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Michael King's Surge Proves the Juan Soto Trade Is a Win-Win
Oct 2, 2024 · Michael King dazzled on the mound on Tuesday night, making the Padres look more like a winner in the Juan Soto deal in the process. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Michael King #34 of the San Diego Padres speaks to the media during his press availability before the San Deigo Padres workout at …
Yankees Notes: Clubhouse Reaction to Stanton's Home Run
Oct 10, 2024 · Over his last 325 regular-season games, Stanton is slashing just .213/.291/.454 with 404 strikeouts in 1,186 at-bats. However, when it’s the postseason, the 34-year-old slugger seems to shine. He’s now driven in 26 runs in his last 24 postseason games (since Game 2 of the 2019 ALDS), tying him for eighth among all MLB players.
2024 Magic Number Tracker: Counting Down to the MLB Playoffs
Sep 30, 2024 · If things had gone as scheduled, the Major League Baseball regular season would have ended on Sunday, as all most teams played their final games at the same time to wrap up the 2024 slate. Going into the day, three teams were vying for two spots in the NL Wild Card race, the Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets, and the Atlanta Braves.
The Amazing Astros Dynasty Has Come to a Screeching Halt
Oct 4, 2024 · The Astros’ Dynasty Has Come to an End. For many years, the Astros have been carried by a core of the most recognizable names in baseball. Jose Altuve, Kyle Tucker, Yordan Alvarez and Alex Bregman are currently at the center of the organization and are all superstar-caliber players. The end of their incredible run was something Just Baseball ...
Ranking the Best Uniforms in Major League Baseball
Mar 25, 2022 · The grey is very boring and the home looks better with the script “Rangers” than former block “Texas,” but still does not move the needle. 24. Cleveland Guardians. (Cleveland Guardians) Good colors, boring uniform. These may be the best uniforms in the city and they actually represent Cleveland pretty well: bland.
MLB Top 100 Prospects 2024: Final Update - Just Baseball
Oct 24, 2024 · Rare bat to ball skills for a 6-foot-3 teenager and good athleticism give Jenkins the goods to be a true five-tool player. Offense . A relaxed setup with simple pre-swing moves, Jenkins is consistently on time with his sweet left-handed swing and requires little effort to tap into impressive impact.
Who Should Win the AL Silver Sluggers? | Just Baseball
Oct 4, 2024 · Soto won four straight NL Silver Sluggers, and I think he’ll win his first AL Silver Slugger before the year is over. Soto socked 41 home runs, scored 128 runs, and tallied 109 RBIs with 129 walks. He was only intentionally walked once. But that’s ultimately because this year’s likely MVP, Aaron Judge, protected him.
Five Things the Giants Must Do to Get Back to Contention
Oct 24, 2024 · That’s a significant improvement over the 6.31 ERA in his eight first-half starts. Bringing him back is the top option. That doesn’t mean there aren’t other players out there for the Giants to look at, though. Top right-handers include Michael Wacha, Jack Flaherty, Corbin Burnes, Nathan Eovaldi and Luis Severino.
Who Should Win the National League Silver Slugger Awards?
Oct 12, 2024 · Just Baseball takes a look at the probable winners of the National League Silver Slugger Awards for the 2024 season. MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 19: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a three-run home run in the seventh inning to become the first player in Major League Baseball history to reach 50 Home Runs and 50 Stolen bases in a ...