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• Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Rankings – 4/28/24 Depth Chart
Breakdowns of key bullpen usage from yesterday's slate of games. The post Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Rankings – 4/28/24 Depth Chart appeared first on Pitcher List....2024
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• Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Rankings – 4/27/24 Depth Chart
Breakdowns of key bullpen usage from yesterday's slate of games. The post Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Rankings – 4/27/24 Depth Chart appeared first on Pitcher List....2024
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• Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Rankings – 4/26/24 Depth Chart
Breakdowns of key bullpen usage from yesterday's slate of games. The post Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Rankings – 4/26/24 Depth Chart appeared first on Pitcher List....2024
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• Today in White Sox History: April 25

The fourth White Sox player to hit a home run over the Comiskey Park roof? Buddy Bradford, on this day 55 year ago. | Chicago White Sox Buddy Bradford hits a massive home run 1951 White Sox slugger Eddie Robinson hit the first rooftop home run by a Chicago player at Comiskey Park. Robinson’s blast was off of Al Widmar of the Browns, in the third inning of an 8-6 White Sox win. It was the ...2024
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• Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Rankings – 4/25/24 Depth Chart
Breakdowns of key bullpen usage from yesterday's slate of games. The post Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Rankings – 4/25/24 Depth Chart appeared first on Pitcher List....2024
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• Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Rankings – 4/24/24 Depth Chart
Breakdowns of key bullpen usage from yesterday's slate of games. The post Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Rankings – 4/24/24 Depth Chart appeared first on Pitcher List....2024
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• A.J. Minter takes his place among the best Atlanta Braves relievers

A.J. Minter is the third longest tenured member of the 2024 Atlanta Braves. | Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Now the franchise leader in holds, Minter joins other long-time Braves relievers with elite career availability. What’s that old trope people love to throw around in sports and business? “The best ability is availability.” The older I’ve gotten, the more I have...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: April 22

On this day 124 years ago, the White Sox won their very first official game. | The Inter Ocean A first win on the South Side! 1900After a loss debuting in the American League on April 21, the White Sox split the weekend and got in the winning column with a 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in front of a Sunday crowd of 15,000 fans at South Side Park. The deciding run came in the seve...2024
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Spencer Schwellenbach strikes out 8

Photo by Kelly Gavin/MLB Photos via Getty Images Schwellenbach dominated early in a Rome win It was a solid day for the pitching prospects in the Atlanta Braves system, with a trio of talented arms taking the mound on Saturday. Hurston Waldrep pitched a gem for Mississippi, but it was Spencer Schwellenbach who led the system in strikeouts and whiffs. (9-11) Gwinnett Stripers 2, (10-10) Me...2024
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• Twins' Duarte to have elbow surgery, out for '24

Twins relief pitcher Daniel Duarte will undergo season-ending elbow surgery on May 8....2024
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• Nitpicking the Royals

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Will Smith (31) throws the ball in the sixth inning during game one of a double header against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. | Melissa Tamez-USA TODAY Sports The team isn’t perfect. Let’s examine the flaws. The Royals made it as high as sixth on the MLB Power Rankings this week. They’re still projected to 32.5% playoff odds per FanGraphs ...2024
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• Preseason Prep - March 23, 2024
Wyatt Langford, OF, Rangers Wyatt Langford is officially making the opening day roster, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Langford has already been flying up draft boards due to his massive spring, where he's slashed a ridiculous .388/.446/.796 with 6 home runs in 56 plate appearances. He has crept all the way up into 8th round ADP, and that number should continue to rise over the weekend. I would...2024
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• Milwaukee Brewers 2024 preview by position: Relief Pitcher

Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Who steps up in the wake of Devin Williams’ injury? Looking back at our relief pitcher preview from 2023, the biggest difference is the loss of closer Devin Williams, who is expected to miss the first half of the season after suffering two stress fractures in his back. Hoby Milner remains the team’s top lefty option out of ...2024
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• Dodgers Notes: Blake Snell’s Mysterious Post, Brusdar Graterol Injury, Trevor Bauer’s Outing and More

The injury bug seems to be hitting the Dodgers just before the start of the new year. Relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol will skip the opening series against the San Diego Padres as he deals with some minor injuries. Free agent Blake Snell posted a cryptic social media message on Sunday, sparking some thought his free …...2024
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• Monday Rockpile: Aaron Schunk is interviewing for the utility role this spring

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, March 11th, 2024 When pitchers and catchers first reported to Salt River Fields at Talking stick a few weeks ago, I broke down some of the storylines for fans of the Colorado Rockies to follow during spring training. One such storyline was the battle for backup positions on the Rockies’ Opening Day 26-man ...2024
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• 3 Houston Texans players under pressure to bounce back after the 2023-4 season

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images For these three players, 2024-25 will need to go much, much better In one respect, the answer to this question could be “no one.” Houston exceeded all expectations, going from worst in the league to division champs and a playoff win. With ample cap space and sufficient draft picks, the squad is well set to improve for the 2024-5 season. Also, those alread...2024
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• KC swept away by Atlanta and Albies, 5-4
William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports Is Barlow done as an effective reliever? I’m in Atlanta on vacation and so I was required to watch the away broadcast for today’s game. Fortunately there was a familiar voice; former relief pitcher Peter Moylan is the color man on Atlanta’s broadcast and he was quite entertaining. In the top of the ninth immediately after Scott Barlow entered the game and g...2023
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• Yankees place Aroldis Chapman on IL due to leg tattoo infection
The New York Yankees placed relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman on the 15-day injured list Saturday evening after a recent tattoo...2022
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• 1 Year Later, Pro Baseball's 1st Openly Gay Player Still Leads by Example
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"A.J. Minter takes his place among the best Atlanta Braves relievers"

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"Royals defeat the best team in baseball in wild 6-5 comeback victory"

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"Jordan Romano wins Tip O'Neill Award as top Canadian baseball player for 2022"

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"How Red Sox stole Garrett Whitlock when Yankees ‘risk’ backfired"

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"Klay Thompson fireballs Giants pitcher who chose not to kneel during anthem"

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"Sizing up the relief pitcher market so far -- and where it could go from here"

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"Source: LHP Watson reaches deal with Giants"

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"Steelers name rookie T.J. Watt as the starter over James Harrison"

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"Freeman stays hot with HR, Freiman follows suit"

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"Cubs Clinch 2015 Playoff Berth: Highlights, Twitter Reaction to Celebration"

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"San Francisco Giants Celebrate After Winning 2014 World Series"

• A.J. Minter takes his place among the best Atlanta Braves relievers
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Spencer Schwellenbach strikes out 8
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• Sunday feature: Victor Vodnik controls the moment, opposing hitters from Rockies bullpen

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports The righty has started strong in 2024. Victor Vodnik, a second-year reliever for the Colorado Rockies, has quickly learned how to control the moment. With that approach, the right-hander has started the 2024 season by hurling 12.1 scoreless innings—the longest active scoreless streak among MLB relievers and third longest active streak in the Majors—enteri...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: March 30

On this day 46 years ago, Pablo Torrealba came to the White Sox, at a pretty steep cost. | Topps A bad trade that helped doom the 1978 club 1970 In a swap of arms, the White Sox deal Jerry Nyman to San Diego for Tommie Sisk. Both players would throw their last in the majors in 1970, with Nyman making two starts (15.19 ERA, -0.4 WAR). Sisk did a lot of damage quickly, throwing 17 (1-1, 5.4...2024
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• Preseason Prep - March 23, 2024
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• Monday Rockpile: Aaron Schunk is interviewing for the utility role this spring
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• Gamethread: White Sox at Angels

Righty Erick Fedde looks to make a strong addition to the Pale Hose starting rotation | Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports KBO star Erick Fedde makes his South Side spring debut Happy Sunday, Sox fans! That's right, I'm back for another long season of Chicago White Sox baseball. Here to give you some lovely Sunday afternoon recaps with hopefully a better outcome than many of the afternoon gam...2024
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• 3 Houston Texans players under pressure to bounce back after the 2023-4 season
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• Three Houston Texans players under pressure to bounce back after the 2023-4 season
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• Nitpicking the Royals
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta opens SunTrust Park with win over Padres

Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1931 - At Braves Field, Jack Quinn of the Brooklyn Robins becomes the oldest pitcher to start an Opening Day game at age 47. The Braves defeat the Robins, 7-4. 2014 - Dan Uggla homers twice, including a ninth inning grand slam, to help the Braves to a 9-6 win over the Phillies. Uggla, Evan Gattis and Andrelton Simmons went ba...2024
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• Preseason Prep - March 23, 2024
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• A positive spin

I hate to be the blog known for bringing up the deaths of past ballplayers. Part of me wishes the blog could be happy and light all the time.But whenever I hear about one of the players from my younger days moving on, I feel like I need to recognize it as a form of respect from a longtime baseball fan.Today I heard that Bill Plummer passed away. He's known as the backup catcher to Johnny Ben...2024
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• 2024 MLB Season Preview: Los Angeles Angels

Ron Washington was named as manager for the Los Angeles Angels after the end of the 2023 season. | Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The Angels will enter the 2024 season without one of the game’s biggest stars, but added the venerable Ron Washington as manager. When the 2024 Los Angeles Angels head north from Cactus League action and return to southern California, they...2024
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• Your 1914 Montgomery Rebels!

1914 Game AdA hundred and ten years has passed since the 1914 Montgomery Rebels took the field in what was essentially a swan song for baseball in Alabama's capitol city. After the '14 season The Rebels would lose their franchise in the Southern Association and not see upper level affiliated baseball for nearly 30 years. Montgomery would not field a team at all in 1915 and only weakly in 191...2024
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• BCB After Dark: How many for Hector?

Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks how many appearances will Hector Neris have this season. It’s the end of another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest speakeasy for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us. What’s the weather like out there? It’s nice and warm in here. Let us know if we can do...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: January 26

Héctor Noesí got beat up in his first career start for the White Sox. There would be a lot of that over his two seasons on the South Side. | Set Number: X158156 TK2 Happy birthday day to a KBO giant and South Side scuffler 1983 The White Sox and GM Roland Hemond outfoxed the Cubs by hinting through the media that they might select pitcher Fergie Jenkins after the Cubs left him unprotected...2024
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• 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
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• Rays add Orix Buffaloes high leverage reliever RHP Jacob Waguespack

Orix Buffaloes relief pitcher Jacob Waguespack (facing) embraces catcher Kenya Wakatsuki as they celebrate the final out in their season-ending victory over the Yakult Swallows to win Japanese profession baseball’s Nippon Series 4-2 at the end of the sixth game of the seven-game series at Meiji Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on October 30, 2022. | Photo by STR/JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images Wague...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: April 25
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Spencer Schwellenbach strikes out 8
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• Sunday feature: Victor Vodnik controls the moment, opposing hitters from Rockies bullpen
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• Today in White Sox History: March 1

Mark Buehrle (who else?) got the first-ever White Sox start at Camelback Ranch, on this day, 15 years ago. | Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Opening Day at Camelback Ranch! 1976 Bill Veeck began his second round of ownership of the White Sox in underwhelming fashion, as Spring Training opened in Sarasota with just non-roster players due to an ongoing owners’ lockout. 2009 The White Sox op...2024
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• 3 Houston Texans players under pressure to bounce back after the 2023-4 season
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• Three Houston Texans players under pressure to bounce back after the 2023-4 season
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• BCB After Dark: How many for Hector?
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• White Sox sign John Brebbia, DFA Romy González

On the move: Reliever John Brebbia is taking his talents to the South Side. | D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports And don’t look now, but Luis Robert Jr. is No. 3 on MLB Network’s CF rankings Right-handed relief pitcher John Brebbia is heading to the White Sox. Last season, in 38 1⁄3 innings, Brebbia posted a 3.99 ERA, 3.93 FIP, and 4.23 xFIP, rendering him a 0.3-fWAR pitcher. Overall, In s...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Election Day

Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who you would vote for the Hall of Fame. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the swingingest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come on in out of the weather. It’s warm and dry in here. There’s no cover charge this evening. Let us take your coat for you. Grab a...2024
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• Outside The Confines: How do you spell relief?
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• San Francisco Giants Celebrate After Winning 2014 World Series
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• Giants re-sign reliever Romo to 2-year deal
The Giants have re-signed right-handed relief pitcher Sergio Romo to a two-year contract, club Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Sabean announced Monday. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed....2014
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• Giants re-sign reliever Romo to 2-year deal
The Giants have re-signed right-handed relief pitcher Sergio Romo to a two-year contract, club Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Sabean announced Monday. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed....2014
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• Cubs Clinch 2015 Playoff Berth: Highlights, Twitter Reaction to Celebration
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• Steelers name rookie T.J. Watt as the starter over James Harrison
J.J. Watt's little brother will start immediately while Harrison slides into a relief pitcher role...2017
• Freeman stays hot with HR, Freiman follows suit
The Astros erupted for five runs in the fourth inning against relief pitcher Chris Volstad, including a two-run double by Jose Altuve, and cruised to a 9-5 win over the Braves on Wednesday afternoon at Osceola County Stadium....2016
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• Bryce Harper Nearly Completes Cycle, Teammate 'Burns' Hand Touching His Jersey
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• Herrera stays hot with RBI triple vs. Astros
Dilson Herrera had an RBI triple and scored on a sacrifice fly by Michael Conforto against Astros relief pitcher Ken Giles in the fifth inning to push the Mets to a 3-1 win on Saturday afternoon at Osceola County Stadium....2016
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• Preseason Prep - March 23, 2024
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• Watch: Blue Jays embarrass star relief pitcher over fantasy football record

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Tim Mayza is apparently far more successful as a relief pitcher than a fantasy football manager, as we all found out on Saturday....2024
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• 1 Year Later, Pro Baseball's 1st Openly Gay Player Still Leads by Example
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Spencer Schwellenbach strikes out 8
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• Sunday feature: Victor Vodnik controls the moment, opposing hitters from Rockies bullpen
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• Nitpicking the Royals
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• Dodgers Reliever to Resume Throwing Off Mound

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdal Graterol told reporters he feels “great” and will begin throwing off a mound Tuesday. Graterol reported feeling hip discomfort during his first spring training appearance on March 2, which caused his mechanics to get out of whack and led to shoulder soreness. The news is promising for the Dodgers, …...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: March 30
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• Preseason Prep - March 23, 2024
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• Milwaukee Brewers 2024 preview by position: Relief Pitcher
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• Gamethread: Angels @ White Sox

Man undeserving of job fails upward in perpetuity. | Michael Reaves/Getty Images Oh, there’s a spring game to follow? It’s a gloomy Thursday afternoon in Chicago, a day befitting the official start of yet another White Sox attempt to rebuild through half-measures, hubris, and detritus washed to the banks of Bubbly Creek. Yes, 2016 was indeed eight years ago, but it sure doesn’t feel lik...2024
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• Monday Rockpile: Aaron Schunk is interviewing for the utility role this spring
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• Blue Jays pitcher Erik Swanson shares positive update on son who was struck by car

The relief pitcher shared the excellent news Thursday at spring training...2024
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• Dodgers Notes: Brusdar Graterol and Jason Heyward Update, Bobby Miller to the Injured List and More

We got an update on both relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol and outfielder Jason Heyward. Graterol took his first steps toward a return, while Heyward is expected back sometime next week. Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani has been supported by the clubhouse regarding his betting scandal with former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. Max Muncy believes he can …...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: March 30
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• Gamethread: Angels @ White Sox
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• Your 1914 Montgomery Rebels!
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• BCB After Dark: Election Day
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• A.J. Minter heads to salary arbitration

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images On the heels of an arbitration hearing to decide his 2024 salary, could this be A.J. Minter’s final season in Atlanta? This Friday, teams and arbitration-eligible players without a signed contract for the 2024 season will exchange salary arbitration figures. The Atlanta Braves have whittled their long list of arbitration-eligible players without a locked...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 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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• Baseball history unpacked, July 31
Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources, a little bit cheesy but nicely displayed. Happy birthday to Leon Durham, Mike Bielecki, and others, plus a plethora of good stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s co...2023
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• Angels 6, Cubs 2: Déjà vu
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports We have definitely seen this before, and we didn’t like the ending. The summary of The Typical 2023 Chicago Cubs Game: The Cubs run out to an early lead with some timely hitting. The Cubs starting pitcher throws pretty well into the fifth or even sixth inning. There are opposing runners on base when David Ross comes out to replace said starting pitcher. ...2023
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• Today in Cubs history: The Lindy McDaniel game
lindymcdaniel.com The Cubs reliever did it all, helping put his team in a first-place tie. 1963 was a watershed year for the Chicago Cubs. The widely-mocked College of Coaches was quietly ended. Bob Kennedy led the team for the entire year, though his title was still given as “head coach,” and the team got off to a surprisingly good start. A good 16-12 May had them in contention, led by tw...2023
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