Posted on June 27, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Atlanta Braves are not what you would call a bona fide contender at the moment. They began Tuesday three games under .500 and 8.5 games out of first place in the NL East. But that may not stop the Braves from acting...
Cole Hamels Roughed Up in Return from DL
Posted on June 27, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Texas Rangers waited nearly two months to get ace Cole Hamels back from the DL. Unfortunately, his return from an oblique strain on Monday did not go as he or the team would have liked. Hamels surrendered seven runs...
Tampa Bay Rays Acquire Adeiny Hechavarria in Trade with Marlins
Posted on June 26, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The first trade of the summer trade season has been completed. In a deal completed Monday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Rays have acquired shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria from the Miami Marlins. The Marlins receive two prospects,...
New York Yankees Lose Aaron Hicks for 3 to 4 Weeks
Posted on June 26, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Amidst a skid that's threatening their hold on first place in the AL East, the New York Yankees have lost another outfielder. The Yankees have announced that Aaron Hicks is headed to the DL with an oblique injury. The club...
Paxton Lynch Making Move for Starting Job with Broncos
Posted on June 25, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine For the second straight season, the Denver Broncos figure to have one of the more intriguing preseason quarterback competitions. But unlike last year, former 1st round pick Paxton Lynch may prove to be a serious contender...
St. Louis Cardinals Recall Randal Grichuk from Minors
Posted on June 25, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine After what had to be an embarrassing demotion all the way back to A-ball earlier this year, Randal Grichuk is heading back to the big leagues. According to reports, the St. Louis Cardinals have recalled Grichuk in time for...
Tampa Bay Rays Activate Wilson Ramos, Cut Ties with Derek Norris
Posted on June 24, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Tampa Bay Rays have made a long-awaited shakeup behind the plate. The club announced Saturday that catcher Wilson Ramos has been activated from the DL. Ramos is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the...
Julio Urias Out For Season with Shoulder Injury
Posted on June 24, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Los Angeles Dodgers have lost one of their best young pitchers to a long-term injury. The club announced Friday night that 20-year old lefty Julio Urias will require left anterior capsule surgery. The surgery, which...
Boston Red Sox Add Doug Fister, Jhonny Peralta
Posted on June 23, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Boston Red Sox are leaving no stone unturned. The club added a pair of veterans off the proverbial scrap heap on Friday. First, the Red Sox claimed starting pitcher Doug Fister off waivers. Soon after, Boston announced...
Streaking Seattle Mariners Welcome Back Felix Hernandez from DL
Posted on June 23, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The 2017 season has not gone according to plan for the Seattle Mariners. But the season is not over yet, and now the surging Mariners are poised to welcome back their ace. Seattle, winners of five in a row, will activate...











