Domingo German’s Administrative Leave Extended Through World Series Sept. 25: The league announced today that German’s administrative leave has been extended through the conclusion of the World Series. He officially will not pitch in the postseason. Sept. 20: Yankees right-hander Domingo German, who was placed on administrative leave under the MLB-MLBPA Joint Domestic Violence Policy,…
DetailsAaron Boone’s parents love their son’s Yankees savagery Savagery apparently runs in the household. Aaron Boone’s famous “savage” rant was well-received by parents Bob and Susan, with his baseball lifer dad calling it “magnificent” in an interview with Yahoo published Wednesday. “It was the most tremendous argument I’ve ever heard,” said Bob Boone, the former…
DetailsAthletics Reinstate Frankie Montas, Designate Beau Taylor For Assignment The Athletics announced Wednesday that they’ve reinstated right-hander Frankie Montas from the restricted list now that his 80-game PED suspension has been completed. Oakland had a full 40-man roster, so catcher Beau Taylor was designated for assignment in order to open a spot for Montas’ return.…
DetailsBlue Jays Select Ryan Dull The Blue Jays have selected the contract of right-hander Ryan Dull and recalled right-hander Yennsy Diaz for the final few games of the season, tweets Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Dull and Diaz will give the Blue Jays some extra arms to serve as reinforcements for a bullpen that has thrown…
DetailsPETE TAGO HEADED TO BIG APPLE (Via the Sioux City Explorers) Sioux City, IA – The American Association announced Wednesday September 25 that Sioux City Explorers’ RHP Pete Tago had his contract purchased by the New York Mets. Tago is the The Mets who are known for hard throwing pitchers like Jacob deGrom and Noah…
DetailsJ.T. Realmuto Will Have Surgery To Repair Meniscus Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will undergo a procedure to clean up the meniscus in his right knee, manager Gabe Kapler announced Wednesday (Twitter link via Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia). With the Phillies formally eliminated from postseason contention, he’ll go under the knife now rather than play…
DetailsSam Dyson Out Up To 12 Months Following Shoulder Surgery Twins right-hander Sam Dyson underwent capsule repair surgery on his right shoulder yesterday, manager Rocco Baldelli revealed to reporters Wednesday (Twitter link via Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com). It’s a brutal development for both Dyson and the organization, as the recovery period associated with that procedure…
DetailsBart, Castaneda take AFL weekly awards Giants catcher Joey Bart (Scottsdale) and Brewers right-hander Victor Castaneda (Glendale) were named Arizona Fall League Player and Pitcher of the Week for Week 1. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190925&content_id=310914938&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsSonny Gray Undergoes Arthroscopic Elbow Surgery Reds right-hander Sonny Gray underwent an arthroscopic procedure to remove loose bodies from his right elbow today, the team announced. The procedure isn’t expected to impact his offseason training regimen, nor should it have any sort of impact on his availability for the beginning of Spring Training. Cincinnati’s decision…
DetailsAtlanta Brave Johan Camargo’s Weapons of Choice Braves young superutility Johan Camargo can play infield, outfield and swing it. In this video, Johan tells WPW what glove, bat, cleats, batting gloves, and other items that he takes to the field with him. Thanks to Johan for giving his time! Shout-out to Round2 baseball marketplace app…
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