On Monday, the Cardinals made significant roster changes by designating first baseman/outfielder Alfonso Rivas for assignment. His place on the 40-man roster will be filled by right-handed pitcher Ryan Loutos, whose promotion to the MLB roster was confirmed by the club. Meanwhile, right-hander Chris Roycroft was optioned to Triple-A Memphis to accommodate Loutos on the…
Cleveland is shaking things up in their outfield, as they’ve decided to make a change. On Monday, they promoted outfielder Johnathan Rodriguez from Triple-A Columbus, while designating outfielder Ramón Laureano for assignment. Rodriguez, ranked as the club’s No. 16 prospect by MLB Pipeline, joins the team amid hopes for a fresh perspective. Manager Stephen Vogt…
Minnesota Twins fans have eagerly awaited Royce Lewis’s return to baseball for over a month, and it appears the wait might soon be over. Lewis, who hit a home run in his first at-bat of the season, suffered a quad injury that has kept him out since the third inning of Opening Day. This setback…
After transitioning from Buck Showalter to manager Carlos Mendoza, the New York Mets have seen little change in their winning percentage, dropping slightly from 46% last year to 44% this year. Unlike the last offseason, the Mets did not make significant financial investments to pursue a World Series title, anticipating a challenging season. Despite this,…
The Atlanta Braves are dealing with some concerning news about one of their players. According to The Athletic, Austin Riley’s return to the field is uncertain due to a rib injury on his left side that is preventing him from swinging a bat. Riley’s absence has forced the Braves to rearrange their infield lineup for…
The San Francisco Giants’ injury woes continue to mount. On May 17, the Giants announced that center fielder Jung Hoo Lee would miss the remainder of the season due to a dislocated left shoulder. Lee sustained the injury on May 12 when he collided with the center-field fence at Oracle Park while attempting to catch…
ST. LOUIS — Garrett Whitlock’s anticipated return to the Red Sox rotation early next week has been delayed due to a new elbow injury, raising concerns about a potentially extended absence. Whitlock, who has been out since April 17 due to a left oblique strain, experienced soreness in his pitching elbow following his rehab start…
The transfer portal has become a vital component of college football today, and it has recently benefited the Michigan football team significantly. Despite winning the national championship last season, the Wolverines have lost a considerable amount of talent and need to replenish their roster. The transfer portal is facilitating this process. Michigan State football transfer…
The agency representing New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is suing the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) following an investigation that led to a “death penalty” on its representation rights, according to ESPN and the Associated Press via a federal lawsuit filed Thursday. This has halted Alvarez’s contract extension negotiations with the Mets, the…
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…