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Guardians’ Terry Francona on ban of defensive shifts: ‘Hit the ball the other way’
Ahead of the weekend, New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor explained to reporters that he is a fan of the MLB rule changes that include a ban on the polarizing defensive shift, the implementation of a pitch clock, and larger bases starting next year. Lindor’s former leader has expressed a different take. Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona guided the Boston […]
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Blue Jays and Orioles involved in bench-clearing incident during Tuesday’s game
The Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles had a bench-clearing incident during Tuesday night’s game. Orioles reliever Bryan Baker struck out Matt Chapman for the final out of the top of the seventh inning. Baker held his hand towards the Jays’ dugout and used it to make a talking gesture. He also was nodding several times as he looked […]
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Cardinals’ Jack Flaherty returns from injured list, St. Louis sends Dakota Hudson to Triple-A
The St. Louis Cardinals made a series of roster moves on Monday ahead of their series opener against the Washington Nationals, the most notable of which saw them activate starter Jack Flaherty from the injured list. The Cardinals also optioned starter Dakota Hudson to Triple-A Memphis, and designated reliever Junior Fernández for assignment. Flaherty, scheduled to start Monday’s game, will be making […]
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Arizona Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen ties major league record with sixth consecutive scoreless start
Zac Gallen tied the major league record with his sixth consecutive scoreless start on Sunday, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. Gallen (11-2) extended his scoreless streak to 41 1/3 innings. He allowed only two singles and a walk in seven innings. He struck out seven and retired the […]
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New York Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo sits out vs. Los Angeles Angels with sore lower back
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo was out of the starting lineup Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels because of lower-back tightness. Rizzo missed four games in early July while dealing with lower-back soreness and was also a late scratch from the starting lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals on Aug. 5, going […]
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Tampa Bay Rays ace left-hander Shane McClanahan (shoulder) scratched from scheduled start against Miami Marlins
Tampa Bay Rays All-Star left-hander Shane McClanahan was a late scratch in his scheduled start against the Miami Marlins Tuesday because of left shoulder impingement, the team said. The 25-year-old McClanahan (11-5, 2.20 ERA) has made 24 starts and emerged as one of the top pitchers in the major leagues this season. He will undergo […]
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Tracking New York Yankees star Aaron Judge’s chase for 60+ home runs
Baseball history could be on the horizon as Aaron Judge approaches the elite mark of 60 home runs. The New York Yankees outfielder came one step closer to the historic mark with his 50th home run against the Los Angeles Angels. The Yankees outfielder has had an outstanding season at the plate, batting .296 and […]
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Red Sox option Jarren Duran, activate Trevor Story from IL
The Red Sox have optioned outfielder Jarren Duran to Triple-A Worcester, reports Chris Cottilo of MassLive. (Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe had earlier reported that Duran’s locker was empty, suggesting such a move had occurred.) The move opens a roster spot for the return of Trevor Story, who’s been activated from the 10-day IL […]
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Reds’ OF Jake Fraley: Philly fan ‘crossed a line’ mentioning his kids during viral confrontation
On Thursday night, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley got into it with a fan during the Reds’ contest against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. In a video that has now gone viral, Fraley points his finger at a section of fans, telling them to “shut the (expletive) up.” While it wasn’t surprising to […]
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Yankees All-Star SP Nestor Cortes expected to be placed on IL with groin injury
The New York Yankees‘ injury woes continue. With the likes of Giancarlo Stanton, Matt Carpenter, Clay Holmes and Luis Severino (among a host of others) already on the injured list, breakout All-Star starting pitcher Nestor Cortes is expected to join the group, according to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic. Holmes — like Cortes — was […]
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