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On YouTubeTexas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 28
Former Rangers Reliever Seeking Absurd Salary to Return to Baseball
The Texas Rangers re-worked their bullpen this past offseason and in doing so, let a prolific reliever walk in free agency. That same player is now looking for a high salary to sign with a new team and come back to baseball.
Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / May 27
David Robertson Is an Excellent Fit For the Phillies’ Bullpen
Right around 10 days ago, the Philadelphia Phillies saw their bullpen take a massive hit when left-hander Jose Alvarado got nailed with an 80-game suspension for PEDs.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / May 26
MLB Insider Reveals Price Tag of Top Phillies Free Agent Reliever Target
Shortly after the 80-game suspension of Jose Alvarado, the Philadelphia Phillies were on the clock to add bullpen help. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported that the Phillies had talked with free agent reliever David Robertson in the offseason, and that they could rekindle discussions after the Alvarado suspension.
The 'MLB Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 21
NL East rival considering reunion with ex-Mets reliever
Former New York Mets reliever David Robertson remains unsigned through mid-May, but it appears an NL East rival has the veteran right-hander on its radar.
Who has the best lineup in all of MLB? All 30 ranked
The 2025 MLB season has started with a burst of offense, and the rules changes of recent seasons have made lineups even more athletic. Through the first two months of the season, here's a look at the lineups in the game from best to worst.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 20
Tigers Potential Free Agent Bullpen Fix Being Courted By National League Team
The Detroit Tigers have been the best team in baseball over the first nearly two months of the season, but not everything is perfect. Though the numbers put them right around the top of the league in most statistical categories with regards to the bullpen, there is no true alpha who they can put in the game at any time and earn clutch strikeouts.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / May 20
Phillies Should Reunite With David Robertson
The Philadelphia Phillies should reunite with David Robertson after José Alvarado received an 80 game suspension and is ineligible for the postseason. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported on May 19 that the Phillies reached out to Robertson.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20
Phillies could reunite with former All-Star amid Jose Alvarado suspension
The Philadelphia Phillies may be digging into the phonebook in the wake of Jose Alvarado’s lengthy suspension.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 20
Former Rangers Free Agent Star Reliever Reportedly Being Approached By NL Team
The Texas Rangers made some major moves this offseason in order to try to rebuild their bullpen, an area which was a major weakness last season. Though the attempt was admirable and things have improved, the Rangers' relievers are still no better than middle of the pack.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / May 20
Phillies Interested in Reliever Reunion Amid Alvarado Suspension
How do the Philadelphia Phillies overcome the loss of closer José Alvarado? The southpaw was one of the lone bright spots in a bullpen that has the 10th-worst combined ERA in the Majors at 4.48.
Insider Says Phillies Reached Out to David Robertson for Possible Reunion
The Philadelphia Phillies need bullpen help. That was apparent even before Jose Alvarado was suspended 80 games for a positive PED test. While the relief staff has performed much better recently after getting off to a terrible start in the 2025 campaign, they still sit 21st in Major League Baseball with a 4.48 ERA.
Who has the best rotation in all of MLB? All 30 ranked
Pitching wins championships, and reliable starting pitching is becoming tougher to find in MLB. After two months of the 2025 regular season, here's a look at how the MLB rotations stack up from first to worst.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20
Phillies rumors: Philadelphia linked to David Robertson amid Jose Alvarado suspension
Philadelphia Phillies closer Jose Alvarado was recently suspended, and he will miss 80 games. That puts the team into a bit of a sticky situation now as they look to find a replacement.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20
Phillies reached out to former All-Star closer before Jose Alvarado suspension
The Phillies bullpen took a huge hit over the weekend, as José Alvarado was hit with an 80-game suspension after a failed performance-enhancing drug test.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 9
Angels Linked to All-Star, World Series Champion Reliever in Blockbuster Free Agent Move
The Los Angeles Angels are off to a hot start in 2025 as they are already looking to improve upon last year's abysmal 99-loss campaign. The productive play from the Halos has led MLB insider Kerry Miller to link a big-name reliever to Anaheim.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 19
Why haven’t the Braves signed free agent David Robertson?
If there’s one area that isn’t championship caliber in Atlanta, it’s the Braves bullpen. They tried to remedy the situation by signing old friend Craig Kimbrel, but nobody should kid themselves about what he can bring to Atlanta’s relief core.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 14
Former Yankees Closer Linked to Red Sox Entering 17th MLB Season
The Boston Red Sox have seen enough of longtime New York Yankees reliever David Robertson over the years. Maybe it’s time for Robertson to finally take up residence in Beantown.
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 9
Cardinals Linked To $5 Million Former All-Star After Strong Year With Rangers
The St. Louis Cardinals were quiet all offseason long, but there is now hope for them to at least accomplish something this winter. Derrick Goold of the St.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 4
Former Texas Rangers Reliever Still Unsigned Despite Numerous Potential Suitors
When the Texas Rangers signed David Robertson to a one-year, $11.5-million contract with a mutual option for 2025 prior to last season, they knew they were adding a solid veteran presence to their bullpen.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 24
Chicago Cubs-David Robertson have discussed him returning for a 17th season
The Chicago Cubs have been in the mix for all reliever/closer options that includes the ageless David Robertson. He will be 40 years old in April this year and the current free agent has reportedly reached out about returning for a 17th season.
Texas Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / November 13
David Robertson Free Agent Profile
David Robertson might be an afterthought on the relief pitcher free agent market. However, he has been one of the best relievers in Major League Baseball over the past few years.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 25, 2024
Rangers bolster bullpen with former All-Star relief pitcher
He went 6-6 with a 3.03 ERA over 62 games last season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28, 2023
Mets net strong return in David Robertson trade
Amid an incredibly disappointing season, the Mets officially began selling on Thursday night, shipping reliever David Robertson to the Marlins.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 24, 2023
Mets' David Robertson 'not excited about' potential trade deadline deal
While Mets right-hander David Robertson is no stranger to getting dealt at the trade deadline, he's not keen on the prospect this season, even with New York's struggles so far.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 15, 2023
Mets' David Robertson shares odd claim about sticky-stuff ejection
Drew Smith wasn't the only New York Mets relief pitcher stopped for a thorough "sticky-stuff" evaluation during Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the New York Yankees.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / October 11, 2022
Phillies reliever David Robertson to miss NLDS after injuring himself celebrating
According to manager Rob Thomson, Robertson suffered a strained calf during his celebration that will require him to miss the entire series against the Atlanta Braves.
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