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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a number of Mariners trades and observe up on a earlier dialog about groups with essentially the most work to do earlier than Opening Day, then (21:07) discuss to Pebble Hunting writer (and former host) Sam Miller about what (if something!) shall be finest remembered concerning the 2023 baseball season. Audio intro: Daniel Leckie, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Liz Panella, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to first Mariners commerce Link to second Mariners commerce Link to WWJDD music (quick) Link to WWJDD music (lengthy) Link to Pebble Hunting Link to Sam on 2023 Link to Sam on previous years Link to Sam on 2017 Link to New Yorker cowl Link to New Yorker yips story Link to HUaL on 2023 Link to Paul vs. Dia...

In an intriguing transfer, the Giants and Mariners agreed to a commerce Friday that despatched beginning pitcher Robbie Ray to San Francisco in return for outfielder Mitch Haniger, beginning pitcher Anthony DeSclafani and money issues. Ray, the 2021 American League Cy Young Award winner whereas with the Blue Jays, will possible miss the start of the 2024 season after present process Tommy John surgical procedure on his left elbow early final May. The 32-year-old made only one begin for Seattle final season earlier than being shut down along with his harm. He has three years and $73 million remaining on his contract, though he has an opt-out after the 2024 season. Haniger returns to Seattle after enjoying for the Mariners from 2017-22. He recorded an .817 OPS and hit 107 dwelling runs over ...

Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports The Rangers have an issue you don’t see day-after-day. They have three pitchers, every seemingly out till midway by means of this season, who all appear like surefire starters when wholesome. Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer want no introduction; deGrom is taking a look at an August or September return, whereas Scherzer will seemingly be again in July. Add Tyler Mahle to the listing, too: the Rangers signed him to a two-year, $22 million deal this offseason, however he gained’t be absolutely recovered from Tommy John surgical procedure till round midyear. Let’s get the simple caveat out of the best way: it’s not clear how good any of those three shall be in 2024. Scherzer and Mahle weren’t precisely setting the world on hearth earlier than they acquire...

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres are getting nearer to filling out their 2024 bullpen. San Diego is nearing a take care of Korean reliever Woo Suk Go, sources instructed MLB.com. The Padres haven't but confirmed the transfer, and Go's bodily continues to be pending. A report from Yonhap News Agency in Seoul famous that Go took a flight from Korea to the United States on Tuesday night time (Wednesday afternoon native time). The 25-year-old right-hander would assist solidify a bullpen that has already added Japanese left-hander Yuki Matsui this winter. Both are anticipated to be within the combine for back-end roles -- a lot wanted additions after Josh Hader, Nick Martinez and Luis García every hit the free-agent market this winter. What are the Padres getting? In seven seasons pitching for the LG Tw...

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The greatest protection is an effective offense. As a lot because the pacifist in me hates to confess it, the previous platitude is true. Many have tried to flip this common saying in a sports context, suggesting as an alternative that the very best offense is an effective protection, however that’s simply patently false. No matter how terrific a workforce’s run prevention skills could also be, they'll’t win a ballgame with out scoring no less than as soon as. Conversely, it doesn’t matter what number of runs a workforce concedes so long as their offense can rating much more. As such, I’d embrace the strategic offensive precept of battle (or ought to I say WAR) extra readily than I’d settle for its antimetabole. Nevertheless, Kevin Kiermaier and Isiah Kiner...

ATLANTA — Chris Sale’s injury-filled profession with the Red Sox ended Saturday when the 34-year-old left-hander accepted a commerce to the Atlanta Braves that despatched infielder Vaughn Grissom to Boston. ...

Baseball delivered in an enormous method in 2023 – because it at all times does. It was a season that strengthened the resumes of stars, and launched impactful rookies who rapidly joined these ranks. We witnessed historic firsts, mentioned farewell to fan favorites and have been enthralled at each flip. In quick, baseball was the most effective, but once more. Here are 23 of the most important tales of the 2023 season. Texas Rangers, street warriors Perhaps probably the most exceptional facet of the Rangers’ run to the title was their unblemished postseason street file. That's proper, the Rangers performed 11 street video games this October and November and didn't lose a single one. Prior to this season, the most effective street file in a single postseason was 8-0 by the 1996 Yankees. How...

In 2023, I as soon as once more had a chance to interview quite a few individuals throughout the recreation. Many of their phrases have been shared in my Sunday Notes column, whereas others got here through an assortment of Q&As, characteristic tales, and the Talks Hitting collection. Here is a collection of one of the best quotes from this yr’s conversations, with the bolded strains linking to the items they have been excerpted from. ——— “Mike came over to me and said that they were probably going to take Gausman, because they needed a college pitcher who was going to be quick to the big leagues..… We thought Buxton was going to be our guy. That was how we ranked them. We had Gausman after Mike [Zunino], but we had Buxton ahead of both of them.” — Tom McNamara, former Seattle Mar...

LOS ANGELES — Just over six years after Yoshinobu Yamamoto watched a playoff recreation from the raucous Dodger Stadium stands and determined he completely needed to play within the main leagues sooner or later, the right-hander pulled on his white No. 18 jersey and a blue cap within the heart area pavilion. ...

The White Sox continued to retool their roster on Thursday, agreeing to a one-year, $1.8 million take care of veteran left-handed reliever Tim Hill, a supply advised MLB.com's Mark Feinstand. The crew has not confirmed the deal. Hill, 33, spent the previous 4 seasons with the Padres, the place he posted a 4.18 ERA in 170 innings with one save. He’s coming off the worst statistical season of his profession, when he tallied a 5.48 ERA in 44 1/3 innings earlier than present process season-ending finger surgical procedure on the finish of September. The Padres non-tendered him on the finish of the season. The left-hander has held lefty batters to a .223 common in his profession, and has thrown 5 scoreless postseason innings. He opened his profession by tossing 45 2/3 innings with the Royals in...