Anthony Fauci ‘destroyed’ his arm before terrible pitch So this is why Dr. Anthony Fauci’s ceremonial first pitch last week was a little too socially distanced. The White House coronavirus task force member told the Wall Street Journal that he “completely destroyed” his arm while playing catch for the first time in decades a couple…
DetailsBaseball Gold season in Belgium likely postponed Earlier today you could read here that baseball games in Flanders (Belgium) have to be played without an audience. But it has gotten worse. Since the Province of Antwerp is a hotspot of the resurgence of the coronavirus, the governor of the province has announced several extra steps…
DetailsNationals sign 2-time All-Star Josh Harrison to 1-year deal Utility player Josh Harrison signed a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals and was added to their 30-man active roster Monday, less than a week after he was released by the Philadelphia Phillies. The 33-year-old Harrison is a two-time All-Star and a right-handed hitter who has…
DetailsListen to Episode 13 of ‘Pinstripe Pod’: Series Win in DC, COVID Delay feat. Ken Singleton The Yankees took two out of three from the Nationals down in Washington, D.C. over the weekend to open the 2020 season. Unfortunately, that was not the biggest story. The Yankees-Phillies game Monday was postponed as the Phillies await…
DetailsPirates Activate Gregory Polanco The Pirates have activated outfielder Gregory Polanco from the injured list. To create space, the team optioned Jason Martin to the team’s alternate training site. More to come … Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/07/pirates-activate-gregory-polanco.html
DetailsRick Renteria Out While Awaiting Coronavirus Test Results White Sox manager Rick Renteria will be away from the team for at least one game. Per a club announcement, he is undergoing testing for COVID-19 after experiencing a cough and nasal congestion. Indications are that Renteria is only experiencing mild symptoms at the moment. Hopefully that…
DetailsDoctors fear worst for MLB after Marlins coronavirus mayhem PHILADELPHIA — Anthony Santella, a public health scientist and health services researcher specializing in infectious disease prevention and control, recalled his reaction upon hearing of organized sports’ plans to return to action. “I was like, ‘We’re moving too fast,’” Dr. Santella, who teaches at Hofstra University,…
DetailsMarlins Claim Josh Smith From Reds The Marlins have claimed a second hurler from the Reds, per a team announcement. Southpaw Josh D. Smith will also go to Miami via waiver claim, joining Justin Shafer. Smith, 30, appeared briefly last year with the Marlins and Indians. He’s now the second hurler by the same name…
DetailsWhite Sox Place Reynaldo Lopez On IL; Select Ryan Goins & Designate Cheslor Cuthbert The White Sox announced that they have placed righty Reynaldo Lopez on the injured list with a shoulder strain. His timeline is not yet known. Fellow righty Ian Hamilton will take the active roster opening. The South Siders have also made a…
DetailsTigers Place Dario Agrazal On Injured List The Tigers have placed righty Dario Agrazal on the injured list, per a club announcement. He’s said to be dealing with a forearm strain. Taking his place on the active roster will be fellow righty Anthony Castro. The team will have to account for Agrazal’s scheduled start tomorrow,…
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