Friday, September 23, 2022 was the day in history for 42-year-old St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols as he blasted two home runs against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night in Dodger Stadium becoming the fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 career homers. With those […]
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Daily Almanac for Saturday, September 17, 2022
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24, 1964) is an American former professional baseball left fielder who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Bonds was a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1986 to 1992 and the San Francisco Giants from 1993 to 2007. He is considered to be one of the […]
As expected, MLB announces rule changes for 2023 season
September 9th, 2022 Joint Competition Committee comprised of club representatives, players and an umpire approves pitch timer, shift restrictions and bigger bases next year Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced three rule changes that have been approved by a majority vote of the new joint […]
Baseball World mourns death of much-loved broadcaster Vin Scully
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Vincent Edward Scully (November 29, 1927 – August 2, 2022) was an American sportscaster. He was best known for his 67 seasons calling games for Major League Baseball‘s Los Angeles Dodgers, beginning in 1950 (when the franchise was located in Brooklyn) and ending in 2016. Scully’s tenure with the Dodgers was […]
Former MLB star Mark DeRosa named Team USA’s World Baseball Classic manager
A member of the 2009 WBC team, DeRosa will make his professional coaching debut in 2023 August 19th, 2022 CARY, N.C. – USA Baseball today announced Mark DeRosa will manage Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC). DeRosa, a member of Team USA’s WBC […]
Chicago White Sox Charities announces Dylan Cease-themed Sox Split Guaranteed Jackpot open now
All Proceeds from the “Stache Cash” $84,000 Guaranteed Jackpot Benefit CWSC; Several Cease Autographed Items Raffled to Early Bird Raffle Purchasers August 19th, 2022 CHICAGO – A Dylan Cease-themed Sox Split 50/50 raffle, presented by Wintrust and benefitting Chicago White Sox Charities (CWSC), launches today […]
St. Louis Cardinals announce details for 2022 Hall of Fame Weekend, August 26-28
Matt Holliday, Julián Javier & Charles Comiskey To Be Enshrined on Saturday, August 27 ST. LOUIS, Mo., August 19, 2022 – The St. Louis Cardinals today announced details surrounding the 2022 Cardinals Hall of Fame Weekend presented by Edward Jones on August 26-28. The weekend will be […]
White Sox sign free agent SS Elvis Andrus
August 19th, 2022 CLEVELAND – The Chicago White Sox signed free agent and two-time All-Star shortstop Elvis Andrus to a contract for the remainder of the 2022 season. To make room for Andrus on the active roster, the White Sox optioned infielder Lenyn Sosa to […]
Cleveland Guardians postponed August 21 game vs. Chicago-AL to be made up at a later date
Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Guardians August 21 game against the Chicago White Sox was postponed due to unplayable field conditions and will be rescheduled at a later time. The attending patrons of that contest will be able to exchange into one of 22 game […]
MLB News: Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies to play in the 2023 MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport
August 21st, 2022 The Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies are next up to head to Williamsport, Pa. to play in the 2023 “MLB Little League Classic,” as announced today by Major League Baseball (MLB) and Little League International. The game, which will be held on […]
Reds star 1B Joey Votto season ends with nagging left shoulder injury
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Reds 1B Joey Votto sets Canadian-born player record for most MLB games today vs. Cubs
Reds 1B Joey Votto has now played in the most games by a Canadian-born player.
San Diego Padres Statement on Tatis suspension
August 12th, 2022 “We were surprised and extremely disappointed to learn today that Fernando Tatis Jr. tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Prevention and Treatment Program and subsequently received an 80-game suspension without pay. We fully support the Program […]
MLB suspends Padres SS Fernando Tatis
August 12th, 2022 The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Clostebol, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and […]
Cincinnati Reds News: Reds call-up catcher Chuckie Robinson for Field of Dreams Game
Today the Reds added to the roster as the 27th playerfor tonight’s Field of Dreams game C Chuckie Robinson (#73) andtransferred to the 60-day injured list C Aramis Garcia (left middle fingersprain)…if Robinson plays in tonight’s game will become the ninth Redsplayer this season to […]
Chicago Cubs News: Recalls INF Alfonso Rivas as 27th man for tonight’s MLB at Field of Dreams Game
8/11/22 DYERSVILLE – The Chicago Cubs today announced that infielder Alfonso Rivas has been recalled to serve as the “27th man” for tonight’s MLB at Field of Dreams Game in Dyersville, Iowa. Rivas, 25, is in his fourth stint with the Cubs this season after he was on […]
Chicago Cubs News: Adds DH/OF Franmil Reyes to active roster, option INF Frank Schwindel to Triple-A Iowa
August 9th, 2022 CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today added outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes to the 26-man active roster. In a corresponding move, infielder Frank Schwindel was optioned to Triple-A Iowa following last night’s game. Reyes will wear uniform number 32. Reyes, 27, was claimed off […]
Chicago Cubs News: Claim DH/OF Franmil Reyes off waivers from Cleveland
August 8th, 2022 CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today claimed outfielder Franmil Reyes off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians. Reyes, 27, is a career .253 hitter (416-for-1,647) with 65 doubles, two triples, 101 home runs and 259 RBI in 481 major league games with San Diego […]
Chicago Cubs News: Name OF Alexander Canario, LHP Luke Little Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Month of July
August 7th, 2022 CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today named Double-A Tennessee outfielder Alexander Canario as the organization’s minor league player of the month for July, while Single-A Myrtle Beach left-handed pitcher Luke Little was named the club’s minor league pitcher of the month. Canario, 22, […]