Jose Alvarado

The four total teams competed in a three-game mini-tournament that featured the always-exciting Elam Ending -- the first two games were played to 40 points, and ...

In the first game, Keegan Murray sank a triple to send Team Pau to the championship: On the positive side, he also accumulated two steals, two assists and four points in his lone game. Henderson didn't play his best ball, as it looked like he was pressing a bit early on in order to make a statement. Just before he drilled the game-winning triple in the title game, Alvarado called his shot to Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, who was seated courtside, and the moment was caught on camera: In a contest full of the league's top young stars, Alvarado shined the brightest. We can only hope that the rest of the weekend proves to be equally entertaining.

The NBA All-Star weekend begins with the Rising Stars competition. First- and second-year NBA players and G League players will participate in a three-game ...

The first-round matchup featured another Pelicans player, Trey Murphy III, who will have a busy All-Star weekend. In addition to participating Friday night in ...

The Philadelphia Phillies signed left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado to a three-year contract extension.

Here is a brief summary from NBA.com on how the Rising Stars game works: "The 21 NBA players, selected by NBA assistant coaches, will be drafted onto three ...

The Phillies have signed left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado to a three-year contract extension that includes a team option for 2026.

The Astros went on to a 4-1 victory that won the title. He would get $50,000 for making the All-Star team, winning an MVP or winning a Gold Glove. According to multiple reports, Alvarado will make $9 million in both 2024 and 2025 while the 2026 option is also for $9 million or a $500,000 buyout.

Jose Alvarado #15 of Team Pau celebrates his championship-winning basket during Jordan Rising Stars as part of 2023 NBA All Star Weekend on Friday. Jose ...

Not for lack of trying, but Alvarado did not come up with any of his trademark “Grand Theft Alvarado” out-of-nowhere sneaky steals, though he did pick off a pass under the basket for a theft vs. The NBA’s Rising Stars event for first-and second-year pros is intended to be entertaining and competitive, generally in that order. Jose Alvarado saw Cleveland All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell courtside and vowed that if he were given the opportunity, he’d make the game-winning shot in the title game of Friday’s Jordan Rising Stars event.

Another day, another Phillies reliever secures a contract extension. The Phillies announced Friday morning that they have signed left-hander José Alvarado ...

Like Hoskins, Aaron Nola could maximize his value by waiting a year and hitting the free agent market, but the Phillies have publicly expressed their desire to lock up Nola for the foreseeable future all offseason and could eventually get a deal done if they meet his asking price. [Garrett Stubbs Bat-Spiked And DJ’d His Way To Fan Favorite Status In 2022. In 2022, Alvarado transformed himself from possible DFA candidate to one of the best relievers in the sport. The Phillies have a 2026 club option for the same amount with a $500,000 buyout, putting the total guarantee from 2023 to 2025 at just under $22 million. This is the second Phillies extension in as many days. The Phillies are not expecting Rhys Hoskins to sign an extension considering he’s one year from free agency, his agent is Scott Boras and he’s expected to be one of the best bats available on the market.

The Phillies have signed lefty reliever Jose Alvarado to a three year contract, per a team announcement. The deal keeps Alvarado in Philadelphia through at ...

With these deals, the Phillies have locked up a pair of exciting, high-octane arms who can be penciled in for late inning duties alongside Strahm and [Gregory Soto](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/sotogr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-17_br) for the next few seasons. Those figures all outstrip Alvarado’s guarantee by a considerable amount, but the $18.55MM in new money surpasses the guarantees of free agent lefties who signed later this offseason such as [Matt Strahm](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/strahma01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-17_br) ( [$15MM](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/12/phillies-close-to-signing-matt-strahm.html)), [Andrew Chafin](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/chafian01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-17_br) ( [$6.25MM](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/02/diamondbacks-agree-to-sign-andrew-chafin.html)), and [Matt Moore](https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=moorema02,moore-006mat,moore-007mat&search=Matt+Moore&utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-17_br), ( [$7.55MM](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/02/angels-nearing-deal-with-matt-moore.html)). [Taylor Rogers](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rogerta01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-17_br), meanwhile, landed a [$33MM guarantee in San Francisco](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/12/giants-taylor-rogers-agree-to-three-year-deal.html). Given how Alvarado’s deal stacks up well against fellow relievers in his service bracket like [Ryan Pressly](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/pressry01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-17_br), [Huston Street](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/streehu01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-17_br), and [Daniel Bard](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bardda01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-17_br), taking this deal is an understandable decision for him. That mix of strikeouts and groundballs is a strong recipe for success, and by signing Alvarado long term, the Phillies are indicating confidence in his ability to continue his success past his 30th birthday. Alvarado and the club [already agreed](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/02/phillies-jose-alvarado-avoid-arbitration.html) to a $3.45MM salary for 2023 to avoid arbitration, effectively making this three-year, $22MM contract a two-year, $18.55MM extension. [Robert Suarez](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/suarero01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-17_br) and [Rafael Montero](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/montera01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-17_br) signing early for surprising guarantees in re-signing with their previous clubs. [Jose Alvarado](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/alvarjo03.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-17_br) to a three year contract, per a team announcement. [According to Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extrabase,](https://twitter.com/DanielAlvarezEE/status/1626581636233199618) Alvarado will earn $9MM in each of the 2024 and 2025 seasons, with a $50K signing bonus. While that figure is good for a solidly above-average ERA+ of 129, digging a little deeper reveals that Alvarado posted a dazzling 1.92 FIP last season, the fourth best in baseball, minimum 50 innings pitched. On the other hand, this also lowers the tax figure for 2024 and 2025 seasons compared to the $9.275MM figure it would have been if structured as a two year deal. Alvarado, 28 in May, is coming off a phenomenal 2022 season that saw him post a 3.18 ERA across 51 innings of work.

Alvarado, who was named the Most Valuable Player, had five points in the title game. The win capped a memorable day for Gasol, who was named a Basketball Hall ...

[Trey Murphy III](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4397688/trey-murphy-iii). [Mac McClung](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4397071/mac-mcclung), who is competing in Saturday's Dunk Contest, nearly stole the show with 10 points in the comeback bid but missed a jam on his last attempt. The win capped a memorable day for Gasol, who was named a Basketball Hall of Fame finalist earlier Friday.

... while Team Joakim advanced to the final by beating Team Jason in the other semifinal. In a tight final matchup, Team Pau led 22-20 before Jose Alvarado's 3-pointer got them to the target score of 25. Let's grade all the participants.

[Trey Murphy III](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4397688/trey-murphy-iii), [ New Orleans Pelicans](/nba/team/_/name/no/new-orleans-pelicans) [Jeremy Sochan](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4610139/jeremy-sochan), [San Antonio Spurs](/nba/team/_/name/sa/san-antonio-spurs) [Trey Murphy III](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4397688/trey-murphy-iii). [Jaden Ivey](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4433218/jaden-ivey), [Detroit Pistons](/nba/team/_/name/det/detroit-pistons) [Scottie Barnes](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4433134/scottie-barnes), [Toronto Raptors](/nba/team/_/name/tor/toronto-raptors) [Scottie Barnes](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4433134/scottie-barnes) fadeaway to sender. [Paolo Banchero,](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4432573/paolo-banchero) [Orlando Magic](/nba/team/_/name/orl/orlando-magic) [Kenneth Lofton Jr](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4585610/kenneth-lofton-jr). [Jalen Williams](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4593803/jalen-williams), who was fouled in the act, and played free safety to intercept an outlet pass. [Cade Cunningham](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4432166/cade-cunningham). That was just an appetizer for the finals, when Grimes knocked down four 3-pointers and was the only player on his team to score multiple baskets. [Quentin Grimes](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4397014/quentin-grimes) late in the finals, forcing a miss.

JOSE Alvarado has once again won the hearts of NBA fans with a hilarious Rising Stars performance during the 2023 All-Star Weekend.TNT had a mic on th.

Alvarado and Team Paul faced Team Joakim for the 2023 Rising Stars championship later on Friday. Alvarado was the only undrafted player to take part in the 2023 Rising Stars tournament. The Pelicans guard scooped the Rising Stars MVP award for his performance in the tournament. TNT mic'd up Alvarado — also known as "Grand Theft Alvarado" — and picked up several cuss words the guard uttered while on the court. And another tweeted: "Jose Alvarado has said: 'I'm knocking this s**T down,' 'ohhhh S**T!' x8, 'f**k yeah.' On the broadcast. [New Orleans Pelicans](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/new-orleans-pelicans/) star, 24, during the game and he ended up cussing for most of the mic'd up segment — leaving [NBA](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/nba/) fans saying we "need this every game."

The club option for 2026 is worth $9 million with a $500,000 buyout. The new money guaranteed to Alvarado totals $18.55 million. This season would have been ...

Jose Alvarado of the New Orleans Pelicans swished the game-ending 3-pointer as Team Pau won the Jordan Rising Stars competition with a 25-20 victory over ...

The four total teams competed in a three-game mini-tournament that featured the always-exciting Elam Ending -- the first two games were played to 40 points, and ...

In the first game, Keegan Murray sank a triple to send Team Pau to the championship: On the positive side, he also accumulated two steals, two assists and four points in his lone game. Henderson didn't play his best ball, as it looked like he was pressing a bit early on in order to make a statement. Just before he drilled the game-winning triple in the title game, Alvarado called his shot to Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, who was seated courtside, and the moment was caught on camera: In a contest full of the league's top young stars, Alvarado shined the brightest. We can only hope that the rest of the weekend proves to be equally entertaining.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado won the NBA Jordan Rising Stars MVP award on Friday after leading Team Pau to a tournament victory at Vivint Arena ...

Team Jason fell 40-32 to Team Joakim in the semifinals. Alvarado dropped 13 points in the semifinal matchup en route to Team Pau's dominant 40-25 victory over Team Deron. The tournament consisted of four teams led by ex-NBA stars Pau Gasol, Deron Williams, Joakim Noah and Jason Terry.

Alvarado called his shot to Donovan Mitchell just before the game-winner.

Alvarado, who agreed to a three-year extension Friday, brushed off the championship-dashing homer. "That's baseball, man."

“I know I had a bad start to the season,” Alvarado said. And then he had it the rest of the year,” Thomson said. Come in early, work out, give me the ball, pitch and compete.’ When I came back to the big leagues, I said, ‘OK, just throw the ball, attack the hitter, and that’s it.’” He came back out for the ninth and allowed a two-out RBI double to Carlos Beltrán that all but ended Boston’s season. Did I set it up for him to have that opportunity, or was it just one of those scenarios where I made a good pitch and he made a good swing? Soon, he developed a swagger to match his stuff. Upon returning from a 17-day stint in triple A, he threw his cutter more frequently, especially to right-handed hitters. It’s how you deal with them and move forward.” It’s a risk, to be sure. José Alvarado reaches back and slings a 99 mph fastball over the heart of the plate, and Yordan Alvarez crushes it 450 feet over the center-field batter’s eye. The deal, which came one day after the Phillies That’s the game.”

The NBA's top young talent was on full display during the Jordan Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend in Utah on Friday night. The format for the annual ...

In the first game, Keegan Murray sank a triple to send Team Pau to the championship: On the positive side, he also accumulated two steals, two assists and four points in his lone game. Henderson didn't play his best ball, as it looked like he was pressing a bit early on in order to make a statement. Just before he drilled the game-winning triple in the title game, Alvarado called his shot to Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, who was seated courtside, and the moment was caught on camera: In a contest full of the league's top young stars, Alvarado shined the brightest. We can only hope that the rest of the weekend proves to be equally entertaining.