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…
Report: Shohei Ohtani will need TJ, out until 2020
(USA TODAY Sports) And just like that, the phenom Shohei Ohtani's season is over. ESPN's Pedro Gomez reported early Monday morning the Los Angeles Angels expect Ohtani to undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the remainder of the 2018 season and the entire 2019 season. "Everything I'm hearing…
Jalen Beeks, Red Sox No.15 prospect set to debut Thursday
(Getty Images) Red Sox manager Alex Cora said pitching prospect Jalen Beeks will be called up from Triple-A Pawtucket to make his major league debut on Thursday at home against the Tigers. Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston Jalen Beeks to start on Thursday, Alex…
The most underrated draft is tonight: 2018 MLB Draft
It doesn't get a whole lot of coverage in comparison to the other professional sport leagues, but the 2018 MLB Draft kicks off tonight and a lot of talent is about to start their pro careers. I'm not going to go into a wild…
Frankie Montas Buy or Sell in Fantasy Baseball?
(Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) Frankie Montas has put together an amazing start to his 2018 season and the fantasy baseball world is beginning to wonder--is this for real? Or will he begin to come back down to earth? If you haven't followed Montas'…
John Smoltz qualifies for U.S. Senior Open
Hall-of-Fame pitcher John Smoltz is more than one of the best pitchers in the modern era--he's a damn good golfer too. Smoltz, now 51 years-old, was the winner of a three-man playoff to take the final qualifying spot at this year's Senior Open. Smoltz…