The Toronto Blue Jays have brought back former catcher Tyler Heineman by claiming him off waivers from the Boston Red Sox. To make room for Heineman, the Blue Jays have designated catcher Brian Serven for assignment. Heineman, 33, originally joined the Blue Jays ahead of the 2022 season but played only 10 games before being…
In a surprising move, the Tampa Bay Rays have released veteran pitcher Tyler Glasnow following a challenging season marred by injury-related setbacks and unresolved contract disputes. The decision to part ways with Glasnow reflects the team’s ongoing efforts to reconfigure their roster and address pressing needs. Glasnow, who joined the Rays in 2018 via trade…
BOSTON — Since taking the reins last fall, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has emphasized the need to convert some of the team’s position player assets into high-level pitching depth. On Monday, he took a significant step in that direction with a new trade. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the Red Sox and…
Former San Diego Padres pitcher Jordan Lyles has been released by the Kansas City Royals, three months after being placed on the team’s restricted list for personal reasons. Lyles was added to the restricted list on April 22. Despite returning to the Royals in June, he did not rejoin the 26-man roster and was ultimately…
The Marlins signaled their intention to sell early in the season with the unexpected trade of Luis Arraez. As the July 30 trade deadline nears, their activity is expected to ramp up. While much attention is on closer Tanner Scott, who will be a free agent at season’s end, Craig Mish of SportsGrid and 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…
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…
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,…
Pittsburgh Pirates southpaw Aroldis Chapman received a two-game suspension and an undisclosed fine on Thursday due to his “inappropriate conduct” during a recent game against the New York Mets. Michael Hill, Major League Baseball’s senior vice president for on-field operations, announced the disciplinary action. The suspension takes effect on Friday, coinciding with the Pirates’ game…
Andrew McCutchen, the designated hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has had a sluggish start to the 2024 season. After eight games, he had only managed five hits out of 31 at-bats, along with six walks and 15 strikeouts, suggesting that the pressure of reaching a significant milestone was affecting his performance. Starting the season with…