level […]
With the trade deadline just under two weeks away, teams across MLB are still evaluating whether they’ll be buyers or sellers. The Minnesota Twins are no exception. After three straight not-so-good losses, they look more like sellers than buyers. However, there are still 12 games between now and the Aug. 3 deadline. If they go 8-4 in that stretch, they’ll find themselves a game above .
Giants rookies report to training camp on Thursday, July 23, and the first thing I want to see is how […]
The four major affiliates had their own version of an all-star break this week, so in lieu of a regular recap about the last few games, we’re going to take stock of the system, the names you should know ahead of the trade deadline, and the storylines as the season moves into the home stretch. […]
Pride caps got OutKick mad about players being political posterboys but they don't seem to mind Jesus Won? Weird.
It’s mid-summer and you’re leaving a gathering with friends to put your 5-year-old to bed. The temperature and weather is perfect in North Seattle and the sun is just barely threatening to begin setting. You realize the Mariners game is probably still going, so you fumble on your car’s touchscreen to get to the AM […]
Alex Anthopoulos has been very busy talking to the media ahead of the Trade Deadline on August 3. That makes a lot of sense considering it’s getting closer and closer with each passing day and the Braves have some pretty clear spots that need to be addressed ahead of the deadline. We’ll talk more about […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Sox fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Every once in a while, we’ve got to get a little uncomfortable in our surveys. And […]