The Weight of Christian Walker’s Injury and the Search for First Base Alternatives

The Diamondbacks encountered early spring injuries, with a notable scare on Thursday involving Christian Walker, their power-hitting Gold Glove first baseman. Walker took a pitch to his right hand during a Cactus League game against the Giants, prompting his immediate removal. Fortunately, subsequent X-rays revealed no fractures, diagnosing only a bone contusion at the back…

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Red Sox Add Another Right-Handed Power Bat, Closing Deal with First Baseman

The Boston Red Sox underwent a lackluster offseason, particularly in addressing their pitching needs following the departure of key pitchers Chris Sale and James Paxton, amounting to a significant loss in their rotation. Their sole acquisition for the rotation has been Lucas Giolito, with ongoing negotiations with Jordan Montgomery, albeit contingent upon a potential reduction…

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Giants to Give Injured Tight End a Second-Year Deal

Tight end Darren Waller’s inaugural season with the Giants mirrored his final two seasons with the Raiders. After being traded to the Giants due to recurring hamstring injuries that sidelined him for parts of both seasons with the Raiders, Waller missed five additional games during his first season with the Giants. With no guaranteed money…

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