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By J.Y. Mortimer   St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Jordan Walker claims Play of the Week with diving catch July 17th, 2023 Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has been selected the National League Player of the Week presented by Chevrolet, and Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick has been named the American […]

By J.Y. Mortimer Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt and his wife, Jessica, are proud to announce the Bassitts Pitch In program in support of Jays Care Foundation. The Bassitt family has pledged to donate $10,000 (USD) each game the Blue Jays win when Chris pitches this season, retroactive to Opening Day. To […]

By J.Y. Mortimer   New Arrangement Increases Reach by 4.7 Million Homes and Removes Blackouts in Diamondbacks Territory Fans In-Market Can Watch on Cox, DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Mediacom, Orbitel, Optimum/Suddenlink, Spectrum/Charter, TDS, Xfinity/Comcast and MLB.TV Games Will Be Available Free on MLB.com and Dbacks.com […]

By J.Y. Mortimer July 19th, 2023   Right-handed pitcher Andrew Painter has been undergoing conservative management for a right elbow partial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury since March 2, 2023. While he was able to return to throwing bullpens and follow-up imaging has shown interval […]

By J.Y. Mortimer July 19th, 2023   First 15,000 fans in attendance on Saturday, July 22 for 27th annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game will receive Norman “Turkey” Stearnes Detroit Stars jersey, presented by Comerica Bank Curtis Granderson to return to Detroit; will participate in fan […]

By J.Y. Mortimer   July 19th, 2023   OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A’s claimed right-handed pitcher Tayler Scott off waivers from the Boston Red Sox, the club announced today. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the A’s released right-handed pitcher Garrett Acton. Scott began […]

By J.Y. Mortimer July 19th, 2023   OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A’s traded right-handed pitcher Shintaro Fujinami to the Baltimore Orioles for minor league left-handed pitcher Easton Lucas, the club announced today. Fujinami was signed by the A’s as a free agent on Jan. 13 […]

By J.Y. Mortimer July 19th, 2023   The Orioles today announced that they have acquired right-handed pitcher SHINTARO FUJINAMI from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for minor league left-handed pitcher EASTON LUCAS. Fujinami, 29, is 5-8 with an 8.57 ERA (47 ER/49.1 IP) with 52 hits, 48 total […]

By J.Y. Mortimer July 20th, 2023   July 20, 2023 – With more than 50 Hall of Fame members expected to attend, MLB Network will exclusively televise the National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, featuring 2023 members Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen this Sunday, July 23, in Cooperstown, N.Y., […]

By J.Y. Mortimer SPECIAL LIVE PERFORMANCE BY FAST-RISING BRITISH MUSIC GROUP TO HIGHLIGHT SECOND NIGHT OF CLEVELAND’S ANNUAL SUMMER TRADITION July 20th, 2023 Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced that a special post-game musical performance by The Heavy Heavy has been added to […]

By J.Y. Mortimer July 20th, 2023 Major League Baseball, the Texas Rangers and officials from the City of Arlington today unveiled the official logo of the 2024 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard.  The 94th Midsummer Classic will be played at Globe Life Field on Tuesday, […]

By J.Y. Mortimer This Year is 30th Anniversary of Baseball’s Premier Development League Major League Baseball today announced the schedule for the 2023 season of the Arizona Fall League (AFL). This year represents the 30th anniversary of Baseball’s premier development league, which has helped propel the […]

By J.Y. Mortimer First Half of 2024 Campaign Highlighted by Opening Series in Korea, Returns to Mexico City and London, and Special Game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama; All 30 Clubs Scheduled to Play on Traditional Opening Day on Thursday, March 28th; 94th All-Star […]

By J.Y. Mortimer #41 Andrew Abbott, LHP is 7-2 On June 1 turned 24 years old. • This afternoon is making his ninth Major League appearance and start…will be his first appearance vs the Giants…in 3 starts during the day went 1-0, 1.86. • In […]

By J.Y. Mortimer 33 CHRISTIAN ENCARNACION-STRAND, inf Homestand: 4-13, 3-run HR, 4rbi • The name on the back of his jersey is shortened to Encarnacion…please reference Encarnacion-Strand everywhere else. • In the fifth inning of Tue’s 11-10 loss vs SF pinch hit for Jake Fraley […]

By J.Y. Mortimer BIGGEST JUMP, 4 SPOTS TO NUMBER 7 IS THE YOUNG, EXCITING CINCINNATI REDS BIGGEST DROP WAS THE ASTROS DROPPING FROM 9 TO 10 AND THE MARLINS FROM 7 TO 8. THE TOP 5 RANKINGS LOOK THIS WAY! 1. Braves 60-29 (last week: […]

By J.Y. Mortimer Pittsburgh’s Mitch Keller has been named to the National League All-Star team for this year’s game at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, July 11. The announcement was made tonight by Major League Baseball. The 27-year-old Keller was selected by Major League Baseball […]

By J.Y. Mortimer Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Josiah Gray has been selected to represent the organization in the 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Seattle. His first All-Star selection, Gray was chosen by Major League Baseball. The 2023 All-Star teams were unveiled earlier this […]

By J.Y. Mortimer FLUSHING, N.Y., – Major League Baseball tonight announced that first baseman Pete Alonso was named to the 2023 National League All-Star team. The 93rd All-Star Game will take place on Tuesday, July 11 in Seattle. Alonso, 28, joins Keith Hernandez as the only two […]