Just over a month ago, it was appearing as if the tide was finally turning on the North Side.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 6:42 pm
Detroit Tigers infielder Nick Solak, sent to Triple-A Toledo, has been with four different teams this season: the Reds, M’s, White Sox and Braves.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 6:39 pm
Hollan is expected to be selected in next month’s MLB Draft, but could return for another season with Arkansas.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 6:14 pm
Anthony Bass designated for assignment hours before he was scheduled to catch ceremonial first pitch from Toronto LGBTQ+ activist.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 6:05 pm
The Arizona Diamondbacks continue a two-city, six-game road trip Friday at the Detroit Tigers.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 6:00 pm
Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, and Ron Darling react to the Mets getting swept by the Braves in three games where they had leads of at least three runs.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 4:52 pm
Johnson’s mother gets emotional as her son is introduced to the Cardinals because Johnson’s father was also drafted by the Cardinals.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 4:20 pm
The Detroit Tigers will be facing the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday with Merrill Kelly on the mound, who is 6-0 in his last seven starts.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 4:08 pm
Before the Cardinals traded up from the 12th pick to No. 6, they had talks with the Seahawks to move up to No. 5 and Raiders at No. 7.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 3:51 pm
Though the Phillies have built their winning streak to five games, serious tests are ahead. By Paul Hagen
Posted: June 9, 2023, 3:47 pm
All the ways to stream MLB games this weekend without shelling out for the sports package.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 2:36 pm
Ozzie Albies’ walk-off homer for the Braves did more than just complete their three-game sweep of the NL East-rival New York Mets.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 2:36 pm
Fantasy baseball analyst Andy Behrens highlights five players worth considering off the waiver wire ahead of Week 11.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 2:33 pm
Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood will play summer baseball in the California Collegiate League. Braeden Botts With the 2023 season coming to an end during the Fayetteville Regional for Arkansas baseball, it is time for the Diamond Hogs to hit the road for summer league competition across the United States.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 2:28 pm
Here are five things to watch when the Yankees host the rival Boston Red Sox in a three-game series starting on Friday…
Posted: June 9, 2023, 2:24 pm
Get an inside look at the first-round deals the Arizona Cardinals made in the 2023 NFL draft.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 2:18 pm
On SportsNite, Eamon McAnaney, Sal Licata and John Jastremski discuss how the Mets recover from the sweep to the Braves, Justin Verlander’s performance and how much the Mets bullpen misses Edwin Diaz.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 2:12 pm
Watch Brewers top pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski develop since his time at Grain Valley High School in Missouri and into the minors.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 2:10 pm
The latest injury news and possible return dates for injured New York Mets players.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 2:01 pm
The Cardinals “Flight Plan” documentary offers a revealing look behind the scenes at how draft trades come together
Posted: June 9, 2023, 1:57 pm
Here are five things to watch as the Mets start a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday at PNC Park…
Posted: June 9, 2023, 1:39 pm
Scheduled to catch ceremonial first pitch Friday from Toronto LGBTQ+ activist, Anthony Bass says he means “no harm towards any groups of people.”
Posted: June 9, 2023, 1:16 pm
Here’s what happened in Mets Land on Thursday, in case you missed it…
Posted: June 9, 2023, 12:33 pm
After losing three in a row to the Braves, and six games overall, some Mets players voiced their frustrations with the team’s current losing streak.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 11:57 am
Everything you need to know about NJSIAA Group 3 high school baseball final between Mainland-Morris Knolls, Group 1 final between Buena-Pequannock
Posted: June 9, 2023, 11:49 am
White Sox manager Pedro Grifol talks about the teams’ series against the Yankees
Posted: June 9, 2023, 11:05 am
Yankees’ Gleyber Torres hits a home run of White Sox Mike Clevinger in game two of Thursday’s double header
Posted: June 9, 2023, 11:04 am
Ryan Sylvia from VolReport breaks down what Golden Eagle fans can expect out of the Volunteers this weekend.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 10:08 am
The Cleveland Guardians don’t want to miss out on one of shortstop Amed Rosario’s trademarked second-half grooves. But how long can they wait?
Posted: June 9, 2023, 10:04 am
Answering reader questions about Vanderbilt baseball, including what players could step into bigger roles in 2024.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 10:03 am
Jose Ramirez hit three home runs in his first three at-bats and made a Brooks Robinson-esque play at third base, putting on a showcase of his talent.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 9:30 am
He gave up playing baseball to focus on football in high school. Nearly eight years later, Shane Drohan is a top pitching prospect for the Red Sox.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 9:19 am
Clayton Kershaw wasn’t happy about a ninth-inning injury Thursday to his personal catcher, Austin Barnes.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 6:37 am
Ames sophomore Kaylee Mescher didn’t let a back injury prevent her from starting the 2023 softball season strong.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 6:22 am
John Kruk: Phillies ‘did what they had to do’ sweeping the Detroit Tigers
Posted: June 9, 2023, 6:16 am
Zack Wheeler took a no-hitter into the 8th inning over the Tigers, and Kody Clemens won it on a walk off in the 9th inning for the Phillies.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 6:06 am
José Ramírez hits three home runs against the Red Sox, plus the Braves come back to beat the Mets with home runs on this edition of FastCast
Posted: June 9, 2023, 5:24 am
Jo Adell clobbered a solo home run and Reid Detmers dished eight strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings to lead the Angels to a 3-1 victory vs. Cubs
Posted: June 9, 2023, 5:16 am
Ozzie Albies swats a walk-off homer in the 10th
Posted: June 9, 2023, 5:15 am
Michael Conforto smacked a two-run homer in the sixth inning of the Giants’ 6-4 win over the Colorado Rockies.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 4:54 am
Following the Giants 6-4 win over the Rockies on Thursday, Brandon Crawford discusses his rare pinch-hit opportunity where
Posted: June 9, 2023, 4:53 am
Giants Talk hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss the underrated prospects in the Giants’ minor league system and when they might make their major league debut.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 4:49 am
David Robertson revealed the frustration in the Mets clubhouse after getting swept by Atlanta. He looked back on giving up the game-tying home run to Orlando Arcia that pushed Thursday’s eventual loss to extra innings, and said, “we’re not playing well, we know it,” and “we’re a good team, we’re just not doing what we need to do.”
Posted: June 9, 2023, 4:37 am
On “Giants Talk,” Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss the recent success of the Giants bullpen, led by Taylor Rogers.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 4:33 am
Ramírez’s three homers power Guardians to a 10-3 win
Posted: June 9, 2023, 4:20 am
Justin Verlander broke down his tough outing in Atlanta as the Mets got swept by the Braves, and promised to put in the work to figure out why things have been so up and down for him so far this season.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 4:14 am
Brandon Belt hit a go-ahead single, and José Berríos tossed six innings of two-run ball to lead the Blue Jays to a 3-2 win vs. the Astros
Posted: June 9, 2023, 3:55 am
José Ramírez recorded his first career three-homer game, including his 200th career home run, against the Red Sox
Posted: June 9, 2023, 3:39 am
The Cardinals were wheeling and dealing on the first day of the 2023 NFL draft
Posted: June 9, 2023, 3:38 am
The Mets broke out the bats in Atlanta for 10 runs, including a grand slam from Brandon Nimmo and two home runs from Francisco Alvarez. But Justin Verlander and the bullpen struggled to keep the Braves in the ballpark as well, and Atlanta beat New York 13-10 in extra innings to complete a crushing sweep of the Mets.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 3:33 am
MLB players who transition into broadcasting after their playing days end are a mixed bag. Put CC Sabathia in the really good category. — Chris Cwik
Posted: June 8, 2023, 12:39 pm
Think the Yankees’ skipper gets ejected a lot? You bet he does. And not only do his players love it, some umpires even find it amusing.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 7:47 pm
Racing at Belmont Park was canceled and the Nationals’ home game against the Diamondbacks was postponed Thursday because of poor air quality from wildfires in Canada.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 7:36 pm
The Yankees have placed pitcher Nestor Cortes on the 15-day injured list with a left rotator cuff strain.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 7:36 pm
Mets star 1B Pete Alonso returned to New York on Thursday to get more tests on his injured wrist.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 7:36 pm
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez exited the loss to Toronto after one at-bat Thursday because of discomfort in his right oblique.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 7:36 pm
Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass said Thursday that he didn’t believe the post he shared, which described the sale of LGBTQIA+ merchandise as “evil” and “demonic,” should be considered hateful.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 7:36 pm
Jose Ramirez homered in his first three at-bats — and from both sides of the plate — to power the Guardians to a 10-3 win over the Red Sox.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 7:36 pm
The Nevada Senate adjourned Thursday without voting on a financing bill for a proposed $1.5 billion Las Vegas Strip stadium for the Oakland Athletics.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 7:36 pm
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Friday, June 9.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 5:50 pm
There’s been a clear No. 1 for the majority of the season — but there might be a new face vying for the title of best team in baseball.
Posted: June 8, 2023, 3:41 pm
The Blue Jays announced that right-hander Mitch White has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list and will be active for tonight’s game. Fellow righty Anthony Bass was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Bass, 35, was acquired from the Marlins at last year’s trade deadline. Between the two clubs, he posted a 1.54…
Posted: June 9, 2023, 6:10 pm
The Tigers announced that they have claimed infielder Nick Solak off waivers from Atlanta and optioned him to Triple-A Toledo. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-hander Spencer Turnbull was transferred to the 60-day injured list. More to come.
Posted: June 9, 2023, 5:33 pm
The Reds announced that they have placed right-hander Graham Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list due to a left calf contusion. In a corresponding move, they recalled right-hander Ricky Karcher, who will be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game. Ashcraft was struck by a comebacker in his start…
Posted: June 9, 2023, 5:05 pm
With the trade deadline now less than two months away, we at MLBTR are setting our sights backwards for a bit to highlight past trades of rental players to provide a loose guideline of what sort of returns fans can expect with their teams’ current rental players. With an arbitrary cutoff point of 2017-21, we’re…
Posted: June 9, 2023, 4:21 pm
The Nationals have released right-hander Erasmo Ramírez, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been designated for assignment earlier in the week. Ramírez, 33, has had a very rough go of it so far this year. Through 27 innings over 23 appearances, his ERA is 6.33. His 4.8% walk rate is excellent and…
Posted: June 9, 2023, 3:24 pm
Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was hit on the wrist by a pitch Wednesday and hasn’t played since. Initial X-rays came back negative and he was diagnosed with a contusion, but the diagnosis seems to be worsening. As the club was in Atlanta yesterday, he left for New York to undergo further testing, including an…
Posted: June 9, 2023, 2:00 pm
With 40% of the 2023 regular season in the books, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. How serious is Alvarez’s injury? Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez exited yesterday’s loss to the Blue Jays after the first inning with what was termed right oblique…
Posted: June 9, 2023, 1:36 pm
The Red Sox are poised to select the contract of left-hander Joe Jacques prior to this evening’s game against the Yankees, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The club will need to clear space on both the active and 40-man rosters to accommodate Jacques. While it had previously been reported that the club…
Posted: June 9, 2023, 12:39 pm
The Mariners have signed infielder Didi Gregorius to a minor league deal, per an announcement from Algodoneros de Unión Laguna, the Mexican League club he had been playing for. Gregorius’ deal contains a $1.5MM base salary if he cracks the MLB roster, reports Daniel Kramer of MLB.com (Twitter link). Gregorius, 33, struggled badly in the…
Posted: June 9, 2023, 4:59 am
The Blue Jays have sent right-hander Zach Thompson outright to Triple-A Buffalo after he went unclaimed on waivers, tweets Mitch Bannon of Sports Illustrated. He’d been designated for assignment on Tuesday when the Jays brought up Bowden Francis. Thompson hasn’t made an MLB appearance with Toronto. The Jays acquired him from the Pirates over the offseason for…
Posted: June 9, 2023, 4:08 am
The Red Sox are designating left-hander Matt Dermody for assignment, manager Alex Cora told the team’s beat (including Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe). The move clears active and 40-man roster spots. That’s likely to go to outfielder Adam Duvall, as Pete Abraham of the Globe tweeted this afternoon that Duvall was expected to be reinstated from the…
Posted: June 9, 2023, 2:29 am
The Phillies have signed veteran righty Drew Hutchison to a minor league pact, tweets Matt Gelb of the Athletic. He’ll report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Hutchison had spent the 2023 season in the minors with the Blue Jays after signing a non-roster deal over the winter. He triggered an opt-out clause earlier this month and was…
Posted: June 9, 2023, 1:22 am
The Tigers have released infielder Jermaine Palacios and reliever Jace Fry, according to an announcement from their Triple-A affiliate in Toledo. Neither player had been on the 40-man roster, so they won’t be exposed to waivers. They each hit the open market and can seek out new opportunities. Palacios joined the Detroit organization on an offseason waiver…
Posted: June 9, 2023, 1:05 am
Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. had a setback in his rehab from a forearm strain, general manager Dana Brown told reporters this evening (relayed by Chandler Rome of the Athletic and Matt Young of the Houston Chronicle). He’ll head for an MRI tomorrow and the team is expected to provide an update next week. It’s an…
Posted: June 9, 2023, 12:20 am
Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron has been on the injured list since May 15 due to back spasms and the progress has been slow since then. Manager Bud Black told Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post on Tuesday that Cron was at least a week away from baseball activities and Cron himself told Saunders today…
Posted: June 8, 2023, 10:41 pm
