Pitcher Notes: Fried, Eovaldi, A. Wood, Brewers, Rangers Braves southpaw Max Fried exited his start Monday with a blister on his left index finger, David O’Brien of The Athletic writes (subscription link). The Braves will re-evaluate Fried on Tuesday, per O’Brien, who points out blister issues have “plagued” the 25-year-old in the past. Blisters can…
DetailsShaw equals career-high with five hits Giants’ No. 10 prospect Chris Shaw collected a career-high five hits, including a homer, and three RBIs in Triple-A Sacramento’s 12-11 win over Salt Lake on Monday. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190716&content_id=309116732&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsWhy Didi Gregorius is not ‘far off’ from getting right After a six-game streak of multi-hit games was snapped on July 4, Didi Gregorius has been in a rough stretch at the plate. The shortstop didn’t play in Monday, but Gregorius and manager Aaron Boone said he was fine and Gleyber Torres took his spot…
DetailsRed Sox taking chance on their own Tim Tebow There is a Tim Tebow-like experiment underway in Boston. The Red Sox signed Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks last week after selecting the former high school pitcher in the 31st round of the 2019 MLB draft. Franks received a $40,000 signing bonus, but told reporters Monday his…
DetailsMariners Release Jon Niese, Tyler Cloyd The Mariners have released left-hander Jon Niese and righty Tyler Cloyd, Triple-A Tacoma broadcaster Mike Curto reports. Both pitchers had been on the Rainiers’ roster. Niese’s release is the latest unwelcome development in what has largely been a solid professional career. The 32-year-old lasted just under three months with…
DetailsJames Paxton gave the Yankees what matters most In his past three starts, James Paxton has pitched 18 innings. He has struck out 21, walked four, given up just five runs. And, somehow, on Monday night, the Yankees lost their third of those three games. “It’s — ” Yankees manager Aaron Boone started in explaining…
DetailsNot even heartbreak can wipe away Yankees’ smile To steal a line from Bobby Bonilla of all people, Travis d’Arnaud, even in the game of his life, couldn’t knock the smile off Aroldis Chapman’s face. Did you see how the Yankees’ closer appeared practically bemused late Monday night, having just served up a game-losing, three-run,…
DetailsRays Have Asked About Zack Wheeler Mets right-hander and prime trade candidate Zack Wheeler went on the injured list Monday with shoulder fatigue – an issue that may damage or destroy his value. However, if Wheeler makes it back in the next couple weeks, the Rays could be among the teams competing for him around…
DetailsTop Tigers pick Greene ticks off firsts Fifth overall pick Riley Greene homered, stole a base and drove in four runs as Class A Short Season Connecticut Tigers downed Tri-City, 14-10, on Monday. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190715&content_id=309111566&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsTrenton curves Altoona with triple play Double-A Trenton’s Kellin Deglan and Kyle Holder turned a 2-6 triple play in the seventh inning Monday night to preserve their lead in a 4-3 win over the Altoona. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190715&content_id=309110054&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
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