Jorge Alfaro rumors, news

Jorge Alfaro news, rumors

  • • The Marlins’ Historically Feeble Catching Corps
    The Marlins have been searching for a long-term answer at catcher since trading J.T. Realmuto to the Phillies back in February of 2019. The organizational hope at the time was that Jorge Alfaro, acquired alongside righty Sixto Sanchez and lefty Will Stewart in that very trade, could step up and fill the role. That never…...2024
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  • • Cubs Release Jorge Alfaro
    The Cubs released catcher Jorge Alfaro this evening, per Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun Times. Alfaro, 31 in June, was in camp with the club on a minor league deal and had been informed last week that he wouldn’t make the club’s Opening Day roster out of camp. As an Article XX(B) free agent,…...2024
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  • David Bote is among five Cubs roster cuts
    • David Bote is among five Cubs roster cuts
    Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images The team reduced the spring roster to 37 Thursday. There has been much discussion here about whether David Bote would make the Opening Day roster. After a strong start to Spring Training his numbers declined a bit, and now stand at .222/.271/.578 (10-for-45), but with five home runs. Thursday, the Cubs sent Bote back to the minor-league camp. Three other ...2024
  • Diamondbacks 4, Cubs 1: Four good innings, then... tick... tick... BOOM!
    • Diamondbacks 4, Cubs 1: Four good innings, then... tick... tick... BOOM!
    Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports The Professor did well... for a while. MESA, Arizona — Kyle Hendricks threw four really good innings against the Diamondbacks Tuesday evening in Mesa. He retired 12 of the first 14 D-backs he faces, struck out three and got five outs of the 12 by ground balls. Vintage Professor, right? Well... only up to the fifth inning, when Arizona hitters pounded him for f...2024
  • Another look at the Cubs’ possible 2024 Opening Day roster
    • Another look at the Cubs’ possible 2024 Opening Day roster
    The Cubs open the 2024 season at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas | Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images We are 10 days from the season opener at Texas. Sunday, the Cubs announced more spring roster cuts, reducing the total number of players still in camp to 42. Let’s have a look at those remaining, and see if we can suss out who’s going to be standing along the baseline at Globe Life Field...2024
  • State of the Position, 2024: Catcher
    • State of the Position, 2024: Catcher
    Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Jacob Stallings is the likely backup, but who will play behind them? Back in 2021, the Colorado Rockies inked Elias Díaz to a three-year, $14.5 million contract extension. Over the last two seasons, Díaz has played in 246 games. In 2023, he played a career-high 141 games and made his first All-Star appearance — the first Rockies catcher to be named to t...2024

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Jorge Alfaro injury and suspension

  • • State of the Position, 2024: Catcher
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  • Cubs 8, Giants 4: Brennen Davis makes his case
    • Cubs 8, Giants 4: Brennen Davis makes his case
    Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Cubs prospect looks healthy, at last. Brennen Davis was all over Top 100 prospect lists from 2020-22 and played in the 2021 Futures Game. The outfielder, who the Cubs took in the second round in 2018 out of high school in Arizona, seemed like one of those proverbial “can’t-miss” prospects, a guy who was going to make the big leagu...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Dennis Martinez announces his retirement
    • This Day in Braves History: Dennis Martinez announces his retirement
    Braves Franchise History 1942 - The Boston Braves acquire Ernie Lombardi from the Cincinnati Reds for cash. Lombardi will win the batting title in the upcoming season with a .330 average. 1995 - Cecil Upshaw passes away at the age of 52 due to a heart attack. Upshaw saved 27 games in 1969 for the Atlanta Braves who won the NL West crown. 1999 - Dennis Martinez announces his retirement bringing a...2024
  • Cub Tracks slings the rock
    • Cub Tracks slings the rock
    Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. The market continues to move like a turtle with a piano on its back. I just need a sign. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-br...2023
  • This Week in Purple: Hall of Fame
    • This Week in Purple: Hall of Fame
    Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images Colorado Rockies recap and discussion thread for Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3, 2023 The weekend is a great time to kick back and reflect. This Week in Purple is the place to catch up on the news from our team at Purple Row. You’ll find links to Rockpiles and other content below as well as a platform for community discussion in the comments...2023
  • Monday Rockpile: Three low-risk, high-reward free agents for the Rockies to consider
    • Monday Rockpile: Three low-risk, high-reward free agents for the Rockies to consider
    Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, November 27, 2023 The quiet off-season rolls on for the Colorado Rockies. There has been little-to-nothing in terms of news for both the team and most of MLB in the waning days of November. The Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners recently struck a deal, with the Snakes acquiring 3B Eugenio Suárez from the ...2023
  • Ten Royals minor leaguers become eligible for free agency
    • Ten Royals minor leaguers become eligible for free agency
    Jorge Bonifacio is raking, with four multi-hit games this week. | Minda Haas Kuhlmann Juan Carlos Negret and Jorge Bonifacio are among the minor league free agnets Ten Royals became minor league free agents this week, including former Royals outfielder Jorge Bonifacio. Minor leaguers can become eligible for free agency if they are not added to a 40-man roster after six full minor league se...2023
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  • This Week in Purple: And the finalists are...
    • This Week in Purple: And the finalists are...
    Photo by Kyle Cooper/Colorado Rockies/Getty Images Colorado Rockies recap and discussion thread for Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22, 2023 The weekend is a great time to kick back and reflect. This Week in Purple is the place to catch up on the news from our team at Purple Row. You’ll find links to Rockpiles and other content below as well as a platform for community discussion ...2023
  • Ranking the Rockies: No. 47, Brian Serven and No. 46, Jorge Alfaro
    • Ranking the Rockies: No. 47, Brian Serven and No. 46, Jorge Alfaro
    Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Both served as a backup catcher at various points, but never at the same time Welcome to the 2023 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2023. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle that’s drawn from Baseb...2023
  • Braves News: Braves make series of roster moves, Bryce Elder strong against Yankees, more
    • Braves News: Braves make series of roster moves, Bryce Elder strong against Yankees, more
    Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday It was a busy Tuesday for the Atlanta Braves, who made a few roster moves ahead of their matchup with the New York Yankees. The first move was Ozzie Albies’ much-anticipated placement on the 10-day injured list. It was officially revealed that he strained his left hamstring, and in a correspondin...2023

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  • 2024
    "Jorge Alfaro singled with one out in the seventh, and then Bote smashed the aforementioned home run [VIDEO]."

  • 2023
    "The Red Sox are in agreement with free agent backstop Jorge Alfaro on a minor league contract, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive (Twitter link)."

  • 2022
    "Catcher The best remaining free agent catchers are: Gary Sanchez, Roberto Perez, Jorge Alfaro, Curt Casali and Tucker Barnhart."

  • 2021
    "Jorge Alfaro’s time with the Marlins looks to be about up, as Barry Jackson and Craig Mish of The Miami Herald report that the club is planning to part ways with the catcher this winter and look for a new starter behind the plate."

  • 2020
    "Cervelli started for Miami tonight in the second game of its doubleheader with the Nationals, though Cervelli was replaced by Jorge Alfaro prior to the start of the…"

  • 2019
    "Miami will again deploy 26-year-old Jorge Alfaro as its primary backstop in 2020, but Cervelli would bring a veteran backup to help guide the still-developing Alfaro."

  • 2018
    "Righty Vince Velasquez was the latest Phillies pitcher to turn in a dominant performance, allowing just one earned run in 6 2/3 innings, and Jorge Alfaro ripped a go-ahead RBI single in the 9th to give the Phillies a 2-1 victory over the Rays at Tropicana Field on Friday."

  • 2017
    "Starter Ben Lively delivered six innings of two-run ball while Jorge Alfaro brought home the game-tying run to help the Phillies knock off the Giants, 5-2."

  • 2016
    "Phillies Number 6 prospect Jorge Alfaro will hit for Double-A Reading against Harrisburg at 6:35 p."

  • 2015
    "The Rangers are acquiring pitchers Cole Hamels and Jake Diekman plus cash considerations from the Phillies for a package that includes catcher Jorge Alfaro, outfielder Nick Williams and pitchers Jake Thompson, Alec Asher and Jerad Eickhoff, according to sources."

  • 2014
    "And currently, young studs like Joey Gallo, Jorge Alfaro and Alex Gonzalez are still with the organization."

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Jorge Alfaro trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Cubs Release Jorge Alfaro
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  • • State of the Position, 2024: Catcher
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  • BCB After Dark: Who is the best acquisition?
    • BCB After Dark: Who is the best acquisition?
    Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who has been the best pickup this winter—so far at least. It’s another Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest happening for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. Come on in and grab a seat. There’s no cover charge. The show will s...2024
  • • This Day in Braves History: Dennis Martinez announces his retirement
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  • • Cub Tracks slings the rock
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  • Cubs sign Jorge Alfaro to a minor-league deal
    • Cubs sign Jorge Alfaro to a minor-league deal
    Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images Look! A signing! Who says the Cubs aren’t signing anyone? Sources: Free-agent catcher Jorge Alfaro in agreement with the Chicago Cubs on a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training.— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) December 13, 2023 Jorge Alfaro was once a pretty good-hitting catcher. In 2019 with the Marl...2023
  • • This Week in Purple: Hall of Fame
    2023
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  • • Monday Rockpile: Three low-risk, high-reward free agents for the Rockies to consider
    2023
  • • Ten Royals minor leaguers become eligible for free agency
    2023
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  • • This Week in Purple: And the finalists are...
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Jorge Alfaro stats and results

  • Cubs 5, Guardians 3: David Bote, star man
    • Cubs 5, Guardians 3: David Bote, star man
    Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs infielder is making a bid for the Opening Day roster. MESA, Arizona — I keep telling you guys that David Bote has a real chance to make the Cubs this year, and he put another point on the board in his favor when he hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning against the Guardians Sunday. That gave the Cubs the lead and proved to be the winning blow in a ...2024
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  • • Monday Rockpile: Three low-risk, high-reward free agents for the Rockies to consider
    2023
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  • • This Week in Purple: And the finalists are...
    2023
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  • • Ranking the Rockies: No. 47, Brian Serven and No. 46, Jorge Alfaro
    2023
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  • • Friday Rockpile: Unless MLB changes rules to allow 11 starters, Rockies must make some moves
    Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, June 30, 2023 Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The Rockies constructed a lopsided roster with logjams at several positions and now have the self-created conflict of veterans vs. rookies when it comes to playing time. This is a constant criticism of the Rockies over the past few yea...2023
  • • Braves belt out Lamet’s lament, engage Shuise Control in 8-1 win
    Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Three two-run homers, including two by Travis d’Arnaud, let the Braves coast to a big win on Friday night In what was possibly their easiest win all season, the Braves smashed three two-run homers off Dinelson Lamet, while Jared Shuster and the bullpen stifled Colorado’s league-worst offense en route to an 8-1 rout. This game was really a tale of two thin...2023
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  • • Friday Rockpile: In response to injury-riddled season, will Rockies make excuses or learn lessons?
    Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, June 16, 2023 The 2023 season could very well go down as the year of injuries for the Colorado Rockies. Even though the majority of the season remains with 71 games in the books and 91 games to go, the Rockies are in last place in the NL West. Even before the roster changed with all the in...2023
  • • Preseason Prep - March 28th, 2023
    Fernando Tatis Jr. (SS-SDP) gave an encouraging update on Monday, saying that he'd be ready to play if the season started today. The Padres have been easing him back into action this spring after he missed all of 2022 with injuries and suspension, especially since he still won't be eligible to return until April 20. He'll begin the year at Triple-A El Paso before returning to the Padres, where he'...2023
  • • The Cubs still need a catcher. How about one of these Blue Jays backstops?
    Toronto Blue Jays/Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports The Jays have two good catchers plus a top catching prospect, so they might be willing to trade. News item: Free-agent catcher Omar Narvaez is close to a deal with the New York Mets, according to sources familiar with the situation.— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) December 16, 2022 That takes a catcher the Cubs might have been inte...2022
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  • • Projecting Phillies Call-Up Jorge Alfaro
    Jorge Alfaro‘s physical tools have put him in the prospect conversation for years — he’s cracked Baseball Prospectus’ top-101 prospects in each of the past five seasons, for example — but his on-field performance has always left something to be desired. He hit a respectable-for-a-catcher .253/.314/.432 in an injury-shortened season at Double-A level last year, but his plate discipline was poor. Al...2016
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Jorge Alfaro parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • BCB After Dark: Who is the best acquisition?
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  • • Wednesday Rockpile: The pressures to be champions now rest on the Colorado Rockies
    Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, June 14, 2023 I’m not much of a basketball fan. Despite this fact, I spent as much time as I could following the Denver Nuggets' journey through the playoffs en route to their first NBA Championship in their 47-year history. I jumped up and down like a spring in celebration in the living room with my 38-year-old brother and my 13-year-old nephew as w...2023
  • • World Baseball Classic: Group C preview
    Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports The United States looks to defend its WBC title, starting in Group C pool play. Mexico, Canada, Colombia and Great Britain look to stop them. On Saturday, March 11, Group C play of the 2023 World Baseball Classic starts at Chase Field in Phoenix when Colombia will take on Mexico at 1:30 p.m. CT. Then later on Saturday, Team USA begins their title defense ag...2023
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  • • Gamethreads: All four LDS in action
    The Padres will try to advance to the NLCS win a home win on Saturday night. | Denis Poroy/Getty Images The Phillies and Padres try to upset their ways into the NLCS with wins today, while Houston goes for a sweep into the ALCS Wow, who imagined the Phillies and even more so the Padres on the verge of advancing to the NLCS? We have a wild and wooly day of baseball ahead of us today, with a...2022
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  • • Report: Phillies, Marlins working out details of propsective J.T. Realmuto swap
    Reports emerged Thursday morning that momentum was growing between the Phillies and Marlins on a deal to send star catcher J.T. Realmuto to Philadelphia. Now, it seems, the sides have made yet further strides, to the point that they appear to be on the cusp of a completed transaction. Joel Sherman of the New York Post cites multiple sources (Twitter link) for the proposition that the negotiations ...2019
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  • • Top 10 MLB prospects who could make an impact in June
    The early going in the MLB season has been colored by breakout performances from a handful of precocious young talents. Ronald Acuna, Gleyber Torres, Scott Kingery and Jorge Alfaro have played key roles in the early pennant chase. Meanwhile Walker Buehler, Josh Hader and Jack Flaherty have been electric on the mound, and while his status as a so-called "prospect" is debatable, the debut performanc...2018
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  • • Phillies' Long Overdue Ruben Amaro Jr. Firing Opens Door for New Era
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  • • Yu Darvish Is the Latest in an Epidemic and the End of Rangers' Playoff Hopes
    2015
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Top Jorge Alfaro news

  • • Sources: Rangers getting Hamels from Phils
    The Rangers are acquiring pitchers Cole Hamels and Jake Diekman plus cash considerations from the Phillies for a package that includes catcher Jorge Alfaro, outfielder Nick Williams and pitchers Jake Thompson, Alec Asher and Jerad Eickhoff, according to sources. Neither club confirmed the deal....2015
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  • • Red Sox, Jorge Alfaro Agree To Minor League Deal
    The Red Sox are in agreement with free agent backstop Jorge Alfaro on a minor league contract, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive (Twitter link). He’ll receive a $2MM base salary if he cracks the MLB roster and would have the ability to opt out and return to free agency on both June 1 and July 1…...2023
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  • • Rangers “Getting Close” On Hamels Trade
    8:56pm: Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com tweets that he believes catching prospect Jorge Alfaro is headed to the Phillies, but Top 10 prospects Nomar Mazara and Joey Gallo are staying in Texas. 8:49pm: The Rangers and Phillies are “getting close” on … ...2015
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  • • Jorge Alfaro Opts Out Of Red Sox Deal
    Veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro has exercised an opt-out in his minor league deal with the Red Sox and is planning to test free agency, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. The Red Sox technically have 48 hours to add Alfaro to the roster before granting him his release. However, manager Alex Cora expressed comfort with current…...2023
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  • • Cubs 5, Guardians 3: David Bote, star man
    2024
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  • • Giants stung in 8th, fall to Phillies
    Pedro Florimon delivered the biggest hit of the Phillies' three-run seventh Sunday, squeaking a two-run single to right field off Giants reliever Hunter Strickland, giving the Phillies back-to-back wins to cap their West Coast road trip. Starter Ben Lively delivered six innings of two-run ball while Jorge Alfaro brought home the game-tying run to help the Phillies knock off the Giants, 5-2....2017
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  • • Red Sox Sign Jorge Alfaro To Major League Contract
    The Red Sox have signed catcher Jorge Alfaro to a Major League deal, tweets Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. He’s already in the clubhouse and will be active for tonight’s game. MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo adds that Caleb Hamilton has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Alfaro, 30, began the season in the…...2023
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  • • Cubs 8, Giants 4: Brennen Davis makes his case
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Jorge Alfaro fantasy rankings and news

  • • Preseason Prep - March 28th, 2023
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  • • Top 10 Texas Rangers Prospects for 2021 Fantasy Baseball
    Can you name the last Rangers prospect who exceeded expectations? Sorry to cut to the quick, but it feels like something of an unreported secret that Texas is trouble for top prospects.  Can go with Gallo, if you want to give your brain a break. I think he’s more or less lined up with expectations, for what it’s Weurtz.  Elvis Andrus came from Atlanta in the Teixeira trade, and I guess he count...2021
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Jorge Alfaro schedule, game

  • • Diamondbacks 4, Cubs 1: Four good innings, then... tick... tick... BOOM!
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  • • State of the Position, 2024: Catcher
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  • • Cubs 5, Guardians 3: David Bote, star man
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  • • Cub Tracks slings the rock
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  • • Cubs sign Jorge Alfaro to a minor-league deal
    2023
  • • Monday Rockpile: Three low-risk, high-reward free agents for the Rockies to consider
    2023
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  • • This Week in Purple: And the finalists are...
    2023
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  • • Braves News: Braves make series of roster moves, Bryce Elder strong against Yankees, more
    2023
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  • • Friday Rockpile: Unless MLB changes rules to allow 11 starters, Rockies must make some moves
    2023
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  • • Braves stick with flipped lineup but swap Murphy for d’Arnaud for Game Two against Rockies
    Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images But the Rockies are starting a righty! After the Braves’ adjusted lineup pounded Kyle Freeland yesterday, they’re sticking with it... against a righty hurler. Shuster gets the start tonight at @TruistPark!#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/QwazxAeY8o— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 16, 2023 They’re also benching Sean Murphy in favor of some combination of Tr...2023
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Jorge Alfaro rumors, scandals

  • • This Day in Braves History: Dennis Martinez announces his retirement
    2024
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  • • Monday Rockpile: Three low-risk, high-reward free agents for the Rockies to consider
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  • • Ten Royals minor leaguers become eligible for free agency
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    Click for news about Jorge Bonifacio gossip
  • • Red Sox 11, Cubs 5: Because baseball
    Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images That wasn’t how we envisioned the series finale. This one was going to go the Cubs’ way, right? With All-Star Justin Steele on the mound and an opposing pitcher who had been hit really hard (5.17 ERA, four home runs) in his last three starts, this game was... Well, nope, because baseball. Steele didn’t have it and got hit hard, and Kutter Crawford threw...2023
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  • • World Baseball Classic: Group C preview
    2023
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  • • Jake Thompson, Jorge Alfaro and More to Phillies: Trade Details, Scouting Report
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