Edwin Diaz latest Mets pitcher to wilt under Dodgers’ power LOS ANGELES — Crushed and mystified. That is how the Mets left Dodger Stadium on Wednesday night after an Edwin Diaz meltdown in the ninth inning allowed the Dodgers to come away with a stunning 9-8 victory, a game the Mets led 8-3 heading into…
DetailsLatest On Michael Wacha The Cardinals pulled right-hander Michael Wacha from their rotation May 24, but they don’t want his demotion to last through the season, as Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch explains. Pitching coach Mike Maddux told Goold the change isn’t “permanent,” adding, “He’ll definitely let us know when he’s ready to…
DetailsEdwin Diaz implodes in ninth as Mets suffer brutal loss to Dodgers LOS ANGELES — The most current definition of “eureka” was the flow of manager Mickey Callaway’s pen scribbling the names Pete Alonso and Dominic Smith into the same starting lineup Wednesday. And the most current definition of “ouch” was Edwin Diaz’s subsequent ninth-inning…
DetailsMike Zunino Close To Return The Rays have been without injured catcher Mike Zunino for three weeks, but he could return as early as Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Zunino went to the 10-day IL on May 9 with a left quad strain. Injuries, not just to Zunino, have victimized Rays…
DetailsForrest Whitley Dealing With Shoulder Fatigue The Astros have sent right-handed pitching prospect Forrest Whitley to the minor league injured list with shoulder fatigue, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle was among those to report. There’s no timetable for Whitley’s return. For now, he’ll head to the Astros’ Florida-based spring training facility to rehab. For…
DetailsLINCOLN OUTLASTS ST. PAUL IN 15 INNINGS Lincoln 3, St. Paul 2 (15 Innings) – Box Score The Lincoln Saltdogs (7-6) walked off on the St. Paul Saints 3-2 after 15 innings on Wednesday evening at Haymarket Park. The Saltdogs edged out in front in the bottom of the first inning thanks to a solo…
DetailsBryce Harper exits early after fouling ball off his foot PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper left the Philadelphia Phillies’ game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night after he fouled a ball off his right foot. Harper nicked one off his foot with the Phillies leading 11-1 in the fifth inning. He continued the at-bat…
DetailsAlex Colome Discusses Trade Possibility Reliever Alex Colome is just a few months into his tenure with the White Sox, who acquired him from the Mariners for catcher Omar Narvaez in November. The rebuilding White Sox are not in playoff contention, however, and the 30-year-old Colome looks like a valuable trade chip. As such, the…
DetailsOutrights: Mets, Marlins, Pirates A few outrights from Wednesday… Mets outfielder Rajai Davis has accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Syracuse, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com tweets. The 38-year-old Davis, whom the Mets designated for assignment Sunday, had the option of declaring free agency instead of remaining with the organization. But Davis will head back to…
DetailsRed Sox head into Yankees showdown with no momentum BOSTON — Carlos Santana homered and hit Cleveland’s first triple of the season, Greg Allen added a pair of three-baggers and the Indians pounded out a season-high 18 hits in a 14-9 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night. Santana, who finished a single…
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