Clarkin returns to the South Side after a harrowing six days as a Cub
Well, well, after thoughtfully shipping Eloy Jiménez and Dylan Cease to the Chicago White Sox awhile back, now the Chicago Cubs have returned-to-sender minor league lefty Ian Clarkin.
From SABR member Grant Brisbee at SB Nation on November 26, 2018:
Mario Mendoza hit .215 for his career. That’s the cruel twist. He didn’t just surpass the Mendoza Line in his nine seasons; he blew past it.
Despite a sour ending, everything about the Indians’ handling of super star Josh Donaldson was a picture of what makes this front office tick
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IRVINE, Calif. - Nicolas Cam Orellana scored goals in each half to power the University of Rio Grande past Southern Oregon University, 2-0, in the second round of the NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship at Orange County Great Park.
From Ashley MacLennan at Bless You Boys on November 23, 2018:
November 20th marked the five year anniversary of the Detroit Tigers trading Prince Fielder to the Texas Rangers for Ian Kinsler.
From SABR member David Laurila at FanGraphs on November 25, 2018:
Hall of Fame debate season is upon us, and subjectivity is inherent in the process. For every no-brainer candidate there are always several for whom a thumbs-up or a thumbs-down is largely in the eye of the beholder.
From Kate Morrison at Baseball Prospectus on November 26, 2018:
Adrián Beltré’s presence at the hot corner has so long been a constant of Major League Baseball, one of the Sporcle questions you could get right without trying, that it’s hard to imagine the upcoming season without him.
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COLUMBIA, Ky. - The 10-seeded Lindsey Wilson women's soccer team squares off against seventh-seeded Georgia Gwinnett in the second round of the NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship on Tuesday, November 27, in Orange Beach, Alabama.
The Twins already had a surplus of first base/DH depth, but adding a guy coming off a 30-homer season is always nice.
Fair View Heights, IL- The Grand View University bowling teams traveled to Fair View Heights, IL. to compete in the annual National Team Match Games on November 24th-25th. Both teams having a successful weekend with the women finishing third and the men finishing fourth.
Greene had major control issues last year.
The Royals have claimed right-handed pitcher Conner Greene off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals and have designated pitcher Burch Smith for assignment.
The Braves continue a busy Monday, signing another veteran bat.
The Atlanta Braves are having a productive Monday. In what seemed a matter of minutes after signing veteran, fan-favorite Brian McCann to replace Kurt Suzuki, the Braves bring in third baseman Josh Donaldson.
The hard hitting, slick-fielding third baseman gets surprisingly little attention.
Also, Atlanta appears to be close to signing Josh Donaldson.
The Rays sent the internet in a hot take frenzy when they designated former first baseman/DH CJ Cron for assignment. He ‘got Corey Dickerson’d’ they said.
