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In 2021, the San Francisco Giants were a fantastic, relentless, and unbelievable team. They won 107 games before being eliminated by the Los Angeles Dodgers in a tough NLDS.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / October 12

Yankees’ undrafted gem flashed massive power in unexpected 2024 breakout

Rafael Flores entered the 2024 season in a situation he had grown all too familiar with, as he was an unknown in the Yankees’ organization. Spending his collegiate days at Rio Hondo College, a JUCO school in California, Flores went undrafted in the 2022 MLB Draft and ended up signing with the Yankees as a free agent.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / October 11

This day in Braves History: Joc Pederson pushes Braves to 3-0 win against Brewers in NLDS

Pearls Fever hits Atlanta 1948: The Cleveland Indians defeat the Boston Braves, 4-3, to win the World Series in six games. Joe Gordon hits a home run in support of future Hall of Famer Bob Lemon, who earns a 4-3 victory - his second of the Series.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / October 9

Revisiting Diamondbacks offseason moves: Suarez trade, Pederson signing pay off

Revisiting the Arizona Diamondbacks’ offseason moves at the halfway point of 2024 and following an 89-win season are different experiences. Big-ticket free agent pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez had not even thrown a pitch yet, while third baseman Eugenio Suarez struggled to get off the ground before a huge second-half turnaround.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 2

Could Joc Pederson Return to the Diamondbacks?

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed Joc Pederson last winter to solve their DH problem. In 2023, the position was a practical black hole for the team. Pederson more than fixed the problem, showing himself as one of the best-designated hitters in the league.

Joc Pederson News / Burn City Sports / October 1

Joc Pederson: ‘I loved my time here’ as future with D-backs remains uncertain

From 2015 to 2021, Joc Pederson was a postseason fixture, winning World Series titles with the Dodgers in 2020 and the Braves in 2021, while also making two additional trips to the Fall Classic.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 1

The Blue Jays face their most pivotal off-season of this era

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but the Blue Jays need to have a big off-season. It sounds like the same rhetoric we’ve heard every year dating back to 2019, but this winter has to be different.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 21

D-backs blank Brewers, boost wild-card chances

Joc Pederson and Ketel Marte each had a two-run homer and Merrill Kelly tossed five innings of two-hit ball as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks kept pace in the National League wild-card chase, notching their third consecutive victory over the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on Saturday night.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / September 11

Christian Walker and Joc Pederson tie a Diamondbacks’ franchise record

Christian Walker and Joc Pederson powered the Diamondbacks to an early lead against the Rangers on Monday, blasting back-to-back home runs for the fourth time this season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 5

Diamondbacks rally twice to beat Guardians 7-6 in 10 innings

Joc Pederson hit a pinch-hit, go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning, then after Arizona blew its lead in the ninth, Eugenio Suarez's 10th-inning sacrifice fly sent the surging Diamondbacks to a 7-6 victory over the host Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / August 4

Joc Pederson praises Diamondbacks’ grit After comeback win

The Diamondbacks have now won 9 of their last 11 games, clinching a 6-5 victory over the Pirates on Sunday afternoon, thanks to a Joc Pederson three-run blast in the 7th inning that helped Arizona overcome an early 4-0 deficit.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / August 4

What Should Pirates Do With Colin Holderman?

As the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen navigated a slow start at the beginning of the season, it was Colin Holderman who served as a stabilizing force. Two-time All-Star David Bednar scuffled out of the gate after a very abbreviated spring training.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 4

D-backs rally from 4-0 deficit, hold off Pirates

Joc Pederson delivered a three-run home run in the seventh inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks rally for a 6-5 win against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / May 29

What are the odds of reuniting with Joc Pederson?

It’s difficult to look at what has transpired this year and not think about the parallels between the 2021 campaign that ultimately ended in a World Series for the Braves.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

Former Dodger punishes old team with clutch home run

In his seven years as a Los Angeles Dodger, Joc Pederson blasted 73 home runs at Chavez Ravine. On Tuesday night he delivered a back-breaking home run, this time as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / January 27

What fans had to say about the Diamondbacks signing Joc Pederson

In case you missed it, two-time World Series champion Joc Pederson signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks mark Pederson’s 5th team in five seasons, the others being the Dodgers, Cubs, Braves, and Giants.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / January 25

Another Blue Jays target off the board as slugger Joc Pederson signs with Diamondbacks

The designated hitter market is really getting moving now. According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, the Arizona Diamondbacks have signed Joc Pederson.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 31

Blue Jays looking to add bat-first players in free agency

Blue Jays looking to add bat-first players, have 'strong interest' in Joc Pederson

After missing out on both Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto despite finishing as finalists for both stars, the Blue Jays have recently pivoted to smaller moves than the blockbusters they were contemplating earlier in the offseason.

Free-agent profile: Two-time All-Star OF Pederson

Looking back at the four most memorable series from the 2023 Blue Jays season

Which players have the most home runs in MLB postseason history?

The 'Highest-paid MLB players' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 31

Free-agent profile: Two-time All-Star OF Joc Pederson

Thus far in the offseason, the free agent market has moved significantly faster for pitchers than for hitters.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / December 8

Joc Pederson Trolls Phillies Fans With Latest Instagram Post

Joc Pederson, who spent the 2023 season with the San Francisco Giants, had Philadelphia Phillies fans on the edge of their seats with his recent Instagram post.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 6

Dodgers Rumors: Joc Pederson's Instagram Post Hints at Free Agent Decision Being Finalized

Former Dodgers outfielder and current free agent Joc Pederson seemed to hint at his free agency decision being finalized on Instagram. Pederson posted a picture of himself and the Phillie Phanatic, with the famous Philadelphia Phillies' mascot fake choking him.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / November 29

Dodgers Free Agency Rumors: Potential Joc Pederson Reunion

Joc Pederson was among the early Los Angeles Dodgers prospects to reach the Major Leagues and make an impact during their current run of National League West dominance and he won a World Series title before moving on in free agency.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / September 27, 2023

A Filipino card game may have helped derail the Giants season

The Giants are looking for answer after a late-season swoon. One culprit is a Filipino card game.

Logan Webb demands serious changes within Giants

Giants recall former first-round pick as playoff hopes dwindle

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The 'World Series-winning Giants' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2023

Three potential trade chips after MLB's first month

Although we're only about five weeks into the 2023 MLB season, we're already getting an idea of which teams will be contenders and which are pretenders.

Yankees' Aaron Judge to return from IL Tuesday vs. Athletics

Insider: Shohei Ohtani will sign with Dodgers as free agent

Mets' Max Scherzer is pitching through a shoulder issue

What Yankees should do with struggling former first-round pick

Joe Maddon defends Willson Contreras as Cards remove him as starting catcher

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23, 2023

Giants activate big power bat from 10-day IL

Giants activate big-time power bat from injured list

On Sunday, the San Francisco Giants activated slugger Joc Pederson from the 10-day injured list.

Giants ace to miss 'several weeks, at least'

Watch: Brock Purdy receives massive ovation at Giants game

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The 'Most postseason home runs' quiz

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15, 2023

Giants place two-time All-Star on IL

Losing him is a sizeable blow to the middle of the Giants lineup, which is already depleted, but the team is hopeful his stay on the IL will be a short one.

Giants agree to five-year contract extension with ace pitcher

San Francisco Giants plan to use versatile righty in relief role

Two-time Gold Glove catcher undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery

One player on every MLB team who deserves more love

The 'Most postseason home runs' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 23, 2022