Jesus Luzardo cited the Phillies’ stable rotation and the good health he enjoyed in Philadelphia as the reasons to agreeing to a $135M deal with the franchise.
Category: Baseball
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Cora praises Durbin as Red Sox still to name 3B
Red Sox manager Alex Cora hasn’t yet committed to Caleb Durbin as his every-day third baseman, but he’s warming up to the idea as the trade acquisition gets more reps.
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Mets pitching prospect Tong optioned to minors
The Mets optioned pitching prospect Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse.
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Reds’ Greene to have surgery, targets July return
Reds ace Hunter Greene will have an arthroscopic procedure Wednesday to remove bone chips from his right elbow and is not expected to return until July.
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Arozarena unleashes Raleigh rant over WBC snub
Randy Arozarena had vulgar words for Mariners teammate Cal Raleigh after he was left hanging at the World Baseball Classic.
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Lefty Luzardo, Phillies agree to 5-year extension
The Phillies locked in Jesus Luzardo a year before he was due to reach free agency by agreeing to a 5-year extension. The deal is worth $135M, sources told ESPN.
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Source: Reds ace Greene expected out until July
Reds ace Hunter Greene will have a procedure to remove bone chips from his right elbow and is not expected to return until July, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Murakami slam leads Japan’s WBC rout of Czechs
Munetaka Murakami’s eighth-inning grand slam punctuated Japan’s 9-0 win over Czechia on Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic.
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From college QB to Team USA starter in the WBC: The incredible rise of Nolan McLean
Eight starts into his MLB career, the Mets’ budding ace is making himself at home next to Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal in the U.S. rotation.
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Judge, Anthony power Team USA over Mexico
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Roman Anthony added a three-run blast in a big third inning to lead the U.S. over Mexico in the WBC.