Dan Freedman

Senior editor at Moment Magazine (@MomentMagazine). Retired NY/CT regional correspondent at Hearst Washington Bureau. Grandpa of 4! NYC native.

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The Braves Gave Up A 10-4 Lead In The Ninth, Is This Rock Bottom?

1 day ago | forbes.com | Dan Freedman

The aptly-named Scott Blewett is pulled from the game after allowing the Diamondbacks back into the ... More game in the ninth inning on Thursday. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)Getty ImagesWhen the ninth inning of Thursday’s game in Atlanta began, the Braves, holding a 10-4 lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks, had a 99.77% chance to win. If you had logged on to FanDuel before the first pitch of the ninth, you would have had to have wagered nearly $44,000 to win $1 betting on the Braves.
Marlins Callously Cut Ronny Simón, Pirates Nicely Picked Him Up

3 days ago | forbes.com | Dan Freedman

Ronny Simon played just three weeks with the Miami Marlins before they designated him for ... More assignment. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Miami Marlins signed second baseman Ronny Simón as minor league free agent this past off-season. After tearing up the minor leagues (hitting .354 with a .962 over 15 games at Triple-A Jacksonville), he came up to the big club about three weeks ago. In 19 games, he got eleven hits, and had a slash line of .234/.327/.277.
The Washington Nationals And Arizona Diamondbacks Have The Same Record

5 days ago | forbes.com | Dan Freedman

The Washington Nationals and the Arizona Diamondbacks have the same record through 59 games (28-31). Who had that on their bingo card when the season began? Arizona DiamondbacksArizona was expected to make the playoffs and potentially have a deep run in October. Over the off-season, they picked up the team’s option on third baseman Eugenio Suarez for $15 million, and then allowed Christian Walker and Joc Pederson to leave in free agency.
The Red Sox Need To Do Something About Trevor Story At Shortstop

1 week ago | forbes.com | Dan Freedman

In March of 2022, the Boston Red Sox signed shortstop Trevor Story to a six-year, $140 million contract. In 2022, his first year in Boston, he had a career low in in every offensive category. And then in 2023, he performed even worse. Through the first two years of his deal, he slashed .227/.287/.398, and people in Boston began to regret the deal, especially with so many great middle infielders in the system.
The Rockies’ Triple-A Team Loses A Game In A Very On-Brand Screw Up

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Dan Freedman

most bizarre endings you will ever see. Let’s set the scene. And, be forewarned, there is some real baseball rules wonkiness about to be described. The Isotopes led the game 4-3 going into the bottom of the ninth inning. The first batter, Aramis Garcia, reached on a throwing error by Isotopes shortstop Ryan Ritter. At the major league level, the Rockies are far and away the worst defensive team measured by Defensive Runs Saved (-39).
The Rockies’ Triple-A Team Loses A Game In A Very On-Brand Screw Up

1 week ago | forbes.com | Dan Freedman

Last week the Reno Aces (the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Triple-A club) walked off the Rockies’ Triple-A team, the Albuquerque Isotopes, in one of the most bizarre endings you will ever see. Let’s set the scene. And, be forewarned, there is some real baseball rules wonkiness about to be described. The Isotopes led the game 4-3 going into the bottom of the ninth inning. The first batter, Aramis Garcia, reached on a throwing error by Isotopes shortstop Ryan Ritter.
Chris Taylor’s Time With The Los Angeles Dodgers Is Officially Over

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Dan Freedman

Chris Taylor, the longest tenured Los Angeles Dodger (an appellation he held for four whole days after the Dodgers released longtime back-up catcher Austin Barnes), has been designated for assignment. Within seven days of such designation, Taylor will either be claimed by another club, traded, or unconditionally released. In actuality, Taylor could elect a minor league assignment in lieu of being released, but that seems highly unlikely.
Rockies Fire Bud Black Hoping To Rearrange The Chairs And Light A Fire

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Dan Freedman

The Colorado Rockies are off to a historically bad start. Last year we witnessed the Chicago White Sox break the modern day record with 121 losses. And it took them winning five of their last six to be only that bad. But the Rockies are determined to be even worse this year. On Sunday, in an attempt to move some deck chairs around, they fired their manager Bud Black, who was in his ninth year of service with the club.
With Triston Casas Out For The Season, The Red Sox Need A First Baseman

1 month ago | forbes.com | Dan Freedman

On Friday night, Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas collapsed as he ran to first base trying to beat out a slow roller back to the mound. After being carted off the field in obvious pain, Casas was taken to the hospital for examination. There it was discovered that he had torn the patellar tendon on his left knee. Casas had surgery on Sunday, and will be out for the remainder of the season.
The Texas Rangers’ Offense Is Bad And Changes Have Been Made

1 month ago | forbes.com | Dan Freedman

When the season began, the Texas Rangers, the winners of the 2023 World Series, were the sexy pick to win the American League West. Just over a month in, the team as a whole is hitting .228, and over the weekend general manager Chris Young fired offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker. In his place they have hired former Seattle Mariner Bret Boone.