Baseball

Canada on brink of 10-3 loss to Mexico

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9 months ago

March 15, 2023

Ralph

PHOTO MARK J. REBILAS, USA TODAY SPORTS

Jake Sanchez and Austin Barnes of the Mexico national baseball team.

(Phoenix) Canada lost 10-3 to Mexico on Wednesday and will need a miracle to extend their World Baseball Classic adventure.

Randy Arozarena hit two doubles and drove in five runs, while Rowdy Tellez scored and added two RBIs as Mexico advanced to the quarterfinals.

Canada had a chance to qualify for the quarterfinals for the first time in its history with a win. They are now unlikely to avoid being knocked out of the group stage for the fifth consecutive time.

A US victory over Colombia on Wednesday night will eliminate Canada. If Colombia causes the comeback, the three countries will meet with 2-2 records.

The tiebreaker winner would be the one with the fewest runs allowed divided by the number of successful defensive outs in games against the other tied teams. Canada would find itself in a difficult position given their 12-1 loss to the United States on Monday.

Mexico opened the tournament with a shock loss to Colombia in Group C at Chase Field. He bounced back well with three consecutive wins, beating the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.

José Urquidy allowed two runs in four innings, striking out five for the win. Arozarena, the 2021 All-American Rookie of the Year with the Tampa Bay Rays, hit a double that cleared the bases in the sixth inning to give Mexico a 6–2 lead.

Canada leadoff batter Édouard Julien had two hits, including a home run in the seventh inning. Receiver Bo Naylor also scored. Rob Zastryzny suffered defeat after giving up three runs in straight sets.

Canada finished the group stage with a 2-2 record, having beaten the United Kingdom and Colombia and lost to the United States and Mexico.

Source: lapresse

Ralph

Ralph Bean is a writer for Sportish. Ralph has written about sports news for the last two years, and is currently an author on the site. He enjoys writing about sports, and hopes to cover more stories in the future.

Baseball

Washington Nationals’ Nick Senzel signs one-year contract

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2 days ago

December 7, 2023

Ralph

Nick Senzel and the Washington Nationals have agreed to terms on a one-year, $2 million contract, the Associated Press has learned.

The North American news agency’s source requested anonymity, as the agreement between the versatile baseball player and the club has not yet been confirmed.

Senzel will be eligible for an additional $1 million in performance bonuses, $200,000 for every 100 plate appearances.

The 28-year-old second pick in the 2016 draft spent his first five seasons in Major League Baseball with the Cincinnati Reds. His career, however, was slowed by numerous stays on the injured list in 2021 (left knee), 2022 (left foot) and 2023 (left foot and right knee).

He became a free agent on November 17 when the Reds did not extend him an offer for 2024.

Senzel hit 1.95 million last season, hitting .236/.297/.399 with 13 home runs and 42 RBIs. Senzel started 40 games at third base, 15 in left field, 12 in center, eight in right and one at second.

He has career averages of .239/.302/.369 with 33 home runs and 125 RBIs.

Source: lapresse

Ralph

Baseball

Arizona Diamondbacks Eduardo Rodriguez Reportedly Agrees to $80 Million Contract

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2 days ago

December 7, 2023

Ralph

(Phoenix) Eduardo Rodriguez has agreed to a four-year, $80 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.

This person agreed to speak to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been confirmed by the club as of Wednesday evening.

Rodriguez gives the National League champions another excellent starter in their rotation. He joins Cy-Young finalist Zac Gallen, veteran Merrill Kelly, as well as youngsters Brandon Pfaadt and Tommy Henry.

The 30-year-old left-handed scorer spent the last two seasons with the Detroit Tigers. He was 13-9 with a 3.30 ERA in 2023.

Rodriguez spent the first six years of his career with the Boston Red Sox and had his best campaign in 2019, boasting a 19-6 record and 3.81 ERA in 34 starts.

The contract was first reported by ESPN.

Source: lapresse

Ralph

Baseball

Juan Soto moves to Yankees in megadeal

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2 days ago

December 7, 2023

Ralph

(New York) The New York Yankees acquired ace Juan Soto in a mega deal with the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.

The Padres receive right-handed pitchers Michael King, Jhony Brito, Randy Vasquez and Drew Thorpe in return, as well as catcher Kyle Higashioka. In addition to Soto, the Yankees have Gold Glove-winning center fielder Trent Grisham.

Soto is involved in a second major transaction in less than two years. The 25-year-old was acquired from the Washington Nationals by the Padres on August 2, 2022, after turning down a 15-year contract worth $440 million in the US.

In 2023, in his first full season with the Padres, Soto had a .275 batting average with 35 home runs and 109 RBIs.

Soto is expected to play left field with Aaron Judge in center and newly acquired Alex Verdugo in right.

The Yankees missed the playoffs this year for the first time since 2016.

Source: lapresse

Ralph