Tag: Bullpen
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Blue Jays Trade Justin Bruihl to Guardians for Cash Considerations
Overview: Bruihl Traded to Cleveland for Cash The Toronto Blue Jays and the Cleveland Guardians announced a mid-season roster move on Wednesday, sending left-handed reliever Justin Bruihl to Cleveland in exchange for cash considerations. The deal, a straightforward cash-for-reliever swap, marks a tactical adjustment for both clubs as they navigate bullpen depth and late-inning needs…
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Cubs Sign Reliever Phil Maton to 2-Year Deal
Chicago Cubs Reach Two-Year Agreement with Phil Maton The Chicago Cubs have reached a two-year agreement with right-handed reliever Phil Maton, a move designed to strengthen the club’s bullpen as it builds toward a competitive 2026 season. ESPN and multiple outlets reported the deal Friday, confirming the Cubs’ continued push to add reliable late-inning arms.…
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Roki Sasaki Emerges as Dodgers Reliever Secret Weapon
The Reliever Revelation: Sasaki’s Late‑Season Surge Roki Sasaki’s surprising ascent with the Dodgers has rewritten expectations for both a young star and a bullpen in flux. What began as a cautious experiment—an international arm invited into a pennant chase—has evolved into a bona fide weapon for late-inning work. After a spring full of questions, Sasaki’s…
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Roki Sasaki’s 160-kph Comeback: Dodgers’ Secret Bullpen Weapon
The Stunning Return: How Sasaki’s Path to MLB Aligns With the Dodgers’ Moment Roki Sasaki’s meteoric rise back to prominence has felt almost scripted by the very circumstances surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers this season. The industry’s skepticism about a minor‑league signing and a controversial posting system faded as Sasaki’s late-season relief appearances began to…