Daniel Mengden Undergoes Elbow Surgery Athletics right-hander Daniel Mengden underwent arthroscopic surgery on his pitching elbow Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Mengden will miss at least two months as a result, making it likely he’ll begin the season on the 60-day injured list, according to Slusser. The 26-year-old Mengden divided last…
DetailsJeff McNeil embracing his unofficial Mets reality PORT ST. LUCIE — Jeff McNeil hasn’t officially been told he’s the Mets’ everyday third baseman, but he’s preparing toward that eventuality. Last spring McNeil worked out in left field, but injuries to Todd Frazier and Jed Lowrie moved him to third base early in the season. Frazier…
DetailsRed Sox feeling pain of Mookie Betts blockbuster trade FORT MYERS, Fla. — At last, the Red Sox’ long national nightmare is over. Six days after news first broke of a Mookie Betts trade to the Dodgers — with the time in between filled with fan backlash and reports over the original deal falling apart…
DetailsDodgers Designate Tyler White, Kyle Garlick The Dodgers have designated first baseman Tyler White and outfielder Kyle Garlick for assignment, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register was among those to report. More to come. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/02/dodgers-designate-tyler-white-kyle-garlick.html
DetailsTrevor Bauer destroys Rob Manfred over radical MLB postseason proposal Cincinnati Reds star pitcher and blabbermouth Trevor Bauer wants no part of MLB’s radical plan to overhaul its postseason. As first reported by The Post on Monday, baseball is seriously considering expanding its postseason from five to seven teams, while rewarding teams with better records…
DetailsOct 21: Drama at Fenway OCTOBER 21, 1975 | BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – Many regard the game played on this date in 1975 as the best World Series game ever. Certainly game 6 of the ‘75 Series between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox ranks up there as one of the most exciting. The 12 inning classic is most remembered for Carlton…
DetailsMike Bolsinger Sues Astros Over Sign-Stealing Scheme Former big league hurler Mike Bolsinger has filed a lawsuit against the Houston Astros, Nancy Armour of USA Today reports. The action was filed in California state court. Bolsinger, a 32-year-old righty, has never pitched for the Astros. He hasn’t even played for an affiliated club in the past…
DetailsThis is the Mets’ biggest obstacle to magical season PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets could win the NL East. The Mets can win the World Series. That’s true even with the Yankees across the Triborough and now Mookie Betts across the country making the superpower Dodgers more super. After a winter in which the…
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Twins Acquire Kenta Maeda FEBRUARY 10, 7:36pm: This deal is now official. 6:36pm: Young catcher Jair Camargo represents the last piece of the puzzle going to Minnesota, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic (via Twitter). FEBRUARY 9, 6:35pm: The Twins are sending outfielder Luke Raley to the Dodgers as the final piece of the package heading to California,…
DetailsMLBTR Poll: How Good Are The Red Sox? The Mookie Betts trade saga finally reached an end Monday when the Red Sox announced a deal sending him and left-hander David Price to the Dodgers. Both players were instrumental in helping the Red Sox to their most recent World Series title in 2018, and Betts is…
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