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Fitzgerald, Hicks and Robbie Ray are three players whose performances will be worth watching down the stretch. Here's why.
Andrew Baggarly209
It's not time for the Giants to give up. But it's certainly not time to keep trying the same things that got them here in the first place.
Grant Brisbee136
Three players discuss adjustments they made to improve in 2024, plus some positive developments for the Orioles and Fernando Tatis Jr.
Eno Sarris21
It had to be encouraging for manager Bob Melvin to see his team grab an early lead and collect timely hits.
Andrew Baggarly93
In her first scouting notebook of 2024, Andrea Arcadipane dives into Logan Gilbert's new cutter, Jose Siri's inflated walk rate and more
Andrea Arcadipane23
As they begin this spring with high expectations, the Phillies have reached a point in their cycle where they can't just outspend everyone.
Matt Gelb93
Hicks isn’t a slam-dunk to help the Giants as a starter and could leave them vulnerable if he gets hurt, but it’s an intriguing signing.
Grant Brisbee222
It was Hicks’ first year with an ERA below 4.00 in at least 30 innings since his rookie season in 2018.
The Athletic Staff289
The Blue Jays have six free agents, all of whom played significant roles for the team in 2023. Should they bring any of them back?
Kaitlyn McGrath74
John Mozeliak has stated his desire to be competitive in 2024. He prioritized trades that brought back upper-level pitching prospects.
Katie Woo95
Hicks instantly injects firepower into a Toronto bullpen that already ranks in the top three in the AL in both ERA and strikeout rate.
Kaitlyn McGrath62
Hicks is having his best season since 2019, but he still has some reliever-centric warts.
Andy McCullough and Rustin Dodd43
The Cardinals are selling at the trade deadline but not rebuilding. They're pursuing an extension with Jordan Hicks.
Katie Woo98
At least one more veteran reliever is needed at the trade deadline as a bridge from the Twins' strong rotation to closer Jhoan Duran.
Aaron Gleeman98
How will the Cardinals fill the void in Hicks' absence? And what about the team's other injuries?
Katie Woo22
Why should you care about Demarcus Evans? Because he's seen a massive jump in ADP in May. Here are the other big risers.
Nando Di Fino5
There are no winners during a pandemic, but three pitchers — Miles Mikolas, Andrew Miller and Jordan Hicks — benefit from the delayed start.
Mark Saxon9
Hicks, Gilbert fighting the "injury-prone" stigma; Sweezy, Hundley provide solid depth.
C.J. Holmes1
Jordan Hicks was having a dominant rookie season before hitting a speed bump in his past four outings. But a small change in his delivery could put the power righty back on top.
Joe Schwarz9
As relievers are traded to playoff contenders, opportunities will emerge for players to assume new roles.
Eno Sarris28
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