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Cleveland Indians SS Francisco Lindor named American League Player of the Month for May
June 2, 2018 CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor was named American League Player of the Month for May, Major League Baseball announced Saturday. Lindor hit .373 and slugged .737 with an OPS of 1.310 in May. He scored 27 runs and collected 44 hits, including 13 doubles and 10 home runs while driving in 23. […]
Keep ReadingAustin Allen leading offensive attack for surging Missions
June 10, 2018 The San Antonio Missions are cruising through the first half of the Texas League and a large part of that success has come off the bat from catcher Austin Allen. Since signing with the San Diego Padres on June 16, 2015, the left-handed hitter has progressed, advancing through Single-A the past three […]
Keep ReadingOzzie Albies sets Braves’ extra-base hits record for April
April 26, 2018 CINCINNATI — Ozzie Albies made Braves history in the season’s first month. His fifth-inning home run Thursday in Cincinnati was his 18th extra-base hit of April, setting a franchise record. The second baseman homered to left field on the first pitch of the fifth inning Wednesday to tie the record. Dale Murphy (1985), […]
Keep ReadingLindor excited about landing on R.B.I. 18 cover
January 22, 2018 CLEVELAND -- Francisco Lindor leaned over to examine the large poster that had just been unveiled to his left at Tribe Fest on Saturday. When Tom Hamilton, the radio voice of the Indians, asked the young shortstop what he thought of the new cover for R.B.I. Baseball 18, Lindor cracked a smile. […]
Keep ReadingRed Sox closer Craig Kimbrel is compiling one of the greatest seasons ever
June 19, 2017 When Craig Kimbrel stepped on the pitching rubber at Yankee Stadium on June 6 and took his predatory, pterodactylian pose—bent at the waist, right arm held askance like an open wing—what had been a taut baseball game between New York and Boston, with its usual parry and thrust, instantly became something else. […]
Keep ReadingNEW BALANCE ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENT DEAL WITH FRANCISCO LINDOR, WINNER OF 2016 GOLD GLOVE AND PLATINUM GLOVE
BOSTON, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 – Global athletic leader New Balance announced today the signing of Cleveland shortstop Francisco Lindor to a multi-year endorsement contract. New Balance will be Lindor’s official on-field footwear and off-field apparel provider, and Lindor will become the global face of New Balance Baseball as the brand continues its rapid global expansion. […]
Keep Reading2016 MLB Draft: Rays select 3B Josh Lowe in first round
June 9, 2016 With the No. 13 pick in the draft, the Rays selected third baseman Josh Lowe from Pope High School in Georgia. He is committed to Florida State. Lowe was featured in our draft preview: Several outlets have the Rays taking Lowe with their first selection. A high school standout from Georgia, Lowe […]
Keep ReadingKimbrel, Braves agree to four-year contract
February 16, 2014 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Craig Kimbrel no longer has to worry about the arbitration process. More importantly, the Braves have positioned themselves to not have to worry about who is going to handle their closing duties over the next four seasons. The Braves have signed Kimbrel to a four-year, $42 million […]
Keep ReadingAlbies next Braves star to hail from Curacao?
December 17, 2015 ATLANTA -- As Ozhaino Albies established himself as one of baseball's top overall prospects within his first two professional seasons, he has positioned himself to follow the path set by two of his native Curacao's favorite sons -- Andruw Jones and Andrelton Simmons, who have experienced stardom with the Braves. "Andruw is […]
Keep ReadingToolshed: Szapucki explains K-heavy 2016
September 23, 2016 No. 8 Mets prospect struck out 86 batters in 52 innings over two levels Thomas Szapucki has been through this before. He went to the instructional league last fall after being taken by the Mets in the fifth round of the 2015 Draft out of a Florida high school, hoping to work […]
Keep ReadingLindor honored with SI Rising Star Award
December 13th, 2016 Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor was honored Monday night with the Rising Star Award at the 2016 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year celebration. Lindor, 23, was presented the award by former Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz. "I feel truly blessed for this award," said Lindor, who earned American League All-Star and […]
Keep ReadingKimbrel named Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year
October 28, 2017 ATLANTA -- While he would have much rather been participating, Braves closer Craig Kimbrel went to the World Series to be recognized as the National League's top relief pitcher. Major League Baseball Commissioner-elect Rob Manfred presented Kimbrel with the Trevor Hoffman Award as the NL's Reliever of the Year and Royals closer […]
Keep ReadingCleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor goes from Gold (Glove) to Platinum (Glove) for defense
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Gold wasn't enough for Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor, so he went platinum. Lindor, after being named the Gold Glove winner for American League shortstops on Monday, received the Rawlings Platinum Glove Award, signifying the top defensive player in the AL, on Friday night in New York. Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo received the […]
Keep ReadingLowe duo at home with Hot Rods
Tampa Bay 2016 first-round Draft pick Josh Lowe credits his older brother Nate with helping him develop his lightning quickness, thanks to all those times as a kid when Josh would have to run and try to escape his wrath. "Nate was always a bigger kid, so whenever he could get his hands on me, […]
Keep ReadingLindor happy to give back with RBI program
Indians shortstop takes part in drills with Philly youth players during off-day PHILADELPHIA -- The Indians had an off-night in Philadelphia on Thursday. You have to understand. Off-nights are precious for big leaguers, a rare opportunity to take a break from the daily grind of the regular season. Shortstop Francisco Lindor chose to spend part […]
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