Matt Carpenter rumors, news

Matt Carpenter news, rumors

  • Quick thoughts on every Braves pitcher and catcher heading to camp
    • Quick thoughts on every Braves pitcher and catcher heading to camp
    Photo by Zac BonDurant/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Some quick thoughts on every Braves pitcher and catcher heading to camp. The Atlanta Braves will hold their first workout with pitchers and catchers on Wednesday, February 14, in North Port, Florida. Position players are scheduled to follow on February 19, but many are already in camp and have joined their teammates in beginning thei...2024
  • The Athletic gives Braves a “C” grade for their offseason
    • The Athletic gives Braves a “C” grade for their offseason
    Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Athletic thinks that the Braves could have done more this offseason. The offseason isn’t over and there are still several big names available, but the Atlanta Braves have been one of the more active teams to this point. Still the question is, how much will the moves made this offseason have an impact on the 2024 season? The At...2024
  • Outside The Confines: How do you spell relief?
    • Outside The Confines: How do you spell relief?
    Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Three relievers find new homes. Some teams still have work to do. The Hall of Fame vote will be announced tomorrow. And other news from around MLB. Good morning. We start out on a bad note today, but things get better after that. Except there are no Cubs trades or signings. That headline sort of pegs me as being of a certain age, doesn’t it? Jeff Passan a...2024
  • • Sunday Notes: Cooperstown Could Use More Closers
    Plus Andrew Nardi's lost win, a Matt Carpenter draft story, Grich-Whitaker HoF thoughts, Kyle Teel's guitar, facts and stats galore, and more....2024
  • Weekend Rumblings - News for January 20, 2024
    • Weekend Rumblings - News for January 20, 2024
    Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Are the Royals plotting one more big move? The Royals and Chiefs respond to Jackson County Executive Frank White’s veto of the sales tax extension for the stadiums. In a letter sent late Friday to attorneys for the county legislature, obtained by The Star, the teams insist the “unresolved” issues on their projects are actually resolved. Or close to it. ...2024
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  • Braves News: Starting rotation strength, Ian Anderson expectations, and more
    • Braves News: Starting rotation strength, Ian Anderson expectations, and more
    Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday Friday marked another slow day on the news front for the Atlanta Braves. However, Braves Fest is just a week away and will be held at the Battery on Saturday, January 27. The free event will give fans the opportunity to interact with players, coaches, and more. Until then, there are a couple notes surrounding the Braves...2024

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  • • Quick thoughts on every Braves pitcher and catcher heading to camp
    2024
  • • The Athletic gives Braves a “C” grade for their offseason
    2024
  • Alex Anthopoulos discusses Chris Sale extension, Jarred Kelenic on SiriusXM’s MLB Network Radio
    • Alex Anthopoulos discusses Chris Sale extension, Jarred Kelenic on SiriusXM’s MLB Network Radio
    Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Alex Anthopoulos was recently a guest on MLB Network Radio where he discussed the thinking behind Chris Sale’s extension and whether or not the Braves will platoon Jarred Kelenic in left field. The Atlanta Braves have been one of the most active teams this offseason in trying to strengthen their core for another World Series run. Atl...2024
  • Braves News: Braves add Ray Kerr, Matt Carpenter, season reviews, and more
    • Braves News: Braves add Ray Kerr, Matt Carpenter, season reviews, and more
    Photo by Adam Glanzman/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday After a few quiet days, the Atlanta Braves made a move that brought a couple of new faces to the clubhouse. Pitcher Ray Kerr and DH Matt Carpenter were acquired from the San Diego Padres in exchange for Drew Campbell, a minor league outfielder. The Braves also received $1.5M from the Padres. The ...2023
  • Luke Smailes’ Chicago White Sox 2023 offseason plan
    • Luke Smailes’ Chicago White Sox 2023 offseason plan
    Welcome to Chicago, Jake Cronenworth. | Denis Poroy/Getty Images A healthy stack of moves should improve the club that Chris Getz doesn’t like, either The White Sox need a new identity, and I’m adding 12 new players on both free agent deals and via trades to fix as many weaknesses as possible. The main, high-level goals here are to rebuild the rotation, vastly improve the team’s defense, ...2023
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  • • Padres Reinstate Ji Man Choi
    The Padres activated Ji Man Choi from the 10-day injured list this evening. Matt Carpenter landed on the 10-day IL, retroactive to September 12, with right elbow inflammation. Choi makes it back to the majors before season’s end. He has been out since August 14, when a ribcage strain sent him to the IL. He was able…...2023
  • • Padres sending Austin Nola to Triple-A is one of many roster moves
    Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Luis Campusano is back from his rehab assignment The San Diego Padres made many roster moves ahead of their series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays today: Nola is finally going to El Paso https://t.co/aWWYJ7lQYr— Talking Friars (@TalkingFriars) July 18, 2023 The headliner of those moves is that Luis Campusano (thumb) is back and Austin Nola is head...2023
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  • • Spring Training Opener Gamethread! Padres at White Sox
    Lance Lynn, becoming one with his glove — and hoping for a big 2023 is ahead of him. | Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports For better or for worse, the South Siders are back Ready or not, here they come. Spring Training gets started this afternoon, as the White Sox host the Padres. Pedro Grifol will make his managing debut for the ballclub, with first pitch scheduled for 2:05 p.m. CST at Camelb...2023
  • • 2023 Cubs: Know your enemy, AL East
    Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The Cubs played these teams last year, so there’s at least some familiarity. Over the last three days we’ve taken a look at the Cubs’ National League competitors, all of whom they’ll play in at least one home-and-home series in 2023. Now we turn our attention to American League squads. The Cubs will face all these teams in one three-game series this year, either ...2023
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  • • 2023 Cubs: Know your enemy, NL West
    Kris Bryant hopes to get back on the field this year | Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Cubs didn’t do very well vs. the West last year. Unlike the Cubs vs. the National League East in 2022, the Cubs did extremely poorly against NL West teams last year. The Cubs went 10-25 against the five NL West teams in 2022, including a 7-0 sweep at the hands of the Dodger...2023
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Timeline

  • 2024
    "The Cardinals announced that they have signed Matt Carpenter to a one-year deal."

  • 2023
    "Baserunning mistake aside, Strider then walked Jake Cronenworth and then allowed a home run to Matt Carpenter on a line drive to right field to put the Padres in front 3-2."

  • 2022
    "The Yankees have moved Matt Carpenter to the 60-day injured list, ruling him out for the final week of the regular season but with the hope that he can be ready for the playoffs."

  • 2021
    "The Cardinals have declined their 2022 options on infielder Matt Carpenter and right-hander Carlos Martinez, the MLBPA announced."

  • 2020
    "Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter says he felt he let the team down with a poor performance in 2019 on the heels of signing a $39 million, two-year deal."

  • 2019
    "Matt Carpenter was giddy when he learned that All-Star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt would be joining the Cardinals."

  • 2018
    "Without putting anything in ink for 2018, manager Mike Matheny hinted this week that the Cardinals are leaning toward a lineup configuration that does not feature Matt Carpenter up top."

  • 2017
    "With his first career grand slam on Thursday afternoon, Matt Carpenter completed an 11-inning, 8-4 come-from-behind win in which the Cardinals scored all of their runs off the Blue Jays' bullpen."

  • 2016
    "Matt Carpenter hit a two-run double and Aledmys Diaz smacked a two-run homer to back Michael Wacha in St."

  • 2015
    "Behind blasts from Matt Carpenter and Jhonny Peralta, as well as a bounceback start by Michael Wacha, the Cardinals cruised to a 7-0 win over the Rockies at Busch Stadium on Friday."

  • 2014
    "Commissioner Bud Selig released a statement via the MLB Public Relations Twitter account:  Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter sent his condolences, and pitcher Marco Gonzales also spoke out: The Cardinals released a statement on Taveras' passing via Jesse Spector of Sporting News: MLB's official Twitter account paid tribute to Taveras as well: Taveras' pinch-hit home run in the seventh inning of Game 2 helped lift St."

Matt Carpenter trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Quick thoughts on every Braves pitcher and catcher heading to camp
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  • • Outside The Confines: How do you spell relief?
    2024
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  • • Sunday Notes: Cooperstown Could Use More Closers
    2024
  • • Weekend Rumblings - News for January 20, 2024
    2024
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  • • Braves News: Starting rotation strength, Ian Anderson expectations, and more
    2024
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  • Carpenter returning to Cards on one-year deal
    • Carpenter returning to Cards on one-year deal
    Matt Carpenter is returning to the St. Louis Cardinals, agreeing Friday to a one-year contract with the team he played for from 2011-21....2024
  • • Cardinals Sign Matt Carpenter To One-Year Deal
    The Cardinals announced that they have signed Matt Carpenter to a one-year deal. He was already under contract for 2024 but was released by Atlanta last month, meaning the Cards will only have to pay him the prorated league minimum for any time spent on the roster, with that amount subtracted from what Atlanta pays.…...2024
  • • Alex Anthopoulos discusses Chris Sale extension, Jarred Kelenic on SiriusXM’s MLB Network Radio
    2024
  • Braves News: Travis d’Arnaud, Ignacio Alvarez season reviews, hot stove, and more
    • Braves News: Travis d’Arnaud, Ignacio Alvarez season reviews, hot stove, and more
    Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images A quiet Tuesday for the Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves had a very calm Tuesday on the news front. The release of Matt Carpenter was made official on the transaction log, which ended up being the only newsworthy event of the day. There is still plenty of time before the holidays, though, so I don’t expect the Braves to go quiet just yet...2023
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  • The Padres have spent $0 in free agency and that’s okay
    • The Padres have spent $0 in free agency and that’s okay
    Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images Spring Training is still a couple months away and there are plenty of players looking for jobs Jeff Passan put out this tweet over the weekend to show how many teams haven’t spent much—or any—money this offseason. Yes, you’re reading that right. The Padres have spent the same amount as the Rockies: $0.00 in free agency. Free agent spendi...2023

Matt Carpenter stats and results

  • • Quick thoughts on every Braves pitcher and catcher heading to camp
    2024
  • • Outside The Confines: How do you spell relief?
    2024
  • • Sunday Notes: Cooperstown Could Use More Closers
    2024
  • Braves News: Atlanta Releases Matt Carpenter, C.J. Nitkowski joins broadcast team, more
    • Braves News: Atlanta Releases Matt Carpenter, C.J. Nitkowski joins broadcast team, more
    Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images A quiet Monday across baseball and Atlanta. The Braves continue to navigate the 2023-2024 offseason by being active and playing the waiting game at the same time. For one, on Monday, after acquiring Matt Carpenter in their latest trade over the weekend, the Braves released veteran Matt Carpenter. Though they likely looked for a trade opportunity, the Brav...2023
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  • • Luke Smailes’ Chicago White Sox 2023 offseason plan
    2023
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  • • Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats rally in 7th, blow lead in 9th in 8-6 loss to Padres...
    Notes and quotes from the series finale in Nationals Park... Irvin Rides Or Just Starts Again: In spite of the fact he struggled at points in each of his last two starts, with strong stretches and bad ones, Nationals’ manager Davey Martinez said Jake Irvin would continue to start for Washington again, even after veteran starter Chad Kuhl came off the IL recently. “We definitely want to give Jake ...2023
  • • The Cody Bellinger signing by the numbers
    Cody Bellinger hits a two-run homer at Wrigley Field during his 2019 MVP season | Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports This is a one-year deal with a lot of upside and little risk One of the stats that lots of baseball analysts love is max exit velocity. It’s not predictive of a baseball player’s ability on its own, but it demonstrates a ceiling of possibility. The baseball player who has hi...2022
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  • • Yankees might’ve finally found right lineup as Andrew Benintendi heats up
    Blame the pitching and check the Jordan Montgomery box scores all you want, but the New York Yankees have had a substandard offense ever since Giancarlo Stanton and Matt Carpenter went down a few weeks ago. Those injuries were the catalysts to one of the worst offensive stretches in franchise history, featuring only one half-inning’s […] Yankees might’ve finally found right lineu...2022
  • • Watch: Nick Williams 'fine' after getting drilled in nose by ball on freak play
    Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Williams suffered a nasty injury during Monday’s 6-5 victory in extra innings over the St. Louis Cardinals but manager Gabe Kapler said after the game Williams is “fine.” Williams’ injury came as the result of a freak play during the eighth inning when a deep fly ball off the bat of Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter caromed off the right-field fence and r...2018
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  • • Nailed it! Carpenter's slam could be catalyst
    Before Thursday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny toyed with the idea of moving Matt Carpenter out of the three-hole as a means to potentially jump-start the first baseman's bat. Matheny eventually opted against the switch, yet he ended up with the desired result anyway....2017
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Matt Carpenter parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Outside The Confines: How do you spell relief?
    2024
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  • • Padres sending Austin Nola to Triple-A is one of many roster moves
    2023
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  • • How best to describe Spencer Strider’s strikeout numbers? Historic
    Spencer Strider struck out nine in the Braves’ 7-6 win over the Padres on Thursday. | Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Braves right-hander has fanned at least nine in six straight regular-season games ATLANTA — Michael Harris II stood at his locker, wearing a red T-shirt emblazoned with Spencer Strider on it, the image of the Braves’ right-hander made up of 16 Ks in honor of his ...2023
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  • • Matt Carpenter sends thoughtful message to Yankees’ Aaron Judge on MVP
    While the Matt Carpenter Experience didn’t end the way anybody wanted it to, Yankees fans will still be spreading mythic tales of their own personal first-half Paul Bunyan for years to come. And when Carpenter himself tells the story of the 2022 season, even he’ll start by sitting his grandkids down and letting them know about Aaron […] Matt Carpenter sends thoughtful m...2022
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  • • Carp ends hitless skid vs. good buddy Arrieta
    With a two-run homer to help the Cardinals to a 5-0 win over the Cubs on Sunday and a series victory, Matt Carpenter tallied his first regular-season hit off a pitcher who was once his teammate at Texas Christian University and later a groomsman in his wedding. Prior to that swing, Carpenter had been hitless in 28 regular-season at-bats against Jake Arrieta....2017
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  • • Eventful 9th swings game Cardinals' way
    Randal Grichuk's game-winning moment on Monday capped a swing of momentum that began in the top half of the ninth with a double play turned by Matt Carpenter....2016
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  • • Eventful 9th swings game Cardinals' way
    Randal Grichuk's game-winning moment on Monday capped a swing of momentum that began in the top half of the ninth with a double play turned by Matt Carpenter....2016
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  • • Jeremy Hazelbaker, Cardinals Are Match Made in Perseverance Heaven
    2016
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  • • Wong jolts Cards' offense to life with key at-bat
    While the Cards would go on to blow out the Reds, 9-2, on Sunday, it was during a frame in which they got a key nine-pitch at-bat from Kolten Wong, a clutch two-strike sacrifice bunt from their pitcher and a two-out game-tying hit from Matt Carpenter that the momentum shifted....2015
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  • • St. Louis Cardinals Boast 1 of History's Best Pitching Staffs
    2015
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  • • Wacha, Cardinals cruise past Rockies
    2015
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  • • Wacha, Cards power past Rockies
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  • • Carpenter's late homer sends Cards to series win
    Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter launched a two-run home run off lefty Marc Rzepczynski in the eighth inning on Thursday, spoiling a strong start from Indians starter Trevor Bauer and helping St. Louis claim a 2-1 victory at Progressive Field....2015
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  • • Wacha moves to 7-0 with gem in KC
    Michael Wacha allowed just one run on five hits in seven innings and Matt Carpenter delivered a two-run homer to lead the Cardinals to a 6-1 victory over the Royals on Sunday, preventing Kansas City from sweeping the three-game I-70 Series....2015
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  • • Cards ride 5-run 6th to sweep of Cubs
    The Cardinals made sure the Cubs know they're not going to hand over the National League Central without a fight. Matt Carpenter hit a two-run double and Aledmys Diaz smacked a two-run homer to back Michael Wacha in St. Louis' 7-2 victory over Chicago on Wednesday and complete a sweep in front of 41,058....2016
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  • • Cards ride 5-run 6th to sweep of Cubs
    The Cardinals made sure the Cubs know they're not going to hand over the National League Central without a fight. Matt Carpenter hit a two-run double and Aledmys Diaz smacked a two-run homer to back Michael Wacha in St. Louis' 7-2 victory over Chicago on Wednesday and complete a sweep in front of 41,058....2016
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  • • Cards' homers back Lackey in win over Royals
    In a makeup game featuring teams with the two best records in baseball, the Cardinals snagged a 4-3 win over the Royals on Thursday night behind two-run homers from Randal Grichuk and Matt Carpenter....2015
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  • • Cards' homers back Lackey in win over Royals
    In a makeup game featuring teams with the two best records in baseball, the Cardinals snagged a 4-3 win over the Royals on Thursday night behind two-run homers from Randal Grichuk and Matt Carpenter....2015
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Matt Carpenter fantasy rankings and news

  • • Machado Drops Bombs On The Field vs. Dugout
    Not sure how many of you saw the other day, but Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. had it out in the dugout. Well, mostly Machado screaming at Tatis for him to be better. Tatis was arguing strike calls, and Machado was supposedly screaming at him to stop, otherwise Tatis might get booted from the game. Here's a pic yesterday, after they supposedly made-up, but you don't need a Rosetta Stone for ...2021
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  • • Cardinals' Pristine MLB Reputation at Stake in Hacking Scandal Investigation
    2015
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  • • Jason Heyward-Shelby Miller Blockbuster Trade a Win-Win Move Each Had to Make
    2014
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  • • Marcus Semien, 2015 Fantasy Sleeper
    Semien can provide cheap power and speed at both 2B and MI. Second base isn’t the feeblest of fantasy positions, but it certainly isn’t one where you can sit back and fall into a great player. In our 2014 Second Base Recap we looked back at the top 20 finishers at second from the past season. In that that 11-15 range, the guys who just missed regular startability in 10-team leagues but had value a...2014
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Matt Carpenter schedule, game

  • • Quick thoughts on every Braves pitcher and catcher heading to camp
    2024
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  • • The Athletic gives Braves a “C” grade for their offseason
    2024
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  • • Weekend Rumblings - News for January 20, 2024
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  • • Braves News: Starting rotation strength, Ian Anderson expectations, and more
    2024
    See more articles Ian Anderson
  • • Alex Anthopoulos discusses Chris Sale extension, Jarred Kelenic on SiriusXM’s MLB Network Radio
    2024
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  • It has been a busy and effective offseason for the Braves despite what some might want you to believe
    • It has been a busy and effective offseason for the Braves despite what some might want you to believe
    It has not been a decaffeinated offseason, thus far, for Alex Anthopoulos and his staff. | Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images It has been an active last six week for Alex Anthopoulos and staff as the Braves tweak their roster for the 2024 season. Since the disappointing end of the 2023 postseason, Alex Anthopoulos and his staff have been working at a frenetic pace churning t...2023
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  • • Braves News: Travis d’Arnaud, Ignacio Alvarez season reviews, hot stove, and more
    2023
  • Royals Rumblings - News for December 19, 2023
    • Royals Rumblings - News for December 19, 2023
    Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Welcome to Kansas City, Michael Wacha! The Royals welcomed Michael Wacha to the team, and Anne Rogers writes about what brought him to Kansas City. “Seeing the young core that’s been coming up shows a lot of great potential,” Wacha said. “And then after getting on the phone with [general manager] J.J. [Picollo] and discussing the type of vision that he sees here,...2023
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  • • Braves News: Atlanta Releases Matt Carpenter, C.J. Nitkowski joins broadcast team, more
    2023
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  • • The Padres have spent $0 in free agency and that’s okay
    2023
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Matt Carpenter rumors, scandals

  • • Weekend Rumblings - News for January 20, 2024
    2024
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  • • It has been a busy and effective offseason for the Braves despite what some might want you to believe
    2023
  • • Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats rally in 7th, blow lead in 9th in 8-6 loss to Padres...
    2023
  • • Outside The Confines: Twist of fate! Carlos Correa to the Mets
    Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports Carlos Correa spurns the Giants for the Mets. The second-tier free agents start to sign. And other news from around MLB. This shocking news that Carlos Correa has just signed with the Mets broke after midnight on the West Coast last night. I assume this is for real, although Heyman was the man who reported that Aaron Judge signed with the Giants. This does seem...2022
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  • • Time for Justin Turner to Be Taken Seriously as Dodgers Star
    2016
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  • • Jeremy Hazelbaker, Cardinals Are Match Made in Perseverance Heaven
    2016
  • • Cardinals' Pristine MLB Reputation at Stake in Hacking Scandal Investigation
    2015
  • • Jason Heyward-Shelby Miller Blockbuster Trade a Win-Win Move Each Had to Make
    2014
  • • Dodgers vs. Cardinals: Keys for Each Team to Win NLDS Game 2
    2014
  • • Buckle Up, Dodgers-Cardinals NLDS Proving to Be Unpredictable as Ever
    2014

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