Yankees carry big weapon into possible World Series preview vs. Dodgers OAKLAND, Calif. — The schedule calls for Yankees fans to start dreaming of a World Series preview. The circumstances might cause them to reflect backward, rather than forward, on an unwanted déjà vu. Consider this column an offer to meet in the middle. The…
DetailsLatest On Carlos Correa, Ryan Pressly Astros shortstop Carlos Correa missed over a month last year because of a back problem. With this season’s playoffs approaching, the Astros placed Correa on the injured list Wednesday with more back issues, though he and the club are optimistic he won’t stay on the shelf for long this…
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Using the Axe Bat Long Trainer & Speed Trainers in a Team Setting More and more coaches across the country are implementing overload/underload implements into their hitting programming to develop their hitters. While the Axe Bat Speed Trainers and the Axe Bat Long Trainer both come with initial baseline programming, or can also be used…
DetailsMets growing confident in their newfound Citi Field advantage Welcome to the new Citi Field, where wild jersey-ripping celebrations, the home team mashing and, most importantly, wins have become the norm. As the Mets chase down a playoff spot that seemed like a fantasy at the All-Star break, they have made Citi Field their own…
DetailsMark Trumbo Reportedly Nearing Rehab Assignment Longtime slugger Mark Trumbo has missed the entire season to this point, but even though the Orioles are in the running for last place, he’s not giving up on 2019. Trumbo plans to start a Triple-A rehab assignment “around Aug. 27,” play five games and then come off the…
DetailsReds Activate Tyler Mahle, Place Jesse Winker On IL The Reds have activated right-hander Tyler Mahle from the injured list and sent outfielder Jesse Winker to the IL (retroactive to Monday) with a cervical strain, the team announced. Mahle will head to Triple-A Louisville. Mahle missed just over a month with a hamstring injury. Prior…
DetailsAngels Outright Adalberto Mejia The Angels announced that they’ve outrighted left-hander Adalberto Mejia to Triple-A Salt Lake after he cleared waivers. Mejia hasn’t been outrighted in the past, nor does he have the service time to reject an assignment in favor of free agency, so he’ll stay in the organization. This has been a wild…
DetailsCarlos Beltran wants Pete Alonso to break his Mets homer mark Carlos Beltran won’t be sad to see the record he shares fall. In fact, the former Mets outfielder will be thrilled when Pete Alonso sets a new franchise mark for most home runs in a single season. “I love to see guys breaking records…
DetailsHensley Meulens debuted in MLB 30 years ago Hensley Meulens, the Curaçao-born bench coach of the San Francisco Giants made his first step in Major League Baseball, today 30 years ago. With the New York Yankees, Meulens became the first player from Curaçao to make it to the bigs. Meulens was signed by the Yankees…
DetailsAngels Shut Down Griffin Canning For Remainder Of Season The Angels announced today that they have shut down rookie right-hander Griffin Canning. He’s said to be dealing with mild inflammation in his right elbow. That general diagnosis was already known. Canning was placed on the injured list yesterday. What wasn’t clear then is the newly…
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