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sports1 month ago•15 min saved

Rangers Bet on MacKenzie Gore’s Upside to Anchor 2026 Rotation

Texas traded five minor leaguers to add left-hander MacKenzie Gore, hoping his front-line upside can be unlocked in a Texas rotation behind a healthy Eovaldi and deGrom. Gore, 26 turning 27, is under club control for 2026–27 at a modest $5.6M and has flashed TORP (top-of-rotation pitcher) ability in bursts, but has battled command issues and injuries that have limited him to 2-3 win seasons overall. If Texas can refine his pitch usage and location, this could be a cost-controlled TORP upgrade; if not, he remains a solid 2-3 win pitcher and valuable depth for a playoff contender.

via Lone Star Ball|

#mackenzie-gore #mlb #sports

sports1 month ago•27 min saved

Evaluators weigh Gore trade: high upside, mixed package for Nationals

The Washington Post surveyed MLB evaluators to gauge the return the Washington Nationals received for MacKenzie Gore after he was traded to the Texas Rangers. Gore’s ace ceiling remains the centerpiece of the deal, but the announced package—including Abimelec Ortiz, Gavin Fien, Alejandro Rosario, Yeremy Cabrera, and Devin Fitz-Gerald—is viewed as a high-upside, mixed-prospect haul that could help Washington’s rebuild, with opinions on its overall value varying among evaluators.

via The Washington Post|

#abimelec-ortiz #gavin-fien #mackenzie-gore

sports1 month ago•27 min saved

Nationals trade Gore as front office maps a long road to contention

The Washington Nationals traded MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers as part of the new front office’s long-term plan, emphasizing asset assessment and timelines over payroll. Gore is two seasons from free agency, and the move signals the organization’s shift toward rebuilding under president of baseball operations Paul Toboni and focusing on the path to contention rather than a quick fix.

via The Washington Post|

#contending #front-office #mackenzie-gore

mlb1 month ago•20 min saved

Nationals Weigh Abrams and Young in Gore-Driven Shakeup

The Washington Nationals kicked off their offseason by trading Mackenzie Gore to the Rangers for a five-prospect package led by Gavin Fien and sending reliever Jose A. Ferrer to the Mariners for Harry Ford, signaling a rebuild. The club has also shopped shortstop CJ Abrams and center fielder Jacob Young, with Abrams potentially commanding a large return due to controllable years, while Young’s elite defense and affordable contract make him appealing to several teams. Speculated fits include the Royals, Giants, Red Sox, Mariners and Padres as Washington weighs its future pieces toward a contention window around 2028.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#cj-abrams #jacob-young #mackenzie-gore

mlb1 month ago•19 min saved

Nationals Trade Gore as Market Heats Up, Weekend Fan Events Loom

Three quick takeaways as the winter rumor mill heats up: the Nationals signal a rebuild by trading MacKenzie Gore to the Rangers for a prospect package headlined by Gavin Fien, with CJ Abrams and Jacob Young also in the mix as potential trade chips; with Gore and Freddy Peralta already off the board, the pool of tradable players narrows to depth pieces and position players like Kris Bubic, Brendan Donovan, and Isaac Paredes as teams weigh next moves; and teams are hosting fan events this weekend ahead of Spring Training, though weather forced cancellations for the Rangers and Orioles, with Twins, Astros, Rockies and Pirates events on the schedule.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#fan-events #mackenzie-gore #mlb

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Rangers land MacKenzie Gore in five-prospect swap with Nationals

Washington is trading left-hander MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers in a five-prospect deal for Gavin Fien, Alejandro Rosario, Devin Fitz-Gerald, Abimelec Ortiz and Yeremy Cabrera. Gore, 26, posted a strong 3.02 ERA with 138 strikeouts over 19 starts in the first half of 2025 but injuries hampered the second half; with two years of arbitration remaining, his affordable contract helped Texas pursue a controllable upgrade that should slot Gore into the Rangers’ middle rotation behind deGrom and Eovaldi, alongside Jack Leiter.

via The New York Times|

#mackenzie-gore #mlb-trades #prospects

sports1 month ago•14 min saved

Rangers land MacKenzie Gore in five-for-one deal with Nationals

The Washington Nationals traded left-hander MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers for a five-prospect package (Gavin Fien, Alejandro Rosario, Abimelec Ortiz, Devin Fitz-Gerald, Yeremy Cabrera), with Gore and Ortiz on the 40-man rosters and no additional 40-man moves needed.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#mackenzie-gore #mlb-trade-rumors #prospects

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

Nationals dominate Padres in back-to-back victories.

MacKenzie Gore pitched a strong game for the Washington Nationals against the San Diego Padres, striking out nine batters and setting a franchise record with six consecutive strikeouts to open the game. Despite struggling with efficiency and allowing a game-tying hit in the fifth inning, Gore kept his emotions in check and helped lead the Nationals to an 8-3 victory. The win was Washington's first series victory since late May and provided a much-needed boost of confidence for the struggling team.

via The Washington Post|

#baseball #mackenzie-gore #mlb

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Nationals make roster moves with Robles on IL and Hill called up.

The Washington Nationals have placed center fielder Victor Robles on the 10-day injured list for the second time this season due to back spasms, a day after a dugout tiff with pitcher MacKenzie Gore. Outfielder Derek Hill was selected from Triple-A Rochester to replace Robles on the roster. The Nationals also placed right-handed reliever Carl Edwards Jr. on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation and recalled lefty Joe La Sorsa.

via ESPN|

#derek-hill #injury #mackenzie-gore

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Nationals' Josiah Gray faces Cardinals in pivotal matchup.

Nationals' MacKenzie Gore and Victor Robles had a verbal exchange in the dugout after Robles missed a catch in the second inning of their game against the Cardinals. The Nationals lost the game 9-3, with Gore allowing five runs on nine hits over six innings. Despite the exchange, Nationals manager Dave Martinez said it was good that they talked about it and moved on.

via ESPN|

#dugout-exchange #loss #mackenzie-gore

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

Nationals' Losing Streak Continues with Dugout Drama and Blown Leads.

The Washington Nationals lost their fifth straight game, falling 9-3 to the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals hit three home runs among their 14 hits, while the Nationals struggled at the plate and lacked momentum. The frustration seemed to boil over in the dugout when pitcher MacKenzie Gore and outfielder Victor Robles exchanged words after Robles missed a catchable flyball. Despite the defensive misplay, Gore was efficient early, throwing 27 of 33 pitches for strikes over the first three innings. However, he ran into trouble in each of his final three innings, allowing five runs.

via The Washington Post|

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sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"Contreras and Walker lead Cardinals against Nationals in Tuesday night game"

Willson Contreras will bat fourth and Jordan Walker will bat fifth for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Washington Nationals, with left-handed starter MacKenzie Gore on the mound. Contreras has a .201 average and Walker carries a 12-game hitting streak into the game. Nolan Gorman is absent from the starting lineup, and the Cardinals have just one pure left-handed hitter. Jordan Montgomery will pitch for the Cardinals, while Gore will pitch for the Nationals.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|

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sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Braves and Nationals Face Off in June 10th Showdown"

The Atlanta Braves aim to extend their winning streak to seven games and secure a series win against the Washington Nationals. Rookie Jared Shuster will face off against former top prospect MacKenzie Gore. The Braves have had more success against lefty pitchers this season, and they hope to see a good start from Shuster against a weak Nationals' offense. Michael Harris II, who has been heating up, will face a solid lefty starter.

via Battery Power|

#atlanta-braves #jared-shuster #mackenzie-gore

sports2 years ago•6 min saved

"Braves face Nationals in crucial three-game series at home"

The Atlanta Braves will face off against the Washington Nationals in a three-game series. The Braves have responded well after a rough start to June, winning back-to-back series against the Diamondbacks and the Mets. The Nationals have struggled lately, losing four of their last five games. The Braves will look to take advantage of their struggles with their elite offense and improved bullpen. The series will feature some exciting pitching matchups, including AJ Smith-Shawver making his first big league start for the Braves and highly touted prospect Mackenzie Gore taking the mound for the Nationals.

via Battery Power|

#atlanta-braves #mackenzie-gore #michael-harris-ii

fantasy-baseball-waiver-wire2 years ago•8 min saved

"Maximizing Your Fantasy Baseball Team with Week 10 Waiver Wire Picks"

This week's fantasy baseball waiver wire targets include Nick Fortes, J.D. Davis, Ha-Seong Kim, Willi Castro, and MacKenzie Gore. Fortes has been improving his plate discipline and could provide value at catcher. Davis has been hitting for power and making smart decisions at the plate. Kim has been on a hot streak and offers positional flexibility. Castro has been stealing bases and hitting for power, but has a high chase rate. Gore has been performing well in several areas and has exceptional PLV numbers. Jason Adam has taken hold of the closer role in Tampa and has a filthy sweeper pitch.

via Pitcher List|

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