Yankees talk of ‘long way to go,’ but division forecast looks good Joe Torre grimaced. Joe Girardi’s face screamed, “Next topic.’’ Aaron Boone? “We have a long way to go.’’ Rightfully so, managers despise “What ifs” on a lot of levels. What if so-and-so hadn’t gotten hurt? What if a certain player hadn’t performed to…
DetailsBrodie Van Wagenen set to face music: Questions he may face MIAMI — Brodie Van Wagenen avoided reporters seeking answers about the Mets on the last homestand, but the general manager’s silence is expected to end Friday. Before the Mets open a three-game series at Marlins Park to begin the second half, Van Wagenen is…
DetailsTigers, Nicholas Castellanos Expected Extension In Spring It doesn’t appear Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos is going to get a contract extension before the July 31 trade deadline, which means the impending free agent is likely to find himself in another uniform by Aug. 1. Castellanos said in March, a few weeks before the season…
DetailsGorman’s big night spears Cardinals rally Top St. Louis Cardinals prospect Nolan Gorman drove in five runs over the last two innings to lift Class A Advanced Palm Beach past Clearwater, 12-8, in Thursday’s nightcap. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190712&content_id=308994350&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsLone Star Notes: Correa, Diaz, Bregman, Pence, Smith Major League Baseball’s two Texas-based teams officially got the second half of the season underway Thursday. Led by another terrific performance from right-hander Lance Lynn, who struck out 11 in seven shutout innings, the Rangers coasted to a 5-0 victory over the Astros. Both teams’ rosters were…
DetailsReport: Cardinals “Poised” To Renew Will Smith Pursuit Giants closer Will Smith looks like one of the majors’ most obvious trade chips as the July 31 deadline nears. The left-handed All-Star has already drawn interest from multiple teams, and St. Louis is among those that will join the fray for Smith, according to Jon Morosi…
DetailsWeeks goes yard twice in same inning Colorado Rockies infielder Drew Weeks belted his first career grand slam and a solo shot in the second inning of Triple-A Albuquerque’s 9-8 win over El Paso. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190712&content_id=308993234&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsThe 2019 Yankees: Championship or bust Normally this would sound like a thrown-down gauntlet because, normally, this would be a thrown-down gauntlet. In this time, in this place, in this city, it is something else entirely. For the Yankees it ought to be a welcome challenge, and for the people who care about the Yankees…
DetailsLux keeps raking for Oklahoma City Baseball’s No. 31 overall prospect Gavin Lux doubled and drove in four runs as part of a two-hit night to spark Triple-A Oklahoma City in an 8-6 win over Memphis at AutoZone Park. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190711&content_id=308993110&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
Details3 Twins Prospects Reportedly “Off Limits” In Trade Talks With July 31 approaching, the AL Central-leading Twins have reportedly shown interest in an array of pitchers who are potential trade candidates. The club has been connected to Madison Bumgarner, Will Smith, Marcus Stroman, Ken Giles and Kirby Yates in the rumor mill over the past…
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