Royals Claim Randy Rosario The Royals have claimed southpaw Randy Rosario off waivers from the Cubs, as per a team announcement. Rosario was designated for assignment by Chicago earlier this week. To create a 40-man roster spot, Kansas City recalled infielder Kelvin Gutierrez and placed him on the 60-day injured list. More analysis to come……
DetailsLuke Voit snaps homer drought in easy first game of Yankees doubleheader DETROIT — After a stunning loss on Tuesday when they blew a six-run lead and a rainout on Wednesday, the Yankees finally beat the Tigers Thursday afternoon. They opened a doubleheader at Comerica Park with a 10-4 win over Detroit, backed by a…
DetailsMets keep up in wild-card race thanks to Citi homer bonanza This seesaw Mets season moved back toward its pinnacle Thursday. Homers flying in every direction, Marcus Stroman finally delivering, a four-game sweep of a fellow wild-card contender. The Mets couldn’t ask for more as they await the National League’s best team for a weekend…
DetailsShohei Ohtani To Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery Angels DH Shohei Ohtani will undergo surgery on his left knee tomorrow, as per a statement from team GM Billy Eppler (Twitter link). The procedure will focus on Ohtani’s bipartite patella, and it will keep Ohtani on the mend for roughly eight to twelve weeks. More analysis forthcoming……
DetailsEdwin Encarnacion’s postseason in question as Yankees’ injury curse continues DETROIT — Another day, another injury for the first-place Yankees. Edwin Encarnacion left Thursday’s game against the Tigers with a left oblique strain. He was sent back to New York for further examination. It’s just the latest blow to a Yankees team that doesn’t seem…
DetailsEdwin Encarnacion Leaves Game With Left Oblique Strain Yankees designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion left today’s game with the Tigers in the seventh inning due to what the team called a left oblique strain. The slugger will return to New York to receive tests. More analysis to come…. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/09/edwin-encarnacion-leaves-game-with-left-oblique-strain.html
DetailsIndians To Promote James Karinchak The Indians are calling up right-hander James Karinchak, ESPN.com’s Jeff Passan reports (Twitter link). Cleveland has a full 40-man roster, so a move will have to be made to accommodate Karinchak prior to tomorrow’s game. More analysis to come… Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/09/indians-to-promote-james-karinchak.html
DetailsPete Alonso shaved his mustache mid-Mets game Pete Alonso just needed to change his mojo. The Mets wunderkind began Thursday’s game against the Diamondbacks with a mustache and an 0-for-8 slump. After adding three more hitless at-bats, Alonso dipped into the clubhouse for a quick shave and appeared at the plate in the bottom of…
DetailsDodgers Activate Rich Hill, Designate Jaime Schultz The Dodgers have officially activated veteran left-hander Rich Hill from the 60-day injured list, as Hill will start tonight’s game against the Orioles. To create roster space, right-hander Jaime Schultz has been designated for assignment. More analysis to come… Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/09/dodgers-activate-rich-hill-designate-jaime-schultz.html
DetailsBlue Jays Release Clayton Richard The Blue Jays have released left-hander Clayton Richard, Sportsnet’s Hazel Mae reports (Twitter link). The move opens a 40-man roster spot, which Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith figures will be used to add Elvis Luciano to the active roster. More analysis to come…. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/09/blue-jays-release-clayton-richard.html
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