Brodie Van Wagenen wrestling with Mets roster dilemmas The discussion is constant between general manager Brodie Van Wagenen and his top lieutenants. How can they best maximize the Mets’ 25-man roster? It’s a topic that came into focus in recent days as the club began utilizing reinforcements from Triple-A Syracuse, with a constant tug-of-war over…
DetailsMets must find way to get through danger zone this time ST. LOUIS — A year ago it began to all fall apart for the Mets after their shocking 11-1 start. Following a 9-4 start this season, the Mets have lost four of the last five. Despite a different look and a new front office,…
DetailsLindor shines in Triple-A rehab assignment Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor fell a triple short of the cycle in his rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus as the Clippers topped the Louisville Bats, 8-5. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190418&content_id=306394928&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsKate Smith’s “God Bless America” out at Yankee Stadium over racist songs The Yankees have decided to no longer run Kate Smith’s version of “God Bless America” during their seventh-inning stretch because of Smith’s affiliation with songs that carried racist lyrics. Most famously, Smith sang a 1931 song, “That’s Why Darkies Were Born,” which opened:…
DetailsGold pedals platinum cycle for Lugnuts Toronto Blue Jays catching prospect Ryan Gold plated seven runs and capped his feat with a double during Class A Lansing’s 12-4 victory over Dayton on Thursday. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190418&content_id=306394124&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsYankees left in a fog after listless loss to Royals Invent any explanation imaginable for the Yankees losing to the Royals on Thursday night at Yankee Stadium and there is no wrong choice. The fog from the clubhouse smoke machine used to celebrate Wednesday night’s victory over the Red Sox damaged their corneas. The pulsating…
DetailsCaptains’ Benson slams way to four-homer night Cleveland Indians No. 25 prospect Will Benson has driven in eight runs with four long balls during Class A Lake County’s game against South Bend on Thursday. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190418&content_id=306394234&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsPeek at a Miguel Andujar return raises Yankees lineup questions Watching Miguel Andujar take batting practice Thursday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, it was easy to see that swinging a bat isn’t a concern when it comes to the labrum tear in his right shoulder that forced him to the injured list on April 1. Sure,…
DetailsBrewers’ Jeremy Jeffress talks about epilepsy, rehab realizations and his dog SN: Was there a specific moment that you’re like, OK, I’ve gotta fix this? Or was it a gradual maturation process? JEFFRESS: I think it was gradual. But there have been times you just open your eyes. Open your eyes, for real. People are…
DetailsMajor League Baseball abandons plans for $10 million academy at Birmingham’s George Ward Park Major League Baseball no longer wants to build a $10 million baseball and softball academy at Birmingham’s George Ward Park and has instead turned its attention to a baseball complex in Vero Beach, Florida. In an email obtained by AL.com, MLB…
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