2023-24 Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions
2023/11/2023-24-top-50-free-agents-with-predictions.htmlOne of the Angels' selling points last time around was that they were willing to afford Ohtani wide leeway in setting his usage. … Higher-payroll clubs will have more leeway to accommodate a nine-figure investment, although every team would improve by adding Hader to the bullpen.
Giants Claim Ryan McKenna
2024/05/giants-claim-ryan-mckenna.htmlGuardado (via X) reported that the Giants placed Lee on the 60-day IL to create a 40-man roster spot for McKenna. … 2:32PM: Both teams have announced the transaction, and MLB.com's Maria I.
Jung Hoo Lee To Undergo Season-Ending Labrum Surgery
2024/05/jung-hoo-lee-to-undergo-season-ending-labrum-surgery.htmlThe Giants informed reporters this evening that rookie center fielder Jung Hoo Lee will undergo surgery to repair the labrum in his left shoulder (X link via Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area). … He'll miss the remainder of the season.
Giants, Jerar Encarnación Agree To Minor League Deal
2024/05/giants-jerar-encarnacion-agree-to-minor-league-deal.htmlTyler Fitzgerald, who is also light on inexperience, is moving around to play both the outfield and the infield. … They currently have seven position players on the injured list, including four outfielders in Jung Hoo Lee, Jorge Soler, Austin Slater and Michael Conforto.
The Opener: Lee, Pirates, Cubs, Trades
2024/05/the-opener-lee-pirates-cubs-trades.htmlAs the 2024 regular season continues, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world…… Giants center fielder Jung Hoo Lee exited Sunday's game against the Reds due to a dislocated shoulder suffered while trying to catch a fly ball off the bat of Jeimer Candelario at the wall.
David Peralta Opts Out Of Cubs Deal
2024/05/david-peralta-opt-out-cubs-free-agent.htmlAs Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times wrote last month, he wasn't immediately ready for game action, as he was still wrapping up the rehab process from an October procedure to repair the flexor tendon in his left forearm back in October. … Veteran outfielder David Peralta opted out of a minor league contract with the Cubs and elected free agency, as indicated on the MiLB.com transaction log.
The Opener: Lee, Wood, Pitchers’ Duel
2024/05/the-opener-lee-wood-pitchers-duel.htmlWith one-quarter of the 2024 season now in the books, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on…… Giants center fielder and marquee free agent signing Jung Hoo Lee suffered a worrisome injury during last night's game against the Reds when he leapt at the wall in an attempt to rob Jeimer Candelario of extra bases in the top of the first inning.
Jung Hoo Lee Leaves Game Due To Dislocated Shoulder
2024/05/jung-hoo-lee-leaves-game-with-left-shoulder-strain.html6:51PM: Lee suffered a dislocated shoulder, as per a team announcement (correcting an earlier statement from manager Bob Melvin). … Lee will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the damage, and a more severe dislocation could possibly put his season in jeopardy.
Cubs Activate Kyle Hendricks From Injured List
2024/05/cubs-to-activate-kyle-hendricks-on-sunday.htmlMay 11: The Cubs plan to activate right-hander Kyle Hendricks from the 15-day injured list tomorrow, manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun Times) following tonight's game. … TODAY: The Cubs officially reinstated Hendricks from the injured list this morning, and announced that right-hander Jose Cuas had been optioned to Triple-A Iowa in the corresponding move.
Cubs Place Dansby Swanson On Injured List, Reinstate Seiya Suzuki
2024/05/cubs-place-dansby-swanson-on-injured-list-reinstate-seiya-suzuki.htmlThe move is retroactive to May 8, per Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times. … The Cubs are placing shortstop Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list due to a right knee sprain, with outfielder Seiya Suzuki reinstated from the IL in a corresponding move.
Cubs To Activate Cody Bellinger
2024/05/cubs-to-activate-cody-bellinger.htmlAnother lengthy injury layoff would have hurt his chances at maximizing his earning power this coming winter, so the quick turnaround still gives him a shot at putting together a good stretch of quality playing time between now and the end of the year. … The full slate of moves was laid out by Madde Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times on X, with outfielder Alexander Canario optioned to Triple-A, while right-hander Daniel Palencia was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder stiffness with fellow righty Keegan Thompson recalled to take his place.
Braves Acquire Jimmy Herget
2024/05/braves-acquire-jimmy-herget.htmlOf the eight relievers in the current MLB bullpen, only one (Dylan Lee) can be optioned. … The Braves have acquired reliever Jimmy Herget from the Angels for cash considerations, both teams announced.
The Royals’ Outfield Drought
2024/05/the-royals-outfield-drought.htmlThere’s time for Renfroe to turn it around, but the Royals gave him a two-year deal with the second season representing a player option. … 5 overall in 2011), Khalil Lee (No.
Tim Dierkes’ MLB Mailbag: Mason Miller, Vlad Jr., Orioles, White Sox, Marlins, And More
2024/05/tim-dierkes-mlb-mailbag-mason-miller-vlad-jr-orioles-white-sox-marlins-and-more.htmlGiven the extra uncertainty around the franchise these next few years, Phillip's case makes some sense: trade Miller (and/or Erceg) now for prospects who are several years away from the Majors. … The Astros and Orioles, coming from the same leadership tree, ran particularly rock-bottom payrolls.
The NL Rookie Of The Year Field Is Loaded
2024/05/the-nl-rookie-of-the-year-field-is-loaded.htmlAnother Asian signee who happened to sign with an NL team, Lee joined the Giants after seven seasons in the KBO. … In my subscriber chat last week, a questioner asked which players I'd take as respective Rookies of the Year.
Justin Steele To Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week
2024/04/justin-steele-to-begin-rehab-assignment-this-week.htmlWhile Steele's 24.6% strikeout rate during a 2023 campaign that saw him make his first All Star appearance and finish fifth in NL Cy Young award voting was right around league average, his strong 5.0% walk rate and 50.3% groundball rate were both excellent according to Statcast, ranking in the 93rd and 83rd percentiles respectively. … It appears that the club's time without their staff ace may be nearing an end, however, as Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun Times relayed this afternoon that (per manager Craig Counsell) Steele is set to join the club's Triple-A affiliate in Iowa for a rehab assignment in the coming days.
A Potential Positive Development On The White Sox’ Roster
2024/04/a-potential-positive-development-on-the-white-sox-roster.htmlThat production was 10% below league average overall but is around par for a catcher. … But there are some hopeful signs with at least one player on the roster: catcher Korey Lee.
Twins Notes: Woods Richardson, Varland, Headrick, Lee
2024/04/twins-simeon-woods-richardson-rotation-louie-varland.htmlInfielder Brooks Lee, the No. … The Twins optioned right-hander Louie Varland to Triple-A St.
Which Hot Or Cold Starts Are For Real?
2024/04/which-hot-or-cold-starts-are-for-real.htmlWith those prominent arms not around, others haven't really picked up the slack. … On offense, acquisitions like Jung Hoo Lee, Matt Chapman and Nick Ahmed have produced subpar offense, and the same goes for incumbents like Mike Yastrzemski, Wilmer Flores and Thairo Estrada.
Cubs Notes: Taillon, Steele, Wisdom
2024/04/cubs-notes-taillon-steele-wisdom.htmlCubs right-hander Jameson Taillon opened the season on the injured list after missing all of Spring Training due to calf and back issues, but club manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including the Chicago Sun Times' Maddie Lee) that Taillon's next start will come with the big league club in Chicago after a strong rehab start from the 32-year-old Friday night during which he struck out 4 in 3 2/3 scoreless innings while building up to 68 pitches. … Taillon is in the second year of the four-year, $68MM deal he signed with Chicago and enters 2024 hoping to get off to a better start after a brutal first half sank his 2023 campaign.
Carlos Correa Likely Headed To IL With Oblique Strain
2024/04/carlos-correa-leaves-game-with-oblique-strain.htmlTop prospect Brooks Lee, who is not yet on the 40-man, has been on the minor league IL all year.… 10:18pm: Manager Rocco Baldelli said postgame that the Twins are awaiting results from an MRI before they know a timetable for Correa's return (X link via Betsy Helfand of the St.
The Opener: Twins, Tigers, Jansen, Martinez
2024/04/the-opener-twins-tigers-jansen-martinez.htmlAs the 2024 regular season continues, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world…… That would leave Jansen tied for fifth all-time in career saves behind only Mariano Rivera, Trevor Hoffman, Lee Smith, and Francisco Rodriguez.
Orioles Trade Diego Castillo To Twins
2024/04/orioles-trade-diego-castillo-twins.htmlThe Twins recently lost third baseman Royce Lewis to a quad strain, and top infield prospect Brooks Lee is out until late April due to a back injury. … The Orioles announced Friday that they've traded minor league infielder/outfielder Diego Castillo to the Twins in exchange for cash.
NL Central Notes: Candelario, Donovan, Taillon
2024/04/nl-central-notes-candelario-donovan-taillon.htmlIn other injury news from around the NL Central... … Brendan Donovan was also removed mid-game on Wednesday.
Offseason In Review: Chicago Cubs
2024/04/offseason-in-review-chicago-cubs-16.htmlAs late as December 5th, Hoyer shot down a report that the Cubs' optimism on Ohtani had waned, but it probably should have been waning around then. … Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was quietly on the Cubs' radar as well, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic.