Levi Weaver

Levi Weaver

Staff Writer, Rangers

Levi Weaver is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Texas Rangers. He spent two seasons covering the Rangers for WFAA (ABC) and has been a contributor to MLB.com and Baseball Prospectus.

Levi Weaver is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Texas Rangers. He spent two seasons covering the Rangers for WFAA (ABC) and has been a contributor to MLB.com and Baseball Prospectus.

How MLB's traded players are already performing, plus a 95 mph fastball to the nose

How MLB's traded players are already performing, plus a 95 mph fastball to the nose

The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s daily MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. The trade deadline is about seven hours away. Here’s everything you need to know as the clock ticks down. Live blog here! I’m Levi Weaver, here with Ken Rosenthal — welcome to The Windup!   We have a full recounting here of every trade from yesterday (well, except for one … I’ll get to that). But here are two of the whoppers: The Cardinals, White Sox and Dodgers worked a three-way trade that answered a lot of questions (and raised a few...

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MLB trade deadline report: On final day of chaos, a status check for all 30 teams

MLB trade deadline report: On final day of chaos, a status check for all 30 teams

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MLB trade deadline roundup: All the trades from Monday

MLB trade deadline roundup: All the trades from Monday

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Deals flying before MLB trade deadline. Who's next?

Deals flying before MLB trade deadline. Who's next?

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MLB trade deadline roundup: All the deals from Sunday

MLB trade deadline roundup: All the deals from Sunday

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MLB trade deadline roundup: All the deals from Thursday through Saturday
MLB trade deadline roundup: All the deals from Thursday through Saturday

The action started Thursday and intensified from there, with both Florida teams sending dynamic players to American League contenders.

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Why the Mariners are betting on Randy Arozarena. Plus, no-hitter notes and advice for Mason Miller
Why the Mariners are betting on Randy Arozarena. Plus, no-hitter notes and advice for Mason Miller

Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal catch you up on league-wide news.

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Breaking down Boston's day of extremes. Plus, baseball's TV mess might be ending
Breaking down Boston's day of extremes. Plus, baseball's TV mess might be ending

Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal catch you up on league-wide news.

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Paul Skenes' brutal first loss, plus Bobby Witt Jr.'s ridiculous hot streak
Paul Skenes' brutal first loss, plus Bobby Witt Jr.'s ridiculous hot streak

The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s daily MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. The Mariners are sinking. Plus: Ken on Jazz Chisholm’s market, Paul Skenes finally lost a game and Bobby Witt Jr. is hotter than the surface of the sun. I’m Levi Weaver, here with Ken Rosenthal — welcome to The Windup! Clay Rapada — who pitched from 2007-2013 in the big leagues with six different teams — holds an MLB record: His eight wins are the most in baseball history for a pitcher who never lost a single game. Others have won more games...

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MLB trade deadline countdown is on. Plus, the Braves' ailing infield and a James Paxton explainer
MLB trade deadline countdown is on. Plus, the Braves' ailing infield and a James Paxton explainer

Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal catch you up on league-wide news.

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MLB trade deadline report: Drilling down on interesting arms and bats and teams' needs
MLB trade deadline report: Drilling down on interesting arms and bats and teams' needs

Let's look at noteworthy players who could be on the move and which teams are most desperate for their services.

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Nick Castellanos can’t keep doing this, right? Plus, Ohtani's inner circle and Hall of Fame notes
Nick Castellanos can’t keep doing this, right? Plus, Ohtani's inner circle and Hall of Fame notes

Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal catch you up on league-wide news.

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Major news story? Let's tune in to Nick Castellanos' next at-bat
Major news story? Let's tune in to Nick Castellanos' next at-bat

It's gotten to the point where seemingly every noteworthy occurrence is followed by a drive into deep left field by Castellanos.

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Second-half notes for every MLB team, plus some favorite stories from the first half
Second-half notes for every MLB team, plus some favorite stories from the first half

Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal catch you up on league-wide news.

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Which MLB teams might change managers? Plus, Olympics and automated strike zone updates
Which MLB teams might change managers? Plus, Olympics and automated strike zone updates

Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal catch you up on league-wide news.

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Paul Skenes impresses throughout All-Star Game, plus trade-deadline context
Paul Skenes impresses throughout All-Star Game, plus trade-deadline context

The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s daily MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. The AL won a crisp All-Star Game, and we were there to talk to players about a host of topics. I’m Levi Weaver, here with Ken Rosenthal — welcome to The Windup! The American League won 5-3 in last night’s Midsummer Classic, with Jarren Duran’s two-run homer in the fifth inning making the difference — both in the outcome and in the MVP voting, where Duran’s win gives him a link to Ted Williams. Here are some highlights: Paul Skenes’ All-Star...

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Teoscar Hernández's surprise Home Run Derby title, plus favorite All-Star quotes
Teoscar Hernández's surprise Home Run Derby title, plus favorite All-Star quotes

Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal catch you up on league-wide news.

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MLB trade deadline report: Teams trending toward buying, selling and ... sideways?
MLB trade deadline report: Teams trending toward buying, selling and ... sideways?

With two weeks until the deadline, it's almost truly trade season. Let's look at where some key teams stand.

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The MLB Draft's biggest surprise, plus Royals-Nationals trade context
The MLB Draft's biggest surprise, plus Royals-Nationals trade context

The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s daily MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. The Guardians drafted Travis Bazzana with the first pick, the Nats and Royals hooked up on a trade, it’s an All-Star extravaganza and we have an oral history on my favorite player: Adrián Beltré. I’m Levi Weaver, here with Ken Rosenthal — welcome to The Windup! The mystery has been revealed: The Guardians took Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana with last night’s first pick of the 2024 MLB Draft. The Australian becomes the second Oregon...

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Paul Skenes, best rookie SP ever? Plus the pain of not drafting Gunnar Henderson
Paul Skenes, best rookie SP ever? Plus the pain of not drafting Gunnar Henderson

The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s daily MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. Paul Skenes is having an all-timer. Plus: divining what Arte’s Angels will do at the deadline, revisiting the “franchise-altering” 2019 Orioles draft and sharing the Baseball Card of the Week! I’m Levi Weaver, here with Ken Rosenthal — welcome to The Windup! He just keeps doing it, doesn’t he? Paul Skenes went seven no-hit innings yesterday, striking out 11 Brewers before being pulled at 99 pitches. If that sounds familiar, it’s because...

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The MLB Draft has so many potential No. 1s. Plus, a new ownership model in Oakland
The MLB Draft has so many potential No. 1s. Plus, a new ownership model in Oakland

Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal catch you up on league-wide news.

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How is Statcast 10 years old already? Plus, a draft name to watch and the Braves' latest pitching prodigy
How is Statcast 10 years old already? Plus, a draft name to watch and the Braves' latest pitching prodigy

Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal catch you up on league-wide news.

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Why Heliot Ramos is king of baseball kismet. Plus, final MLB Draft prospect rankings
Why Heliot Ramos is king of baseball kismet. Plus, final MLB Draft prospect rankings

Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal catch you up on league-wide news.

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MLB trade deadline report: With 3 weeks to go, buyers' needs coming into greater focus
MLB trade deadline report: With 3 weeks to go, buyers' needs coming into greater focus

It will still take time, in some cases, to determine who's selling and who's buying, but the deadline picture is coming into greater focus.

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MLB All-Star rosters are loaded with new names. Plus: A wild weekend and making Ben Rice's case
MLB All-Star rosters are loaded with new names. Plus: A wild weekend and making Ben Rice's case

Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal catch you up on league-wide news.

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