This Yankees slugger achieved a major milestone in his career on Wednesday night.Giancarlo Stanton took Baltimore Orioles righty Tyler Wells deep for a two-run home run to give the Yankees an early 2-0
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Los Angeles Clippers Jersey fly traveled 417 feet and had an exit velocity of 108.6 mph.The Yankees are hoping that this homer will help Stanton break out of his early season slump. Coming into the night, the outfielder/designated hitter was slashing
Montrezl Harrell Jersey just .222/.231/.333 with two homers, nine RBI and 22 strikeouts in 63 at-bats. Scroll to ContinueStanton is an important bat in the middle of the Yankees lineup but has struggled to remain on the field since being traded to New York by the Miami Marlins prior to the 2018
Kawhi Leonard Jersey season. Last year, Stanton was able to stay relatively healthy, playing in 139 games, and the results were significant: 35 homers, 97 RBI, a .273/.354/.516 triple slash and an .870 OPS. Before coming to the Yankees, Stanton captured the National League MVP Award with the Marlins in 2017. If the Yankees are going to seriously contend in the American League this season, Stanton must replicate a similar performance to his 2021 campaign. As a result, his career home run total will likely soar past the 350 long ball milestone that he
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CLEVELAND - It's hard to believe it is already time to start thinking about the Major League Baseball trade deadline, but July 31st is going to be here before you know it. With it will come tons of rumors and scuttlebutt about what the Indians, the current leaders in the AL Central, may do in order to try and improve and get better for a run at a second straight divisional title as well as hopeful title defense of the American League. The team has had a very up and down first half of the season, and there seems to be one
lex Reyes Jersey position that many feel the team should take a long look at on the trade market before July 31st come and goes. Starting pitching. It's hard to believe that starting pitching is something the Indians very well may have to make a deal for, but with the inconsistency as well as injuries to the starting five thus far, the team should take a long look at what pitchers might be on the market for the taking. Last season the Tribe attempted to get Jonathan Lucroy to come to the team to play catcher, but he declined and ended up with the Rangers. They did though grab the player that wound up being the ALCS MVP and dominant bullpen arm they have been looking for, that being Andrew Miller. The tall fireballer has been as good as advertised minus a
Roger Maris Jersey few hiccups in the series two weeks back against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It remains to be seen if there's that type of starter on the market the Indians can make a deal for, but today we take a look at a couple starting pitching options the team could look at on or before the deadline.1. Johnny Cueto Cueto is probably best remembered as a staple in the Reds rotation for a number of years, but was a big force for the Royals World Series run in 2015, and now is in San Francisco, a team in 2017 that has struggled and doesn't appear to be going anywhere. On the year to date the pitcher is 5-7 with a 4.20 ERA, but that's with a bad team coming off an All-Star season in 2016 in which he went 18-5 with a 2.75 ERA for the playoff bound Giants. It would cost a lot to land a guy like Cueto, but he'd be a nice fit to the Indians rotation and could find himself as the number two or three as the team looks to make a big
Dexter Fowler Jersey playoff push. Scroll to Continue2. Gerrit Cole This 26-year-old for the Pirates has been solid in his time in Pittsburgh, winning 53 games losing 36 with a lifetime 3.36 ERA. Pittsburgh is going to have to decide what to do
Paul DeJong Jersey with Cole, as he won't hit unrestricted free agency till 2020, meaning if a deal is made it is going to cost the Indians or whoever makes a big push for him. The Pirates are only five games out in the NL Central, but don't appear to be a real contender in the National League, and they should be able to demand a lot for Cole, who is 6-6 with a 4.11 ERA in 2017. 3. Alex Cobb In 15 starts this season Cobb is 6-5 with a 4.05 ERA, and in his career the 29-year-old is 42-30 with a 3.53 ERA in 101 career starts. Cobb would be a rental, as he's due to hit free agency next season after spending his entire career with Tampa, meaning that even if the Indians or another team decided to pull the trigger on a deal for him, he likely would only be around for a few month. Still worth looking into seeing what the Rays asking price would be for the righty pitcher. 4. Sonny Gray The market for Gray will be hot and heavy, as already there's rumblings that the Red Sox as well as the Cubs are going to be after Gray, and Houston is another team that might be all in for the A's pitcher. Gray was just 5-11 last season, and is 3-3 this season, but teams seem to feel that he's more like the pitcher that back in 2015 was 14-7 with a 2.73 ERA and an All-Star for Oakland in the American League. The A's are in last in the AL West, and clearly are already looking to the future,
Albert Pujols Jersey and with Gray inked till 2020, teams are getting a player that could have an impact for a couple of seasons.
TAMPA In 2017, Giancarlo Stanton's final season with the Marlins before being traded to
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Eric Murray Jersey a sortment of injuries have prevented Stanton from avoiding the injured list, the slugger knows that he's improved since his finale in a Marlins uniform because of the adjustments that he's made in his approach at the plate and his ability to understand the zone.Yankees manager Aaron Boone believes fans got a glimpse of the new and improved Stanton last year in the postseason when Stanton tore the cover off the ball, hitting six long balls in seven games.Scroll to Continue"I was obviously really happy for him to go and produce at such a high level on a big stage against the best competition," Boone said in the first week of Yankees camp. "But I really feel like that's what he's capable of and I feel like through
Joe Schobert Jersey these injuries, I've seen the evolution and the maturity of a great and talented player."Stanton isn't the only one that thinks he's better in the box now than he was in 2017."I think if he can stay healthy, he's going to turn in a special season" Boone added. "I think he's in a lot of ways, a much better hitter than even he was when he won his MVP several years ago."Boone doubled down in an interview with YES Network during Wednesday's game, saying the slugger is poised to put together a "scary" season if he can stay healthy."I wouldn't want to put a limit on what he's capable of," Boone said in a Zoom call with reporters
Odell Beckham Jr. Jersey after the final out. "I just feel like he hasn't been on the field to let that growth he's had as a player and as a hitter manifest itself. We saw it in short spurts, obviously last year to start the season where he got off to a great start before getting injured and then obviously what he was able to do in the postseason. I think what he's capable of."The 31-year-old revealed that he's feeling more agile thanks to his offseason training program, working closely with New York's director of player performance Eric Cre sey.After reporting to camp, Stanton recounted his offseason, focusing on strength "without being glued to the gym" while adding yoga to the mix as well.Showing that his offseason regimen is working thus far, Stanton confirmed on Wednesday that he plans on playing in the outfield at some point this spring before the regular season begins.While it's always "cool" to see the high exit velocity numbers, Stanton explained that he's not trying to hit the ball at a certain speed, nor hit a certain amount of home runs entering a new season. Above all else, he's focused on staying on the field.Why? Because if he can do that, the production will follow."I'm expected to produce the best that I can and to be out there on the field," Stanton said. "I'm not really
Ozzie Newsome Jersey worried about the numbers ... If I'm out there and can have time to adjust to what I see or any new rhythms of the game or how I'm being pitched then that's the most important aspect is just showing up."MORE:
Since being activated off the injured list following an oblique injury, Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi has been a jolt of energy that the Royals needed.After mi sing the first 45 games of the season, Mondesi started in each of the last seven games before suffering a hamstring injury against the Pittsburg Pirates on May 31. The 25-year-old had given the Royals flashes
Brian Urlacher Jersey of what made him one of the most exciting players in all of baseball at the tail end of the 2020 season.Despite his recent setback, let's take a look at what Mondesi has done in each series since
Akiem Hicks Jersey he's been activated from the injured list.Tampa Bay RaysIn his first game back, Mondesi went 2-for-4 with two doubles and turned a double play to help end the Tampa Bay Rays 11-game winning streak and hand them their only lo s in their last 17 games.Though the Royals dropped the next two games of the series, Mondesi answered a few questions about how healthy he was in his return when he laid down a sacrifice bunt in extra innings and nearly beat out the throw from first during the game on May26in Tampa.Mondesi ended the series going 3-for-9 with two doubles and one sacrifice while striking out five times.Scroll to ContinueMinnesota TwinsDuring the series win against the Minnesota Twins over the weekend, Mondesi showed even more flashes of speed and power. He legged out a double and added an RBI single in a Royals victory on
Leonard Floyd Jersey May 28 and punctuated his return with a base hit, a stolen base and laser two-run home run in the ninth inning of the game Saturday afternoon.In all, Mondesi went 4-for-13 in Minnesota with a double, a home run and three RBIs. The shortstop also added a stolen base to his stat sheet but was caught stealing one other time. After this series, Mondesi was batting .318/.318/.591 with
Danny Trevathan Jersey a .909 OPS and a .545 BAbip on his season.Pittsburgh PiratesHis first game back at Kauffman Stadium this season coincided with the return of maximum capacity for the fans and he put on a show. He went 2-for-3 with a mammoth home run and an electric bat flip that gave the Royals the insurance they needed to close out the Pittsburgh Pirates and reach the .500 mark yet again.Though Mondesi left
Jonathan Bullard Jersey the game early with a tweaked hamstring after charging in on a ground ball, Mondesi will hopefully contribute as the Royals continue their homestand by welcoming the Twins to Kauffman Stadium for a four-game series this weekend. Read More:
Updated: Final score: A's 6, Dodgers 4. Jake Diekman the winner (1-0), Blake Treinen the loser
Miami Hurricanes College Jersey (3-3). L.A. home runs by Max Muncy (12), Cody Bellinger (12) and Edwin Rios (6). Oakland improves to 34-21. Dodgers fall to 39-17. Welcome to another of our daily game threads. Wednesday marks
Rodney Miller Jr. Jersey the second of three with the A's at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is at 6:40 p.m. PT on SportsNet LA.Reader-participation game threads are posted in this space daily for every Dodgers contest that is telecast locally or nationally, including the postseason as long as the locals are in there. All of them. With yours truly as the discu sion host.I post a new game thread, along with the lineups and the
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If youre a starting pitcher on
Cazzie Russell Jersey the New York Yankees, not named Gerrit Cole, than you're having a rough start to the season.Cole has dominated in ace-like fashion, posting Cy-Young numbers in his first three starts. He has a 2-0 record to go along with a 2.47 ERA and 29 strikeouts. The right-hander has i sued just three walks in his first 18.1 innings and has allowed a measly batting average of .179. Past Cole, however, there is some cause for concern after the first few turns through the rotation. The latest underwhelming outing came from Corey Kluber on Wednesday afternoon against the Toronto Blue Jays. Kluber lasted just four innings, allowing six hits and three runs on two home runs.Then, there's James Taillon,
De'Veon Smith Jersey who the Yankees acquired via trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates this offseason. Taillon has failed to reach the five-inning mark in each of his first two starts and was touched up for five runs on eight hits in 3.2 innings on Tuesday night against the Blue Jays. When general manager Brian Cashman added Kluber and Taillon this past winter, there were obviously question marks surrounding the health of these two starting pitchers given their injury history. Now, at least early on, they have yet to receive a return on their investment, leaving the club with two unreliable options in their rotation. Domingo Germn, who had a strong spring training and won the No
Joe Kerridge Jersey . 5 spot in New York's rotation, is another pitcher that has not performed through his first two starts. Germn has gone 0-2, allowing 12 hits and four home runs in just seven innings of work. The right-hander was optioned to the Yankees alternate site after his latest poor outing against the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend.Left-hander Jordan Montgomery has been the only other serviceable starting pitcher past Cole thus far. In two starts, Montgomery has a 1-0 record with a 3.27 ERA in 11 innings. Montgomery and Cole are also the only starters on the roster to reach the five-inning mark in a game this season. Scroll to ContinueOther than Cole and Montgomery, the rest of the Yankees starters have posted a combined record of 1-4 with an ERA north of six, while allowing a batting average well above .300.A quick fix solution could be for the Yankees
Ryan Glasgow Jersey to recall starting pitcher Deivi Garca from their alternate site. Garca showed a lot of promise in his rookie season last year, but lost out on the fifth spot in the rotation as he struggled with his command during spring training. Regardle s, Garcia has had some succe s at the big-league level and would be a
Colin Castleton Jersey better internal option than trotting out Germn for another start. As for the remainder of the season, the Yankees will likely have to make a trade or two in order to stabilize their starting rotation. Brian Cashman, the floor is yours. Cashman built this rotation, which was re-constructed in the offseason with the additions of two large question marks in Taillon and Kluber. Now, the Yankees must do something in order to enhance their rotation in the short-term, while also surveying external options to come in and provide a boost to a unit that has struggled mightily so far.MORE:
Whats changed since we posted our weeks ago? Well, Los Angeles brushed aside the San Diego Padres, won the National League West for the eighth straight year (this time by a margin of six games) and finished with the best record in baseball at 43-17, which translates to a 116-win season.Oh, and they have a first-round opponent to prepare for in the Milwaukee Brewers.On the personnel front, Walker Bueher, Joe Kelly and Justin Turner have returned from the injured list and Caleb Ferguson was lost for the season (and probably the next one) with a torn ulnar collateral ligament and Tommy John surgery.While some things have changed, what I said in the earlier piece still applies:"The 28-man roster for this year only
Kevin Minter Jersey allows Los Angeles to try something unusual...It could be a third catcher in Keibert Ruiz, which would allow skipper Dave Roberts to pinch hit for Austin Barnes earlier and more often than he might otherwise...the addition of a burner in Terrance Gore is a po sibility too. Yes, Gore was designated, cleared waivers and reported to L.A.'s alternate site at USC in July, but he's there for a reason. Good reason, and club has two
Nick Vigil Jersey spots open on the 40-man roster, so it's easily achievable."With the understanding that the rosters can and often do change between rounds, what follows is my prediction for the Dodgers best-of-three wild card series versus the Brewers, which begins Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. PT, undecided vs. Walker Buehler.Please note that for the sake of this exercise, and because so many of the men play multiple positions, I'm using the cla sification of infielders and outfielders as laid out by the club at .Starting pitchers (3): Walker Buehler, Clayton Kershaw, Tony Gonsolin.Relievers (10): Pedro Baez, Victor Gonzalez, Brusdar Graterol, Kenley Jansen, Dustin May, Adam Kolarek, Joe
Renell Wren Jersey Kelly, Jake McGee, Blake Treinen and Julio Urias.Scroll to ContinueComment: Sure, you can flip-flop Urias and Gonsolin or May and Gonsolin (and I wouldn't object), but this seems to be the way is club is leaning.Infielders (5): Matt Beaty, Kik Hernandez, Max Muncy, Edwin Rios, Corey Seager and Justin Turner.Comment: No Gavin Lux. That's more a recommendation than a prediction, but it's the right thing to do.And admittedly, for all I know, it's po sible for Lux not only to be on the postseason roster from start to finish, but for him to lead L.A. to the promised land, topping it off with the presentation of the World Series MVP award by a stage-fright afflicted Chevy executive who had a year to prepare for a one-sentence speech and still botched the thing something awful.Lux finished 2020 with a .175/.246/.349 batting line, with three home runs and eight RBIs (all of which came in two games). He committed five errors in 34 starts at second base, which doesn't include several double clutches and otherwise unconverted double-plays. If you don't think the 22-year-old Lux is a Nervous Nellie on defense, you're simply not paying close enough attention.A club playing for a long-overdue championship best not appear to be overly-concerned with a guy's feelings. Alex Wood isn't going to make it either. These things happen. And nice guys finish last
Jonah Williams Jersey . Equally as important, the pa sing up of Lux allows for the inclusion of the switch-hitting Ruiz on the roster. Andrew Friedman loves to surprise, remember, and the scouting on the catcher with eight big league at bats (with a single and a homer) would be limited at best.Catchers (3): Austin Barnes, Ruiz and Will Smith.Outfielders (6): Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts, Gore, Joc Pederson, A.J. Pollock and Chris Taylor.Yes, Gore. With the designated hitter in place throughout, there are only so many pinch hit opportunities for a team to hold a weapon back for just the right moment. A chance to tie or win a game late with this particular weapon equals just the right moment
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Last season was one of dreams for the Indians, coming within a game of winning a championship, and playing their hearts out into
John Johnson Jersey extra innings of Game seven of the World Series. The team had to go the extra mile due to a variety of injuries, and one player who they are being extra careful with as the spring is underway in Goodyear, Arizona is that of ace pitcher Corey Kluber. Cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes on Sunday stated the about , taking a comment from Tribe skipper Terry Francona:Tito: If Kluber doesn't feel he's ready to start season opener on 4/3, it's OK. Wants to be sure he's recovered from 2016 workload. Sunday from Francona.Scroll to Continue "We've told Kluber because we are slowing him down a little bit, if he's not ready for
Trumaine Johnson Jersey Game 1, we can adjust," said. "And we're more than willing to, because there's a lot at stake over the course of the year. We all know Opening Day is a big deal, but we want him to position himself where he's ready to log as many innings as we need." Some Indians fans went into full panic mode upon seeing that, thinking that Kluber was going to mi s
Greg Gaines Jersey extended time after throwing 215 innings during the regular season and then another 34.1 innings, pitching all the way into game seven of the World Series against the Cubs. Kluber as of now will pitch in simulated games before Cactus League play opens, and it sounds like the team is going to take a very smart and slow approach with him from there, not forcing anything with their 18-game winner from 2016. The Indians should make sure they play it safe with Kluber, not pushing
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Jalen Ramsey Jersey burned out by August when the team may need him the most. For now, let's not get ready to jump off the 480 bridge yet about the Tribe's best pitcher. Trust the proce s as they say when it comes to what they are doing with him, and if they do it right, Kluber should be ready to go when it matters most and the Indians are making another run at a title.
Per the club:
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Patrick Chung Women Jersey a combined .299 (430-for-1580) with 29 homers and 199 RBI through five different levels. Last season, he split his time between Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City, batting a combined .261(82-for-314) with six homers and 34 RBI. He was originally signed
Tashaun Gipson Men Jersey by the Dodgers as an international free agent on July 20, 2014."Smith, 25, will make his first career trip to the
Jimmy Graham Women Jersey injured list. In 14 games with the Dodgers this season, he was batting .188 (6-for-32) with two homers and eight RBI. He made his Major League debut last season, playing in 54 games, batting .253 (43-for-170) with 15 homers and 42 RBI. The Louisville native was originally drafted by the Dodgers in the first round of the 2016 First Year Player
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The Dodgers have optioned pitcher Tony Gonsolin to the club's alternate site and have promoted Mitch White. The 25-year-old White will be in uniform for tonight's game at Arizona, and with his first call to take the mound will make his major league debut.
Yante Maten Jersey Gonsolin started and threw four shutout innings last night versus the DBacks at Chase Field. The move will reinforce the Los Angeles bullpen for one night and will likely be followed by corresponding transaction after the game. Dave Roberts announced Friday that Clayton
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Francesco Badocchi Jersey Dodgers in the second round of the 2016 First Year Player Draft out of Santa Clara University."Scroll to Continue .
