Travis d’Arnaud last played in a Major League game on April 8 against the Nationals. Nearly a year and a Tommy John surgery later, he made a significant step towards his return to the Bigs as he started his first game behind the dish in Grapefruit League play. “I was excited going into today,” d’Arnaud told reporters after the game. “A lot of emotions were running. I just thought about the...
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For the players, Spring Training is the time of year to get back into playing shape and get their reps in before the season starts. For management, it’s the time of year to decide who stays in the Bigs and who’s sent down to the minor leagues. For the fans, it’s the time of year when we all draft our free agent teams – minus the keepers, of course. For me, in this series...
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Jon Heyman 0f MLB Network reports that the Washington Nationals have signed free agent reliever Tony Sipp. The finances have yet to be revealed, but Heyman does confirm that it is a Major League contract. This article will be updated when the money and years are known. Sipp, 35, had a very strong 2018 season. In 38.2 innings across 54 appearances, he registered a 1.86 ERA and 2.41 FIP while...
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When the Mets come back up north from Florida, they won’t be going straight to Flushing. They’ll first be making a pit stop in Syracuse, NY, where they’ll be having a full team workout for all to attend. Their final spring workout, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Carrier Dome at Syracuse University on March 26 from 12 p.m.-2 p.m., the Syracuse...
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Recovering from Tommy John surgery, Travis d’Arnaud has made significant strides in an effort to be ready for Opening Day. He has appeared in Grapefruit League games and seems to be healthy, but health aside, faces competition for playing time behind the dish. New addition Wilson Ramos will surely be the starting catcher, but after him, d’Arnaud shares a depth chart with Devin...
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