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    Chris Valaika

    ChrisValaika

    • Third Baseman
    • Birthdate
      14/8/1985
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Santa Monica, CA
    • College
      UC Santa Barbara

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .238
    • HR
      5
    • RBI
      24
    • OPS
      .633
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      • Fantasy baseball news or noise: Should we expect more power from Royals in 2026?
        • 4h
        • Eric Karabell
        Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel (28) leaps to catch a ball against the wall in the fourth inning of an MLB game.
        • Sources: Royals to move in fences at Kauffman
          • 4h
          • Jeff Passan
          Sources: Royals to move in fences at Kauffman
          • State of the AL East: What's next for Yankees, Red Sox, Jays, Rays and O's
            • 5h
            • Jorge Castillo
            Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees stands at first base with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays.
            • Rays acquire Wisely, Waldichuk from Braves
              • 19h
              Tampa Bay Rays hat
              • Tupac Shakur Orioles bobblehead to debut against Athletics
                • 21h
                • Anthony Gharib
                Tupac Shakur Orioles bobblehead to debut against Athletics
                • Pitchers Custodio, Sierra hit with 56-game bans
                  • 1d
                  Giants hat
                  • Giusti, saves leader for champ Pirates in '71, dies
                    • 1d
                    Pirates Hat
                    • Sox foiled after 'falling short' in Bregman pursuit
                      • 21h
                      Sox foiled after 'falling short' in Bregman pursuit
                      • Has your team gotten stronger or weaker? Our midwinter progress report for all 30 MLB clubs
                        • 8h
                        • Bradford Doolittle
                        Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein, president of baseball operations Mike Elias and agent Scott Boras introduce new first baseman Pete Alonso at a news conference at Camden Yards.
                        • Fantasy baseball: Alex Bregman lands with Cubs, likely to hit in heart of order
                          • 1d
                          • Tristan H. Cockcroft, Eric Karabell
                          Alex Bregman

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                        We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
                        Diamondbacks acquire Nolan Arenado in trade with Cardinals

                        Diamondbacks acquire Nolan Arenado in trade with Cardinals

                        The Diamondbacks acquired third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade with St. Louis, concluding the Cardinals' year-plus-long effort to deal the eight-time All-Star.
                        Fantasy baseball news or noise: Should we expect more power from the Royals in 2026?

                        Fantasy baseball news or noise: Should we expect more power from the Royals in 2026?

                        Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
                        Royals moving walls in at Kauffman Stadium in bid to boost scoring

                        Royals moving walls in at Kauffman Stadium in bid to boost scoring

                        The Royals are moving the majority of their outfield fence in by 10 feet, drastically changing the offensive environment at Kauffman Stadium.
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