It only takes two words for Chase Utley to re-live Mets hate Chase Utley has a new job, but the same goal: Upset Mets fans. Utley recently started as a studio analyst with SportsNet LA, and Tuesday night he sat down for an interview to exchange perspectives with John Hartung on this year’s season. Utley…
DetailsAstros Sign First-Rounder Korey Lee The Astros announced Wednesday that they’ve signed first-round pick Korey Lee. The now-former Cal catcher will receive a $1.75MM bonus that checks in a bit more than $500K south of his No. 32 overall slot’s $2,257,300 value, per Jim Callis of MLB.com (Twitter link). The selection of Lee, 20, came…
DetailsDAWSON’S BIG GAME BOOSTS RAILCATS Gary SouthShore 8, Winnipeg 3 – Box Score The Gary SouthShore RailCats (11-12) tallied three runs in back-to-back innings on the way to an 8-3 against the Winnipeg Goldeyes. The Goldeyes struck first with a pair of runs in the first inning and led 3-1 heading into the bottom of…
DetailsDodgers Sign Zac Rosscup To Minor League Deal The Dodgers have signed left-hander Zac Rosscup to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Oklahoma City, per an announcement from Triple-A director of communications Alex Freedman (Twitter link). He’ll be active for tonight’s game. Rosscup, who turned 31 this week, spent the 2018 season…
DetailsLux homers twice in Drillers’ matinee No. 2 Dodgers prospect Gavin Lux hit two first-pitch homers in Double-A Tulsa’s 6-1 win over Frisco on Wednesday afternoon. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190612&content_id=308032088&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsBlue Jays Place Ken Giles On Injured List Blue Jays closer Ken Giles is headed to the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his right elbow, per a team announcement. The Jays also announced that right-hander Clay Buchholz was moved to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man roster spot for righty Jordan Romano,…
DetailsHartford’s Justin Blood receives Contract Extension WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – The University of Hartford Department of Athletics has signed Justin Blood… Visit College Baseball Daily for the Full Story Source: http://www.collegebaseballdaily.com/2019/06/12/hartfords-justin-blood-receives-contract-extension/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CollegeBaseballDaily+%28College+Baseball+Daily%29
DetailsMinor MLB Transactions: 6/12/19 Here are Wednesday’s minor moves from around the league… The Rockies announced that lefty Chris Rusin cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. He’s been sent outright to Triple-A. As a player with more than three years of MLB service, Rusin has the right to reject the assignment in…
DetailsFORMER MAJOR LEAGUER, SWEENEY, HEADED BACK TO AFFILIATED BALL MOORHEAD, MINN. – The Kansas City T-Bones have sold the contract of INF Darnell Sweeney to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ organization, the American Association announced Wednesday, June 12. Sweeney is the 26th American Association player to have his contract purchased by a Major League organization in 2019.…
DetailsRangers Move Drew Smyly To Bullpen The Rangers have decided to bump lefty Drew Smyly to the bullpen, the club informed reporters including Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News (via Twitter). A replacement starter has yet to be named. It’s not surprising to hear this news, as the club strongly hinted a change would…
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