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Cubs Activate Kintzler, Russell; Option Almora, Norwood

Baseball, RumorsBy Baseball News August 16, 2019

Cubs Activate Kintzler, Russell; Option Almora, Norwood The Cubs announced today that they have activated reliever Brandon Kintzler from the injured list and recalled infielder Addison Russell. In corresponding moves, outfielder Albert Almora and reliever James Norwood were optioned. (Via Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune; Twitter links.) Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/08/cubs-activate-kintzler-russell-option-almora-norwood.html

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Royals Designate Billy Hamilton

Baseball, RumorsBy Baseball News August 16, 2019

Royals Designate Billy Hamilton The Royals have designated outfielder Billy Hamilton for assignment. His active roster spot will go to Brett Phillips, who was recalled. More to come … Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/08/royals-designate-billy-hamilton.html

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Braves To Sign Hechavarria; Option Camargo, Duvall

Baseball, RumorsBy Baseball News August 16, 2019

Braves To Sign Hechavarria; Option Camargo, Duvall The Braves are slated to make a few notable roster tweaks, according to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman (via Twitter). The club will ink shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria, who was recently released by the Mets, as had been suggested earlier today. Also joining the active roster will be righty Bryse Wilson.…

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Bryce Harper’s Walkoff Grand Slam and Clutch Play

Baseball, BlogBy Baseball News August 16, 2019

Bryce Harper’s Walkoff Grand Slam and Clutch Play Last night, the Cubs entered the bottom the ninth inning with a 5-1 lead and a 98.3% chance of winning the game according to our Play Logs. After recording the first out, the win probability moved up to 99.4%, but after an error, three singles, and a…

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Prospect League Announces 2019 Postseason All-Stars & Awards

Baseball, CollegeBy Baseball News August 16, 2019

Prospect League Announces 2019 Postseason All-Stars & Awards ELKVILLE, Ill. – The Prospect League announced its 2019 Postseason All-Stars and award winners… Visit College Baseball Daily for the Full Story Source: http://www.collegebaseballdaily.com/2019/08/16/prospect-league-announces-2019-postseason-all-stars-awards/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CollegeBaseballDaily+%28College+Baseball+Daily%29

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Blue Jays Claim Beau Taylor

Baseball, RumorsBy Baseball News August 16, 2019

Blue Jays Claim Beau Taylor The Blue Jays have claimed catcher Beau Taylor off waivers from the Athletics, per an announcement from the Oakland organization. More to come … Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/08/blue-jays-claim-beau-taylor.html

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Braves Considering Signing Adeiny Hechavarria

Baseball, RumorsBy Baseball News August 16, 2019

Braves Considering Signing Adeiny Hechavarria The Braves are contemplating a move to sign veteran shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network (via Twitter). Hechavarria evidently cleared release waivers earlier this afternoon. It’s not surprising that Hechavarria was not claimed. He was earning at a fairly hefty $3MM rate. And his deal included…

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Nicholls State adds three to staff and pair of promotions

Baseball, CollegeBy Baseball News August 16, 2019

Nicholls State adds three to staff and pair of promotions THIBODAUX, La. — Friday morning, Nicholls State University head baseball coach Seth… Visit College Baseball Daily for the Full Story Source: http://www.collegebaseballdaily.com/2019/08/16/nicholls-state-adds-three-to-staff-and-pair-of-promotions/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CollegeBaseballDaily+%28College+Baseball+Daily%29

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Giants Outright Kyle Barraclough

Baseball, RumorsBy Baseball News August 16, 2019

Giants Outright Kyle Barraclough The Giants have outrighted right-hander Kyle Barraclough to Triple-A after he cleared waivers, as Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area was among those to cover on Twitter. Barraclough had been designated for assignment shortly after being claimed off waivers. Barraclough has made just one appearance at the Giants’ top affiliate. It…

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Here Are Some Recent Prospect Movers

Baseball, BlogBy Baseball News August 16, 2019

Here Are Some Recent Prospect Movers We have a sizable collection of players to talk about this week because the two of us have been busy wrapping up our summer looks at the 2020 Draft class over the last couple weeks. This equates to every prospect added to or moved on THE BOARD since the…

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