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sports1 year ago

"Cubs' Bullpen Strategy and Bellinger's Contract Impact on NL Central"

The Cubs have signed Cody Bellinger to a three-year, $80 million deal with opt-outs, and may be finished making major additions, including in the bullpen. Interest in right-hander Ryne Stanek was mutual, but his asking price didn't align with the Cubs' plans. The current bullpen projection lacks optionable players, posing a challenge for roster flexibility. Stanek, a sought-after reliever, has also drawn interest from the Mets and Red Sox. The Cubs are nearing the competitive balance tax threshold, which may impact their future moves.

sports2 years ago

Astros suffer heartbreaking loss to Dodgers on controversial balk call.

The Houston Astros lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7 after a balk call brought in the winning run. Astros reliever Ryne Stanek executed a textbook balk, but was ejected after losing his cool. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the umpires got it right, but the home-plate umpire didn't identify the balk on his own. Miguel Rojas, the batter during Stanek's balk, identified the balk and pointed it out to the home-plate umpire.

sports2 years ago

Dodgers win on controversial balk call against Astros.

The Los Angeles Dodgers won an improbable comeback against the Houston Astros with an 8-7 victory, capped off by a controversial balk call on Astros pitcher Ryne Stanek in the eighth inning. The call allowed Jonny Deluca to score the go-ahead run for the Dodgers, leading to the ejection of Stanek and manager Dusty Baker. Despite arguments from the Astros, the Dodgers believed the right call was made. The win marks the Dodgers' fourth consecutive victory and a disappointing start to the Astros' 10-game road trip.

sports2 years ago

Controversial balk call leads to Dodgers' victory over Astros.

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Houston Astros 8-7 in a controversial game that saw Astros pitcher Ryne Stanek called for a balk, resulting in the go-ahead and eventual winning run. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that the call was correct, but Stanek was ejected after yelling at the umpire. Astros manager Dusty Baker was also ejected. The two teams will wrap up their three-game series on Sunday.

sports2 years ago

Astros lose to Dodgers on controversial balk call.

The Houston Astros lost 8-7 to the Los Angeles Dodgers after a strange eighth inning that saw reliever Ryne Stanek called for a balk, resulting in the go-ahead run. The Astros had led 7-3 after six innings, but the Dodgers rallied with three runs in the seventh and three more in the eighth. Manager Dusty Baker and Stanek were both ejected after arguing the call. Alex Bregman hit a grand slam for Houston in the fifth inning.

sports2 years ago

Twins win home opener in extra innings against Astros.

The Minnesota Twins win their home opener against the Houston Astros in a wild finish that included a tied game, two wild pitches, and a walk-off hit by Kyle Farmer. The game was dominated by pitching, with Sonny Gray and Jose Urquidy racking up strikeouts. Astros reliever Ryne Stanek had a rough outing, throwing two wild pitches that allowed the Twins to tie and then win the game. The Twins' offense struggled but came through in the end.