Michael Rucker: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mariners Sign 31-Year-Old Veteran With Cubs, Phillies Ties

Pitching depth is everything at the start of a Major League Baseball season, and the Seattle Mariners believe in that principle as any good team should.

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Joey Meneses, Ildemaro Vargas, Michael Rucker Elect Free Agency After Nationals’ Outrights

The Nationals announced that first baseman Joey Meneses, utilityman Ildemaro Vargas, and right-hander Michael Rucker are all free agents after clearing

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / September 7, 2024

Washington Nationals news & notes: CJ Abrams back up top; Nats claim reliever Michael Rucker off waivers...

Notes and quotes after the Nationals and Pirates were rained out last night... Doubleheader today (1:35/6:40). With the Nationals set to face Pirates’

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 6, 2024

Philadelphia Phillies Reliever Claimed off Waivers By Division Rivals

After a little bit of a rough stretch in the second half of the year, the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen has returned to their dominant form where they are shutting out opposing teams whenever they are called upon.

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The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 6, 2024

Chicago Cubs Former Top Prospect Claimed by Up-and-Coming NL Team

The Chicago Cubs knew they had to address their bullpen during the offseason after that unit blew countless games coming down the stretch that cost them a spot in the playoffs.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / February 6, 2024

Cubs Trade Michael Rucker After Designating Him for Assignment

The Chicago Cubs sent Michael Rucker to the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations in a trade on Tuesday. It is not a big move, but the Cubs had no use for Michael Rucker on the roster anymore. Their bullpen was full, and he had some struggles in recent seasons.

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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.