RailRiders’ Adams hurls first shutout Yankees No. 19 prospect Chance Adams tossed a three-hitter for his first career shutout as Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre beat Buffalo, 3-0, in the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190605&content_id=307792822&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsGimenez rides onto seven-day injured list Top Mets prospect Andres Gimenez was placed on the seven-day injured list after getting hit on the hand or wrist during Sunday’s Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies game. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190605&content_id=307792300&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsCubs reach deal with closer Craig Kimbrel It looks like Craig Kimbrel is finally off the market. The veteran closer reached a deal with the Cubs, pending a physical, sources told The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel have been the top free agents still available after failing to sign deals this offseason. Kimbrel,…
DetailsReport: Cubs have agreement with Kimbrel The Cubs are in agreement with free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel on a deal, pending the completion of a physical, sources told MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal on Wednesday night. The club has not confirmed the news. Source: http://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/newsstand/discussion/report_cubs_have_agreement_with_kimbrel
DetailsGrimacing Robinson Cano exits to boos in Mets return Robinson Cano’s return to the field was short-lived. Activated from the injured list for Wednesday night’s game against the Giants, the Mets second baseman went 0-for-2 with an RBI, but was removed at the top of the fifth inning after appearing to aggravate the strained left…
DetailsKYW Newsradio: Kenney, Wolf Join Campaign to Elect Dick Allen to the Hall of Fame The Allen campaign is relentlessly driven by Mark “Froggy” Carfagno — a former Veterans Stadium groundskeeper who believes Allen was “the most productive offensive player from 1964 through 1974.” “Better than Hank Aaron,” he continued, “Willie Mays, Willie Stargell, Johnny…
DetailsPossible Aaron Judge, Yankees return date suddenly emerges Aaron Boone wanted to make sure words weren’t put in his mouth when he was asked if there is a way Aaron Judge could return in time for the Yankees-Red Sox series in London at the end of the month. “Don’t say I said he will be…
DetailsCubs To Sign Craig Kimbrel Craig Kimbrel’s long wait in the free agent market is over. The closer has agreed to a deal with the Cubs that will become official once Kimbrel passes a physical, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports (Twitter link). More analysis to come…. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/06/cubs-to-sign-craig-kimbrel.html
DetailsPhillies Notes: Outfield, Kingery, Franco, Dominguez The latest out of Philadelphia… Although the Phillies lost starting outfielder Andrew McCutchen for the season on Tuesday, they’re not shopping for help in that area right now, according to Jayson Stark of The Athletic. The Phillies did just acquire outfielder Jay Bruce over the weekend, and they’re inclined…
DetailsMariners Sign Mac Williamson To Minors Deal, Select Contract The Mariners have placed outfielder Braden Bishop on the 10-day injured list due to a lacerated spleen. Taking Bishop’s spot on the 25-man roster is Mac Williamson, who signed a minor league contract with the Mariners just today and will immediately have that contract selected. More…
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