Mets Activate Jared Hughes From Injured List; Move Jed Lowrie To 45-Day IL The Mets announced a series of roster moves this morning, including the news that right-hander Jared Hughes has been activated from the injured list. Righty Franklyn Kilome was optioned to the minor league training site to make 30-man roster room for Hughes. …
DetailsMets Acquire Billy Hamilton From Giants For Jordan Humphreys The Mets and Giants have agreed to a trade that will sent veteran outfielder Billy Hamilton to New York in exchange for right-hander Jordan Humphreys, MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reports (Twitter link). More analysis to come…. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/08/mets-acquire-billy-hamilton-from-giants-for-jordan-humphreys.html
DetailsEduardo Rodriguez out for season with post-COVID-19 heart issue Red Sox ace Eduardo Rodriguez will sit out the rest of the season because of a heart issue, which the team believes is related to the southpaw’s recent contraction of COVID-19. Rodriguez was diagnosed last week with myocarditis, which is an inflammation of the heart. The…
DetailsThe reason home underdogs are losing their bite When the Astros played host to the Dodgers for a two-game series last week, the prices on Houston as a home underdog were tantalizing to many veteran handicappers. The Astros had been favorites in 79 consecutive regular-season games, a streak that ended Tuesday when the Dodgers closed…
DetailsReds Place Joey Votto On Injured List; Activate Anthony DeSclafani As expected, the Reds activated right-hander Anthony DeSclafani from the 10-day injured list today, as DeSclafani is scheduled to start the first game of a double-header against the Tigers. He will take the roster spot of a notable figure, as first baseman Joey Votto will…
DetailsMike Trout and wife Jessica announce the birth of their son Beckham The newest Angels fan has arrived! Source: https://nypost.com/2020/08/02/mike-trout-and-wife-jessica-announce-birth-of-son-beckham/
DetailsIndians vs. Twins prediction: Bet the Under in this AL Central clash Don’t let the 4-4 record fool you: Cleveland Indians starter Aaron Civale has had a terrific start to his career and will look to tame the powerful Minnesota Twins on Sunday. In 11 career starts, Civale has given up more than two earned…
DetailsCubs To Promote Justin Steele To Active Roster The Cubs will promote left-hander Justin Steele to their 30-man roster prior to today’s game, The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney reports (Twitter link). Steele is already on the 40-man, though a corresponding move will need to be made to create room on the big league roster. More analysis…
DetailsWhat A Year Off Might Do To Baseball Players’ Skills We don’t have a huge sample to look at. There were 98 players who lost at least one full season to military service between 1939 and 1946. Of that group, there were 30 hitters to reach 150 plate appearances in their first year before service…
DetailsLetting it ride on the Reds and the Rays Well that didn’t take long. After the NHL socially distanced for four months, the Rangers’ Ryan Strome and the Hurricanes’ Justin Williams exchanged blows, blood and other bodily fluids. A refreshing upgrade after watching unmasked Walmart shoppers go toe-to-toe with security. So after four month’s rest…
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