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How to Jumpstart the Struggling Yankees Offense

Apr 22, 2016

Features, New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions

The New York Yankees offense has all but disappeared during their recent 1-7 slide. Their 79 wRC+ over the past week ranks 20th in the league, behind the Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, and Oakland Athleti...

Nick Swisher Eyes Return to the Yankees

Ryan McGriff

Apr 11, 2016

Headlines, New York Yankees, Transactions

The New York Yankees are hoping that a little nostalgia can resurrect the career of a former fan favorite player. At the age of 35, Nick Swisher is close to signing a minor league deal that would bring the swit...

Nick Swisher Released by Atlanta Braves

Matt Wojciak

Mar 28, 2016

Atlanta Braves, Breaking News, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, Transactions

This afternoon, the Atlanta Braves released a statement announcing two roster moves, one of which was the release of 35-year-old veteran first baseman/outfielder Nick Swisher. Swisher was acquired in a mid-seas...

Freddie Freeman Exits Friday’s Game With Sore Wrist

Dillon Cloud

Mar 11, 2016

Atlanta Braves, Headlines

Braves fans are holding their collective breaths this afternoon following a pair of split-squad games, one of which resulted in an apparent injury to first baseman Freddie Freeman. After striking out in the sec...

Braves Shopping Nick Swisher, Michael Bourn

Matthew J. Kozlowski

Jan 4, 2016

Atlanta Braves, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Rumors

The Atlanta Braves are reportedly looking to deal at least one of Nick Swisher or Michael Bourn before Opening Day. The team is willing to "eat a good portion of the salary" that is owed to either player during...

Braves acquire Michael Bourn, Nick Swisher for Chris Johnson

Jacob Fagan

Aug 7, 2015

American League, American League Central, Atlanta Braves, Breaking News, Cleveland Indians, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, Rumors, Transactions

The Atlanta Braves announced the acquisitions of outfielders Michael Bourn and Nick Swisher from the Cleveland Indians for infielder Chris Johnson. Braves acquire OF Nick Swisher (@NickSwisher), OF Michael B...

Indians activate Nick Swisher

Jacob Fagan

May 5, 2015

American League, American League Central, Cleveland Indians, Features, Headlines, Injuries, Major League Baseball

The Indians announced today that Nick Swisher has been activated from the disabled list after two knee surgeries. He is in the lineup tonight for the Indians against the Royals. Tyler Holt was optioned to Tripl...

Cleveland Indians: Don’t Sleep On Them Again

Zach Martin

Jan 25, 2015

American League Central, Cleveland Indians, Features, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

This offseason, the AL Central has been one of the most active divisions, from the White Sox making serious moves towards contention, to the Indians working with a limited budget, or the Royals taking chances o...

Indians Would Love To Trade Nick Swisher

Joe Jacquez

Dec 28, 2014

American League, American League Central, Cleveland Indians, Headlines, Rumors

The Cleveland Indians would love to trade Nick Swisher now that they have Brandon Moss, according to a report by Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe. Swisher batted just .208 with a wOBA of .274, and an OPS+ of...

MLB Rumors: Indians interested in Chase Headley

Shawn Brody

Nov 26, 2014

American League, Cleveland Indians, Offseason, Rumors

Chase Headley can add another team to his list of suitors. According to Anthony Castrovince, the 30-year old is drawing interest from the Cleveland Indians—who have Lonnie Chisenhall slotted as their current th...

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