Watch out, because there’s a rising star in Triple-A Syracuse who’s starting to make some serious noise, hinting at a possible jump to the majors sooner rather than later. Luisangel Acuña, the promising second baseman acquired by the Mets from the Texas Rangers during last year’s trade deadline in exchange for ace Max Scherzer, has…
Triston Casas, the promising first baseman for the Boston Red Sox, had to exit the April 20 game against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to a fractured rib, as per the team’s announcement. The extent of his absence hasn’t been disclosed by the Red Sox, although manager Alex Cora hinted that it would be a considerable…
Only one member of the New York Yankees currently leads all MLB players in a key statistical category this season: closer Clay Holmes. He shares the top spot for saves with the San Diego Padres’ Robert Suarez, both having accumulated nine saves each. Holmes has been exceptionally effective this season, converting saves in nearly all…
Four of the Cleveland Guardians’ top 30 prospects, as listed by MLB Pipeline, were drafted in the 2023 MLB Draft: Catcher/First Baseman Ralphy Velazquez (ranked fourth), Left-Handed Pitcher Alex Clemmey (eighth), Infielder Alex Mooney (20th), and Right-Handed Pitcher Andrew Walters (25th). However, this season has seen another standout from the 2023 draft class making waves…
The Red Sox’s ongoing effort to bolster their pitching depth in the upper tiers of their minor league system continued on Friday with another acquisition. Boston signed right-hander Sal Romano to a minor league contract and placed him with Triple-A Worcester, as noted in the team’s transactions log. Romano, a Connecticut native, has already joined…
J.D. Martinez is set to debut for the New York Mets on Friday as they begin a seven-game homestand against the St. Louis Cardinals. Despite signing a reported $12 million one-year deal on March 23, Martinez missed spring training with the Mets due to the need for extra preparation time and then battled a back…
In Atlanta, ahead of a highly anticipated weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians, second baseman Ozzie Albies has been reinstated to the active roster by the Atlanta Braves. This move sets the stage for a showdown between the two teams boasting the best records in Major League Baseball. Albies has made a timely return from…
Hope for baseball in Western Pennsylvania is kindled by the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are currently at an even 13-13, aiming for their first winning season since 2018. There’s a potential game-changer in their top pitching prospect, Paul Skenes, whose promotion from the minor leagues could ignite further optimism. However, despite his outstanding performance in Triple-A,…
Cincinnati Reds’ shortstop Elly De La Cruz is making a strong case for the National League MVP with his remarkable performance early in the season. Despite being in just his first full season in the majors, De La Cruz is setting records. Recently, the 22-year-old achieved a feat not seen since 1922, becoming only the…
Bryce Harper, the first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies, showcased his newfound “dad strength” in his comeback game after being on paternity leave. This happened on Thursday in Cincinnati. The San Diego Padres are eager for Manny Machado to do the same when they face off against Harper and the Phillies in a three-game series…