Astros, Phillies Have Shown “Recent Interest” In Robbie Ray Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray is one of the top rotation targets on this summer’s trade market. The Arizona organization will have to decide whether the time is right to cash in on the southpaw, who’s earning $6.05MM in 2019 and can be controlled via arbitration for…
DetailsSalem’s Corcino homers twice, drives in six Edgar Corcino went 4-for-5, homered twice and drove in a career-high six runs on Monday to power Class A Advanced Salem to a 12-6 victory over Frederick. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190715&content_id=309103942&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsThe Rays and Rangers Swap Prospects We all know factors beyond talent — be it contract length or value, a team’s competitive window, or a player’s social fit within the org, among others — have an impact on how trades balance and are agreed upon. Just being mindful that these factors exist, and that we’re…
DetailsJim Bouton, 1939–2019 Jim Bouton died last Wednesday after a long battle with effects of a 2012 stroke. He was 80. As you have likely read over the past week, Bouton meant a lot to a lot of people. I was one. Our paths crossed a few times, but his importance is always going to…
DetailsMariners promote Gilbert to Double-A The Mariners promoted No. 68 overall prospect Logan Gilbert to Double-A Arkansas on Monday, making that the 22-year-old right-hander’s third level of his first full season. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190715&content_id=309104124&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsKeller headlines Pitcher of the Week winners Top Pirates prospect Mitch Keller earned his fifth career Pitcher of the Week honors after striking out eight over six scoreless innings while allowing two hits and three walks for Triple-A Indianapolis. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190715&content_id=309093266&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_opotw&sid=milb
DetailsRaleigh rolls again to Player of the Week Mariners No. 13 prospect Cal Raleigh homered five times for Class A Advanced Modesto to capture California League Offensive Player of the Week honors for the third straight week. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190715&content_id=309089694&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_opotw&sid=milb
DetailsYankees’ hunt for ace is energy better spent elsewhere Hal Steinbrenner calls Brian Cashman. The son channels his impetuous father and tells the Yankees general manager that one championship in two decades is unacceptable, especially when the Red Sox have won four. Inspired by the gung-ho fervor of the Clippers and Lakers in the last…
DetailsDodgers Designate Zac Rosscup The Dodgers have designated lefty Zac Rosscup for assignment, per a club announcement. Taking his roster spot is fellow reliever Casey Sadler. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/07/dodgers-designate-zac-rosscup.html
DetailsNECBL Players of the Week for July 15th NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Newport outfielder Isaiah Thomas (Vanderbilt) and Sanford right-handed pitcher… Visit College Baseball Daily for the Full Story Source: http://www.collegebaseballdaily.com/2019/07/15/necbl-players-of-the-week-for-july-15th/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CollegeBaseballDaily+%28College+Baseball+Daily%29
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