Orioles Claim Ryan Eades The Orioles have claimed right-hander Ryan Eades off outright waivers from the Twins, Roch Kubatko of MASNsport.com reports (via Twitter). Baltimore’s 40-man roster is full, so a corresponding roster move will need to be made. More to come. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/08/orioles-claim-ryan-eades-waivers-twins.html
DetailsPablo Sandoval Likely Headed To Injured List Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval says that he expects to be placed on the 10-day injured list, as John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle was among those to cover (Twitter links). Sandoval is dealing with bone chips in his right elbow. It seems that Sandoval has already attempted…
DetailsCape Cod Prospect Rundown: Bourne Braves Dallas Baptist shortstop Jimmy Glowenke was one of the standout prospects this summer for the Bourne Braves. Nick Faleris breaks down all the Bourne stars. Source: https://d1baseball.com/prospects/cape-cod-prospect-rundown-bourne-braves/
DetailsAthletics Designate Beau Taylor The Athletics announced that they have designated catcher Beau Taylor for assignment. His 40-man spot was needed for the team to select the contract of Corban Joseph, as had previously been reported. Outfielder Nick Martini was optioned for active roster space. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/08/athletics-designate-beau-taylor.html
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The Old School Approach Failed José Ramírez Nearly three months into this season, José Ramírez was one of the worst hitters in the game. On June 24, Ramírez had played in 77 games, come to the plate 328 times, and put up a 66 wRC+ which ranked 153rd out of 160 qualified batters. Only good…
DetailsRays Place Avisail Garcia On 10-Day IL, Recall Jose De Leon The Rays announced today that they have placed outfielder Avisail Garcia on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain. To take his place on the active roster, the club has promoted righty Jose De Leon. There had been hope that the oblique injury would…
DetailsToolshed: Burdick clicking in Marlins system Marlins No. 29 prospect Peyton Burdick is off to a fast start in his first taste of pro ball with Class A Clinton and could be worth more to the organization than just a cost-conscious senior sign. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190814&content_id=309952510&fext=.jsp&vkey=toolshed&sid=milb
DetailsJeff McNeil Diagnosed With Mild Hamstring Strain The Mets seem to have caught a big break, as the club learned today that second baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil has only a mild hamstring strain, MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo tweets. It is anticipated that McNeil will miss about ten days of action. There had been concern that McNeil may…
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Aaron Civale and the Competitive Advantage In modern baseball, it’s hard to win if you can’t develop talent, particularly as the sport’s best teams get even better at turning raw ingredients into functional ballplayers. The best example these days is Houston’s pattern of acquiring pitchers with high-spin fastballs or curveballs and polishing them into All-Stars.…
DetailsLatest On Yankees Pitching Plans The Yankees rotation has long been a source of worry for fans of the club. While the concerns haven’t stopped the Yanks from dominating the AL East, the staff isn’t without question marks. MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch is among the reporters to pass along the latest from the team (in this…
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