Todd Frazier saved the Mets by cheating the shift Todd Frazier represented the tying run. One swing could eliminate the three-run deficit the Mets were facing in the fourth inning. Rather than go big, however, Frazier thought small. Instead of swinging for the fences, he took what the defense was giving him. Frazier drove in…
DetailsIndians Release Carlos Gonzalez TODAY: Gonzalez has officially been released, as per Roster Roundup (Twitter link). WEDNESDAY: The Indians have designated veteran outfielder Carlos Gonzalez for assignment in order to open a spot on the active roster for catcher Eric Haase, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal tweets. Haase was already on the 40-man…
DetailsMuller leads Mississippi with arm, bat Atlanta Braves No. 12 prospect Kyle Muller allowed three hits while striking out a season-high nine in seven frames to lead Double-A Mississippi past Jacksonville, 4-0. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190526&content_id=307478822&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsMLBTR Chat Transcript: Mariners, Rendon, Braves, Cubs Click here for the Sunday night chat about all things baseball, moderated by MLBTR’s Mark Polishuk Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/05/mlbtr-chat-with-mark-polishuk-15.html
DetailsSAINTS DEFEAT EXPLORERS TO COMPLETE SWEEP St. Paul 5, Sioux City 1 – Box Score St. Paul finished off the three-game sweep of Sioux City as they downed the Explorers by the score of 5-1. With the victory, the Saints are all tied up with Winnipeg for first place in the North Division. After three…
DetailsYankees watching Dallas Keuchel closely as league interest ramps up KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Yankees hope to get some additions to their banged-up rotation soon and still have their eyes on free agent Dallas Keuchel. They were on hand when he threw a simulated game in front of scouts from a handful of teams…
DetailsDuran strikes out 14 for Miracle Twins No. 7 prospect Jhoan Duran recorded a career-high 14 strikeouts over six innings on Sunday, but Class A Advanced Fort Myers fell to Daytona, 5-3. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190526&content_id=307478474&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsBaby Yankees-Mets’ brawl breaks out, helpless Tebow tries to stop it Sparks were flying in the other “Subway Series.” The Baby Yankees and Mets reignited the two franchise’s bitter rivalry Sunday night, engaging in an old fashioned Triple-A brawl that would make both Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza beam. It all started when the recently…
DetailsReluctant Manny Machado was ‘perfect fit’ for Yankees: Zack Britton KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After trying to trade for Manny Machado last July and then pursuing him less fervently as a free agent during the offseason, the Yankees will host him again Monday when the Padres visit Yankee Stadium. And even though Machado’s former teammate…
DetailsLuke Weaver Removed From Game Due To Forearm Tightness Diamondbacks right-hander Luke Weaver left today’s start with what the team later described as right forearm tightness. As MLB.com’s Steve Gilbert notes, TV replays indicated that Weaver was opening and closing his right hand after allowing a Buster Posey single to begin the sixth inning. Weaver…
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