Posted on September 12, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine For the second time this year, the Houston Astros have agreed to sign one of the top Cuban free agents available. Earlier this year, the Astros signed third baseman Yulieski Gurriel, who is now helping with their...
A’s Release Billy Butler, Danny Valencia Likely Next
Posted on September 12, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine The two Oakland Athletics players involved in a now infamous clubhouse altercation earlier this season appear to be on their way out of Oakland. On Sunday, the A's announced the release of designated hitter Billy...
Miami Marlins with Uncertainty in Closer’s Role
Posted on September 11, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine As they fight for their playoff lives, the Miami Marlins appear to have no concrete plan for how to handle the backend of their bullpen. Manager Don Mattingly says he is taking a "wait-and-see approach" to determine who...
Jordan Zimmermann Roughed Up in Return from DL
Posted on September 11, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine For the second time this season, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann had all kinds of struggles in his first game back from a stint on the DL. Zimmermann started against the Baltimore Orioles, but failed...
Dodgers Pull Rich Hill in Middle of Perfect Game
Posted on September 11, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine Just six outs from history and baseball immortality Saturday night, Rich Hill was denied a chance to finish what he started. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts removed Hill in the midst of a perfect game after...
Danny Salazar to Miss At Least One Start
Posted on September 10, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar will miss at least one start after being removed from Friday's start against the Minnesota Twins due to tightness in his forearm. Indians manager Terry Francona told the...
Jordan Zimmermann Hoping to Boost Tiger’s Playoff Hopes in Return
Posted on September 10, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine After multiple stints on the DL this season, Jordan Zimmermann is scheduled to return to the mound for the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, and he's hoping to give his team a lift that can propel them into the postseason....
Giants Remove Santiago Casilla From Closer’s Role
Posted on September 10, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine As part of their search for answers over the final month of the regular season, the San Francisco Giants have removed Santiago Casilla from the closer's role. Giants manager Bruce Bochy made the announcement prior to...
Braves Prospect Ozzie Albies Suffers Fractured Elbow
Posted on September 9, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine The future for the Atlanta Braves is dependent on many of the prospects in the team's highly-rated farm system reaching their ceiling. Unfortunately, the Braves saw one of their best prospects suffer an injury setback...
Dodgers Hoping for Best in Clayton Kershaw’s Return
Posted on September 9, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine Friday is an important day for the Los Angeles Dodgers; it is they day they welcome ace Clayton Kershaw back from the DL after more than two months away while recovering from a herniated disk. Surprisingly, the Dodgers...










