In the latest acknowledgment of their dwindling depth at first base, the Astros reunited with former top prospect Jon Singleton on Saturday, signing him to a minor-league deal and sending him to Triple-A Sugar Land. Re-signing Singleton represents a full-circle moment for the Astros, who once viewed the slugging first baseman as a future cornerstone … [Read more…]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers pitcher Wade Miley and designated hitter/outfielder Jesse Winker were reinstated from the injured list on Saturday before Milwaukee’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Miley started Saturday after missing a month with a lat strain. Winker, who hadn’t played since May 27 because of a cervical strain, was batting second as the … [Read more…]
BALTIMORE — The Orioles aren’t just coming for the Blue Jays. They’re here, and they’re a nightmare. Thursday’s 4-2 loss to the Orioles moves the Blue Jays to just 1-5 against their feathered rivals this season, another taste of the relentless reality of life in the American League East. The Orioles are suddenly sitting in the … [Read more…]
BALTIMORE — Before Friday’s game, Royals starter Daniel Lynch had a shadow. His brother, Will, was able to follow and watch Daniel get to the ballpark and begin his pregame routine, soaking up the environment of pregame bullpens and batting practice with Lynch’s teammates. It was instrumental for Will, 20, after he finished his sophomore … [Read more…]
The Red Sox revealed on Friday that ace Chris Sale has a stress reaction in his left shoulder blade, which he sustained in his start on June 1 against the Reds. A couple of hours before manager Alex Cora revealed that news, the Sox moved Sale from the 15- to the 60-day injured list, meaning the … [Read more…]
Even before the Phillies’ current four-game winning streak against the lowly Nationals and Tigers, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski wasn’t experiencing flashbacks to 2015, the last time he was a seller at the trade deadline. That year, Dombrowski’s Tigers were 48-52 on July 28, but only 4 1/2 games out in the wild-card race. … [Read more…]
BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today placed left-handed pitcher Chris Sale on the 15-Day Injured List due to left shoulder inflammation. In addition, the club reinstated right-handed pitcher Corey Kluber from the Paternity List. Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom made the announcement. Sale, 34, has made 11 starts for the Red Sox this season, going … [Read more…]
HOUSTON — — Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli said rookie starter Louie Varland deserved an offensive game ball after throwing seven scoreless innings in a victory over the Houston Astros Wednesday night. An odd comment considering the right-hander didn’t step to the plate in the victory. “He made life difficult on their side of the field … [Read more…]
The return to New York was short lived for Gary Sánchez. The former New York Yankees All Star catcher is looking for a new team, once again. Thursday evening, Tim Healey of newsday.com reported that the Mets had designated Sánchez for assignment, which will lead to the 30-year old’s release. Why did the Mets jettison … [Read more…]
When the All-Star Game returns to the Emerald City for the first time in 22 years this July, it will have a distinctive Seattle flavor. Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday that a pair of former Mariners will manage the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game, with Harold Reynolds leading the AL team and Raul Ibañez coaching … [Read more…]