Mike Trout is NOT AL MVP
What is an MVP? It means Most Valuable Player. It’s not “best player” it’s not “player with really good stats on a losing team that has no shot of making the playoffs because they’re not even playing .500 ball right now”. Most. Valuable. Player.…
Report: Trevor Bauer will be used out of the bullpen this postseason
(USA TODAY Sports) Trevor Bauer was in the midst of the best season of his career, when a fractured fibula brought it to a halt. Across 166 innings, Bauer had a 12-6 record with a ERA while striking out 214 batters. Ace-like numbers. He…
Report: Lance McCullers to be used out of bullpen once he returns from DL
(USA TODAY SPORTS) The Houston Astros have managed to stay atop the AL West despite injuries to key members of the team. Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve, George Springer and Lance McCullers have all hit the disabled list this summer. All have returned except for…
Red Sox Triple-A Affiliate Moving to a New Home
The Boston Red Sox Triple-A affiliate, the Pawtucket Red Sox will be relocating from Rhode Island to Massachusetts beginning in 2021. This is a move that has divided fans of the franchise and it remains to be seen how well it’ll be received when…
Roberto Osuna is the Astros closer
(Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images) It's Roberto Osuna time in Houston. After a deadline deal that sent Osuna to the Astros in exchange for Ken Giles, David Paulino and Hector Perez, the young righty has been mainly used in a setup capacity. That is…
Gary Sanchez hits the DL…again
After coming off the disabled list days earlier, New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez will be sent back to the DL once again. (Getty Images) Rumors are swirling this "injury" isn't really an injury at all---more of a punishment by the Yankees brass after…
2018 Home Run Derby Participants
2018 Home Run Derby Participants We are days away from the All-Star break in major league baseball and with that comes the infamous Home Run Derby. This year's Derby will take place the night of Monday, July 16 in Washington 's Nationals Park. The…
Last Chance: Sonny Gray is on his final strike
Sonny Gray will get at least one more chance to show he deserves to keep his place in New York's rotation, though the Yankees are growing increasingly concerned about the struggling right-hander. Gray lasted only two innings in Friday night's 6-2 loss to the Blue Jays, tying…
Astros promote Kyle Tucker
The day Houston Astros fans have been waiting arrival of OF Kyle Tucker. Sources: The Astros have called up touted outfield prospect Kyle Tucker from Triple-A Fresno. — Jake Kaplan (@jakemkaplan) July 7, 2018 This move was likely after Houston cleared two spots…
Michigan QB Shea Patterson signs baseball contract with Texas Rangers
The Michigan Wolverines received a huge boost this offseason when former five-star recruit and Ole Miss transfer Shea Patterson decided to continue his college career in Ann Arbor. Even better, he was ultimately granted immediate eligibility to play for U-M this season. Patterson is viewed as…
Report: Shohei Ohtani set to return this week
Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register came out with a report this week detailing the LA Angels plans for their upcoming series against the Seattle Mariners. In his piece, Fletcher wrote that the Angels are pulling out all the stops in their three-game…
Red Sox sign Brandon Phillips to minor league pact
The Red Sox have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with 37 year-old infielder Brandon Phillips, first reported by Rob Bradford of WEEI. The Red Sox today agreed to terms with INF Brandon Phillips on a minor league contract. — Rob Bradford…
Angels pitcher Jake Jewell carted off after nasty injury
(AP Photo) In just his third major league appearance, Angels reliever Jake Jewell, who was just recalled from Triple-A before the game suffered a terrible ankle injury. He had to be taken off the field on a stretcher after a play at home plate…
Marcus Stroman to return from DL and start Saturday
The return of Marcus Stroman to the Blue Jays active roster is closing in. Arden Zwelling of reports that Stroman will be activated from the disabled list in time for Saturday's game against the Angels. Stroman was expected to pitch in his second rehab assignment…
Opposites collide as the red-hot Astros head to Kansas City
(Getty Images) Don't look now but the World Series champs are getting hot. Riding an eight-game winning streak, seven of which came on the road, the Astros continue their road trip as they head to Kansas City. The Royals are the exact opposite of…