17 Above Average Hitters Who Could Be Available This Month Looking to trade for an impact bat this month? Options are limited, but here are 17 position players who are projected by Steamer to post a weighted on-base average of at least .321 (the American League non-pitcher average mark) from here on out. First Basemen/Designated…
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Edwin Díaz Is Worse, but to What Extent? Last Thursday, after Edwin Díaz’s meltdown in Philadelphia — five runs allowed in 1/3 of an inning, including the game-tying and game-winning home runs — I tweeted about Díaz’s 2019 performance in comparison to his 2018 performance. I argued that Díaz wasn’t that much worse this year…
DetailsSergio Brown returns to Cal-State Fullerton as Assistant Coach FULLERTON, Calif. – Former University of Arizona top assistant and recruiting coordinator, Sergio… Visit College Baseball Daily for the Full Story Source: http://www.collegebaseballdaily.com/2019/07/02/sergio-brown-returns-to-cal-state-fullerton-as-assistant-coach/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CollegeBaseballDaily+%28College+Baseball+Daily%29
DetailsEXPLORERS’ FORMER MAJOR LEAGUER GARCIA HEADED BACK TO AFFILIATED BALL WITH TAMPA BAY MOORHEAD, MINN. – The Sioux City Explorers have sold the contract of RHP Jason Garcia to the Tampa Bay Rays’ organization, the American Association announced Tuesday, July 2. Garcia is the 29th American Association player to have his contract purchased by a…
DetailsRed Sox Designate Oscar Hernandez For Assignment The Red Sox announced that they’ve designated catcher Oscar Hernandez for assignment in order to open a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Trevor Kelley, whose previously reported promotion is now official. Right-hander Mike Shawaryn was optioned to Triple-A to open a spot on the 25-man roster.…
DetailsManny Machado Has Been Fine On the heels of the record-setting free agent contract that he signed in February, Manny Machado’s career with the Padres began inauspiciously. He hit just .236/.325/.368 in March and April, and as recently as June 12 was slugging less than .400. Since then, he’s been just about the hottest hitter…
DetailsDesperate Red Sox turning to Nathan Eovaldi to fill closer role The Red Sox bullpen is in desperation mode. After giving up 19 earned runs in 10 innings in two games against the Yankees, Boston is set to make a change to their closer role with Nathan Eovaldi taking over as the team’s closer once…
DetailsOrioles Select Asher Wojciechowski, Designate Matt Wotherspoon The Orioles announced today that they have selected the contract of just-acquired hurler Asher Wojciechowski. He’ll take the roster spot of fellow right-hander Matt Wotherspoon, who was designated for assignment. In other roster machinations, the Baltimore organization reinstated righty reliever Josh Lucas from the 10-day injured list. To…
DetailsBlue Jays promote Pardinho to Class A Blue Jays No. 4 prospect Eric Pardinho has been promoted to the Class A Lansing roster for his Midwest League debut, the organization announced Tuesday. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190702&content_id=308687606&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsMeg Rowley FanGraphs Chat Source: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/meg-rowley-fangraphs-chat/
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