In the New York Mets latest injury updates the team says an MRI confirmed a left calf sprain for reliever Anthony Swarzak. Team says treatment only today and doesn’t give a time frame for his return. Swarzak has pitched 1.2 innings this spring after signing a two-year deal with the Mets this offseason. He has allowed one earned run on two hits, one walk and two strikeouts. Original...
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Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports that the Philadelphia Phillies and RHP Jake Arrieta are “having dialogue.” Arrieta has a draft pick attached to him and is looking for a long-term contract as he’s just 31 years old. However, according to Heyman, the Phillies would prefer a shorter-term contract and this is a sticking point in the talks. After winning the Cy Young Award in...
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Jacob deGrom will be leaving Spring Training for a few days to be with his wife Stacey for the birth of their second child. He will return to the team Saturday per Mike Puma of the New York Post. He already has one son, Jaxon Anthony deGrom, who was born April 11th, 2016 — Almost exactly nine months after deGrom struck out the side on 10 pitches at the 2015 All Star Game. Just saying....
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Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union Tribune reports that first baseman Eric Hosmer has signed an eight-year deal with the San Diego Padres. The deal includes an opt-out after the fifth season per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The deal is front-loaded as it’s worth $20 million for the first five years, then $13 million for each of the last three for an $18 million AAV per Scott Miller of...
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Mickey Callaway spoke with reporters at length on Wednesday, seemingly in awe of the talent before him. One player he is particularly impressed with is shortstop Amed Rosario, who he drew comparisons with his former shortstop in Cleveland, Francisco Lindor. “I’ve gotten to see a lot of him,” Callaway said of Rosario. “Unbelievable athlete. I think, obviously, right on par...
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