The Giants have released catcher Donny Sands, as noted in his MLB.com transaction log. Sands, 28, had signed a minor league deal with the Giants in mid-May after being released by the Tigers at the end of spring training. Sands was originally selected by the Yankees in the eighth round of the 2015 draft, spending…
Hours before their matchup against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, the New York Mets activated catcher Francisco Alvarez from the 10-day injured list and designated veteran catcher Tomás Nido for assignment. Alvarez is set to bat eighth and start behind the plate as the Mets embark on a crucial stretch of the season. With New…
With rumors continuing to circulate around the New York Mets, their status as prime players at the trade deadline is becoming more plausible. Multiple general managers now anticipate that New York will trade Pete Alonso, the three-time All-Star and arguably the face of the franchise. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported on this in his June 4…
Joe Musgrove was placed on the 15-day injured list for the second time this season due to elbow issues initially labeled as inflammation. However, further examination via MRI revealed a bone spur, sidelining him for more than a minimum of two weeks. The Padres clarified that Musgrove will be completely shut down for a fortnight…
This post isn’t intended to persuade anyone. Still, after receiving numerous comments and even Will Clark’s input, I feel it’s necessary to address the San Francisco Giants’ decision to demote Luis Matos (recent NL Player of the Week) in favor of the struggling veteran Austin Slater. Firstly, Clark’s comment captures a significant portion of the…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Bruihl Aims for Fresh Start with the Pittsburgh Pirates** Left-handed reliever Justin Bruihl joined the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, shortly after opting out of his minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds less than a week ago. Bruihl, 26, performed well at Triple-A Louisville, boasting a 4-0 record with a 2.31…
The atmosphere within the New York Mets organization is currently strained as the team has stumbled to a 26-35 record, largely due to several high-profile players underperforming. In response, the front office is continuously making adjustments to steer the team back on course. Today, two anticipated roster changes were confirmed, with Mets fans hoping these…
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…