No doubt Kevin Pillar has cemented himself as one of the premiere center fielders in the majors, earning an impressive 4.3 WAR rating in 2015 almost exclusively on the back of his defence alone. His defence continued to get even better in 2016.
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How do you like this opening day lineup for Cleveland Indians? Hey, Hoynsie
… Hey, Hoynsie: Why are the Indians pushing the Block C and moving out Chief Wahoo – the most recognizable symbol in sports? You see Block C and it could be Columbus, Cincinnati, Charleston, Chattanooga or the Cubs. – John Coleman, Westlake. Hey, …
Bryce Harper
Bryce Harper watches his first homer of spring training sail out of the ballpark Saturday afternoon. PORT ST.
Nationals 8-6 over Mets in 2017 Grapefruit League opener…
… off Jose Reyes ‘ bat in the bottom of the first. a Speaking of Turner: In an interview with Sirius/XM Fantasy Sports Radio last week, Rizzo told hosts Craig Mish and Jim Bowden that Turner’s skills are electric. “As good a 70-80 games that I’ve seen …
Rio Ruiz has dropped 30 pounds in 16 months, boosted his stock
Baseball America says the Braves view him as a Bill Mueller-type of player. It will be interesting to see how his hard work pays off.
Wieters joins Nationals; Judge hits long homer for Yankees
In this May 31, 2016 file photo, Matt Wieters, then with the Baltimore Orioles, waits for the pitch as home plate umpire Cory Blaser watches during the third inning of a baseball game as Boston Red Sox’ Travis Shaw bats, in Baltimore. The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with a 2018 player option with catcher Matt Wieters on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.
A rookie in ’16, Anderson quickly could be White Sox veteran
Tim Anderson has played just 99 games in the major leagues, yet the Chicago White Sox shortstop already has made an impact on a rebuilding team A rookie in ’16, Anderson quickly could be White Sox veteran Tim Anderson has played just 99 games in the major leagues, yet the Chicago White Sox shortstop already has made an impact on a rebuilding team Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lEzKeV FILE – In this Sept. 27, 2016, file photo, Chicago White Sox’s Tim Anderson watches his RBI double off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Alex Cobb during the second inning of a baseball game in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs extend Pedro Strop through 2018
Adding at least one year of team control, the Chicago Cubs extended Pedro Strop on Friday at a $5.5 million salary for the 2018 season. The deal also includes a team option for 2019 at $6.25 million with a $500,000 buyout.
Former Indiana Hoosier and current Red Sox Prospect Sam Travis hits first home run of Spring Training
Watch former Indiana Hoosier Sam Travis hit his home run of Spring Training. The highly touted Boston Red Sox prospect came to camp ready to make the big leagues.
Police Officer Shoots Suspect After Nearly Getting Hit By Car
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Baltimore Brigade To Hold Open Tryouts Sunday
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Phillies 2017 Season Preview: Starting Pitcher Jerad Eickhoff
A look at how well the under-rated starter Jerad Eickhoff has actually been for the Phillies and how he can possibly improve. Cole Hamels was considered an ace, a frontline, top of the rotation pitcher when he was traded to Texas and still is.
Jon Miller is planning on incorporating hashtags into his broadcasts this season
Giants broadcaster Jon Miller has a better Instagram account than you and your 21-year-old cousin who pretends to be a famous supermodel. There’s something about a jolly Miller posting selfies of his daily activities and endlessly hashtaging the photos that just flat out works on social media.
AP study: 113 per cent average raise in baseball arbitration
An Associated Press study finds that San Diego Padres first baseman Wil Myers landed the biggest raise of all the hefty salary increases in salary arbitration. Myers received a 26-fold increase from $523,900 to an average of $13.8 million as part of an $83 million, six-year contract.
Eyes On Prize: Indians Nervous About Miller Pitching In WBC
The nastier-than-nasty left-hander, who makes his living fooling hitters and whose ability to pitch extended innings in October carried Cleveland to within one victory of a World Series title last season, will leave spring training next month to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
Klapisch: CC Sabathia thinking about 2018 and beyond
… goes nuclear from there. Today the veteran spends his free hours with family or friends, “just hanging out, watching sports or playing video games,” he said. One look at Sabathia suggests a life that’s indeed cleaner and more honest than it was in …
Healthy A.J. Pollock aims to exceed 2015 breakout season
Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder A.J. Pollock is back, healthy, and confident he can exceed the breakout season he put together in 2015 Healthy A.J. Pollock aims to exceed 2015 breakout season Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder A.J. Pollock is back, healthy, and confident he can exceed the breakout season he put together in 2015 Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lxack2 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – One of the best facts about this year’s Arizona Diamondbacks: A.J. Pollock is back, healthy, and confident he can exceed the breakout season he put together in 2015.
MLB players’ union approves dugout signal for intentional walks
… a blue moon you get an intentional airmail and it could score a run,” Blue Jays reliever Jason Grilli told USA TODAY Sports. “So you’re taking away potential bloopers, or potentially the difference in a game. It happens, there are mental mistakes. …
Breakout Potential: Rise of the HS Pitcher
The Phillies farm system has received mixed reviews this offseason. It has gotten positive reviews for its major league ready hitting and pitching.
Marlins’ Ichiro held out of workouts following collision
” The Marlins held Ichiro Suzuki out of workouts following an outfield collision during what officials termed a “communications drill.” Ichiro was kneed in the quadriceps on Tuesday by fellow outfielder Brandon Barnes, sending the 43-year-old Ichiro tumbling to the ground.
Ichiro reports quad soreness following collision
A day after being involved in a collision during an outfield drill, Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki was dealing with soreness in his quadriceps area, above his right knee. “Right now, right above the knee hurts the most, but we’ll see,” Ichiro said Wednesday morning through his interpreter, Allen Turner.
Orioles closer Zach Britton not concerned about soreness in side
Richard Bleier, who was acquired from the New York Yankees in a trade, says he is “thankful” another team was interested in him. Richard Bleier, who was acquired from the New York Yankees in a trade, says he is “thankful” another team was interested in him.
Pirates infielder Kang attends trial for drunk driving
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang arrives at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Kang appeared in the Korean court as judges began hearing arguments in a trial over charges that the baseball star fled the scene after slamming a car into a guardrail while driving under the influence of alcohol.
Jung Ho Kang appears in court over DUI charges, vows to become ‘exemplary player’
Jung Ho Kang appeared in a South Korean court Wednesday as judges began hearing arguments in a trial over charges Kang, the Pirates’ third baseman, fled the scene of a DUI accident after slamming a rented BMW into a guardrail around 3 a.m. Dec. 2 in Seoul, South Korea. Kang, 29, admitted to the DUI charge – his third DUI charge since 2009 – and was remorseful, according to Yonhap News, which also reported the court will hold a verdict hearing March 3. “I deeply regret what I have done,” Kang told Yonhap News.
Pirates’ Kang attends trial over drink driving charges
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang arrives at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Kang appeared in the Korean court as judges began hearing arguments in a trial over charges that the baseball star fled the scene after slamming a car into a guardrail while driving under the influence of alcohol.
Michael Brantley and managing unknowns
The Indians may have Francisco Lindor now, but for several years Brantley was the lead attraction on the Indians, and his turning into a hitting machine from nowhere was a pleasure to behold. I could, and probably will, write at least one piece this year only to rave over his swing.
2017 Red Sox Season Forecast – Sandoval & Moreland ride the pine
It’s been quite an offseason, and though there are still questions to be answered I feel pretty good about 2017. We’ve now traded almost all our prospects for Sale, Kimbrel, & Thornburg.
Cardinals’ Schafer aims to be 2-way utility player
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Happy to have a ‘J-O-B,’ Lind lands in camp with Nationals
Even if Adam Lind signed with an annual contender that has a first baseman coming off his worst season and an aging left fielder, he spoke in frank terms while discussing what his contract offer from the Washington Nationals meant. “It’s a J-O-B,” Lind said.
Who’s got the best Bay Area tattoo? Locals share their ink
He also has a small tattoo of the letter ‘A’ on his left ring finger. It’s for his wife Ayesha.
BC-OH-Ohio Sports Digest 1:30 pm, OH
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Angels’ Espinosa eager for Orange County homecoming in trade
” Growing up three miles from Angel Stadium, Danny Espinosa got to watch all the heroes of the 2002 Anaheim Angels championship team: Troy Percival, Garret Anderson, Tim Salmon and Darin Erstad, among others. Espinosa got the break most players only dream about when the Washington Nationals traded him in the offseason to the Los Angeles Angels, where he’s slated to be the team’s everyday second baseman.
Powerful presence: Encarnacion gives Indians booming bat
” As fans lining the chain-linked fence next to Cleveland’s main practice field jockeyed for better position to snatch an autograph or selfie with the team’s newest star, Edwin Encarnacion showed no emotion. With his glove balanced on his head, Encarnacion signed baseballs, bats, cards and whatever else was thrust in front of him.
Giants’ Johnny Cueto in jeopardy of missing WBC
San Francisco Giants’ Johnny Cueto warms up before facing Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago. IL, on Friday, October 7, 2016.
Arizona Diamondbacks shift focus to defense behind plate
… whole team and what the team’s Saturday plans will be if it rains at spring training. Video: Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports The Diamondbacks’ Ken Kendrick discusses the team’s lawsuit with the Maricopa County Stadium District over over Chase Field …
Shelby Miller is in the best mental shape of his life
… To his credit, though, he’s going into the new season with a very positive perspective. Via Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports : Maybe it’s just the way I go about everything, trying to be positive in every single aspect of life. Baseball’s not perfect. …
Feliz in Brewers camp, ready to challenge for closer’s role
After sorting out work visa issues in his native Dominican Republic, the Brewers’ Neftali Feliz arrived at Monday morning, ready to get to work with his new team. Feliz enters camp as Milwaukee’s leading candidate to be the closer after the team parted ways with Jeremy Jeffress and Will Smith at the deadline last season, and with Tyler Thornburg during the winter.
Groundwork for a fantasy baseball title begins now
Groundwork for a fantasy baseball title begins now Championships aren’t won without preparation, so incorporate these trends into your strategy. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2m1fLuc Fantasy owners who’ve experienced their own lengthy championship drought can take heart in the Cubs’ World Series victory.
Coleman: Good Vibrations Overflowing As Mets Get Down To Business
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Don’t forget about Aaron Altherr, guys. Felske Files Episode 91
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