In this May 24, 2016, file photo, then-Toronto Blue Jays pitcher R.A. Dickey delivers against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game in New York. Former NL Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey signed with the the Atlanta Braves on a one-year contract in the off-season, as the team added a 42-year-old knuckleballer to a thin rotation as the team moves into a new ballpark.
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Youthful A’s rotation key to club’s success in 2017
A key to the Oakland Athletics’ young and relatively inexperienced starting rotation will be to consistently get the ball to the bullpen with a lead or a tie. If that happens, a number of late-inning specialists figure to be able to close out games on a regular basis.
Mark Melancon throws to Buster Posey on Day 1 with Giants
… rate monitor under his uniform around his rib area while he pitches. In fact, he asked his share of questions about sports science – his passion that goes hand in hand with pitching at his peak – when deciding to sign with San Francisco during the …
David Wright’s Opening Day reality: I can only hope and work
David Wright speaks in few absolutes these days, a man who has been humbled by his body in recent years. The 34-year-old Mets captain stands at a crossroads in his career, after a second significant injury in as many seasons left him sidelined for most of 2016.
Royals reliever to miss eight weeks after falling through the roof of his barn
At the outset, let us be thankful that Kansas City Royals reliever Brian Flynn is OK. He has some broken ribs and other injuries and should be back in the Royals bullpen and ready for action sometime in the season’s first month.
Just a Fleeting Glance
The uncertainties around MLB and the MLBPA agreeing on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement caused the Phillies to load up their 40 man roster with prospects to avoid a Rule 5 plundering. This means that this year’s camp will be full of prospects, as the Phillies just don’t have room to add a lot of veterans to their major league or AAA roster.
Bronson Arroyo Gets Chance With Reds To Try To Pitch
The Cincinnati Reds are giving Bronson Arroyo a chance to find out whether he can still pitch more than two years after Tommy John surgery derailed his career.
Bronson Arroyo gets chance with Reds to try to pitch
The Cincinnati Reds are giving Bronson Arroyo a chance to find out whether he can still pitch more than two years after Tommy John surgery derailed his career.
AP Source: 1B Adam Lind agrees with Nats, pending physical
A person familiar with the deal says that the Washington Nationals have agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year deal with free-agent first baseman Adam Lind, pending a physical.
Diamondbacks report with essentially same team as in 2016
The Arizona Diamondbacks reported to spring training on Monday with a roster not a whole lot different than last season’s. With new general manager Mike Hazen and manager Torey Lovullo at the helm, the Diamondbacks are planning to give their young players another shot to turn the organization around.
Giants notes: A major extension might have to wait for Madison Bumgarner
Madison Bumgarner of the San Francisco Giants celebrates a 3-0 win over the New York Mets during their National League Wild Card game. Madison Bumgarner tows his horse trailer to town.
Jake Odorizzi, Michael Wacha go to arbitration
In this Sunday, July 3, 2016, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha pumps his fist after getting Milwaukee Brewers’ Aaron Hill to ground into a double play to end the top of the fifth inning of a baseball game in St. Louis. Jake Odorizzi of Tampa Bay and Wacha of St. Louis have gone to salary arbitration and are among six first-time eligible starting pitchers who could get decisions Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
Padres roster review: Hunter Renfroe
… (71) hits an eighth inning grand slam home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. (Jake Roth / USA Today Sports) The Padres are partnering with a longtime sponsor Sycuan Casino in an attempt to access a potential new market – Chargers …
5 questions for Mets manager Terry Collins today
The Mets were cautious with him in 2016, and they are once again going to have to be extra careful this spring. Collins can give further insight into what plans the team may have.
Tampa Bay Rays Brad Miller Not Thrilled About Move to Second
In his year with the Tampa Bay Rays, Brad Miller has already had three primary positions. Understandably, he is not enthused with his latest shift around the diamond.
Chicago Cubs News: Cubs catching situation; Travis Wood return?
The Chicago Cubs have an interesting situation behind the plate. While Willson Contreras established himself as the No.
Non-roster invitees to watch in the National League West
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San Francisco Giants Spring Training Preview: Catchers
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The Cubs will start the season with a healthy Kyle
USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale and Jorge L. Ortiz break down the important story lines to play out under the skies in Arizona and Florida. Spring training story lines: From the Cubs to the World Baseball Classic USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale and Jorge L. Ortiz break down the important story lines to play out under the skies in Arizona and Florida.
Sielski: Phils count on Kendrick, Saunders for veteran know-how
Mike Sielski has been a sports columnist at the Inquirer since September 2013. The Associated Press Sports Editors named him the top sports columnist in America in 2015.
World Ag Expo 2017 gearing up for 50th year
Two men in masks and hoodies robbed a Valero gas station in Caruthers at gunpoint on Thursday, Feb. 2. The incident happened just before 9 p.m. on the 2400 block of west Tahoe Avenue. Anyone with information should call Detective Carl Chalmers at 600-8174 or Crime Stoppers at 498-STOP.
How Donald Trump is like late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner
” just cared about getting from A to Z, and I get the sense that’s how Donald Trump approaches things,” the GM said. He added that both Trump and Steinbrenner could be described as “a man with a plan.”
10 things to know about Rangers before spring training: Who’s playing …
It’s time for that magical time of year where you renew your greatest love — no, not Valentine’s Day. Spring training starts this week.
O’s expect familiar cast for spring
Orioles to welcome familiar cast for spring training The Baltimore Orioles expect to welcome back a familiar cast of characters for spring training. Check out this story on yorkdispatch.com: Mark Trumbo and the Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $37.5 million, three-year contract.
Retooled Cardinals have sights set on postseason return
It was one thing for many people to predict St. Louis would finish behind the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central Division before last season. It’s another matter entirely for the Cardinals heading into this spring training, knowing they are indeed the team doing the chasing of the defending World Series champions.
How will the 25-man roster shape up?
The defending World Series champion Cubs don’t have any major roster decisions to make this spring, other than to figure out who will lead off and which relievers compose the bullpen. is a plus for manager Joe Maddon, who likes to move players around.
Washington Nationals: Is Bryce Harper The Best Right Fielder In NL East?
Aug 21, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper watches his three run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Today, our State of the NL East continues as we take a look at where Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper ranks in the division As spring training gets closer and closer, we continue to rank the National League East by position.
Mariners constantly in motion with Jerry Dipoto in charge
The Seattle Mariners general manager is constantly tinkering, trying to create a club that can once again be a contender instead of an afterthought. That means during the 17 months that Dipoto has served as Seattle’s GM, the Mariners front office has been kept on its toes, constantly waiting for the next move.
Adam Rosales is mentor for Hawaiian high school shortstop
In this Feb. 7, 2017, photo provided by Josh Hansen, Eli Lai, right, and baseball coach Josh Hansen pose on the field at Kealakehe High School in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. To Oakland Athletics infielder Adam Rosales, he’s “Hawaiian Eli.”
Mets spring training: 10 things to watch
The key to the Mets this season? Health. Bartolo Colon was a big departure, but the roster is still nearly the same as it was in October.
NL West teams at the start of spring training
In this Oct. 18, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers’ Corey Seager hits an RBI single during the third inning of Game 3 of the National League baseball championship series against the Chicago Cubs, in Los Angeles. After coming within two games of reaching the World Series, the Dodgers had a simple plan going into the offseason: keep their roster intact and make a couple of additions.
NL East teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the National League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad: Going campin’: After winning the NL East for the third time in five years, and once again losing their opening playoff series, the Nationals made just a couple of significant off-season additions. Instead, GM Mike Rizzo brings his team to its new spring training facility counting on the returning core to be productive, including RHPs Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg , RF Bryce Harper , and INFs Daniel Murphy and Anthony Rendon.
How a Guy Who Looked like Lord Voldemort Truly Broke My Heart….Twice In One Night
Many people here on Camden Chat know me as the youngest regular here on the site. They’ve heard me reference many times how I was a one year old when the O’s went wire-to-wire in 1997 and how a I was a few months old when the Jeffery Maier incident took place then the awful run from 1998-2011 was the only time period in my life I had seen the Orioles.
Youth, the Orioles, and heartbreak
My first Orioles heartbreak came early in my life. It was 1982, and I just started getting interested in baseball as a 6 year old.
NL Central teams at the start of spring training
In this July 7, 2016, file photo, Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant scores on a single hit by Ben Zobrist during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies: 3 Things You Should Know on February 10
… off right. Along with looking at the other teams in the National League West, the Associated Press wrote (and Fox Sports published) this look at the Rockies heading into the season. Spoiler alert: There are a lot of good things said about the team …
Rank the MLB
… miles from Boston the stadium is crawling with fans like cockroaches. This is the biggest bandwagon fanbase in all of sports. 29) San Diego Padres – The most nondescript team in all of major pro sports. Their lack of identity actually somehow makes …
Previewing the Mariners in spring training: Infielders
While questions exist within the Mariners’ infield once you look past stalwarts Robinson Cano and Kyle Seager , the only real competition for a roster spot is the three-way battle to serve as the club’s utility infielder. Switch-hitting Shawn O’Malley is the incumbent and, after proving himself last year to be a competent backup shortstop, appears rate an initial edge.
Rockies spend big in offseason to bolster bullpen, 1st base
The usually cost-conscious Colorado Rockies went on a little bit… . FILE – In this May 31, 2016, file photo, then-Texas Rangers’ Ian Desmond watches his two-run double off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber during the eighth inning of a baseball game, in Cleveland.
Feb 9 2017 OT1
Dad turned 87 yesterday, took him too see the Korean film THE KING … only the biggest K “blockbusters” make it to the American multiplex … it was good, if a tad convoluted Then we went to Naomi Sushi , where he knows the owner … we tend to order small, yet they plied us with enough free bonus dishes to make another meal!