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Brewers boost rotation depth by adding veteran lefty Jose Quintana, AP source says
Read full article: Brewers boost rotation depth by adding veteran lefty Jose Quintana, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations says veteran left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana is joining the Milwaukee Brewers on a one-year, $4.25 million deal with $1 million in potential bonuses.
From roofing to a spring training sensation, Rockies' Jefry Yan delights with mound celebrations
Read full article: From roofing to a spring training sensation, Rockies' Jefry Yan delights with mound celebrationsMore than a decade after the bat flip became ubiquitous following a big homer in Major League Baseball, Colorado Rockies pitcher Jefry Yan might be at the forefront of a celebration revolution on the mound.
Jaden Agassi, son of tennis legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf, works to make mark in baseball
Read full article: Jaden Agassi, son of tennis legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf, works to make mark in baseballItโs not the least bit surprising that Jaden Agassi โ son of tennis legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf โ had a racket in his hand from the time he could walk.
Judge disagrees with Soto's conclusion that Mets have better chance for titles than Yankees
Read full article: Judge disagrees with Soto's conclusion that Mets have better chance for titles than YankeesAaron Judge naturally takes issue with Juan Sotoโs conclusion that the New York Mets have a better chance to win World Series titles than the Yankees.
Strength in numbers: New Red Sox righty Walker Buehler sees club joining trend of Dodgers
Read full article: Strength in numbers: New Red Sox righty Walker Buehler sees club joining trend of DodgersWalker Buehler won a World Series last year with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team thatโs stocked with starting pitching.
Mets finalize Pete Alonso deal and re-sign injured reliever Drew Smith
Read full article: Mets finalize Pete Alonso deal and re-sign injured reliever Drew SmithPete Alonso and the New York Mets have finalized their $54 million, two-year contract on the same day spring training opened with the teamโs first formal workout for pitchers and catchers.
First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $12.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
Read full article: First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $12.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees agreed to a $12.5 million, one-year contract.
The Yankees have moved on quickly after losing Juan Soto. Roki Sasaki could be next
Read full article: The Yankees have moved on quickly after losing Juan Soto. Roki Sasaki could be nextIn the first 10 days after Juan Soto spurned the Yankees for a record $765 million, 15-year contract with the Mets, the Yankees signed left-hander Max Fried to a $218 million, eight-year contract, acquired closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers and Bellinger, a former NL MVP, from the Chicago Cubs.
Yankees agree to acquire Cody Bellinger from Cubs for pitcher Cody Poteet, AP source says
Read full article: Yankees agree to acquire Cody Bellinger from Cubs for pitcher Cody Poteet, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press the New York Yankees have agreed to acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs for right-hander Cody Poteet.
MLB study: Velocity, max efforts likely causing pitching injuries; rule changes should be considered
Read full article: MLB study: Velocity, max efforts likely causing pitching injuries; rule changes should be consideredA yearlong study by Major League Baseball has concluded rising velocities, pitch shaping and emphasis on maximum effort are the likely causes of the vast increase in pitcher injuries and recommended exploring rules changes to address the problem.
Orioles sign veteran RHP Tomoyuki Sugano to a $13M, 1-year contract after his MVP season in Japan
Read full article: Orioles sign veteran RHP Tomoyuki Sugano to a $13M, 1-year contract after his MVP season in JapanThe Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $13 million, one-year contract with Japanese star Tomoyuki Sugano.
All-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet acquired by Red Sox from White Sox for prospects
Read full article: All-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet acquired by Red Sox from White Sox for prospectsAll-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet has been acquired by the Boston Red Sox from the Chicago White Sox for four prospects.
Guardians trade Gold Glove 2B Andrรฉs Gimรฉnez to Blue Jays, get RHP Luis Ortiz in deal with Pirates
Read full article: Guardians trade Gold Glove 2B Andrรฉs Gimรฉnez to Blue Jays, get RHP Luis Ortiz in deal with PiratesThe Cleveland Guardians pulled off two trades at the winter meetings, first sending three-time Gold Glove second baseman Andrรฉs Gimรฉnez to the Toronto Blue Jays.
MLB investigated to ensure no early Sasaki deal in place, pitcher likely to pick team mid-January
Read full article: MLB investigated to ensure no early Sasaki deal in place, pitcher likely to pick team mid-JanuaryMajor League Baseball investigated to ensure no team had an advance deal in place for Roki Sasaki, and the agent for the Japanese pitcher says picking a club will be โlike the draft in reverse.โ.
Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit for opener in Japan, but not be on the mound
Read full article: Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit for opener in Japan, but not be on the moundShohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the reigning World Series champions open their season in Japan against the Chicago Cubs in March but is doubtful to pitch.
Juan Soto's $765M deal with the Mets is the largest in MLB history. Here's who he passed
Read full article: Juan Soto's $765M deal with the Mets is the largest in MLB history. Here's who he passedJuan Soto and the New York Mets agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract Sunday night, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber returning to Cleveland Guardians on 1-year deal, AP source says
Read full article: Former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber returning to Cleveland Guardians on 1-year deal, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that right-hander Shane Bieber is returning to the Cleveland Guardians after making just two starts and undergoing Tommy John surgery last season.
Rise of Tommy John surgeries in Houston-area youth baseball highlights growing concern for medical, coaching experts
Read full article: Rise of Tommy John surgeries in Houston-area youth baseball highlights growing concern for medical, coaching expertsWhen Astros pitchers Cristian Javier and Josรฉ Urquidy went down last month with Tommy John surgery, there were questions about whether or not that specific injury is on the rise.
Tommy John vs. Little League Elbow: Key differences and how to prevent the injuries
Read full article: Tommy John vs. Little League Elbow: Key differences and how to prevent the injuriesHoustonโs Little League baseball and โtravel ballโ culture is among the strongest in the country. With more and more kids committing significant time to playing competitive baseball at an early age, there has been a noticeable uptick in severe injuries caused by pitching.
The mental toll of major baseball arm injuries on teens
Read full article: The mental toll of major baseball arm injuries on teensAlong with the risks of needing Tommy John surgery for a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL), pitchers also run the risk of suffering Little League Elbow, a condition caused by suffering trauma to a developing elbow plate.
Jose Urquidy and Cristian Javier both had Tommy John surgery | Now what?
Read full article: Jose Urquidy and Cristian Javier both had Tommy John surgery | Now what?The Houston Astros were dealt a crushing blow to their pitching rotation in the early portion of the summer, as the team announced starting pitchers Cristian Javier and Jose Urquidy were both ruled out for the remainder of the 2024 season.
Players' union head blames quicker pitch clock after series of pitcher elbow injuries
Read full article: Players' union head blames quicker pitch clock after series of pitcher elbow injuriesThe head of the baseball playersโ association thinks a shorter pitch clock has contributed to a series of pitcher injuries.
To Ohtani's surgeon, a 103 mph fastball was a red flag, but his $700M deal shows trust in TJ surgery
Read full article: To Ohtani's surgeon, a 103 mph fastball was a red flag, but his $700M deal shows trust in TJ surgeryShohei Ohtani had his right elbow repaired by Dr. Neal ElAttrache for the second time in September.
A 2nd Tommy John rehab could be tougher for Angels' Shohei Ohtani. But it's not a given
Read full article: A 2nd Tommy John rehab could be tougher for Angels' Shohei Ohtani. But it's not a givenIf Shohei Ohtani has a second Tommy John surgery, itโs possible his recovery might be more difficult than the first โ but not a given.
Jacob deGrom, oft-injured Rangers ace, to have season-ending right elbow surgery
Read full article: Jacob deGrom, oft-injured Rangers ace, to have season-ending right elbow surgeryTexas ace Jacob deGrom will have season-ending surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, cutting short his first season with the AL West-leading Rangers after the oft-injured pitcher signed a $185 million, five-year contract.
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Sale joins Koufax as only pitchers with 3 immaculate innings
Read full article: Sale joins Koufax as only pitchers with 3 immaculate inningsRed Sox ace Chris Sale joined Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax as the only pitchers on record with three immaculate innings when he struck out the side against Minnesota on nine pitches.
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Chris Sale rehabbing the best he can for Red Sox
Read full article: Chris Sale rehabbing the best he can for Red SoxWith an arm repaired by Tommy John surgery and a pandemic locking him out of the Red Sox spring training facility, Boston left-hander Chris Sale is managing his rehab the best he can. The team has moved some weights into an outdoor batting cage, which Sale also uses as a locker room. In fact, he hasnt even been allowed inside the teams spring training facility. And my training room and my locker room." But Sale said being away from the team has allowed him to focus on his rehab.
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How to watch and listen to the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners game on Saturday afternoon
Read full article: How to watch and listen to the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners game on Saturday afternoonRHP Lance McCullers will make his first start since 2018 after missing last season following Tommy John surgery when the Houston Astros series against the Seattle Mariners continues Saturday. The game starts at 3:10 p.m. at Minute Maid Park. Heโll be opposed by Seattle RHP Taijuan Walker, who appeared in just one game last season after having Tommy John surgery in 2018. You can watch the game on AT&T SportsNet Southwest. Fans can tune in to follow the game on KTRH 740 AM in English and 850 AM in Spanish.