Predict The NL Central Winner With final roster decisions in the books and the 2020 season underway at long last, it’s time to make some predictions. We’ve started to poll the MLBTR readership on each of the game’s six divisions — starting with the AL Central. With plenty more teams primed to crack the postseason…
DetailsCubs vs. Brewers: Yu Darvish will stymie Milwaukee Obviously. Washington’s football team will hereby be known as “Washington Football Team.” Jailed criminals in New York City will be known as “Released” and Mayor Bill de Blasio will forever be known as “Worst Mayor Ever.” Obviously. Can the Cubs keep pace with the Cardinals and Brewers…
DetailsTres Barrera Receives 80 Game Suspension Washington Nationals catcher Tres Barrera has been suspended 80 games as part of MLB’s PED testing program, per Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal. Barrera has released a statement denying any willful reliance on PEDs. More to come. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/07/tres-barrera-receives-80-game-suspension.html
DetailsMets’ Edwin Diaz looks like his former All-Star self The heart of Atlanta’s lineup — Ozzie Albies, Freddie Freeman, Marcell Ozuna — was due up in the ninth inning. The Mets clung to a one-run lead. Luis Rojas asked one arm to warm up in the bullpen. As Edwin Diaz took the long walk to…
DetailsYankees’ Gary Sanchez opens up on new defensive stance WASHINGTON — Gary Sanchez will always be defined by his powerful right-handed bat, but Thursday night the Yankees’ catcher talked about how far he has come with the new defensive stance introduced by catching instructor Tanner Swanson in February. In the early days of spring training…
DetailsMets’ Jacob deGrom flashes Cy Young form in strong first outing A stiff back briefly interrupted Jacob deGrom’s buildup during spring training 2.0. Only a limited pitch count because of that injury scare could do the same on Opening Day. The two-time reigning Cy Young winner came out firing, looking ready to win a third…
DetailsLuis Rojas enjoys winning Mets debut and ‘protein shake’ celebration Luis Rojas had plenty of time to sit around and think about Friday. The rookie manager did not have to wait nearly as long for his first win. The 38-year-old’s first shot at big-league managing went off without a hitch as the Mets edged the…
DetailsRobinson Cano’s Mets role in first game may be sign of things to come Every game matters more than ever. Every at-bat is amplified. Luis Rojas couldn’t afford to be shy in his first game as Mets manager. After triggering anger, fear and confusion among countless Mets fans by batting 37-year-old Robinson Cano third in…
DetailsRed Sox chairman: Let’s revisit Mookie Betts’ deal in 12 years Before he ever played a real game for the team, the Dodgers secured star outfielder Mookie Betts to a 12-year, $365 million extension. Red Sox chairman Tom Werner, who failed to reach a deal with the 27-year-old, isn’t sweating it. “It’s always difficult to…
DetailsMets’ Marcus Stroman still throwing despite calf tear Marcus Stroman will continue throwing during his rehab to stay loose, but he wasn’t about to predict Friday when he might return to the Mets’ rotation. The right-hander was diagnosed in recent days with a left calf tear that forced him to the injured list to begin…
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