In the next few days, a rather dubious record will be broken. Edwin Jackson already has his name tied to one dubious achievement, and he will become the answer to another bit of baseball trivia the first time he pitches for the Toronto Blue Jays. Jackson set the record for throwing the most pitches in a no hitter when he threw 149 pitches in a no-no for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2010, and he is set to pitch for a record 14th team in the very near future. That’s the top story on Mother’s Day, but there is more news below.
Blue Jays: Full details on the Edwin Jackson trade, via @haydengodfreyy https://t.co/Bznpo86Pug
— Jays Journal (@JaysJournal) May 12, 2019
Edwin Jackson is set to break Octavio Dotel’s record of playing for 13 MLB teams when he pitches for his 14th on Wednesday. The Toronto Blue Jays have penciled in Jackson for a start on Wednesday after acquiring the veteran from the Oakland A’s in exchange for cash considerations on Saturday.
Madison Bumgarner’s eight-team no-trade list, per sources:#Braves#RedSox#Cubs#Astros#Brewers#Yankees#Phillies#STLCards
Bumgarner chose teams strategically; list comprised solely of contenders that might want to acquire him from #SFGiants, not teams he wants to avoid.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) May 11, 2019
Madison Bumgarner is probably going to be dealt in the next few months, and the veteran left-hander is trying to find a good landing spot. Bumgarner has an ERA just a hair under 4, but his advanced metrics indicate he will turn it around over the course of the season.
The Rays are reportedly keeping in touch with Craig Kimbrel https://t.co/xHGPKQwpFn pic.twitter.com/KOIkAjcgZ8
— SNY (@SNYtv) May 12, 2019
Craig Kimbrel has been arguably the best closer in the 2010s, and the seven-time All-Star is still available after turning down a one-year $17.9 million dollar qualifying offer from Boston in November. Tampa Bay and other teams are considering adding Kimbrel to bolster their bullpens, and he is likely to command a hefty sum.
How the Astros will manage second base in José Altuve's absence https://t.co/JEvWU7oKwa
— Reid Laymance (@ReidLaymance) May 12, 2019
Jose Altuve has been placed on the 10-day injured list by the Houston Astros after suffering a strained left hamstring on Friday. The 2017 AL MVP is off to a slow start this season, and the time off might not be a bad thing.
Aaron Hicks returning to the Yankees on Monday, Chad Green arrives at Tampa Bay https://t.co/lcsDfigd4U via @northjersey
— Pete Caldera (@pcaldera) May 12, 2019
Aaron Hicks will make his long-awaited return to the Yankees tomorrow. Hicks has yet to play this season after signing a seven-year, $70 million extension this offseason, and he will be eased back into the lineup against the lowly Orioles.
Top Stories
- Blue Jays trade for Edwin Jackson, who could set a new MLB record by playing for his 14th different team | CBS
- Report: Bumgarner submits 8-team no-trade list | MLB
- Rays “Keeping In Touch” With Craig Kimbrel | MLB Trade Rumors
- Astros put Altuve on IL, move McHugh to bullpen | ESPN
- Aaron Hicks injury update: Yankees outfielder to be activated vs. Orioles | Sporting News
