100 Miles Giles Returns to Full Speed Around this time last year, Ken Giles fell prey to the right hook… of Ken Giles. On May 1, while with the Astros, Giles came into a scoreless game against the Yankees. After an Aaron Judge single, Didi Gregorius double, Giancarlo Stanton strikeout, Gary Sanchez homer, and an…
DetailsRed Sox Place Mitch Moreland On IL, Change Bullpen Mix The Red Sox announced a series of roster moves today. First baseman Mitch Moreland is headed to the 10-day injured list with a lower back strain, helping to free up roster space for some tweaks to the team’s bullpen mix. Lefty Josh Taylor will be…
DetailsToolshed: A look beyond 2018’s first round Toolshed reviews 2018 Draft picks taken outside of the first round who are already standing out during their first 12 months in the professional ranks. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190529&content_id=307545850&fext=.jsp&vkey=toolshed&sid=milb
DetailsEL notes: Pearson undaunted in Double-A Blue Jays No. 3 prospect Nate Pearson has adapted quickly to Double-A New Hampshire, but the right-hander knows the next test will come when he starts working deeper into games. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190529&content_id=307545838&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsAthens Regional Preview: FAU, FSU, Mercer Hope To Crash Georgia’s Party Georgia’s elite pitching and defense and stellar track record at home makes the host Bulldogs a strong favorite in Athens, but Florida Atlantic, Florida State and Mercer are worthy challengers. Source: https://d1baseball.com/postseason/athens-regional-preview-fau-fsu-mercer-hope-to-crash-georgias-party/
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John Means’ Changeup Means Business Fine, I’ll say it: The Baltimore Orioles aren’t fun to watch. The team just lost its 38th game and is on pace for a 113-loss season. However, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing fun about them. John Means can be fun. A lot of the fun comes from the fact that…
DetailsCarlos Correa Diagnosed With Fractured Rib Astros star Carlos Correa has been diagnosed with a fractured rib, according to Mark Berman of FOX 26 (via Twitter). He’s expected to be sidelined for three to four weeks and will obviously be headed for a stint on the injured list. More to come … Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/05/carlos-correa-diagnosed-with-fractured-rib.html
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DetailsDinelson Lamet Begins Rehab Assignment The Padres announced today that righty Dinelson Lamet will begin a rehab assignment. He’ll open at the High-A level. Lamet underwent Tommy John surgery last April, so this will represent his return to competitive pitching. His timeline will surely be determined by his progress on the mound, but this move…
DetailsRobert Stephenson’s Second Act Robert Stephenson looked done. After a rocky 2017 (4.68 ERA, 13.8% walk rate), he pitched poorly enough in 2018 spring training that the Reds sent him down to Triple-A Louisville. A vote of no confidence from the Reds, of all teams, is a bad sign for a pitcher. In 2016, the…
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