The New York Yankees are evaluating Aaron Judge’s mild hip strain before deciding whether to place him on the injured list. The team’s manager, Aaron Boone, said they are taking the time to make sure they are doing what is best for Judge and the team. Boone also stated that they received good news regarding
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Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. was absent from Sunday’s starting lineup after he was caught not hustling up the line on a grounder during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Robert only jogged to first base after bouncing the ball to pitcher Calvin Faucher in the first inning of Saturday’s game,
Jacob deGrom, the star pitcher for the Texas Rangers, has undergone tests after experiencing tightness in his lower right forearm near his wrist. This comes after two early exits in his past three starts because of the same issue. DeGrom left his start against the New York Yankees with two outs in the fourth inning
Seattle Mariners’ left-handed pitcher, Robbie Ray, is set to miss the remainder of the season after it was announced that he would undergo surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his pitching elbow. Ray, who is in the second season of a $115 million, five-year contract, sustained the injury in his season debut against Cleveland
Mookie Betts’ recent shift from second base to shortstop has caught the attention of fantasy baseball managers. Betts has played seven games at second base and three games at shortstop this season, making him a potential three-position qualifier for the 2024 season. The recent rule changes for player eligibility could make this a reality. New
As the Red Sox faced injuries early in the season, players like Rob Refsnyder stepped up to fill in gaps in the lineup. Refsnyder, known for his versatility on the diamond, found himself hitting in the 3-hole, a position typically reserved for a team’s best hitter. Though the move was met with skepticism from fans
Alex Cora, the manager of the Boston Red Sox, has clarified his comments regarding the Baltimore Orioles’ performance against pitcher Chris Sale on Monday night, stating that he was not accusing them of any wrongdoing. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde claimed that Cora’s remarks were disrespectful to the Baltimore hitters, but Cora denied this and offered
The Pittsburgh Pirates made history on Tuesday with the signing of outfielder Bryan Reynolds to an eight-year, $106.75 million contract extension, according to sources. This marks the largest deal in franchise history and makes the Pirates one of four major league teams to have never signed a player to a $100 million contract. After negotiations
The Cleveland Guardians have called up Tanner Bibee, one of their top pitching prospects, to make his major league debut against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. This comes after injuries to Triston McKenzie and Aaron Civale have forced the Guardians to turn to their minor league prospects sooner than expected. Bibee, a 24-year-old right-hander, was
The Houston Astros defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0, putting an end to the Rays’ 14-game season-opening home winning streak. Luis Garcia had an impressive performance on the mound, scattering only three hits over six innings. The right-hander managed to keep the Rays’ powerful offense at bay, allowing just one runner to reach scoring position.