According to an official press release issued by the team, Morton inked a one-year deal with the franchise that will see him earn $15 million in 2021. He became available after the Rays decided to decline their club option to keep him in Tampa for one more season.

The 37-year-old Morton had a great run with Rays, posting an 18-8 record in 42 starts. He kept a career-best 3.33 ERA during his time with the organization while also having 282 strikeouts and making the All-MLB Second Team.

The Braves was the team that drafted Charlie Morton in the MLB, selecting him in the third round of the 2002 Entry Draft. Morton made his majors debut with Atlanta in 2008 but only made it to the mound in 16 games before being traded to Pittsburgh Pirates as part of the deal that brought Nate McLouth to Braves.

Morton spent seven years in Pittsburgh before embarking on stints with Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, and Tampa Bay.

During his MLB career, Morton compiled a 93-89 record with 4.08 ERA and 1,276 strikeouts. He has two All-Star appearances and has won the World Series with the Astros in 2017.

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As it turns out, despite being a big NFL star, Murray gladly remembers his time as a baseball player. And he still would like to give it a go as a professional in this sport.

Speaking on Tiki and Tierney on Wednesday, Murray said that he misses baseball and

“I miss baseball, for sure…For me, I wish I could do both,” said Murray during his appearance on Tiki and Tierney on Wednesday. “I definitely feel like I could. I never say never.”

Murray played two seasons of college baseball with Oklahoma Sooners. While his first season in 2017 didn’t go according to plan, he bounced back the year after with an impressive showing. Despite playing just 51 games in 2018, he batted .296 while delivering 10 home runs, 47 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases.

Despite his baseball success, Murray chose football and it’s safe to say that he didn’t make a mistake. The 23-year-old player is currently in the MVP conversation after leading the Cardinals to a surprising 6-3 start of the season.

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Boone announced his decision on Monday, adding that Masa Tanaka will get the start Game 3. All-Star Gerrit Cole got the start in the series opener, leading the Yankees to a 3-9 win.

“We deliberated on that a lot over the last several days,” said Boone. “Masa will now go in Game 3. So just like slot, and Deivi in between Cole and Masa was the way we wanted to go.”

Garcia will make history when he steps on the mound, becoming the youngest playoff starter for Yankees in franchise history at 21 years and 140 days. The previous record was held by Whitey Ford who was 21 years and 351 days old when he pitched in Game 4 of the 1950 World Series.

“Super excited,” said Garcia after learning the news. “When they finally told me that I was going to get the ball for Game 2, what can I say? Just so excited about it. At the same time, very thankful for the opportunity, and I will try to go out there and do the best I can.”

Deivi Garcia, who joined the Yankees organization in 2015, has six starts under his belt this season with has 3-2. He currently boasts a 4.98 ERA with 33 strikeouts.

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Simmons’ decision comes after it became likely that the Angels won’t make it to the playoffs this season. They currently sit at 24-31, being 4.5 games behind the last wild-card spot in the American League with just a handful of matches left to be played.

Simmons, who batted .297 with 10 RBIs and no home runs this season, later detailed his opt-out via a statement issued by his agency.

“I have made the decision to opt-out of the remainder of this season,” said the 31-year-old defensive standout. “At this moment, I feel this is the best decision for me and for my family. We don’t know what the future holds, but we would like to sincerely thank the Angels organization and Angels fans for welcoming and making us feel at home.”

This could well be the end of Andrelton Simmons’ time with the LA Angels organization, considering that he will become a free agent in the offseason. Simmons previously hinted at the possibility of re-signing with the franchise but said he is intent on exploring his options.

Simmons made his MLB debut in 2012 with Atlanta Braves, where he spent four seasons before joining the Angels in a multi-player trade. He has a career batting average of .269 with 67 homers and 406 RBIs, while he also won four Golden Glove Awards during his time in the league.

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According to an official press release issued by the team, Morton inked a one-year deal with the franchise that will see him earn $15 million in 2021. He became available after the Rays decided to decline their club option to keep him in Tampa for one more season.

The 37-year-old Morton had a great run with Rays, posting an 18-8 record in 42 starts. He kept a career-best 3.33 ERA during his time with the organization while also having 282 strikeouts and making the All-MLB Second Team.

The Braves was the team that drafted Charlie Morton in the MLB, selecting him in the third round of the 2002 Entry Draft. Morton made his majors debut with Atlanta in 2008 but only made it to the mound in 16 games before being traded to Pittsburgh Pirates as part of the deal that brought Nate McLouth to Braves.

Morton spent seven years in Pittsburgh before embarking on stints with Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, and Tampa Bay.

During his MLB career, Morton compiled a 93-89 record with 4.08 ERA and 1,276 strikeouts. He has two All-Star appearances and has won the World Series with the Astros in 2017.

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As it turns out, despite being a big NFL star, Murray gladly remembers his time as a baseball player. And he still would like to give it a go as a professional in this sport.

Speaking on Tiki and Tierney on Wednesday, Murray said that he misses baseball and

“I miss baseball, for sure…For me, I wish I could do both,” said Murray during his appearance on Tiki and Tierney on Wednesday. “I definitely feel like I could. I never say never.”

Murray played two seasons of college baseball with Oklahoma Sooners. While his first season in 2017 didn’t go according to plan, he bounced back the year after with an impressive showing. Despite playing just 51 games in 2018, he batted .296 while delivering 10 home runs, 47 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases.

Despite his baseball success, Murray chose football and it’s safe to say that he didn’t make a mistake. The 23-year-old player is currently in the MVP conversation after leading the Cardinals to a surprising 6-3 start of the season.

The post Cardinals’ QB Kyler Murray on Playing Baseball Professionally: “I Never Say Never” appeared first on thestarsworldwide.com.

Boone announced his decision on Monday, adding that Masa Tanaka will get the start Game 3. All-Star Gerrit Cole got the start in the series opener, leading the Yankees to a 3-9 win.

“We deliberated on that a lot over the last several days,” said Boone. “Masa will now go in Game 3. So just like slot, and Deivi in between Cole and Masa was the way we wanted to go.”

Garcia will make history when he steps on the mound, becoming the youngest playoff starter for Yankees in franchise history at 21 years and 140 days. The previous record was held by Whitey Ford who was 21 years and 351 days old when he pitched in Game 4 of the 1950 World Series.

“Super excited,” said Garcia after learning the news. “When they finally told me that I was going to get the ball for Game 2, what can I say? Just so excited about it. At the same time, very thankful for the opportunity, and I will try to go out there and do the best I can.”

Deivi Garcia, who joined the Yankees organization in 2015, has six starts under his belt this season with has 3-2. He currently boasts a 4.98 ERA with 33 strikeouts.

The post Rookie Deivi Garcia Set to Start Game 2 for Yankees, Will Make History appeared first on thestarsworldwide.com.

Simmons’ decision comes after it became likely that the Angels won’t make it to the playoffs this season. They currently sit at 24-31, being 4.5 games behind the last wild-card spot in the American League with just a handful of matches left to be played.

Simmons, who batted .297 with 10 RBIs and no home runs this season, later detailed his opt-out via a statement issued by his agency.

“I have made the decision to opt-out of the remainder of this season,” said the 31-year-old defensive standout. “At this moment, I feel this is the best decision for me and for my family. We don’t know what the future holds, but we would like to sincerely thank the Angels organization and Angels fans for welcoming and making us feel at home.”

This could well be the end of Andrelton Simmons’ time with the LA Angels organization, considering that he will become a free agent in the offseason. Simmons previously hinted at the possibility of re-signing with the franchise but said he is intent on exploring his options.

Simmons made his MLB debut in 2012 with Atlanta Braves, where he spent four seasons before joining the Angels in a multi-player trade. He has a career batting average of .269 with 67 homers and 406 RBIs, while he also won four Golden Glove Awards during his time in the league.

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