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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Brandon Morrow has agreed to a two-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, taking one of the top free-agent relievers off the market. The 33-year-old Morrow went 6-0 with a 2.06 ERA and two saves in 45 appearances for the NL champion Los Angeles Dodgers last season. He also pitched in 14 playoff games, helping the Dodgers eliminate the Cubs in the NLCS. Morrow could step into the closer role for Chicago.
The Chicago Cubs are "closing in" on a deal with free agent relief pitcher Brandon Morrow according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports. The oft-injured, former Blue Jay had a bounce back season with the Los Angeles Dodgers last year, going 6-0, with a 2.06 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, with 50 strikeouts in 43.2 innings. Morrow was an integral part of the Dodgers bullpen, especially in the team's run to the World Series, but struggled in the finals.
After reports early Wednesday morning of shots fired at the Republican team's practice for a charity baseball game Thursday, the obvious question on many people's minds was whether the Congressional baseball practice shooting was politically motivated. According to The Hill, the practice was taking place in Alexandria, Virginia, which is essentially part of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers will be placed on the 15-day disabled list to open the regular season as he recovers from a sore right shoulder, reports Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle. McCullers first felt the soreness on March 6 after batting practice and has not participated in team activities since. An MRI on the shoulder did not reveal any structural damage. “He's not going to make the season,” manager A.J. Hinch said.
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