Day: April 29, 2022

This story was excerpted from Justice Delos Santos’ Pirates Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. Starting pitchers are individuals of habit. They know what day they’re going to pitch. They know what time to get loose. They know how many pitches to throw. […]

This story was excerpted from AJ Cassavell’s Padres Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. The Padres wrap up April in Pittsburgh this weekend, and it’s hard to view the first month as anything but a success. Sure, they could’ve won an extra game […]
Red Sox recall Cordero, Davis

BALTIMORE – The Red Sox called up outfielders Franchy Cordero and Jaylin Davis from Triple-A Worcester and designated infielder Travis Shaw for assignment on Friday. Cordero slashed .296/.378/.535 in 71 at-bats for the WooSox, with three homers and 24 RBIs. He appeared in 48 games last season for Boston, batting .189 with one homer and […]

DENVER — Rockies left fielder Kris Bryant was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a back strain, thus ending his hope to return to the lineup Friday night against the Reds at Coors Field. Prospect Elehuris Montero, a power-hitting corner infielder and designated hitter ranked as the Rockies’ No. 4 prospect by MLB […]

This story was excerpted from Adam Berry’s Rays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. ST. PETERSBURG — Jason Adam is one of the Rays’ newest relievers, having signed a split contract with Tampa Bay during Spring Training. The right-hander has fit right in, […]

NEW YORK — Coming off a series in which a rash of hit batsmen led to a benches-clearing incident, Mets players and coaches met Friday with Major League Baseball executive vice president of baseball operations Morgan Sword and other league officials. The meeting, according to Mets manager Buck Showalter, included “a lot of good give […]

Commissioner Robert D. Manfred Jr. announced on Friday that following an extensive investigation by MLB’s Department of Investigations, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has received a suspension for 324 championship season games (representing two full seasons) without pay, effective today, for violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy. […]