WASHINGTON — The first base position remains fluid for the Nationals. Joey Meneses, who stepped in when Joey Gallo was sidelined with a left hamstring strain on June 11, was recently optioned to Triple-A Rochester. The Nationals called up Juan Yepez from the Red Wings to start at first base on Friday night. “It was…
The Mets have released outfielder Trayce Thompson, as per his transaction log on MLB.com. Thompson signed a minor league contract with the team this past offseason. A second-round pick in the 2009 draft, Thompson debuted in the MLB with the White Sox in 2015. He has since played for various teams, including the Dodgers, Yankees,…
The “Futures Game” sets the stage for the All-Star Game in two weeks, featuring top prospects from all 30 MLB organizations. A total of 54 young talents will showcase their skills, with Adrián Beltré leading the American League and Michael Young guiding the National League. Scheduled for July 13 at Globe Life Field in Arlington,…
All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson’s tenure with the Miami Marlins is ending disappointingly after the team designated him for assignment on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the Marlins promoted rookie Xavier Edwards from their Triple-A affiliate, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Edwards hit .330 with one home run and six RBIs in the minors this season. Today's…
With a 39-47 record, the Chicago Cubs are 12 games behind in the NL Central and 5.5 games back in the Wild Card race. As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Cubs might need to consider selling. If they do, Cody Bellinger would be their most valuable trade asset. However, relief pitcher Tyson Miller is…
Following Tuesday’s crucial win over the Marlins, the Red Sox find themselves just 0.5 games out of the A.L. wild-card race as they approach the July 30 MLB trading deadline. They trail Kansas City and are 2.0 games behind the Twins for the second wild card spot, and 7.0 games behind the Yankees for the…
Two San Diego Padres prospects will represent the organization in the 2024 All-Star Futures Game next Saturday. Ethan Salas and Robby Snelling will be showcasing their talents in this event, which highlights top prospects from minor league affiliates across the league. Salas, the Padres’ highest-ranked prospect and No. 6 on MLB.com’s Top 100 Prospect list,…
The Milwaukee Brewers bolstered their pitching roster by acquiring right-hander Aaron Civale from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, marking a significant move ahead of the second half of the season. In exchange, the Rays received minor-league infielder Gregory Barrios. Civale, originally acquired by the Rays at the 2023 trade deadline from the Cleveland Guardians,…
For the second time this season, Minnesota Twins fans watched in agony as Royce Lewis was removed from a game. This time, the situation might not be as serious as in March when he left Opening Day with a right quad strain and didn’t return until June. Lewis exited Tuesday’s win over the Detroit Tigers…
New York Mets center fielder Harrison Bader suffered a neck and upper back injury when he crashed into the wall attempting to make a catch during Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Nationals. Manager Carlos Mendoza described Bader’s condition as day-to-day after pulling him from the game in the fourth inning. Brandon Nimmo, who replaced…