Angels Request Release Waivers On Jonathan Lucroy The Angels announced today that they have requested release waivers on veteran backstop Jonathan Lucroy. He had been designated for assignment recently. Any team can place a claim on the veteran backstop, stepping into his contract rights if awarded. The order of priority is based upon inverse record,…
DetailsMets reach .500 thanks to Jacob deGrom’s do-it-all outing Jacob deGrom’s Cy Young campaign attached outsized meaning to each start at the tail end of last season. This year, he could be pitching for even more down the stretch. The ace responsible for repeatedly carrying the Mets lifted the team to new — well, technically,…
DetailsCubs To Sign Alex Wilson The Cubs have inked a contract with righty Alex Wilson, according to Robert Murray of The Athletic (via Twitter). Terms are not yet known. Wilson was released recently by the division-rival Brewers. More to come … Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/08/cubs-to-sign-alex-wilson.html
DetailsMLBTR Live Chat: 8/5/19 Click here to join today’s chat hosted by Connor Byrne. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/08/mlbtr-live-chat-8519.html
DetailsAngels Promote Patrick Sandoval AUGUST 5: The move is official. Roster space was created by moves involving a pair of right-handers. Luke Bard was placed on the 10-day IL with a right triceps contusion, while Pena was moved to the 60-day IL — no surprise given the recent diagnosis of a torn ACL. AUGUST 3: The Angels…
DetailsEx-Mets fan favorite Asdrubal Cabrera lands with Nationals The Mets on Monday saw Robinson Cano hit the injured list and a possible option to replace him get plucked off the scrap heap by a rival. Former Amazin’ fan favorite Asdrubal Cabrera signed with the Nationals, according to MLB Network, following his release from the Rangers…
DetailsD-Backs Announce Pitching Roster Moves The Diamondbacks announced a series of pitching moves. Heading onto the roster are lefty Robby Scott and righty Kevin Ginkel. The latter had to be added to the 40-man roster. Clearing the 40-man spot was accomplished by designating Zack Godley for assignment, as expected. To procure an additional active roster spot, righty…
DetailsMarlins apologize for strange Steve Irwin death tweet The Miami Marlins apologized for making light of Steve Irwin’s death in a social media feud with the Tampa Bay Rays. “This was a regrettable exchange by our otherwise creative social media team,” the Marlins said in a statement Monday. “Unfortunately, in this medium, sometimes we swing…
DetailsNationals To Sign Asdrubal Cabrera Not long after his formal release by the Rangers, veteran infielder Asdrubal Cabrera has agreed to join the Nationals, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network (via Twitter). It’s a major-league deal, per the report. More to come … Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/08/nationals-to-sign-asdrubal-cabrera.html
DetailsCubs Place Craig Kimbrel On IL; Anticipate Month-Long Absence For Contreras The Cubs got some unwelcome injury news today on two fronts. Closer Craig Kimbrel was placed on the 10-day IL with a knee injury, while further examination revealed that catcher Willson Contreras is expected to miss about a month of action. ESPNChicago.com’s Jesse Rogers…
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