2023-24 Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions
2023/11/2023-24-top-50-free-agents-with-predictions.htmlMaking team picks is part of the fun, which is why we hold a free agent prediction contest every year! This year's contest is currently open and closes at 11pm central time on November 13th. … We've each made our own set of team picks as well, but it's worth noting the difficulty in getting even one-fifth of those correct.
Orioles Option Jackson Holliday
2024/04/orioles-option-jackson-holliday.htmlSome observers wondered if this was simple service time manipulation, but the O's made another surprising move when they called Holliday up on April 9, less than two weeks into the season. … The Orioles announced today that they have optioned infielder Jackson Holliday to Triple-A Norfolk.
Jesus Luzardo Place On Injured List, Will Undergo Testing Due To Elbow Tightness
2024/04/jesus-luzardo-scratched-from-start-will-undergo-testing-due-to-elbow-discomfort.htmlThe obvious hope is that Luzardo will receive a clean bill of health and miss minimal time, but a lengthy…… Luzardo tells Christina De Nicola of MLB.com that he feels this IL stint is precautionary and that he'll only miss one or two starts.
The Opener: Martinez, Pitchers’ Duel, Rizzo
2024/04/the-opener-martinez-pitchers-duel-rizzo.htmlA six-time All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger award winner, the veteran has a .293/.359/.550 slash line since he first joined the Tigers more than a decade ago. … Martinez, 36, lingered on the free agent market deep into Spring Training but ultimately landed in Queens on a one-year deal just before Opening Day.
Orioles Notes: Means, Suarez, Perez, McKenna
2024/04/orioles-notes-means-suarez-perez-mckenna.htmlSuarez couldn't have asked for much better in his return to the big leagues for the first time in seven years. … If Baltimore decides to give Means one more rehab appearance, righty Albert Suarez would likely take the ball on Sunday.
Astros To Activate Framber Valdez On Sunday, Option J.P. France
2024/04/astros-to-activate-framber-valdez-on-sunday-option-j-p-france.htmlJon Singleton has started in Abreu's place a few times lately. … France will be optioned in a corresponding move.
A Potential Positive Development On The White Sox’ Roster
2024/04/a-potential-positive-development-on-the-white-sox-roster.htmlHowever, he also struck out 28.5% of the time and only walked at an 8.1% clip. … But there are some hopeful signs with at least one player on the roster: catcher Korey Lee.
Dodgers Shut Down Brusdar Graterol’s Throwing Program
2024/04/dodgers-shut-down-brusdar-graterols-throwing-program.htmlThe Dodgers have halted right-hander Brusdar Graterol's throwing program for the time being, manager Dave Roberts announced to the team's beat last night (X link via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic). … Graterol, one of the Dodgers' top setup options, has been out all season after experiencing shoulder pain during spring training and being diagnosed with inflammation.
Blue Jays Promote Addison Barger For Major League Debut
2024/04/blue-jays-promote-addison-barger-for-major-league-debut.htmlHe got into 129 games last year, just the third time in his career that he hit that tally and only the second since 2015. … That led him and the Jays to reconnect on yet another one-year deal, though his 2024 season has been rough so far.
Giants Place Blake Snell On Injured List Due To Adductor Strain
2024/04/giants-blake-snell-injured-list-adductor-strain.htmlHe lingered in free agency for an extended period of time, not finding the mega deal that he was surely looking for. … Instead, he pivoted towards a short-term deal and got one from the Giants, but that pact wasn't agreed to until March 18.
Cardinals Option Jordan Walker
2024/04/cardinals-option-jordan-walker.htmlThis isn't the first time the Cards have sent Walker to Memphis amid some struggles at the plate. … The Cardinals announced Wednesday that they've optioned right fielder Jordan Walker and lefty Zack Thompson to Triple-A Memphis.
The Marlins’ Historically Feeble Catching Corps
2024/04/the-marlins-historically-feeble-catching-corps.htmlThe organizational hope at the time was that Jorge Alfaro, acquired alongside righty Sixto Sanchez and lefty Will Stewart in that very trade, could step up and fill the role. … It's never gone particularly well, but it's also never been as bad as it is right now.
The Opener: Bellinger, Kiermaier, Cooper
2024/04/the-opener-bellinger-kiermaier-cooper.htmlManager Craig Counsell said after the game that x-rays came back negative, but the club will wait to see how the two-time All Star feels today before putting a timetable on his return to action (X link via ESPN's Jesse Rogers). … The Cubs have one week to either trade, release, or waive Cooper following yesterday's DFA.
Francisco Alvarez Expected To Miss Roughly Eight Weeks After Thumb Surgery
2024/04/francisco-alvarez-expected-to-miss-roughly-eight-weeks-after-thumb-surgery.htmlThat's at the longer end of the timeline which the team provided over the weekend. … It's a tough loss to the Mets lineup, as Alvarez is one of the team's better power threats.
Triston Casas Facing Notable Absence Due To Rib Fracture
2024/04/triston-casas-rib-fracture-red-sox-lengthy-absence.htmlCora announced to the Red Sox beat that an MRI revealed a left rib fracture for Casas (X link via MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo), adding that the slugger is expected to be sidelined for "a while." Cora didn't delve into specifics but noted that Bobby Dalbec will pick up the bulk of playing time at first base in his absence. … “Time-table? There’s none," Cora said, per Ian Browne of MLB.com.
Latest On DJ LeMahieu
2024/04/dj-lemahieu-to-begin-rehab-assignment.htmlManager Aaron Boone told reporters, including Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, that the plan is for LeMahieu to play four games and possibly rejoin the Yanks in time for their series against the Orioles next week. … 6:23pm: LeMahieu experienced right foot soreness and was removed after one inning, the Yankees announced (X link via Joyce).
Twins Notes: Woods Richardson, Varland, Headrick, Lee
2024/04/twins-simeon-woods-richardson-rotation-louie-varland.html5 overall pick has homered, hit four doubles and fanned only seven times (14.5%) early in his MLB tenure. … The Twins optioned right-hander Louie Varland to Triple-A St.
The Opener: Brewers, Mariners, Rangers, MLBTR Chat
2024/04/the-opener-brewers-mariners-rangers-mlbtr-chat.htmlA three-game set between the Mariners and Rangers in Texas is set to begin this evening at 7:05pm local time. … The surprising struggles of Houston (7-16, five games back) have opened the door for the Mariners to emerge as the primary competition of the reigning World Series champs early in the 2024 season as Seattle looks to return to the postseason after finishing just one game back of a playoff spot last year.
Orioles Designate Peyton Burdick For Assignment
2024/04/orioles-designate-peyton-burdick-for-assignment.htmlBanuelos finds his way to the majors for the second time. … Baltimore called him up for one day last week when a roster spot opened with Tyler Wells heading to the injured list.
Reds Place Frankie Montas On Injured List
2024/04/reds-place-frankie-montas-on-injured-list.htmlIn the meantime, the rotation will consist of Martinez, Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Graham Ashcraft and Andrew Abbott. … X-rays on Montas's arm came back negative but he said yesterday that he would probably have to miss at least one start due to the soreness and swelling.
Brewers Place Wade Miley On Injured List With Elbow Inflammation
2024/04/brewers-place-wade-miley-on-injured-list-with-elbow-inflammation.htmlIn 2022, he missed time both due to elbow inflammation and a shoulder strain in his throwing arm, logging just 37 innings. … Also, first baseman Jake Bauers was reinstated from the bereavement list with infielder Andruw Monasterio optioned to Triple-A Nashville.
Rays Place Pete Fairbanks On Injured List
2024/04/rays-place-pete-fairbanks-on-injured-list.htmlPrior to the official announcement, Kristie Ackert of The Tampa Bay Times reported that Fairbanks was headed to the IL with a nerve-related condition. … Regardless of the severity, the news is obviously not good for the Rays, as Fairbanks has been one of the better relievers in the league over the past few years.
Mariners Notes: Urias, Woo, Miller
2024/04/mariners-notes-urias-woo-miller.htmlX-rays on the wrist were negative, per MLB.com, and he'll be considered day-to-day for the time being. … Rojas has been one of the team's bright spots, hitting .311/.392/.422 (148 wRC+) in 51 trips to the plate thus far.
Twins Option Louie Varland, Select Ronny Henriquez
2024/04/twins-option-louie-varland-select-ronny-henriquez.htmlThe length of his optional assignment could potentially impact him from a service time perspective, depending on when he comes back and for how long. … Those two will take the roster spots of right-hander Louie Varland and catcher Jair Camargo, who have been optioned.
The Opener: Casas, White Sox, Giants
2024/04/the-opener-casas-white-sox-giants.htmlThe 24-year-old is reportedly set to undergo an MRI in Boston today to determine the extent of his injury as well as a potential timetable for his return, but manager Alex Cora already told reporters yesterday that he was "concerned" that the youngster may be facing a lengthy absence. … Infielder Lenyn Sosa is set to be optioned out to make room for Mendick on the active roster, but an additional corresponding move will be necessary to clear space on the club's 40-man.