Posted on April 8, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Houston Astros have been dealt a significant blow to their pitching staff early in the season. The club announced Saturday that right-handed starter Collin McHugh is being shut down for the next six weeks because of an...
Garrett Richards Lands on DL with Biceps Strain
Posted on April 8, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Just one start into the 2017 season, the Los Angeles Angels have placed ace Garrett Richards on the 10-day DL. Richards was removed from his start Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics after 4.2 innings because of cramps...
Another Blister Sends Rich Hill To the DL Again
Posted on April 7, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine In a case of deja vu, the Los Angeles Dodgers have placed starter Rich Hill on the 10-day DL because of a blister on his left middle finger. Hill was plagued by issues with blisters last season and those same issues appear...
Tim Tebow Hits Home Run in First Minor League At Bat
Posted on April 7, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow began his minor league baseball career Thursday night in Columbia, South Carolina with a bang. In his first official at-bat as a professional baseball player, Tebow...
Ryan Howard Signs Minor League Contract with Atlanta Braves
Posted on April 6, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine After a major league career that has lasted more than a decade and includes 1,475 hits, 382 home runs, and 1,194 RBIs, Ryan Howard isn't done playing just yet. Despite going unsigned through the entire offseason and spring...
Texas Rangers Won’t Over-React After Bullpen Implosion
Posted on April 6, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Texas Rangers had the best record in the American League last season, but they're already behind that pace after being swept by the Cleveland Indians in the season-opening series. The biggest culprit in the team's three...
Stephen Piscotty Cleared To Return After Hit To Head
Posted on April 5, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The St. Louis Cardinals are breathing a sigh of relief after outfielder Stephen Piscotty was cleared to return to the field after passing the league's concussion protocol on Wednesday following a hit to the head Tuesday...
Derek Jeter Interested in Buying Miami Marlins
Posted on April 5, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine It's been all but confirmed that Miami Marlins Jeffrey Loria is interested in selling the club, and may be looking to do so quite soon. A number of interesting names have been linked to the potential sale of the Marlins,...
Brewers Lose Opening Day Starter Junior Guerra for 4-6 Weeks
Posted on April 4, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine It only took one game (well, less than a game, really), for things to turn south for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2017. On Tuesday, the Brewers announced that ace Junior Guerra, who started Monday's season-opening loss to the...
Philadelphia Phillies Already Concerned About Closer Jeanmar Gomez
Posted on April 4, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine One game into the 2017 season, the Philadelphia Phillies are 1-0 and technically tied atop the NL East with the Mets and Nationals. However, despite their opening day win over the Cincinnati Reds, there is a dark cloud...











