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A day before starting the All-Star Game in left alongside center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong — the Cubs’ first starting outfield duo since Alfonso Soriano and Kosuke Fukudome in 2008 — the player known as “King Tuck” treated reporters to another appearance of his alter ego, “King Duck.”
Moffett, a right-hander, only pitched in six games for the Longhorns, who announced his signing via a release. He struck out seven hitters in four innings and allowed a .100 opponent batting average, an intriguing set of stats in a small sample size. He also had a 2.25 ERA.
Fast forward to Tuesday, and both Crow-Armstrong and Baez started in centerfield for their respective All-Star teams. Crow-Armstrong had the chance to speak about Baez and what it meant to be in the same All-Star game four years after being traded for each other.
The Chicago Cubs finished Day 1 of the MLB Draft on Sunday evening, making three total selections. In the first round with the 17th pick, the Cubs selected Ethan Conrad, a center fielder out of Wake Forest.
The Cubs headed into the season’s intermission sitting atop the National League Central and sent a trio of players to the All-Star Game to represent what has been one of the best teams in baseball this year.
The Tigers' Javy Baez and the Phillies' Kyle Schwarber were among many with good things to say about the breakout center fielder.
MLB insider/analyst Jon Morosi weighed in on a potential trade involving Caissie and if the Cubs should part ways with their top prospect.
Rumors are going to be heating up regarding the Chicago Cubs and their trade deadline plans. Jed Hoyer has made it clear the team will pursue pitching upgrades