Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan will replace St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley in the 2024 All-Star Game. This is a significant honor for Finnegan, as he will be the first Nationals reliever named to an All-Star team since Sean Doolittle in 2018. ### Nationals’ Kyle Finnegan to Replace Cardinals’ Ryan Helsley in All-Star Game…
WASHINGTON — The first base position remains fluid for the Nationals. Joey Meneses, who stepped in when Joey Gallo was sidelined with a left hamstring strain on June 11, was recently optioned to Triple-A Rochester. The Nationals called up Juan Yepez from the Red Wings to start at first base on Friday night. “It was…
The St. Louis Cardinals activated catcher Willson Contreras from the injured list ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Atlanta Braves. Contreras, who will be catching and batting third, is returning to the majors for the first time since fracturing his forearm on May 7. In corresponding moves, the Cardinals sent backup catcher Nick Raposo…
The Milwaukee Brewers have experienced significant misfortune regarding the health of their starting pitchers. Even before the season began, All-Star right-hander and perennial Cy Young contender Brandon Woodruff was ruled out for the year. Since then, Wade Miley and Robert Gasser have also been sidelined for the season, with Gasser initially stepping in to replace…
The St. Louis Cardinals have been hit hard by injuries recently. Steven Matz had a significant setback, and now they might be without their key third baseman, Nolan Arenado, for some time. Arenado exited Wednesday’s game in the 8th inning after being hit by a pitch from Marlins reliever Huascar Brazoban. Arenado was seen clutching…
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is set to hit the injured list after sustaining an oblique strain during an at-bat on May 29. Nootbaar experienced discomfort while swinging at a low pitch in the seventh inning of the victory against the Cincinnati Reds. Despite the injury, he completed the at-bat. Following an MRI on…
The St. Louis Cardinals aimed to enhance their pitching staff this winter. However, one of their new additions, right-hander Nick Robertson, has been placed on the injured list due to right elbow inflammation. In response, the Cardinals recalled right-hander Andre Pallante from Triple-A. Roster Move: RHP Andre Pallante has been recalled from Memphis (AAA). RHP…
The Chicago Cubs have made changes to their pitching roster ahead of Saturday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Veteran pitcher Drew Smyly has been activated from the injured list, having been sidelined since April 23 due to a right hip impingement. To make room for Smyly, José Cuas has been optioned to Triple-A…
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…
The Baltimore Orioles are considering turning to the trade market to bolster one of their key weaknesses. Ken Rosenthal from The Athletic proposed on “Foul Territory” that the Orioles might pursue St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley. Rosenthal mentioned that Helsley, who is currently earning $3.8 million this season (expected to drop below $2 million…