MLB In Brief: Guardians Win Draft Lottery | Tribute To Buck Martinez

MLB in brief: Guardians win draft lottery | Tribute to Buck Martinez – Passion MLB

Published on December 5, 2023 by Daniel Birru

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Guardians win draft lottery

They only had a 2% chance of winning the lottery.

Full list:

18 – Rays
17 – Brewers
16 – Marlins
15 – Mariners
14 – Cubs
13 – Giants
12 – Red Sox
11 – Tigers
10 – Nationals
9 – Pirates
8 – Angels
7 – Cardinals
6 – Royals
5 – White Sox
4 – A’s
3 – Rockies
2 – Reds
1st overall – Guardians https://t.co/yHJPxc7hb8

— Gabrielle Starr (@gfstarr1) December 5, 2023

Canadian baseball pays tribute to Buck Martinez

The famous Blue Jays announcer is the recipient of the Jack Graney Trophy.

Buck Martinez is Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame's Jack Graney Award winner. The Hall gives the prize annually to a media member who has made significant contributions to baseball in Canada through their life's work.

Very deserved for Buck, a tremendous broadcaster and teammate.

— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) December 5, 2023

One year for Kirby Yates in Arlington

He will be added to the Rangers’ bullpen next season.

Free-agent reliever Kirby Yates in agreement with Rangers on one-year contract, pending physical, source tells @TheAthletic.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 5, 2023

Isiah Kiner-Falefa generates interest

12 teams would be interested in getting their hands on the utility player, including the Yankees.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa has interest from about 12 teams, including the Yankees. Teams considering IKF for super utility, shortstop or third base.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 5, 2023

Eduardo Rodriguez nears deal

He continues negotiations with certain teams in Nashville.

CC Sabathia shows his support

He shows up at a press conference wearing a Kansas City Monarchs shirt.

A great year ahead

Aaron Boone predicts Giancarlo Stanton will accomplish a lot in 2024.

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