Mets see ‘long-term option’ in improving Walker Lockett SAN FRANCISCO — Walker Lockett’s performances for the Mets continue to gradually improve. The right-hander was stomped by the Cubs in his Mets debut last month, but followed that with a start against the Phillies that kept his team in the game. And Saturday he was good…
DetailsHawks’ Schunk has perfect night at dish Rockies second-round pick Aaron Schunk recorded his first career four-hit game and scored three times in Class A Short Season Boise’s 15-12, 10-inning loss to Salem-Keizer on Saturday. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190721&content_id=309268050&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsDJ LeMahieu shows Yankees why he’s ‘a Gold Glover’ DJ LeMahieu had another outstanding game, with three hits and a walk. He also showed his defensive versatility with fine plays at both third base and first base, after taking over for the Luke Voit, who was hit in the face with a pitch in the…
DetailsLatest On Carlos Correa, Aledmys Díaz Astros manager A.J. Hinch provided optimistic updates today concerning the respective returns of infielders Carlos Correa and Aledmys Diaz. The Athletic’s Jake Kaplan reports that, according to Hinch, Correa has “looked great” in his rehab assignment thus far and is on track to be activated for this coming Friday’s…
DetailsMets still confident in Zack Wheeler’s trade value as return nears SAN FRANCISCO — Zack Wheeler may throw a full bullpen session as early as Sunday, possibly the final step before he is considered for activation from the injury list. The right-hander has not pitched in two weeks because of an impingement in his right…
DetailsWest Notes: Leake, Young, Clarke, Mazara On the heels of a Seattle Times report that hinted the Mariners and starter Mike Leake were “ready to be done with” each other, the veteran righty gave some insight on his professional priorities vis-a-vis the trade deadline in an appearance on today’s broadcast of MLB Network Radio’s “Home Plate” radio…
DetailsAIRHOGS WALK OFF ON LINCOLN IN 11 Texas 4, Lincoln 3 (11 Innings) – Box Score The Texas AirHogs walked off on the Lincoln Saltdogs 4-3 in the 11th inning on Saturday evening. The game was knotted at 3-3 after nine innings and two innings later, the AirHogs pulled away to earn the win. In…
DetailsFor twins, all’s well that ends Wells While Twins left-hander Lachlan Wells was spinning six scoreless innings for Class A Advanced Fort Myers, Orioles No. 25 prospect and twin brother Alex was doing the same for Double-A Bowie. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190720&content_id=309264882&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsHall of Fame experience worth the wait for Mike Mussina COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Mike Mussina didn’t mind the wait. Six years was nothing to the former Yankees and Orioles pitcher. He was thrilled he didn’t have to hold out any longer. “I was as surprised as anyone [to get in],” he said Saturday, the day…
DetailsLuke Voit’s toughness will never be questioned after injury scare It takes more than a pitch to the face to keep Luke Voit from doing his job. Sure, the Yankees first baseman left Saturday’s matchup with the Rockies following the bottom of the fourth inning after taking a pitch straight to the face from Colorado…
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