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LA Dodgers

Dodgers Injury Update: Brusdar Graterol Has Not Resumed Throwing

Brusdar Graterol has been out for the entire 2024 season due to injuries, with no expected return date in the near future. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers Reliever Takes Big Step Toward Big League Return

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Connor Brogdon is progressing in his rehab from a foot injury in the minors. [ more ]

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3 days ago

LA Dodgers

Dodgers Have Wanted to Trade for Recently-Acquired Reliever 'For a Couple Years'

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired left-hander Anthony Banda, a seasoned pitcher, adding depth to their roster. [ more ]

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3 days ago

LA Dodgers

Dodgers Injury Update: Dustin May Hopes To Return In August Or September

Dustin May's 2023 season cut short due to right elbow injuries, undergoing season-ending surgery. Hopes to return by August or September. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers Make Trade, Acquire Reliever From Mets

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Yohan Ramírez from the New York Mets in a trade. [ more ]

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New York Yankees

Yankees claim reliever Colby White off waivers from Rays

The New York Yankees claimed pitcher Colby White from the Tampa Bay Rays, focusing on his potential despite recent struggles. [ more ]

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Diamondbacks Re-Sign Tyler Chatwood To Minor League Deal

Tyler Chatwood signed a minor league contract with the D-Backs' Triple-A team in Reno.

Chatwood, a veteran pitcher, struggled with control issues but offers valuable multi-inning relief depth. [ more ]

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Brewers Sign Kevin Herget To Minor League Deal

Kevin Herget signed a minor league contract with the Brewers and made a successful spring debut with two strikeouts.

Herget has significant experience in the upper minors and could be a valuable long relief depth option at Triple-A Nashville for the Brewers. [ more ]

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4 days ago

New York Mets

Diaz still 'our closer' after another blown save

Edwin Diaz of the New York Mets has been struggling as a closer, with four blown saves in nine chances this season. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

LA Dodgers

'He's turned into a weapon.' How Michael Grove became a high-leverage Dodgers reliever

Moving from starting pitcher to bullpen role can be initially challenging but can lead to success as seen with Daniel Hudson and Michael Grove. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Outright Joely Rodriguez

The Red Sox have sent reliever Joely Rodríguez to Triple-A Worcester after struggles on the Opening Day roster. [ more ]

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Major League Baseball

Fritz Peterson Passes Away

Former All-Star pitcher Fritz Peterson passed away at age 82. Known for his impeccable control, he was part of a formidable one-two pitching combination with Mel Stottlemyre for the Yankees. [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

What we learned as Jefferies' Giants debut goes awry in loss to Padres

Jefferies faced setbacks, including Tommy John and thoracic outlet surgeries, before his challenging big league return.

Jefferies struggled in his first big league appearance in 23 months, giving up nine runs in two innings against the San Diego Padres. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Why Alex Cora didn't use Kenley Jansen in 10th inning of Red Sox' loss to Mariners

Red Sox's All-Star closer was unavailable due to back injury.

Manager's decision to use Joely Rodriguez instead of Jansen backfired. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

Nothing 'enjoyable in any way' about 2023 season with White Sox, Dylan Cease says

Cease talks about his challenging season with the White Sox and his positive experience with the Padres. [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

Snell nearing return to Giants rotation after impressive rehab starts

The Giants are considering bringing back pitcher Blake Snell to start and are in need of his performance to improve the team's rotation. [ more ]

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Phillies Acquire Jonah Dipoto From Royals

Royals traded Jonah Dipoto to Phillies for cash considerations, who assigned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Mets Sign Matt Festa To Minor League Deal

The Mets signed right-hander Festa to a minor league contract, debuting in Triple-A Syracuse after injuries affected his career. [ more ]

New York Mets

Dumped Mets pitcher has 'suddenly' become a 'hot trade commodity,' insider says

Chris Flexen could become a trade chip for the White Sox. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Houston Astros Pitcher Caught Cheating, Ejected for Violating Foreign Substance Policy

Pitcher Ronel Blanco ejected for foreign substance on glove, possibly facing 10-game suspension. [ more ]

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Cardinals' Drew Rom Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Cardinals pitcher Angel Zerpa underwent arthroscopic surgery on his throwing shoulder, delaying his return this season. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Mets' Senga shut down 3 weeks after PRP shot

Senga won't be the Mets' Opening Day starter due to shoulder injury

Senga received a platelet-rich plasma injection to accelerate healing [ more ]

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New York Mets

Tylor Megill rejoins Mets after rehab, set to be activated prior to starting Sunday or Monday | amNewYork

Tylor Megill has rejoined the New York Mets after a rehab, possibly replacing Joey Lucchesi in the starting rotation. [ more ]

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Major League Baseball

Julio Teheran Elects Free Agency

Julio Teheran elected free agency after brief stint with the Mets, collecting a prorated $2.5MM salary for around a week in the majors. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Blake Snell Pitching Simulated Game At Dodger Stadium But Not Making Giants Debut Against Dodgers

Blake Snell signed a two-year, $62 million contract with the San Francisco Giants with an opt-out after the 2024 season, betting on himself.

Snell will make his Giants debut against the Washington Nationals on April 8, following a simulated game at Dodger Stadium. [ more ]

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New York Yankees

Yankees select Josh Maciejewski, shuffle up bullpen

The Yankees bullpen has been busy due to starting rotation struggles.

Josh Maciejewski, a left-handed pitcher, is called up from Triple-A for a potential MLB debut. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Announce Brayan Bello's New Contract Extension

Boston Red Sox signed pitcher Brayan Bello to a six-year contract extension through 2029 with a club option for 2030.

Bello, 25, impressed in his MLB debut in 2022 and had a solid season in 2023 with a 12-11 record and a 4.24 ERA. [ more ]

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Phillies Sign Jose Godoy, Beau Burrows To Minor League Deals

The Phillies signed Beau Burrows and Godoy to minor league deals.

Godoy brings strong Triple-A level performance and defensive skills to the Phillies' catching roster. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

2024 Fantasy Baseball: Our favorite comeback player for the season

Eloy Jiménez poised for a strong comeback season with significant power upside

Jack Flaherty showing signs of a bounce back season after a strong spring performance [ more ]

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New York Post

New York Mets

Mets' Luis Severino glad he's healthy as season nears: 'Feel really good'

Luis Severino is getting ready to start the season healthy after battling injuries in previous years.

Severino is aiming to complete his final spring training assignment with around 90-95 pitches and six innings. [ more ]

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Angels Stretching Jose Soriano Out As Starter

The Angels are transitioning José Soriano back to a starting pitcher role in camp after his successful relief pitching last season.

Soriano had previously shown promise as a starting pitching prospect in the minors before being derailed by injuries. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Brusdar Graterol 'Expected' to Start Season on Injured List

Brusdar Graterol to start 2024 season on injured list

Graterol's impressive performance in 2023 as a premier reliever [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

LA Dodgers

With rookie struggles behind him, Gavin Stone making a case for Dodgers rotation spot

Stone struggled with a 9.00 ERA in his rookie season but made significant progress throughout the year.

Despite poor initial statistics, coaches and teammates praised Stone's resilience and growth as a pitcher. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves 2024 MLB Draft Preview: College Players to Watch

Hagen Smith has a nasty slider and 98 MPH fastball but with questionable command.

Braden Montgomery is a versatile player with above-average skills both as a hitter and pitcher. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Mets 2024 projections: Luis Severino

The signing of Luis Severino by the Mets as a bounce-back candidate on a short-term deal is analyzed through computer model projections.

Severino's inconsistent performance due to injuries raises skepticism about his ability to return to his previous top form, with emphasis on his declining strikeout rate. [ more ]

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Chicago Cubs

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-man: Brendon Little

Brendon Little, acquired from Cubs, is a left-handed pitcher in Blue Jays' 40-man roster with promising potential.

Little is known for throwing a two-seam fastball, curve, slider, and changeup, and has shown good ground ball pitching but struggles with control. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

Former National League strikeout leader Jose DeLeon dead at 63

DeLeon had a successful career but faced challenges like leading the league in losses at points.

DeLeon was a highly skilled pitcher, leading the National League in strikeouts and achieving significant career milestones. [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

Community Prospect List No. 27

Gerelmi Maldonado rose 14 spots in the Giants prospect list to No. 26 due to his impressive skills and performance at a young age.

Maldonado, a young pitcher with high potential, showcased his talent with high strikeout rates and moments of brilliance in his debut season. [ more ]

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