MLBTR Live Chat: 6/7/19
MLBTR Live Chat: 6/7/19 Click here to participate in today’s live chat with host Jeff Todd. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/06/mlbtr-live-chat-6719.html
DetailsNationals Sign Dante Bichette Jr.
Nationals Sign Dante Bichette Jr. The Nationals have agreed to a minor-league deal with corner infielder Dante Bichette Jr., per an announcement from the High Point Rockers. Bichette had been playing with the indy ball outfit, which sold his contract to the D.C. organization. The 26-year-old Bichette has a familiar name for baseball fans of…
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The Offseason’s Best Minor League Signings (So Far)
The Offseason’s Best Minor League Signings (So Far) The final two top-tier free agents are finally off the board — it only took until June! — but most clubs have long since begun to reap the benefits of their offseason additions from the open market. That includes those who partook in the annual grab bag…
DetailsRobert leads loaded Southern All-Star rosters
Robert leads loaded Southern All-Star rosters Top White Sox prospect Luis Robert is one of seven Top 100 prospects headed to the Southern League All-Star Game on June 18 at MGM Park in Biloxi, Mississippi. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190607&content_id=307827954&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsOn The Mark: Running Super Regional Roundup
On The Mark: Running Super Regional Roundup The super regional matchups are underway. Mark Etheridge looks back on historical super regional matchups, recaps this weekend’s action, and looks ahead to the next games. Source: https://d1baseball.com/roundup/on-the-mark-running-super-regional-roundup/
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European Champions Cup 2019: Pirates with clear win to final
European Champions Cup 2019: Pirates with clear win to final After the 2017 edition, in which Pirates barely stayed in the Champions Cup and ended at a disappointing seventh place, the team from Amsterdam reached this year’s final thanks to a clear victory over Parmaclima Parma. In the first semi-final, L&D Amsterdam Pirates beat Parma…
DetailsYankees minor leaguer Matt Lipka getting death threats over bunt
Yankees minor leaguer Matt Lipka getting death threats over bunt A New York Yankees minor leaguer has received death threats for a controversial at-bat, according to NJ.com. Matt Lipka, who plays for the Yankees’ Double-A affiliate Trenton Thunder, bunted in the ninth inning to break up a combined no-hitter being tossed by the Hartford Yard…
DetailsYankees Activate Didi Gregorius
Yankees Activate Didi Gregorius June 7: Gregorius has officially been reinstated from the injured list, per an announcement from the Yankees. Estrada has indeed been optioned to Triple-A, while Tulowitzki was transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. Tulo has already been on the 10-day injured list for more than 60…
DetailsOT Soccer Thread – Baldrick Reports Live
OT Soccer Thread – Baldrick Reports Live Sum-sum-summertim thread. June 7 (that’s today!) – Women’s World Cup. BTF correspondent Baldrick is on the scene (link takes you to his preview of the tournament) June 14 – Copa America begins (no Neymar) June 15 – Gold Cup begins June 18 – US first Gold Cup game…
DetailsToolshed: Espino’s path points to Cleveland
Toolshed: Espino’s path points to Cleveland Daniel Espino could have been an international signee out of Panama two years ago. Instead, he’s an Indians first-round pick as one of the most exciting arms in the 2019 Draft. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190607&content_id=307825012&fext=.jsp&vkey=toolshed&sid=milb
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