The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are set to meet in an exciting baseball game on Sunday, May 14th. With the Dodgers currently holding a 2-0 lead in the series, the Padres will be looking to avoid a sweep. According to the odds, the Dodgers are the favorites to win with a moneyline […] More
Kerry Carpenter can now inhale deeply. Carpenter had his first Major League hit on Saturday night at Guaranteed Rate Field in the Tigers’ 6-4 defeat to the White Sox following his call-up on Wednesday. Naturally thrilled for him, said to manager A.J. Hinch. Those are important occasions. He probably feels more like he belongs now […] More
Ten years after being selected by the San Diego Padres, Wynton Bernard finally had the opportunity to play in the major leagues, and he made the most of it. On Friday, Triple-A Albuquerque picked Bernard’s contract for the Colorado Rockies. In the first game of a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, he batted seventh […] More
As word of his trade to the Astros, the Red Sox’s opponents the following three days, broke, Christian Vázquez was taking batting practice for the team. As Tuesday’s 6 p.m. Trade Deadline drew near, the deal looked to be evidence that the Red Sox had somewhat transformed into sellers. Bloom requested, however, that the team’s […] More
The Braves have announced a deal to acquire Robbie Grossman from the Tigers, expanding their outfield. Kris Anglin, a pitcher for a minor league team, is returning to Detroit. For Braves head of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos and his team, the circumstance is not unfamiliar. At the prior season’s trade deadline, Atlanta made a […] More
Ty France is finally an All-Star. First baseman for the Mariners was added to the American League roster for Tuesday’s Midsummer Classic on Sunday, replacing Mike Trout of the Angels, who has been dealing with upper back spasms. Byron Buxton of Minnesota will replace Mike Trout in the opening lineup. After Sunday’s 6-2 victory over […] More
The Padres have been searching the trade market for outfield possibilities for weeks (in fact, for months) now. However, they’re going to take a close look at an interesting internal possibility before they make a move ahead of the Aug. 2 Trade Deadline. Outfielder Esteury Ruiz’s contract was chosen by San Diego on Tuesday from […] More
Max Fried seemed destined to enjoy his first All-Star game at Dodger Stadium, the storied stadium where he had many priceless childhood memories. In fact, there’s at least a potential that the left-hander for the Braves will be chosen to start for the National League in this year’s Midsummer Classic. Fried helped the Braves defeat […] More
Even the finest Major League players occasionally need a change of scenery after an especially stressful at-bat. The fun-loving Vladimir Guerrero Jr. experienced that on Wednesday after bouncing out to shortstop in Toronto’s 2-1 triumph and taking an unexpected detour. Vlad Jr. ran down the line on the 6-3 putout in his final at-bat of […] More
There are a limited number of statistics in baseball that one player may break. But Shohei Ohtani keeps making history with each start, particularly when he pitches. It was only fitting that Ohtani stole the spotlight in Miami on Wednesday, as he became the first pitcher in career history to win five games in a […] More
Taijuan Walker is one of those who want to be a part of the Mets’ long-term plan for 2023 and beyond. After this season, Walker may become a free agent. He has a player option for $6 million in 2023 that, with performance bonuses that are within his grasp, could go to $8.5 million. Walker […] More
Josh Fleming returned to Triple-A Durham six games into his 2022 season. The left-hander has a 6.38 ERA over 18 1/3 Major League innings over four relief outings and two starts. Prior to Monday’s series opening at Fenway Park, Fleming rejoined the major league team after spending nearly two months with Durham. Fleming quickly demonstrated […] More
