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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 27
Three historic trades that led to World Series titles
To prepare for the trade frenzy, here are three historic trades that dramatically shaped the World Series.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 12
Chris Stratton Elects Free Agency After Clearing Waivers
Chris Stratton elected free agency after clearing waivers in the wake of being designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers a second time since originally joining the team on May 25.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 11
Former Pirates Pitcher Heads Back to Free Agency
PITTSBURGH — A pitcher who previously played for the Pittsburgh Pirates is now searching for a new club. Right-handed pitcher Chris Stratton, who played for the Pirates for four seasons, elected free agency, according to his transactions log.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 10
Veteran righty reliever Chris Stratton elects free agency
Right-hander Chris Stratton has elected free agency, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The Dodgers had sent him outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City, indicating he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment a few days ago.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7
Dodgers place Tony Gonsolin on 15-Day IL, activate Michael Kopech, Kirby Yates
The Dodgers’ injury-plagued bullpen got some reinforcements, and sent Tony Gonsolin to the IL.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 7
Michael Kopech Activated, Chris Stratton Designated For Assignment
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Michael Kopech off the 60-day injured list and designated Chris Stratton for assignment before Saturday’s game against the St.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / June 7
Dodgers pitching reaching new depths 
Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes the mound for the Dodgers on Saturday, a chance to reset with the next turn through a starting rotation and pitching staff that has mixed and matched interchangeable parts throughout the season.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / June 7
Dodgers sign Chris Stratton again, DFA Ryan Loutos
We are in prime roster churn season, especially on the pitching side for the Dodgers. Chris Stratton, who already went through the process once with Los Angeles, re-upped with the team on Friday, signing a new major league deal.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 6
Chris Stratton Re-Signed & Activated, Ryan Loutos Designated For Assignment
The Los Angeles Dodgers continued with their bullpen shuffling on Friday by re-signing Chris Stratton and adding him to their active roster. Ryan Loutos was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Athletics News / Dodger Blue / June 2
Chris Stratton Designated For Assignment
The Los Angeles Dodgers made a flurry of roster moves before Monday’s game against the New York Mets, including designating Chris Stratton for assignment.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 25
Chris Stratton Signed And Activated, Bobby Miller Optioned
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Chris Stratton and added him to their active roster after making room by optioning Bobby Miller to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25
Dodgers sign veteran reliever Chris Stratton to deal
Stratton, 34, was a first-round pick by the Giants back in 2012 and made his debut in 2016.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 18
Royals designate pitcher Chris Stratton for assignment
The Royals designated pitcher Chris Stratton for assignment before Sunday’s game against the Cardinals to make room for reliever Jonathan Bowlan. The struggling Stratton had a 7.94 ERA with 29 hits allowed in 17 innings.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 18
Former Pirates Pitcher Designated for Assignment
PITTSBURGH — A former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher has fallen out of favor with his current MLB team. The Kansas City Royals announced that they designated right-handed pitcher Chris Stratton for assignment, while recalling right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowman from Triple-A Omaha.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18
Royals designate Chris Stratton for assignment
The Royals announced that right-hander Chris Stratton has been designated for assignment. Fellow righty Jonathan Bowlan was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 5
Six solutions to the Royals’ most annoying problem
No, I don’t have a solution for the parking pass prices. Now that MJ Melendez has been safely demoted to terrorize Storm Chasers fans, Royals fans have turned their icy gaze upon another underperforming Royal.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 28
Royals Writer Declares $8 Million World Series Champion Isn't Worth Holding Onto
The Kansas City Royals had won six games in a row heading into Sunday's series finale against the struggling Houston Astros. However, that streak came to an end with a 7-3 loss.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 19
Royals Writer Raises Concern Over Veteran Reliever's Slow Start
The Kansas City Royals are off to a slow start in 2025. After winning 86 games a year ago and clinching a Wild Card spot, they are 8-13 and sit in third place in the American League Central.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 20, 2024
Royals Veteran Reliever Expected To Exercise Player Option For 2025
The Kansas City Royals saw their season end with a 3-1 loss in Game 4 of the American League Division Series to the eventual AL champion New York Yankees.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14, 2024
Royals lose veteran pitcher to potentially concerning injury
Only 16 days remain in the regular season, so between the calendar and the usually serious nature nature of forearm and flexor-related injuries, it seems likely that his 2024 campaign is over.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 27, 2024
Chris Stratton Falls Apart In Late Loss to Tigers
The Royals opened the day hot at the plate, bringing home two runs in the top of the very first inning. They would add another run in the second to increase their score to a commanding three run lead.
Kansas City Royals News / LWOSports.com / February 29, 2024
2024 Kansas City Royals O/U: Why can the Royals hit the OVER
The 2023 season for the Kansas City Royals was one in the same as it has been in the past few seasons. The Royals finished 56-106 and last place in the American League Central division for the second straight season.
MLB News / Field Level Media / December 12, 2023
Report: RHPs Seth Lugo, Chris Stratton joining Royals
Coming off a 106-loss season, the Kansas City Royals bolstered their pitching staff Tuesday, bringing in right-handed starter Seth Lugo on a three-year, $45 million deal and right-handed reliever Chris Stratton on a one-year, $3.5 contract, per MLB.com.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 12, 2023
Royals ink veteran righty reliever on two-year deal
Stratton, 33, has been a quality middle-inning arm for the Pirates, Cardinals and Rangers over the past four seasons, tallying 255 1/3 innings of 3.91 ERA ball in that time.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 22, 2023
Three potential offseason targets for the Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies rode a hot streak to a World Series appearance a year ago, only to spend the offseason making incremental changes. This year the club is bound for the playoffs once again, but this offseason figures to be different. Philadelphia will have questions to address, starting with Aaron Nola's future.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30, 2023
Rangers make another pitching splash as the trade deadline heats up
Less than 24 hours after making a deal for pitcher Max Scherzer, the Rangers upgraded their roster again by acquiring pitchers Jordan Montgomery and Chris Stratton from the Cardinals.
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