Jacob deGrom, Rangers Eye Surprise MLB Playoff Run Big free-agent signings—especially Jacob deGrom—and an old-school pitching approach have Texas believing it can get to October. Sports Illustrated · Apr 13, 2023
Rangers lose pitcher Jake Odorizzi for year due to shoulder procedure The Rangers’ first acquisition of their pitching-centric offseason makeover is done for the year without throwing a pitch for the team. Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023
Rangers sign Nathan Eovaldi to multi-year deal, providing rotation depth, flexibility When you ask Chris Young about a pitching move – something that has been seemingly a weekly occurrence this offseason – he will tilt his head slightly, offer up a half-smile and offer up what used to be a cliché: “You can never have enough pitching.” Tribune News Service · Dec 28, 2022
Braves trade Jake Odorizzi, reacquire Kolby Allard The Braves are bringing Kolby Allard back to their organization, reacquiring him in a trade Wednesday that sent pitcher Jake Odorizzi and cash to the Texas Rangers. Tribune News Service · Nov 10, 2022
Rhys Hoskins and Aaron Nola slug and sling Phillies closer to postseason in 9-1 rout of Braves PHILADELPHIA — After driving a ball 103.8 mph through a 17-mph crosswind and into the left-field seats in the fourth inning Friday night, Rhys Hoskins did what must have felt natural to him in the moment. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 24, 2022
Tyler O'Neill, Tommy Edman homer to spark late Cardinals comeback ST. LOUIS — Tyler O’Neill walked off the Cardinals’ ninth-inning win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night at Busch Stadium with the truest walk-off, a base on balls. On Sunday night, he flipped the script. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 29, 2022
Roansy Contreras impresses, Oneil Cruz homers, but Pirates still lose to Braves PITTSBURGH — Roansy Contreras paid for his one big mistake against the Atlanta Braves on Monday night. Tribune News Service · Aug 23, 2022
The Six-Man Rotation May Be MLB’s Next Evolutionary Step The Astros, Padres and Angels are prime examples of what star pitchers can produce on five days’ rest. Sports Illustrated · Aug 18, 2022
Mark Bradley: The Braves are really, really good. Get used to it. Ten days ago, the Braves left New York having lost four of five to the Mets, whose lead in the National League East had grown to 6.5 games. The Braves had lost three in a row for the first time in 2022. They weren’t quite reeling, but they’d suffered a… Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022
Jake Odorizzi labors through Braves debut as Mets win first game of doubleheader NEW YORK – In Jake Odorizzi’s Braves debut, the Braves lost the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader to the Mets, 8-5. Tribune News Service · Aug 6, 2022
Braves trade Will Smith to Astros for right-hander Jake Odorizzi ATLANTA — No stars were involved in a trade between the Astros and Braves, but it carried a certain impact. Tribune News Service · Aug 2, 2022
Betting/Fantasy Impact: Astros Acquire Mancini, Vazquez, Smith In a flurry of moves, Houston shored up depth for a run at the World Series and we look at the fantasy ramifications. Sports Illustrated · Aug 2, 2022
SI:AM | The MLB Trade Frenzy Got Started Early And there’s still plenty of time before the deadline. Sports Illustrated · Aug 2, 2022
Reports: Braves Shore Up Rotation, Outfield in Pair of Trades Atlanta reportedly acquired Astros starter Jake Odorizzi and Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman on Monday night. Sports Illustrated · Aug 2, 2022
Tribune News Service · Jul 11, 2022 Cal product Korey Lee has day to remember as Astros beat Athletics OAKLAND, Calif. — It was a day to remember for Houston catcher Korey Lee, but another one to forget for the Athletics.
Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2022 Lorenzo Cain’s Royals legacy? Scoring from first and never a moment too big, GM says. Lorenzo Cain’s legacy with the Kansas City Royals might best be remembered by the phrase “scored from first.”
Tribune News Service · May 8, 2022 Tigers muster one hit in 5-0 loss to Astros; losing skid hits 5 HOUSTON — They wore pink Sunday to celebrate Mother’s Day around baseball. But it had to feel like Groundhog’s Day to the Tigers.
Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022 Despite solid outing by Marco Gonzales, Mariners fall to Astros 3-0 HOUSTON — The ball rocketed off Jeremy Pena’s bat at a speed and trajectory that made its result a given.
Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2022 Mariners rout Astros 11-1 behind timely hitting and Marco Gonzales’ strong outing in 2022 home opener SEATTLE — With the pomp, circumstance and routine-upsetting distractions that come with the first home game of the season — regardless of the date — expecting anything beyond chilly temperatures, dry conditions and a packed house might seem a bit foolish.
Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2022 After 12-year hiatus, Zack Greinke will start opening day for the Royals SURPRISE, Ariz. — On opening day, the Kansas City Royals will hand the ball to one of the three pitchers in franchise history who’ve won a Cy Young Award: Zack Greinke.