Posted on May 25, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine After nearly two months of uncertainty in the back end of their bullpen, the Washington Nationals have finally settled on a closer. Following Wednesday's win over the Mariners, Nationals manager Dusty Baker officially named...
Yankees Lose Jacoby Ellsbury to DL After Wall Collision
Posted on May 25, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The New York Yankees have placed outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury on the 7-day concussion DL after the veteran outfielder crashed into the outfield wall during Wednesday's win over the Royals. Ellsbury's collision with the wall...
Jose Berrios Growing Into Ace for Minnesota Twins
Posted on May 24, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine A year ago, Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios was in triple-A. He had made the first four starts of his big league career over the previous month but had struggled mightily. He began the season as one of the top...
Joc Pederson, Yasiel Puig Survive Violent Outfield Collision
Posted on May 24, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Los Angeles Dodgers have had terrible luck with injuries the past two seasons, but they appear to have survived an ugly collision between outfielders Joc Pederson and Yasiel Puig Tuesday night without much harm. The two...
Boston Red Sox Call Up First Base Prospect Sam Travis
Posted on May 23, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The middling Boston Red Sox are looking for a boost, and they're hoping it comes from their farm system. The Red Sox have called up first base prospect Sam Travis, who will be on the bench when Boston begins a home series...
Early Success Won’t Change Milwaukee Brewers Rebuilding Plans
Posted on May 23, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Milwaukee Brewers have been one of the biggest surprises in baseball this season. Heading into the season, the Brew Crew was expected to continue making incremental progress in a long rebuilding process after finishing...
MLB Rumors: Boston Red Sox Looking for Third Base Upgrade, Scouting Todd Frazier
Posted on May 22, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine There's still a week left in the month of May but the Boston Red Sox are already looking outside the organization at ways to improve their team via trade. Specifically, the Red Sox are reportedly looking to upgrade at third...
Shoulder Issue Sends Phil Hughes To DL, Twins Recall Kyle Gibson
Posted on May 22, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The first place Minnesota Twins (not a typo) are about to be challenged by a vacancy in their starting rotation. The club has placed veteran starter Phil Hughes on the 10-day DL with a mysterious shoulder ailment. There is...
Edwin Diaz Close To Regaining Job As Mariners Closer
Posted on May 21, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine After losing his job as the team's closer earlier this week, Seattle Mariners flamethrower Edwin Diaz is making progress toward getting his job back. Mariners manager Scott Servais said Saturday that he was impressed by what...
Braves Acquire Matt Adams in Trade with Cardinals
Posted on May 21, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Just days after losing first baseman Freddie Freeman for 10 weeks because of a broken wrist, the Atlanta Braves have found his replacement. The Braves have acquired left-hand hitting slugger Matt Adams from the St. Louis...











