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Seven Underrated Bullpen Trade Options

SandJack TV — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:34:50 +0000

During every deadline season, numerous relievers change teams. Virtually every contending team looks to improve their bullpen, whether it’s by upgrading their seventh or eighth man or adding high-leverage arms. Teams out of playoff contention are usually open to trading their relievers, especially those in the middle innings. This summer, there are several notable names […]

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New Dodger Baseball Legend to be Revealed at August Induction

SandJack TV — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:30:00 +0000

The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that former outfielder Dusty Baker will be inducted into the “Legends of Dodger Baseball.” Baker’s induction will take place during the Dodgers’ “Alumni Weekend” in August. During his time with the Dodgers from 1976-83, Baker had some of the best years of his playing career. He was a two-time […]

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The Top Team Defenses of the Season So Far

SandJack TV — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:00:05 +0000

Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports The Guardians rate as one of baseball’s bigger surprises. After finishing 76-86 last year — their worst record since 2012 — they’ve rebounded to go 57-33 thus far, and entered Wednesday with the AL’s best record. Their offense is much more potent than it was last year, and despite losing ace […]

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Top Dodgers starting pitcher suffers another injury setback

SandJack TV — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:49:15 +0000

An unwelcome tune is playing once again for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed to reporters on Tuesday that ace pitcher Tyler Glasnow is going on IL with a back issue. Roberts added that Glasnow’s back tightened up on him on Sunday, two days after his most recent start against the Milwaukee […]

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Marlins Ink Adam Oller to Minor League Contract

SandJack TV — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:42:40 +0000

The Marlins have signed right-hander Adam Oller to a minor league deal, according to Ari Alexander of KPRC 2. The righty is expected to join Triple-A Jacksonville soon. Oller, 29, previously signed a minor league deal with the Guardians in the offseason but was released last week. He pitched 27 2/3 innings for Triple-A Columbus […]

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FanGraphs Chat with Jay Jaffe on July 9, 2024

SandJack TV — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:36:15 +0000

Brooklyn-based Jay Jaffe is a senior writer for FanGraphs, the author of The Cooperstown Casebook (Thomas Dunne Books, 2017) and the creator of the JAWS (Jaffe WAR Score) metric for Hall of Fame analysis. He founded the Futility Infielder website (2001), was a columnist for Baseball Prospectus (2005-2012) and a contributing writer for Sports […]

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Lindor: The First Batter | Baseball Prospectus

SandJack TV — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:01:11 +0000

Image credit: ©Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports Traducido por José M. Hernández Lagunes Una de las mejores salidas de la temporada de Jesús Luzardo antes de que aterrizara en la lista de lesionados fue el 17 de mayo, cuando el serpentinero zurdo lanzó seis entradas en blanco contra una ofensiva sin vida de los Mets que […]

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Dodgers to Continue Pursuit of Garrett Crochet Following Rejected Trade Offer

SandJack TV — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:04:46 +0000

When the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Los Angeles Dodgers are known for making significant moves to improve their team. This year, they may be looking to add a top starting pitcher to their rotation before the July 30 deadline. One player they have their eye on is White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet. Rumors have […]

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Who are the NL wild-card hopefuls to watch for contenders and pretenders?

SandJack TV — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 23:32:29 +0000

The first half of the 2024 MLB season is drawing to a close, and seven National League teams are firmly in the mix for a wild-card spot. Although this should set up a second half filled with drama and intrigue, some wild-card hopefuls are already cementing themselves as true postseason threats, while others are lucky […]

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FanGraphs Weekly Power Rankings: July 1st–7th

SandJack TV — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:45:55 +0000

These next few weeks should go a long way towards separating the wheat from the chaff in the postseason race. For the teams on the fringe of the playoff picture, a timely hot streak could convince them to upgrade at the trade deadline, while a cold snap could push them into seller mode. With the […]

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