Leaning on his fastball, Chapman struck out 63 percent of opposing hitters and got misses on 46 percent of swings in two-strike counts, both highest among relief pitchers. Opponents put up a line of just .110/.212/.123 in two-strike counts against him. Leaning on his fastball, Chapman struck out 63 percent of opposing hitters and got … Read more
10:30: AM: The Dodgers may have some rotation questions, but their bullpen is suddenly looking amazing: Ken Rosenthal reports that Los Angeles has acquired Aroldis Chapman from the Reds for two prospects. The identity of the prospects is not known and 10:30: AM: The Dodgers may have some rotation questions, but their bullpen is suddenly … Read more
An Oct. 30 incident between Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman and his girlfriend has put a proposed trade of Chapman to the Los Angeles Dodgers in limbo. The Dodgers reportedly were on the verge of acquiring Chapman, 27, from the Reds for two Aroldis Chapman 's trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers could be curtailed … Read more
Good news for Aroldis Chapman and the Reds: Doctors expect Cincinnati's closer to make a full recovery after last night's scary incident in which he was hit in the face by a line drive. According to Cincinnati team doctor Tim Aroldis Chapman had surgery today to insert a metal plate into his face after suffering … Read more
Aroldis Chapman had surgery today to insert a metal plate into his face after suffering multiple fractures from a line drive to the face Wednesday night. The Reds' closer is expected to make a full recovery from the injury, though GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Reds closer Aroldis Chapman is scheduled to have surgery on Thursday afternoon … Read more
Reds closer Aroldis Chapman, who was hit by a line drive while pitching in an exhibition game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Ariz., on Wednesday night, has fractures above his left eye and nose and remains hospitalized Thursday morning. Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman Instagrammed this photo of the aftermath of his surgery, to … Read more