BOSTON, MA—Red Sox minor league right-handed pitcher Bryan Mata underwent successful Tommy John surgery on his right elbow yesterday. The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache at the Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles, CA. COURTESY BOSTON RED SOX & MLBpressbox.com

MILWAUKEE – The Chicago Cubs today activated catcher Austin Romine off the 10-day injured list, activated right-handed pitcher Jason Adam off the COVID-19 related injured list and selected right-handed pitcher Shelby Miller from the South Bend Alternate Site. In corresponding moves, catcher Tony Wolters has been […]

Riddle selected; Kirilloff added as 27th man for today’s DH with Red Sox MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have placed shortstop Andrelton Simmons on the COVID-19 Injured List and selected the contract of infielder JT Riddle from the alternate training site. Simmons, 31, hit […]

Eight local teams to take part in 16th annual event benefiting Cleveland Indians Charities CLEVELAND, OH — The 16th annual Cleveland Indians Charities (CIC) High School Hardball Classic, presented by Nike, featuring eight area high school baseball teams, will be played at Progressive Field on […]

BOSTON, MA — The Boston Red Sox appointed right-handed pitcher Eduard Bazardo as the club’s 27th man for today’s doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Per Major League Baseball Rules, both teams are permitted to add an extra player for today’s games. Chief Baseball […]

Alternate uniforms and group support to highlight Military Appreciation Days The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced the return of Military Wednesdays, a military appreciation program designed to pay tribute to service men and women, and support local non-profit organizations that serve them and their families. Each […]

MLB’s Partner League will test ‘Double-Hook’ DH and pushed back pitching rubber in 2021 Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) today jointly announced new experimental playing rules that will be in place during the 2021 Atlantic League Championship Season. […]

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