Josh Naylor Just Keeps Getting Better
2024/04/josh-naylor-just-keeps-getting-better.htmlNaylor ranked among the game's top-100 prospects heading into the 2019 season and made his debut with San Diego that season before being packaged with Owen Miller, Austin Hedges, Joey Cantillo, Gabriel Arias and Cal Quantrill to acquire Mike Clevinger, Greg Allen and Matt Waldron from Cleveland (again... … He entered the 2015 draft considered one of the 60 or so best talents available and instead vaulted to the No.
Gavin Williams Shut Down After Experiencing Setback
2024/04/guardians-gavin-williams-setback-shut-down-injection-elbow.htmlBetween Williams, Tanner Bibee and Logan Allen, the Guardians ushered in the next core of their rotation in one fell swoop last season. … Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams, who's been out all season due to inflammation in his right elbow, experienced continued discomfort after his recent throwing session against live hitters, tweets Mandy Bell of MLB.com.
D-backs Claim Joe Jacques From Red Sox, Acquire Sergio Alcantara From Pirates
2024/04/d-backs-claim-joe-jacques-from-red-sox-acquire-sergio-alcantara-from-pirates.htmlArizona currently has three lefties in the big league bullpen: Joe Mantiply, Kyle Nelson and Logan Allen. … The Diamondbacks announced a pair of acquisitions Tuesday: left-hander Joe Jacques was claimed off waivers from the Red Sox, while infielder Sergio Alcantara was acquired from the Pirates in exchange for cash.
Guardians Notes: McKenzie, Lively, Curry, Martinez
2024/04/guardians-notes-mckenzie-lively-curry-martinez.htmlMcKenzie has been joined Logan Allen, Tanner Bibee and Carlos Carrasco in the rotation. … McKenzie told The Athletic that he's not pitching through pain but conceded the possibility of a serious injury is "always in the back of (his) head." While he said that hasn't changed his approach or effort level on the mound, he clearly hasn't found his best stuff.
D-backs Select Logan Allen, Transfer Eduardo Rodriguez To 60-Day IL
2024/04/dbacks-eduardo-rodriguez-60-day-injured-list.htmlThe D-backs announced Wednesday that they've selected the contract of left-hander Logan Allen from Triple-A Reno and transferred lefty Eduardo Rodriguez from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL to open a roster spot. … The Snakes also recalled righty Justin Martinez from Triple-A.
Mets Acquire Joe Hudson From Cubs
2024/04/mets-acquire-joe-hudson-from-cubs.htmlIn Triple-A, they've got veteran Tomas Nido and well-traveled Austin Allen -- a pair of backstops with big league experience (quite a bit of experience, in Nido's case). … Hudson was assigned to Double-A Binghamton.
Shane Bieber To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
2024/04/shane-bieber-to-undergo-tommy-john-surgery.htmlThe team's outstanding pitching development pipeline helped cover this problem in impressive fashion with the emergence of Gavin Williams, Tanner Bibee, and Logan Allen, and going into this season, the idea of that young trio teaming with Bieber and the returning Triston McKenzie seemed like a promising step in the Guards' plans to return to contention. … As initially reported by MLB.com's Mandy Bell, right-hander Peter Strzelecki has been called to take Bieber's roster spot, now that the Guards have officially placed Bieber on the 15-day injured list.
Darell Hernaiz Makes Athletics’ Opening Day Roster
2024/03/darell-hernaiz-makes-athletics-opening-day-roster.htmlLooking ahead to the regular season, Hernaiz figures to provide the A's with a quality glove all around the infield off the bench, providing insurance behind Davis, shortstop Nick Allen, and second baseman Zack Gelof. … Hernaiz was selected to the club's 40-man roster back in November ahead of last year's Rule 5 Draft, and his first appearance with the club this year will be his major league debut.
Carlos Carrasco, Tyler Beede Make Guardians’ Opening Day Roster
2024/03/carlos-carrasco-tyler-beede-make-guardians-opening-day-roster.htmlThe Guards came into camp with a rotation consisting of Shane Bieber, Triston McKenzie and last year's rookies Tanner Bibee, Logan Allen and Gavin Williams. … The Guardians have informed right-handers Carlos Carrasco and Tyler Beede that they've made the team's Opening Day roster, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
A’s Sign J.D. Davis
2024/03/as-to-sign-j-d-davis.htmlEven if Hernaiz hits his way to the majors this year, he could push defensive specialist Nick Allen for playing time at shortstop. … March 16: The Athletics have now officially announced Davis' one-year deal for the 2024 season.
Trevor Stephan, Daniel Espino Require Surgery; Gavin Williams To Open Season On IL
2024/03/guardians-trevor-stephan-daniel-espino-surgery.htmlThere's plenty to like about his outlook moving forward, and his presence alongside fellow sophomores Tanner Bibee and Logan Allen has the makings of the next wave of impressive homegrown talent from Cleveland's unrivaled pitching development pipeline. … The 28-year-old Stephan has proven to be one of the best Rule 5 selections by any team in recent memory.
Offseason In Review: New York Mets
2024/03/offseason-in-review-new-york-mets-16.htmlCole Sulser, Kyle Crick, Andre Scrubb, Jose Iglesias, Taylor Kohlwey, Rylan Bannon, Cam Robinson, Trayce Thompson, Chad Smith, Yacksel Rios,…… The Mets' interest extended to pitchers like Erick Fedde, Lucas Giolito, Hyun Jin Ryu and Shota Imanaga, but they ultimately landed deals with a couple of bounceback candidates.
Offseason In Review: Cleveland Guardians
2024/03/offseason-in-review-cleveland-guardians-3.htmlFor now, Bieber remains the most experienced member of a rotation that includes Triston McKenzie looking to bounce back from an injury-plagued season, and the impressive sophomore trio of Tanner Bibee, Gavin Williams, and Logan Allen. … The "future manager" tag was affixed to Stephen Vogt well before he ended his 10-year MLB playing career, and once he retired following the 2022 season, it didn't take long for Vogt to land his first managerial job.
Offseason In Review: New York Yankees
2024/03/offseason-in-review-new-york-yankees-15.htmlNick Burdi (contract selected), Kevin Smith, Greg Allen, Luis Torrens, Anthony Misiewicz, Dennis Santana, Josh VanMeter, Jose Rojas, Luis Gonzalez,…… Missing at least two months is naturally still an infinitely preferable scenario to the initial worry that Cole might need some kind of season-ending surgery, yet the Yankees still have to navigate a big chunk of the season without arguably the sport's best pitcher.
Offseason In Review: Oakland Athletics
2024/03/offseason-in-review-oakland-athletics-14.htmlThe league is pushing so hard for the Athletics' relocation that it doesn't seem likely that the move would fall apart altogether, though questions remain --- a Nevada teachers' union has filed a lawsuit challenging the state's funding law that earmarked $380MM in public money towards the ballpark, the overall uncertainty about the new stadium's financing and construction plans, and the fact that Las Vegas citizens seem mixed at best about the A's coming to town. … Finding a silver lining in the on-field product seems like a longshot, given how the A's have gone 110-214 over the last two seasons and seem destined for another triple-digit showing in the loss column in 2024.
Offseason In Review: Arizona Diamondbacks
2024/03/offseason-in-review-arizona-diamondbacks-16.htmlThey're still long shots to challenge the Dodgers in the NL West, but they go into 2024 with clear expectations of a second consecutive playoff berth. … He's a limited player -- he should be shielded from lefty pitching and is best served as a DH only -- but he should hit in the middle third of the lineup when opponents start a right-hander.
A’s Notes: Coliseum Negotiations, Clark, Hernaiz
2024/02/as-notes-coliseum-negotiations-clark-hernaiz.htmlWith the club likely to rely on Nick Allen at shortstop to open the season, however, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com relays that, per manager Mark Kotsay, Hernaiz will get regular reps at third base this spring. … A spokesperson for the A's recently told Sam Blum of The Athletic that the club is willing to share the Coliseum with a pair of local soccer teams during the 2025 season and that negotiations regarding the Athletics' short-term future in Oakland are ongoing.
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Padres Hire Craig Stammen For Player Development Role
2024/01/padres-hire-craig-stammen-for-player-development-role.htmlSanders notes that former big leaguers Allen Craig and A.J. … The Padres have added former MLB reliever Craig Stammen in a player development capacity, reports Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Mets Designate Tyler Heineman For Assignment
2024/01/mets-designate-tyler-heineman-for-assignment.htmlNew York has Tomas Nido and recent signee Austin Allen as non-roster players who'll likely be in MLB camp.… The move creates a spot on the 40-man roster for Adam Ottavino, who has officially signed his one-year deal to return to the club.
Yankees, Greg Allen Agree To Minor League Deal
2024/01/yankees-sign-greg-allen.htmlFleet-footed outfielder Greg Allen is returning to the Yankees organization on a minor league deal, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. … The CAA client will be in camp as a non-roster invitee this spring.
Teams Showing Interest In Brandon Crawford
2024/01/teams-showing-interest-in-brandon-crawford.htmlShould Crawford wish to finish out his career in the bay area, crossing the bay to play for the A's during their final season in Oakland could allow him to do that while offering the young A's roster a veteran leader who can plug the club's obvious hole at shortstop, where Nick Allen and Rule 5 pick Darell Hernaiz appear to be the best remaining options. … That doesn't mean there hasn't been interest in the 13-year MLB veteran's services, however.
Mets Sign Yolmer Sanchez, Austin Allen To Minor League Deals
2024/01/mets-sign-yolmer-sanchez-austin-allen-to-minor-league-deals.htmlThe Mets signed infielder Yolmer Sanchez and catcher Austin Allen to minor league contracts on Tuesday, the team announced. … Both players will be in big league camp as non-roster invitees to spring training.
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Guardians, Shane Bieber Avoid Arbitration
2024/01/guardians-shane-bieber-avoid-arbitration-2.htmlBieber's time there is surely drawing to a close, and the future rotation will be anchored by the likes of…… The Guardians aren't rebuilding, to be clear, but they've historically traded away their best players before they reach free agency -- assuming an extension can't be reached.