Garrett Mitchell's return to the Brewers lineup is expected around June 1 after facing multiple injuries impacting his playing time and development. [ more ]
Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Brewers lay the beatdown on Baltimore
The Milwaukee Brewers dominated the Baltimore Orioles in an 11-1 victory, with standout performances from Freddy Peralta and hitters like Gary Sánchez and Willy Adames. [ more ]
The universe had other plans than the Yankees playing baseball on Wednesday night.Due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires making the air unhealthy and leaving the stadium looking like some kind of post-apocalyptic hellscape, last night's scheduled game was pushed back for a planned doubleheader today.
Dylan Cease traded to San Diego Padres, Devin Williams is hurt & Mike Zunino interview
The San Diego Padres traded for pitcher Dylan Cease from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for four minor league prospects.
The Baseball Bar-B-Cast discusses the impact of Devin Williams' injury on the Milwaukee Brewers bullpen and interviews Mike Zunino about his retirement. [ more ]
How Orioles' Trade For Corbin Burnes Impacts Chicago White Sox, Ace Dylan Cease
The Baltimore Orioles made a blockbuster trade for Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes, which could have a ripple effect across the league.
The Chicago White Sox's Dylan Cease, who has been caught up in trade rumors, could be directly impacted by the Orioles-Brewers trade, setting a baseline for a potential Cease trade. [ more ]
Red Sox Take High-Upside Corner Infielder In Latest Mock Draft
The Boston Red Sox are just under a month away from being on the clock in the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft, but there's no doubt they're already playing out all the possible first-round scenarios.MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo did so as well as he recently released his latest mock draft and had the Red Sox taking a high-upside corner infielder with the No. 14 overall pick.
Detroit Tigers promote prospect Reese Olson, will start Friday vs. White Sox for MLB debut
The Detroit Tigers, desperate for starting pitching, turned to prospect Reese Olson in Triple-A Toledo to fill a void in the rotation.Olson, a right-hander, has been promoted to the Tigers to replace injured ace Eduardo Rodriguez, who is on the injured list with a ruptured pulley in his left index finger.
Tigers lineup for Reese Olson's debut Friday in Chicago
Rookie right-hander Reese Olson will make his Major League debut when the Detroit Tigers take on the Chicago White Sox on Friday night at Guaranteed Rate Field.Eric Haase will be behind the plate for Olson's debut.Newly acquired veteran Jake Marisnick will get another start in center field.The full lineup is below.
This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones hits 400th career home run
Braves Franchise History 2008 - Chipper Jones hits the 400th home run of his career off of Ricky Nolasco in a 7-5 win by the Braves over the Marlins.Jones joins Eddie Murray and Mickey Mantle as the only other switch-hitters to record at least 400 home runs.MLB History 1916 - Babe Ruth shuts out the Indians 5-0 to extend his streak of scoreless innings to 24. 1936 - Lou Gehrig plays in his 1,700th consecutive game as the Yankees beat the Indians 4-3.
After winning a thrilling back-and-forth affair Monday's series opener, the San Francisco Giants will look for a valuable road series victory today against the St. Louis Cardinals.The good news is that if they fail, they'll get a second chance tomorrow.The better news is that if they succeed, they can go for a sweep tomorrow.
It's time for the second game of the series between the San Francisco Giants and Baltimore Orioles.And it's also time for something that's very rare: late night baseball on the weekend!Yep, the Giants are playing a home game on a Saturday night at 7:05 p.m., something they won't do again this year (though they do have a handful of 6:05 p.m.ers).
It's time for the series finale between the San Francisco Giants and the Pittsburgh Pirates.After dropping Tuesday's contest, the Giants need a win to secure the series.With a win, the Giants would take their fifth straight series.With a loss, they would move back to .500, and drop their first series since losing three of four against the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 11-14.
The Brewers and left-hander Hoby Milner have avoided arbitration, with Milner set to make $2.05MM in the upcoming season.
Milner had an excellent season in terms of run prevention, finishing with a 1.82 earned run average over 73 appearances out of the Milwaukee bullpen. [ more ]
Dodgers Rumors: Rivals Believe Brewers Will Trade Corbin Burnes This Winter, Says NY Post Insider
The Los Angeles Dodgers are prioritizing the pursuit of Shohei Ohtani and will make moves based on his decision.
After Ohtani, the Dodgers are focused on finding starting pitching help, with Corbin Burnes of the Milwaukee Brewers being linked to the team. [ more ]
Dodgers Rumors: Insider Proposes 4 MLB-Player Deal to Bring Corbin Burnes to LA
The Dodgers plan to be aggressive in upgrading their roster, particularly in the starting rotation.
They have been heavily linked to starting pitcher Corbin Burnes and shortstop Willy Adames from the Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB insider Anthony Castrovince proposed a four-player deal sending Burnes and Adames to the Dodgers in exchange for Gavin Lux and Emmet Sheehan. [ more ]
Dodgers News: Miguel Vargas 'Excited' To Be Part Of 59FIFTY Day Marketing Campaign
Miguel Vargas has taken on an everyday role with the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, leading to new opportunities both on and off the field.The 23-year-old partnered with New Era Cap, which recently celebrated the first-ever 59FIFTY Day.The company, which originated in 1920, is the exclusive on-field cap of MLB.
Dodgers Roster: Adam Kolarek Called Up, Andre Jackson Optioned
The Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of Adam Kolarek and optioned Andre Jackson to Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.Trayce Thompson was transferred to the 60-day injured list in order to make room on the Dodgers' 40-man roster for Kolarek.Kolarek gives the Dodgers a fresh arm for their bullpen game in the series finale at Citizens Bank Park.
Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays stay hot, Jose Berrios leads the Jays
It was a busy day in a hazy New York City, though it was a lighter day across the AL.That said, the Yankees' most direct competitors, the AL East rival Orioles, Rays, and Blue Jays, were all in action, and they all played some mostly compelling games.Let's go over what you may have missed from Thursday.
With Aaron Judge going on the injured list yesterday, the Yankees needed to find someone to replace him on the active roster.Enter Billy McKinney, the once-Top 100 prospect who has bounced all around MLB. Currently playing in Triple-A and performing very well with a .274/.388/.511triple slash and a wRC+ of 127, the 28-year-old McKinney has earned another shot in the major leagues.
King Charles III's introduction to Major League Baseball was a 1970 Senators game
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets Screech, the Nationals' mascot, at Wednesday's game.(Niall Carson/Reuters) To celebrate last month's coronation of King Charles III, the Nationals on Wednesday hosted their second annual "US-UK Friendship Day" in partnership with the British Embassy in Washington.
Dodgers Roster: Noah Syndergaard Placed On Injured List, Tayler Scott Recalled
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Noah Syndergaard on the 15-day injured list due to a blister on his right index finger, and recalled Tayler Scott from Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to the series finale against the Cincinnati Reds.Syndergaard lands on the IL after starting 1-4 with a 7.16 ERA and 1.45 WHIP through 12 starts this season.
Two High-Level Red Sox Prospects Dealt Injuries Causing IL Stint
Even in their farm system, the Boston Red Sox can't escape injuries to key players as two high-level prospects are dealing with ailments.David Hamilton and Wilyer Abreu are both headed to the seven-day injured list for Triple-A Worcester due to a left thumb sprain and a right hamstring strain, respectively, according to MassLive's Christopher Smith.
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Suggests Change Ahead With Noah Syndergaard
When Noah Syndergaard signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he expressed hope - if not confidence - their pitching coaches would help him rebound from an inconsistent 2022 season with the Los Angeles Angels and Philadelphia Phillies.Now 12 starts into his Dodgers career, it's become apparent Syndergaard may not be long for the rotation.
Recap: Dodgers Lose To Reds On Will Benson's Walk-Off Home Run
Noah Syndergaard again struggled through a short start and he squandered two leads in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-6 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.The walk-off win was the Reds' fifth this season and second in a row.Meanwhile, the Dodgers are mired in their first four-game losing streak of the season.Tuesday's defeat was only the second time this year L.A had lost three consecutive games.
This Day In Dodgers History: Duke Snider Leads Brooklyn In Home Run Record; Mike Piazza Drafted
On June 1, 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers set a franchise record when they hit six home runs in an 11-8 win over the Milwaukee Braves at Ebbets Field.After falling behind in the top of the first, the Dodgers took a 2-1 lead behind back-to-back home runs from Pee Wee Reese and Duke Snider.It was the first of three blasts for Snider, who hit all of them off a different pitcher and drove in a game-high six runs.