By J.Y. Mortimer Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. announced today that following an investigation, New York Yankees pitcher Jimmy Cordero has accepted a suspension for the remainder of the 2023 Championship Season and Postseason for violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault […]
Day: July 5, 2023
Boston Red Sox News: WYATT MILLS UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL SURGERY
By J.Y. Mortimer BOSTON, MA—Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Wyatt Mills today underwent a successful reconstruction of the right ulnar collateral ligament (elbow). Dr. Keith Meister performed the surgery at Texas Metroplex Institute for Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery in Arlington, Texas. COURTESY RED […]
LA Dodgers issue update on RHP Dustin May
By J.Y. Mortimer July 4th, 2023 LOS ANGELES – The Dodgers announced today that right-handed pitcher Dustin May will undergo right elbow surgery to repair the flexor tendon on July 18 in Los Angeles. Dr. Neal ElAttrache will perform the procedure. May, 25, went 4-1 with […]
Major League Baseball unveils new virtual ballpark to offer fans immersive experiences, digital games and online event space
By J.Y. Mortimer MLB Launching New Virtual Ballpark on Saturday, July 8th with Interactive Watch Party for the MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game presented by Corona Major League Baseball (MLB) today unveiled a new virtual ballpark that offers immersive and engaging digital experiences to baseball […]
St. Louis Cardinals News: Adam Wainwright and Andrew Knizner placed on injured list
By J.Y. Mortimer C Iván Herrera, RHP Dakota Husdon & LHP Zack Thompson recalled; Naile optioned MIAMI, Fla., July, 5, 2023 – The St. Louis Cardinals placed right-handed pitcher Adam Wainwright and catcher Andrew Knizner (KIZZ-ner) on the Injured List prior to today’s game in Miami. Catcher Iván Herrera, right-handed pitcher Dakota […]
Philadelphia Phillies News: Raylin Heredia and Carlos Francisco earn organizational honors for the month of June
By J.Y. Mortimer Florida Complex League outfielder Raylin Heredia and Reading right-handed pitcher Carlos Francisco have been named Phillies Minor League Hitter and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for June. The 19-year-old Heredia posted a .377/.443/.639 slash line (1.082 OPS), going 23-for-61 with five doubles, […]
New York Yankees Statement regarding Jimmy Cordero
By J.Y. Mortimer “The Yankees are fully supportive of Major League Baseball’s investigative process and the disciplinary action applied to Jimmy Cordero. There is no justification for domestic violence, and we stand with the objectives, standards and enforcement of MLB’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault […]
MLB News: MLB Network to air extensive MLB All-Star coverage from Seattle beginning this Friday, July 7
By J.Y. Mortimer Hall of Famer Pedro Martínez and three-time MVP Albert Pujols join analysts Yonder Alonso, Ryan Dempster, Kevin Millar, Harold Reynolds, Xavier Scruggs and Chris Young from “Emerald City” Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. joins exclusive MLB Network broadcast of the inaugural […]
St. Louis Cardinals News: Nick Dunn, Max Rajcic & Tink Hence named top Minor Leaguers for the month of June
By J.Y. Mortimer Rajcic First Pitcher to Earn Award in First Professional Season Since 2011; Top Prospect Hence Captures Award After Earning First Two Professional Wins; Dunn Led All Cardinals Minor Leaguers in AVG, OPS, Hits and Total Bases ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 5, 2023 […]
Washington Nationals Game Notes hosting Reds tonight at 7:05 PM
By J.Y. Mortimer OPPONENT CINCINNATI REDS The Nationals and Reds will play seven times this year (4 in D.C., 3 in CIN)…Nationals manager Dave Martinez spent the 1992 season with Cincinnati, hitting .254 with 20 doubles, five triples, three homers, 31 RBI and 47 runs […]
Cincinnati Reds Game Notes for July 5 at Washington Nationals, 7:05
By J.Y. Mortimer HOME 23-21, ROAD 24-18 Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Nationals Park, Washington, D.C. • • • • • • • • • • CINCINNATI REDS (47-39) at WASHINGTON NATIONALS (34-51) PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS Wed at Wsh: RHP Graham Ashcraft (3-6, 6.66) vs RHP […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, July 5, 2023
By Esmerelda Emerald Espino FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS William Booth (10 April 1829 – 20 August 1912) was an English Methodist preacher who, along with his wife, Catherine, founded the Salvation Army and became its first General (1878–1912). The Christian movement with a quasi-military structure and government founded in 1865 has spread from London to […]