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Triple-A: Syracuse Mets 6, Norfolk Tides 5 – F/10 The Tides took a 5-3 lead into the ninth inning but allowed two to tie and were walked off in the bottom of the 10th. Norfolk got on the board first with two runs in the second. José Barrero walked, then came in on a single […]
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Triple-A: Syracuse Mets (36-36) SYRACUSE 6, NORFOLK 5 (BOX) Having trailed 2-0 and 4-2 early in the game, Syracuse staged a dramatic comeback with a pair of solo home runs in the bottom of the ninth. Nick Morabito hit the game-tying home run, his second of the night, to send the game to extras, and […]
I don't know what Theo Epstein does. But I know what he's done.And Red Sox principal owner John Henry ought to let the man see if he can do it again.
If you’re no stranger to McCovey Chronicles, then you’re probably aware that I’ve been pretty critical of Buster Posey during his tenure. Err, during his tenure as president of baseball operations, I should specify. Not sure I ever had a criticism of Posey during his tenure as Face of the Franchise/Captain America/All-World Catcher/Hugger Extraordinaire/Three-Time Champion. […]
In 2015, Brett Sullivan was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays. In 2023, he made his MLB debut as a catcher with the San Diego Padres. This season, the 31-year-old Colorado Rockie made another MLB debut, this time as a pitcher. The catcher, who played some infield in college and in the minors, but has […]
I generally don’t like to repeat post topics—one of the great things about baseball being the endless opportunities for new stories or discussions. But after extolling the virtues of Byron Buxton at the end of the 2025 season, I am compelled to do the same at this juncture. In recent seasons, Twins fans have been […]
Good morning. I hope you’ve already checked out the owners-proposed changes to the draft by now.
At The Star, Pete Grathoff talked about England’s World Cup team visiting Kauffman Stadium yesterday. I know the tenses are all wrong because this happened yesterday but the story also came out yesterday and I led off with it because it dovetails nicely with OT. The Royals said England’s squad will be meeting with the […]
Veteran Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been with the franchise for almost a decade. However, the two-time All-Star has been part of trade rumors over the last few weeks.
A long weekend deserves some solid two-start starters. The post Fantasy Starting Pitcher Planner ’26: Week 14 appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
This is Part 2 of my exploration of some of the underlying details of Cardinal pitching prospects. The question I am trying to answer is… Of the minor leagues prospects we’ve been watching, who has the most interesting pitch shape metrics (ie. the under the hood stuff)? We seem to be far enough into the […]
Logan's run has turned his season around. The post Starting Pitcher Roundup ’26: Recalibration appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Logan's run has turned his season around. The post Starting Pitcher Roundup ’26: Recalibration appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Let's get ready for the weekend with the Roto Riteup! Source
Cardinals History By The Numbers Nick Keller did not hesitate to kick the air out of the ball during the 2025 season. Launching 79 kickoffs during the year, Keller finished Top 3 in the ACC in touchbacks (60) and yardage (5073), and was less than half a yard away from leading the conference in average […]
José Alvarado feels that opposing hitters might have gotten used to the type of velocity he throws.
“What a way to begin a new era of baseball here in Frederick."
The St. Louis Cardinals could target Reid Detmers and Jose Soriano if the Los Angeles Angels decide to sell off their valuable rotation pieces at the trade deadline.
Good morning, Camden Chatters. Another series, another series loss. The O’s dropped the opening leg of their three-city road trip with a 2-0 shutout loss to the Mariners yesterday, which you can read about in my game recap if you’re so inclined. If you missed the game, don’t worry; so did the Orioles’ offense. The […]
Greetings, Brew Crew Ball community. The Brewers bounced back this week with a strong homestand that featured a pair of series wins over the Phillies and Guardians, keeping a hold atop the NL Central. The Brewers are now in Atlanta as they’ll face off with another one of the best teams in baseball thus far […]
Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: L, 5-7 at Columbus Clippers — also note that George Lombard Jr. went on the seven-day IL yesterday due to his sprained fingers C Austin Wells 2-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI — homered twice (first went 376 feet; the second went 392) and caught the full game, so great rehab appearance2B Marco […]
Happy Friday everybody, Today is Juneteenth, an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. This holiday was not recognized until 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. The A’s are celebrating by making tonight’s first of four home games against the Los Angeles Angels […]
Welcome to an odd, baseball-less Friday. The Phillies played the Mets yesterday, and they’ll play them tomorrow, and they’ll play them the day after that, but they’re not playing them today. Onto the links. Phillies news: Adolis García is out for the season. Roy Halladay was sent down to the minors in his youth. Can […]
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Blake Parker, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1846 – First officially recognized baseball game (played by Cartwright Rules) – NY Nine defeats the NY Knickerbockers 23-1 in Hoboken, New Jersey, and other stories as well. Today in baseball history: Cubs […]
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