CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians have traded left-handed reliever Anthony Banda to the Dodgers in exchange for cash, the team announced before Friday’s series opener against the Twins. Banda, 30, recorded a 2.12 ERA over 17 innings in 12 appearances for Triple-A Columbus. He joined Cleveland on a minor league deal in January, which included…
The Boston Red Sox have been missing their power-hitting first baseman Triston Casas since he exited their April 20 game due to a rib injury. Casas was promptly placed on the 60-day injured list, and his absence is expected to be prolonged. Later diagnosis revealed torn cartilage around his ribcage, a condition Casas likened to…
A respected MLB analyst suggests that if the Oakland Athletics decide to make standout closer Mason Miller available for trade, it could spark significant interest from the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs in a potential blockbuster deal. As today’s MLB matchups approach, both the Phillies and Cubs stand out as strong contenders in the National…
Last night’s game was postponed due to bad weather and a grim forecast, leading the Orioles to easily decide to reschedule Kyle Bradish’s start for the series finale against the Blue Jays. Cole Irvin was initially set to start today, but now he might pitch on Friday against the Mariners, assuming today’s game happens or…
Blaze Jordan, a promising prospect for the Red Sox, recently sustained an injury to his left ring finger during a game on Saturday. This setback has led to his placement on the seven-day injured list, with expectations that he’ll be sidelined for several weeks, as confirmed by Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham to The…
The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a narrow 7-6 loss against the Miami Marlins on Sunday, despite a promising start with a 3-0 lead in the first inning, courtesy of Nick Castellanos’ three-run homer. Zack Wheeler’s typically solid performance faltered, lasting only four innings and conceding six runs amid coordination issues with backup catcher Garrett Stubbs in…
The San Francisco Giants faced a tough weekend, despite clinching victories against the Cincinnati Reds in the last two games of their series. This triumph, however, came with a hefty price tag as significant players suffered injuries. It all began with outfielder Michael Conforto sustaining a hamstring injury during the Reds match, leading to his…
Two promising Mets prospects are advancing to the Double-A level with their promotion to Binghamton, as reported by SNY’s Joe DeMayo. Ryan Clifford, who plays first base and outfield, and right-handed pitcher Brandon Sproat are making the move from High-A Brooklyn. DeMayo had Clifford ranked as the Mets’ fourth prospect and Sproat as the twelfth…
The San Francisco Giants find themselves languishing in the lower echelons of the National League, trailing in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage, with only the struggling Colorado Rockies below them in the NL West division standings. Their offensive struggles extend across the lineup, with notable acquisitions like Matt Chapman, Jorge Soler, and Jung…
In Boston, the latest medical assessment regarding Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida’s injured thumb indicates that surgical intervention will not be necessary. However, he is expected to remain sidelined for an extended period. Manager Alex Cora revealed that the 30-year-old will refrain from swinging a bat for at least a few weeks. “Now we’ve…