The curse seemed to have lifted after the Toronto Blue Jays suffered multiple embarrassing road losses. It also didn’t help that the six losses included scoring fests from the opponents and a historic no-hitter.
Ryne Stanek wasted no time getting to work throwing his first bullpen as a Seattle Mariners pitcher shortly after his signing was formally announced Sunday morning.
There is a little more clarity on the shape of the Seattle Mariners’ bullpen for 2024, but it comes with bad news. Who five of the Mariners’ biggest X-factors in 2024 are The M’s officially signed veteran right-handed reliever Ryne Stanek on Sunday after he passed a physical, confirming reports that first broke on Friday.
The Mariners signed reliever Ryne Stanek to a one-year contract Sunday.
The Seattle Mariners are hoping that reliever Ryne Stanek can duplicate the stellar 2022 campaign he put up with the Houston Astros.
The St. Louis Cardinals didn't hesitate to retool their pitching staff this winter after finishing last place in the National League Central in 2023. With the additions of three proven starting pitchers along with relievers Andrew Kittredge and Kenyan Middleton, the Cardinals are hopefully in a better position to compete this upcoming season.
The Chicago Cubs have put together a solid offseason, but nothing to write home about. They were able to address some of their needs by landing a top-of-the-rotation starter, Major League bullpen pieces, and solid hitters to use in their lineup.
According to reports, the Seattle Mariners will sign reliever Ryne Stanek. In his three years with the Houston Astros, Stanek tossed 173.2 innings with a 2.90 ERA (142 ERA+), 10.2 strikeouts per nine and 38 games finished.
The Houston Astros enter the 2024 season without some familiar faces in the bullpen. Phil Maton, Ryne Stanek, and Hector Neris will be on different teams this year.
Much like we advocated for a few weeks ago, the Seattle Mariners have signed former Houston Astros' reliever Ryne Stanek. It's a one-year deal, per Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times.
The Mariners and right-hander Ryne Stanek have agreed to deal.
Pitchers and catchers will be reporting to spring training in about two weeks but a slow offseason means there are still plenty of free agents out there.
Count the Chicago Cubs among the growing base of teams that have shown interest in former Houston Astros reliever Ryne Stanek. Per USA Today, the Cubs, along with the Boston Red Sox, are interested in signing the right-hander.
Ryan Stanek had a down season with the Houston Astros last season. Redemption summer coming?
The Chicago Cubs have not been overly aggressive this offseason, especially when it comes to the bullpen. After reported interest in names like RHP Robert Stephenson and logical fits like LHP Matt Moore signed with other teams, it appears that the Cubs don't plan on overspending on their bullpen entering 2024.
The Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs could both use some help in their bullpen. Luckily for both teams, a former Houston Astros reliever remains available on the free agent market.
The New York Mets have done work to strengthen their bullpen this offseason and may not be done adding talent. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand tweeted that the Mets are openly interested in pursuing former Houston Astros RHP Ryne Stanek: Stanek has all the makings of a perfect setup man for Mets superstar closer Edwin Diaz.
It is evident that the New York Mets have shifted their focus to adding relief pitching, as they have checked in on just about every top arm on the market it seems.
Arkansas ace Hagen Smith has been selected to the Perfect Game All-America team. He becomes the first Razorback starter since Ryne Stanek in 2013. Smith capped off a successful 2023 campaign which included being a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award and the College Baseball Foundation's National Pitcher of the Year.
Superior pitching, a breakthrough behind the plate, and a return to form in left field helped carry the Milwaukee Brewers to the NL Central crown, but the club will still have opportunities to improve this offseason.
The Houston Astros activated right-hander Ryne Stanek from the 15-day injured list prior to Friday night's game against the visiting Kansas City Royals.
Houston Astros reliever Ryne Stanek was scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday at Minute Maid Park as he continues to work his way from a right ankle sprain he suffered on Sept.
Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryne Stanek was carted off the field with an apparent right ankle injury in the bottom of the ninth inning of Monday's 13-6 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Ryne Stanek was never 'lights out' before 2022. But somehow, Stanek turned himself into the most dominant setup man in baseball. Only Evan Phillips of the Los Angeles Dodgers had a lower ERA as a reliever this year, 1.14 to 1.15.
Ryne Stanek was his 2022 self in his final regular-season outing of the year. The Houston Astros right-handed reliever lowered his ERA to 1.15, setting the franchise record for the lowest ERA from a reliever.
The 29th overall pick of the Rays in 2013, Stanek made his major league debut four years later and gave the club especially good production from 2018-19.
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