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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Cincinnati Reds Rookies are leading MLB in several categories
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 […]
MLB announces more legendary player appearances for All-Star Week’s Capital One PLAY BALL PARK
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 […]
Milwaukee Brewers 2023 Minor League Players and Pitchers of the Month for June
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 […]
Houston Astros June 2023 Minor League Players of the Month
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) […]
New York Mets acquire Trevor Gott from Mariners
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 […]
St. Louis Cardinals News: ANNOUNCES HISTORICAL PLAYER SIGNING; PITCHER CHEN-WEI LIN IS TEAM’S FIRST PLAYER SIGNED OUT OF TAIWAN
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, […]
MLB News: Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks named The National League Rookie of the Month for June; Gunnar Henderson of the Baltimore Orioles named The American League Rookie of the Month for June
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 […]
MLB News: DOMINGO GERMÁN OF THE NEW YORK YANKEES AND SHOHEI OHTANI OF THE LOS ANGELES ANGELS NAMED AMERICAN LEAGUE CO-PLAYERS OF THE WEEK PRESENTED BY CHEVROLET; RONALD ACUÑA JR. OF THE ATLANTA BRAVES NAMED NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE WEEK PRESENTED BY CHEVROLET
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 […]
MLB News: JAMES PAXTON OF THE BOSTON RED SOX NAMED THE AMERICAN LEAGUE PITCHER OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE; BLAKE SNELL OF THE SAN DIEGO PADRES NAMED THE NATIONAL LEAGUE PITCHER OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE
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 […]
MLB News: RONALD ACUÑA JR. OF THE ATLANTA BRAVES NAMED JUNE’S NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE MONTH; SHOHEI OHTANI OF THE LOS ANGELES ANGELS UNANIMOUSLY NAMED JUNE’S AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE MONTH; PRESENTED BY CHEVROLET
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 […]
LA Angels News: Mike Trout selected to start 2023 All-Star Game
Posted by J.Y. Mortimer Earns 11th career All-Star selection and 10th straight as a starter June 29th, 2023 ANAHEIM – Mike Trout has been selected via fan voting to start in the outfield for the American League in the 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, […]
Dodgers News: Stars Freeman, Betts, Martinez voted National League All-Star starters
Posted by J.Y. Mortimer June 29th, 2023 LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, outfielder Mookie Betts and designated hitter J.D. Martinez were selected as National League All-Star starters as they all won the Phase 2 fan vote and will start for the […]
MLB News: Starters announced for the 2023 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard
Posted by J.Y. Mortimer Trout Earns 11th Career All-Star Selection, 10th Start; Rangers Have AL-Best Four Starters, Including Three Infielders; Braves, Dodgers Send Three Players to NL Starting Lineup; Rookies Carroll, Jung Among Nine First-Time Starters; Díaz, Heim, Seager Earn Starts Over Phase 1 Leaders; […]
MLB News: MLB, Mariners, city of Seattle announce free events around Emerald City during All-Star Week
Posted by J.Y. Mortimer No-Cost Options Throughout Downtown and at Seattle Center; All-Star Red Carpet Show presented by T-Mobile to Take Place at Pike Place Market June 29th, 2023 Major League Baseball, the Seattle Mariners, the City of Seattle and Seattle community partners today announced […]
MLB News: Umpires, coaches and trainers announced for 2023 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard
Posted by J.Y. Mortimer henor to Serve as Crew Chief at 93rd Midsummer Classic; Mariners Manager Servais, Pirates Skipper Shelton Also Appointed as Coaches; Baker Invites Former Dodger and Seattle Native Billy North as Honorary Coach June 29th, 2023 Todd Tichenor, a 13-year Major League […]
MLB News: Major League Baseball and GameChanger announce new multi-year agreement aimed at growing youth baseball and softball
Posted by J.Y. Mortimer June 28th, 2023 Youth, User-Generated Highlights and Stats from the Platform to be Featured in MLB Draft Coverage NEW YORK, NY – Major League Baseball (MLB) and GameChanger – the #1 rated youth sports app for live streaming, scorekeeping and team […]