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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

By J.Y. Mortimer According to MLB Media Relations, the Reds lead baseball in hits, home runs, and RBI by rookies this year. They have 31 homers, 124 RBI’s and 253 base hits. Spencer Steer leads the way, batting .282 with 14 home runs and 50 […]

Posted by J.Y. Mortimer All-New Fan Experience App Released & Available for Download; Special Ticket Offer Available at AllStarGame.com with the Promo Code PBPO; Baseball Hall of Famers, Negro Leagues Legends, Olympians Coming to Seattle July 3rd, 2023 Major League Baseball today announced more legendary […]

Posted by J.Y. Mortimer Clarke and Rodríguez Named Players of the Month; Gasser and Rivero Selected as Pitchers of the Month July 3rd, 2023 MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers have named first baseman/catcher Wes Clarke and outfielder Yophery Rodríguez as Minor League Players of the Month and left-handed pitcher Robert Gasser and […]

Posted by J.Y. Mortimer July 3rd, 2023 HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Astros player development department has named OF Zach Cole the Astros Minor League Player of the Month for June and RHP Nic Swanson the Astros Minor League Pitcher of the Month for June. Cole, 22, batted .311 (28×90) […]

Posted by J.Y. Mortimer FLUSHING, N.Y., July 3, 2023 – The New York Mets today announced that the club has acquired RHP Trevor Gott and RHP Chris Flexen from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for LHP Zach Muckenhirn. Additionally, New York designated Flexen for assignment and […]

Posted by J.Y. Mortimer ST. LOUIS, MO., July 3, 2023 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced a historical international player signing today when the team signed amateur right-handed pitcher Chen-Wei Lin, the franchise’s first player ever signed out of Taiwan. (first name is pronounced Zhen-Way). Lin, 21, […]

Posted by J.Y. Mortimer   July 3rd, 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star outfielder Corbin Carroll has been voted the National League Rookie of the Month for June, and infielder Gunnar Henderson of the Baltimore Orioles has been voted the American League Rookie of the Month for […]

Posted by J.Y. Mortimer Atlanta Braves All-Star Duo of Ozzie Albies, Orlando Arcia Combine for Play of the Week Honors July 3rd, 2023 New York Yankees right-hander Domingo Germán, who tossed the 24th perfect game in Major League history, and two-way star Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels […]

Posted by J.Y. Mortimer July 3rd, 2023 Left-handed pitcher James Paxton of the Boston Red Sox has been voted the American League Pitcher of the Month for June, and left-hander Blake Snell of the San Diego Padres has been named the National League Pitcher of […]

Posted by J.Y. Mortimer July 3rd, 2023 Major League Baseball’s leading vote-getter for the upcoming Midsummer Classic Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves has been named the National League Player of the Month presented by Chevrolet for June, and American League leading vote-getter Shohei […]