The Boston Red Sox promoted Nick Yorke from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday. Yorke, a first-round pick by Boston in the 2020 MLB Draft, spent 2023 in Portland, appearing in 110 games. The infielder finished with a .258 batting average, a .435 slugging percentage, 13 home runs, 61 RBIs, and eight stolen bases….
Chris Martin was placed on the injured list by the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, not for a physical injury, but due to anxiety. Manager Alex Cora emphasized the importance of mental health in supporting Martin through this time. Former Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon shared his thoughts on NESN’s pregame coverage before the game…
The Minnesota Twins are striving to climb the ranks in what is currently one of the strongest divisions in Major League Baseball, the AL Central. However, to achieve this, they need more offensive power. This likely explains why Ryan Jeffers was the only Twins player to make it onto former MLB GM and insider Jim…
The Major League Baseball (MLB) has taken disciplinary actions against five players from four teams for individual breaches of its betting regulations. Notably, Tucupita Marcano, an infielder and outfielder for the San Diego Padres, received the most severe punishment—a lifetime ban from professional baseball. Jay Groome, Marcano’s teammate on the Padres and a pitcher, also…
Cubs’ top prospect Cade Horton is out with a lat strain, as reported by NBC Sports Chicago. According to Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times, Horton, who is dealing with a “moderate subscap strain,” cannot start throwing for 3-4 weeks. Cubs top prospect Cade Horton has a moderate subscap strain. Likely 3-4 weeks until he…
Another day, another Baltimore Orioles prospect set to make his MLB debut. Connor Norby is the latest player to join the majors, stepping in for the injured Jorge Mateo. Norby’s promotion comes amidst a series of roster moves, including the designation of reliever Thyago Vieira, who was acquired by the Orioles on May 25. The…
When the Twins placed Royce Lewis on the injured list due to a severe quadriceps strain on Opening Day, the third baseman was expected to be out for a couple of months. Now, just over two months later, his return is imminent. Lewis is expected to rejoin the team on Tuesday when the Twins face…
The San Diego Padres are firmly in contention for a playoff spot in the National League, boasting a 32-29 record as they head into Sunday’s game, having won five of their last six matches. However, maintaining this performance will be challenging in the coming weeks due to recent injuries to their pitching staff. Over the…
NEW YORK — Reliever Drew Smith was reactivated by the New York Mets on Sunday after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation that had kept him out since April 23. During his minor league rehab assignment from May 8-31, Smith made five one-inning relief appearances, four with Triple-A Syracuse…
The Boston Red Sox offense could soon get a boost with the potential return of Tyler O’Neill and Masataka Yoshida from the injured list. Yoshida, who has been sidelined for over a month with a hand injury, has shown significant progress this week. “The comfort level is going up, which is a good sign,” Yoshida…