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Sat Mar 24 201816:10National League East capsules
Capsules of National League East teams, listed in order of finish last year:___Washington Nationals2017: 97-65, first place, lost to Cubs in NLDS.Manager: Dave Martinez (first season).He's Here: 1B-OF Matt Adams, C Miguel Montero, RHP Jeremy Hellickson, RHP Joaquin Benoit, INF Matt Reynolds.He's Outta Here: Manager Dusty Baker, LF Jayson Werth, 1B-LF Adam Lind, C Jose Lobaton, RHP Matt Albers.Projected Lineup: SS Trea Turner (.284, 11 HRs, 45 RBIs, 46 SBs in 98 games), LF Adam Eaton (.297, 2, 13 in 23 games), RF Bryce Harper (.319, 29, 87), 3B Anthony Rendon (.301, 25, 100, 41 2Bs), 2B Daniel Murphy (.322, 23, 93, 43 2Bs; expected to begin season on DL recovering from knee surgery), 1B Ryan Zimmerman (.303, 36, 108, 33 2Bs), CF Michael A. Taylor (.271, 19, 53), C Matt Wieters (.225, 10, 52).Rotation: RH Max Scherzer (16-6, 2.51 ERA, NL-high 268 Ks, 200 2/3 IP, 3rd Cy Young Award), RH Stephen Strasburg (15-4, 2.52, 204 Ks), LH Gio Gonzalez (15-9, 2.96, 79 walks), RH Tanner Roark (13-11,... [More]
Thu Mar 22 201812:30FANTASY PLAYS: Catcher spot is top 5, then everyone else
The catcher position may be the most frustrating and challenging to deal with, and it has long been that way throughout fantasy baseball history. The position is top-heavy with the best players and then full of risks and guys to settle for. It was seemingly the same in the days when Mike Piazza and Ivan Rodriguez were superior to anyone else at catcher.Gary Sanchez seems to be the modern-day fantasy equivalent of Piazza, as he is clearly unrivaled as the best pick at the position. He has hit 53 home runs in 672 major league at-bats in his first two years and has a National Fantasy Baseball Championship average draft position of 19.3. Considering he delivers a solid average and above-average power comparable with many top players at other positions, he is worth the early round pick because of the depth scarcity at catcher. This is especially true in two-catcher leagues.Willson Contreras is the No. 2 catcher off the board at about pick No. 51, but that number indicates the gap between Sanchez... [More]
Thu Mar 22 201810:38Phillies are ready to put rebuilding in the past
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rebuilding time is over for the Philadelphia Phillies.When free-agent ace Jake Arrieta arrived at spring training on co-owner John Middleton's private plane, it signaled the start of a new era for this franchise.Stocked with young talent on the major-league roster and prospects in the minors, management sent a clear message that it will do whatever it takes to start winning after five straight losing seasons and 96 losses last year."I intend to come in here and win right away," Arrieta said.Even before the 2015 NL Cy Young award winner joined the Phillies, players were confident this team could contend this season."We're ready to win right now," third baseman Maikel Franco said. "We have a lot of talent here. We're on the same page."The Phillies signed veteran slugger Carlos Santana away from Cleveland in December and bolstered the bullpen by adding right-handers Pat Neshek and Tommy Hunter. They waited on Arrieta and got him at their price — $75 million over three years... [More]
Thu Mar 22 201809:59National League East capsules
Capsules of National League East teams, listed in order of finish last year:___Washington Nationals2017: 97-65, first place, lost to Cubs in NLDS.Manager: Dave Martinez (first season).He's Here: 1B-OF Matt Adams, C Miguel Montero, RHP Jeremy Hellickson, RHP Joaquin Benoit, INF Matt Reynolds.He's Outta Here: Manager Dusty Baker, LF Jayson Werth, 1B-LF Adam Lind, C Jose Lobaton, RHP Matt Albers.Projected Lineup: SS Trea Turner (.284, 11 HRs, 45 RBIs, 46 SBs in 98 games), LF Adam Eaton (.297, 2, 13 in 23 games), RF Bryce Harper (.319, 29, 87), 3B Anthony Rendon (.301, 25, 100, 41 2Bs), 2B Daniel Murphy (.322, 23, 93, 43 2Bs, expected to begin season on DL recovering from knee surgery), 1B Ryan Zimmerman (.303, 36, 108, 33 2Bs), CF Michael A. Taylor (.271, 19, 53), C Matt Wieters (.225, 10, 52).Rotation: RH Max Scherzer (16-6, 2.51 ERA, NL-high 268 Ks, 200 2/3 IP, 3rd Cy Young Award), RH Stephen Strasburg (15-4, 2.52, 204 Ks), LH Gio Gonzalez (15-9, 2.96, 79 walks), RH Tanner Roark (13-11,... [More]
Thu Mar 15 201801:43Greinke's start cut short because of groin tightness
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona ace Zack Greinke's start against Cincinnati was cut short Wednesday after one inning because of right groin tightness.Greinke had been scheduled to throw five innings. The 2009 AL Cy Young Award winner retired Ben Revere on a groundout, allowed Jesse Winkler's single, then struck out Joey Votto and Scooter Gennett.Albert Suarez relieved to start the second.Greinke was making his just second big league exhibition appearance this year. The 34-year-old right-hander pitched 1 2/3 innings against Milwaukee on Feb. 25, then made a pair of appearances in "B'' games.RED SOX 2, TWINS 1Chris Sale pitched five shutout innings of two-hit ball and struck out seven, lowering his ERA to 1.00. Mitch Moreland homered in the third off Tyler Duffey, who gave up two runs — one earned — and four hits in three innings. Mookie Betts, batting .130, singled and drove in a run. Miguel Sano doubled.CARDINALS 3, ASTROS 1Adam Wainwright allowed one run and four hits in five innings... [More]
Wed Mar 14 201818:13Greinke's start cut short because of groin tightness
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona ace Zack Greinke's start against Cincinnati was cut short Wednesday after one inning because of right groin tightness.Greinke had been scheduled to throw five innings. The 2009 AL Cy Young Award winner retired Ben Revere on a groundout, allowed Jesse Winkler's single, then struck out Joey Votto and Scooter Gennett.Albert Suarez relieved to start the second.Greinke was making his just second big league exhibition appearance this year. The 34-year-old right-hander pitched 1 2/3 innings against Milwaukee on Feb. 25, then made a pair of appearances in "B'' games.RED SOX 2, TWINS 1Chris Sale pitched five shutout innings of two-hit ball and struck out seven, lowering his ERA to 1.00. Mitch Moreland homered in the third off Tyler Duffey, who gave up two runs — one earned — and four hits in three innings. Mookie Betts, batting .130, singled and drove in a run. Miguel Sano doubled.CARDINALS 3, ASTROS 1Adam Wainwright allowed one run and four hits in five innings... [More]
Wed Mar 14 201817:13Braves' Teheran hopes for fifth straight opening-day start
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Julio Teheran is lined up to make his fifth straight opening-day start for the Atlanta Braves."I've been there the last four years, and that's a spot I want to be my whole career," the 27-year-old right-hander said Wednesday after pitching five innings in a 5-3 exhibition win over Philadelphia. "To be there, you've got to gain that spot. I'm working to show them I can be that guy and that I can represent."Teheran is 3-0 with a 1.29 ERA in 14 innings during spring training. He was 11-13 with a 4.49 ERA last season, almost a run above his 3.59 career ERA.Mike Foltynewicz, Brandon McCarthy and left-hander Sean Newcomb are the other pitchers projected to be in the rotation.Teheran is 1-1 with two no-decisions on opening day. He pitched six shutout innings last year in a 6-0 loss to the New York Mets."I don't know if I'm going to be that guy again, but it would be a great honor again," he said after giving up his first two runs of the exhibition season. "I'll just concentrate... [More]
Tue Mar 6 201814:11New vibe surrounds Phillies in spring training
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Loud music blares inside the clubhouse and several players gather to watch an intense battle during another round of the team's pingpong tournament.There's a different vibe surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies this spring.New manager Gabe Kapler has brought a new-school philosophy, a ton of energy and plenty of positivity to an organization that needed revitalization after five straight losing seasons."He's the man," shortstop J.P. Crawford said. "He's the reason why this clubhouse is like this. He makes everyone feel comfortable and everyone wants to fight for him. He cares so much about us and that translates to us wanting to play for him and win for him and it's great to have a manager like that."Kapler's only previous managerial experience came in 2007 when he took a season off from playing in the majors to lead Boston's Class A affiliate. He also coached Team Israel during the 2013 World Baseball Classic qualifying period. But his progressive thinking was an... [More]
Fri Feb 9 201813:13NL East teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the National League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad:___Washington NationalsManager: Dave Martinez (first season).2017: 97-65, first place, lost to Chicago Cubs in NLDS.Training Town: West Palm Beach, Florida.Park: The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.First Workout: Feb. 16/21.He's Here: 1B-OF Matt Adams, C Miguel Montero.He's Outta Here: Manager Dusty Baker, LF Jayson Werth, C Jose Lobaton, 1B-LF Adam Lind, RHP Matt Albers.Going campin': It's become an all-too-familiar story for the Nationals and their fans: terrific regular season, followed by quick playoff exit, followed by a managerial change. Martinez will be the latest skipper to try to lead the club to postseason success — and GM Mike Rizzo has made it clear that ownership expects nothing less than a World Series championship. Martinez has been Joe Maddon's right-hand man with the Chicago... [More]
Thu Feb 8 201817:11Phillies seem closer to becoming a contender
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Playing meaningful games in September seems attainable for the Philadelphia Phillies.That's a big step forward for a team with five straight losing seasons. Philadelphia won only 66 games in 2017 and finished last in the NL East for a third time in four years.A decade after winning the franchise's second World Series title, the Phillies have a solid group of young players ready to make summers at the ballpark fun again the way Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins did from 2007-11.Slugger Rhys Hoskins, shortstop J.P. Crawford, outfielder Nick Williams and catcher Jorge Alfaro proved they belonged in the majors and will get a chance to showcase their talent over a full season.Outfielders Odubel Herrera and Aaron Altherr and second baseman Cesar Hernandez have been productive for a few years. Veteran first baseman Carlos Santana got big money in free agency to complete a lineup that has a chance to be dynamic.It will be up to new manager Gabe Kapler to maximize their... [More]
Mon Oct 2 201701:51C Jorge Alfaro not in lineup Sunday after leaving Saturday's gam...
C Jorge Alfaro was not in the lineup Sunday after leaving Saturday's game because of blow to the head on a play at the plate. The 24-year-old ended the season hitting .318 with a .360 on-base percentage and five home runs in 29 games. He's a contender for the starting job in 2018.
Sat Sep 30 201703:08C Jorge Alfaro continues to hit ball well, collecting pair of hi...
C Jorge Alfaro continues to hit the ball well, collecting a pair of hits, including a solo home run, his fifth of the season, in Friday's win over the Mets. His average sits at .314 heading into the final two games in 2017.
Thu Sep 28 201705:05C Jorge Alfaro 2-3 on Wednesday night with RBI double, fourth tw...
C Jorge Alfaro went 2-for-3 on Wednesday night with an RBI double, his fourth two-base hit of the season, to raise his average to .304 since his August call-up. He's reached base safely in 24 of the 27 games he's played in this season, including collecting a hit in 21 of those. Wednesday night was his eighth multi-hit game of the season.
Fri Sep 15 201705:42C Jorge Alfaro smashed third home run of season Thursday night, ...
C Jorge Alfaro smashed his third home run of the season Thursday night, an upper-deck bomb into the left field stands. He went 1-for-4 on the evening as his average dropped to .308 in 20 games (78 at-bats) this season.
Sun Aug 27 201705:21C Jorge Alfaro 2-3 with double on Saturday night to raise averag...
C Jorge Alfaro went 2-for-3 with a double on Saturday night to raise his average to .333 (14-of-42) on the season. He's reached base safely in all 11 games he's played in this season, and has hits in all but one (Aug. 25), two two doubles and four RBIs.
Mon Aug 21 201703:06C/1B Jorge Alfaro contributed game-tying RBI single to Phillies'...
C/1B Jorge Alfaro contributed the game-tying RBI single to the Phillies' eighth-inning rally in Sunday's win over the San Francisco Giants. The hit extended Alfaro's hitting streak to all seven games he's played in the majors this season. His single was one of six the Phillies had in the inning, and one of three the club had with two strikes.
Sun Aug 20 201704:20C/1B Jorge Alfaro extended hitting streak to seven games dating ...
C/1B Jorge Alfaro extended his hitting streak to seven games dating back to the 2016 season with a second-inning single in Saturday's win over the San Francisco Giants. The backup catcher was making his first career start at first base in an effort to keep his hot bat in the lineup. Alfaro has gone 12-for-25 (.360) in six games this season.
Wed Aug 16 201707:09C Jorge Alfaro hit first major league homer Tuesday at Petco Par...
C Jorge Alfaro hit his first major league homer Tuesday at Petco Park, connecting with two outs in the fifth inning for the first hit allowed by Padres RHP Dinelson Lamet. It was not just that Alfaro homered, it was how he hit the homer. It was a low line drive to center. "I was told Alfaro's homer was 114 mph off the exit velocity," Phillies manager Pete Mackanin said. "That is a missile. There wasn't much launch angle."
Tue Aug 15 201705:11C Jorge Alfaro, who called up on Aug
C Jorge Alfaro, who was called up on Aug. 4, continues to be a work-in-progress with his defensive work. "He has work to do but in time he will get it going," manager Pete Mackanin said. "He's been OK, let's put it that way."
Sat Aug 12 201703:44C Jorge Alfaro made second start since being promoted from Tripl...
C Jorge Alfaro made his second start since being promoted from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 24-year-old went 1-for-5 in the game and is now hitting .333 on the season.
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