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Jason Heyward

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5-time Gold Glover gets designated for assignment

A well-known MLB outfielder may be nearing the finish line of his professional career. The San Diego Padres announced on Saturday that they have designated veteran outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment. San Diego is reinstating pitcher Bryan Hoeing …

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Padres signing former Dodgers outfielder

The San Diego Padres are adding some veteran depth to their outfield. On Friday, reports emerged that the Padres were signing Jason Heyward in free agency. The news comes just hours after the team also added former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder …

Jason Heyward looking on

Jason Heyward makes surprising admission about his release

Jason Heyward landed on his feet with the Houston Astros after he was surprisingly cut by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran outfielder certainly did not expect that outcome, though. Heyward spoke to the Houston media on Thursday ahead of his debut …

Jason Heyward looking on

Jason Heyward lands with new playoff team after Dodgers release

Jason Heyward has landed with a new World Series contender after being cut by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Heyward on Tuesday agreed to sign with the Houston Astros, according to ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel. The deal is pending a physical. Jason Heyward …

Freddie Freeman in a Dodgers uniform

Freddie Freeman had tough quote about ex-teammate Jason Heyward

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a tough decision this week when they designated Jason Heyward for assignment, and it sounds like the veteran outfielder is taking it quite hard. Heyward became the odd man out in L.A. when Chris Taylor returned from a …

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Dodgers DFA former World Series champion

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a surprising roster decision with a player who came through for them in a huge way earlier this week. Veteran outfielder Jason Heyward has been designated for assignment by the Dodgers, Robert Murray of FanSided …

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Dodgers decide to bring back ex-All-Star outfielder

The Los Angeles Dodgers are running it back with one important piece from last year’s team. Kiley McDaniel of ESPN reported Monday that the Dodgers have decided to re-sign veteran outfielder Jason Heyward. The 34-year-old will be getting a …

Jason Heyward at the wall

Jason Heyward makes incredible ‘Spider-Man’ catch against Marlins

Jason Heyward climbed the wall to make an awesome “Spider-Man” catch in Wednesday night’s Los Angeles Dodgers-Miami Marlins game. Heyward, who has won five Gold Gloves during his career, was playing right field for the Dodgers …

Jason Heyward looking on

Ex-World Series champion likely to make Dodgers’ roster

The Los Angeles Dodgers took a chance on Jason Heyward this offseason, and their move seems to be paying off. Heyward has looked good early in spring training, which has led to talk that he is likely to make the Dodgers’ roster. In …

Jason Heyward looking on

Ex-World Series champion lands contract from Dodgers

After the Chicago Cubs signed former LA Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger this week, the Dodgers are countering by signing a former Cubs outfielder. The Dodgers announced on Thursday that they have signed former All-Star Jason Heyward to a …

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Cubs parting ways with notable core player at end of season

The Chicago Cubs have largely moved on from the core of players who won the World Series in 2016. On Monday, the team announced that another big part of that team will be departing at the end of the season. Cubs GM Jed Hoyer announced that the team …

Jason Heyward

Jason Heyward sent to hospital after feeling ill

Jason Heyward was sent to the hospital on Sunday night after feeling ill during the Chicago Cubs’ 7-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Heyward went 0-for-2 with a strikeout and was replaced by Cameron Maybin in right field before the start of …

Jason Heyward

Jason Heyward, Matt Kemp not playing in their MLB games

Jason Heyward and Matt Kemp are among the MLB players who decided not to play on Wednesday in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake. The Milwaukee Bucks decided to boycott Game 5 of their playoff series with the Orlando Magic. The other four …

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Twitter reacts to Cubs pinch-hitting Jason Heyward over Kyle Schwarber

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon went to his bench during the seventh inning of the NL Wild Card Game on Tuesday night, utilizing two pinch hitters. But the big question that stood out to many was why he chose to pinch hit Jason Heyward instead of …

Watch: Home plate umpire Fieldin Culbreth prematurely rings up Jason Heyward

Monday’s tiebreaker game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs was so exciting that even the home plate umpire had trouble keeping track of the count. In the bottom of the fifth inning, home plate umpire Fieldin Culbreth emphatically …

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10 worst contracts in Major League Baseball

Unlike other major sports, MLB players who sign big contracts have a rare combination of guaranteed financial security and no league-imposed limit on their earning potential. NBA and NHL contracts are guaranteed, but limited by the salary cap in …

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