June 15th, 2021 White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal underwent successful surgery today to repair the proximal tendon tears in his right hamstring. The procedure was performed by Drs. Nik Verma and Shane Nho at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Madrigal will miss the […]
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Washington Nationals select Justin Miller’s contract from Rochester
June 15th, 2021 The Washington Nationals selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Justin Miller and designated right-handed pitcher Rogelio Armenteros for assignment on Tuesday. Additionally, the Nationals placed right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer on the 10-day Injured List (retroactive to June 12) with groin inflammation. Nationals […]
Oakland A’s pick up option on manager Bob Melvin’s contract for 2022
June 15th, 2021 OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland A’s have exercised the Club option on manager Bob Melvin’s contract for the 2022 season, the club announced today. Melvin has compiled an 808-715 (.531) record in 10-plus seasons since being named interim manager on June 9, 2011. […]
MLB announces new guidance to crack down against use of foreign substances, effective June 21
June 15th, 2021 After data collection effort finds prevalent use of foreign substances, umpires given new guidance for stronger and consistent enforcement of existing rules to level the playing field Major League Baseball provided guidance to all 30 Clubs today that, effective with games beginning on […]
Minnesota Twins return Arraez and Maeda from rehab assignments and reinstate from 10-day injured list
June 14th, 2021 Pineda and Refsnyder placed on 10-day injured list SEATTLE, WA – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have returned infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez and right-handed pitcher Kenta Maeda from their rehab assignments and reinstated them from the 10-day Injured List. Arraez, who missed the last 19 games […]
Arizona Diamondbacks News
June 14th, 2021 The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves: Recalled RHP Corbin Martin from Triple-A Reno. Following yesterday’s game, optioned RHP Jon Duplantier to Reno. COURTESY ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS & MLBpressbox.com
New York Mets News
June 14th, 2021 RHP Sean-Reid Foley has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse and will be active tonight. RHP Jacob Barnes has been designated for assignment. COURTESY NEW YORK METS & MLBpressbox.com
Texas Rangers completes earlier trade with Seattle Mariners; acquire SS Andres Mesa for Rafael Montero
6/14/2021 The Texas Rangers today have acquired shortstop Andres Mesa from the Seattle Mariners as the player to be named later in the December 15, 2020 trade involving right-handed pitcher Rafael Montero. The 18-year-old Mesa , who has been assigned to Texas’ Dominican Summer League […]
MLB News: Jennie Finch Empowerment Award presented by Arm & Hammer to give four softball student-athletes college scholarships and trip to 2021 World Series
6/14/2021 The four young women will be selected from four MLB-led softball programs, including RBI Regionals, RBI World Series, Jennie Finch Classic and Breakthrough Series In honor of World Softball Day (on Sunday June 13th), Major League Baseball and Church & Dwight Co., Inc, the […]
Boston Red Sox announce roster moves
6/14/2021 BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today announced the following roster moves: • The Red Sox acquired right-handed pitcher Yacksel Rios from the Seattle Mariners, in exchange for cash considerations. • To make room for Rios on the 40-man roster, the Red Sox designated right-handed pitcher Ryan Weber for assignment. • To […]
MLB Players of the Week Presented by Chevrolet: Marlins’ Starling Marte, Angels’ Max Stassi
6/14/21 Jake Fraley Makes Game-Saving, Home Run-Robbing Catch to Claim Play of the Week All-Star outfielder Starling Marte of the Miami Marlins has been chosen the National League Player of the Week presented by Chevrolet, and backstop Max Stassi of the Los Angeles Angels has been named the American League Player […]
Major League Baseball and the Colorado Rockies present the largest free fan event of All-Star Week – Play Ball Park
6/14/21 Free Registration Now Open at AllStarGame.com Major League Baseball and the Colorado Rockies today unveiled plans for All-Star Week’s largest free fan event, PLAY BALL PARK. This fan-friendly and interactive festival arrives at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver for 2021 MLB All-Star Week, […]
Google MLB All-Star Game News: Guerrero Jr., Acuña Jr. leading respective leagues in first 2021 Ballot update
6/14/21 Ohtani, Tatis Jr. Among Eight Potential First Time All-Stars Leading Their Position; Twelve Different Teams Represented Among Positional Leaders and 21 Clubs in Position to Advance Players to Finalist Phase; Phase One Voting Available Until Thursday, June 24th at 4:00 p.m. (ET) First baseman Vladimir […]
Milwaukee Brewers announce May 2021 Minor League Pitcher and Player of the Week
Howell, Gray Jr. earn Players of the Month; Francis, Floyd named Pitchers of the Month MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers have named outfielders Korry Howell and Joe Gray Jr. as their Minor League Players of the Month for May and right-handers Bowden Francis and Taylor […]
Milwaukee Brewers June 14 Game Notes hosting Reds tonight
MILWAUKEE BREWERS (38-27) vs. CINCINNATI REDS (32-31)LHP Eric Lauer (1-2, 4.82) vs. RHP Vladimir Gutierrez (2-1, 2.65)Monday, June 14, 2021 – 7:10 p.m. CT – American Family Field – Milwaukee, WIGame #66 – Home Game #36 STREAK: Won 4 LAST FIVE: 4-1 LAST TEN: 9-1 […]
Toronto Blue Jays announce roster moves
6/13/21 The Toronto Blue Jays have placed LHP Steven Matz on the COVID-related injured list. RHP Jeremy Beasley has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo. COURTESY TORONTO BLUE JAYS & MLBpressbox.com
Boston Red Sox select right-handed pitcher Ryan Weber from Triple-A Worcester
613/21 Club designates right-handed pitcher Brandon Brennan for assignment BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today selected right-handed pitcher Ryan Weber to the active major league roster from Triple-A Worcester. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Red Sox designated right-handed pitcher Brandon Brennan for assignment. Chief Baseball […]
Los Angeles Dodgers recall OF Luke Raley
June 12th, 2021 Dodgers place INF Max Muncy on IL LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled outfielder Luke Raley from Triple-A Oklahoma City and placed infielder Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain. Raley, 26, returns for his […]
Cleveland Indians mourn loss of AL’s first black 20-game winner and former pitcher Jim ‘Mudcat’ Grant
June 12th, 2021 Cleveland, OH — The Cleveland Indians organization, its players, and fans everywhere are saddened by the death of James Timothy “Mudcat” Grant, who passed away peacefully last night in Los Angeles, California. He was 85. “The Cleveland Indians family is deeply saddened […]
Chicago Cubs recall RHP Trevor Megill from Triple-A Iowa, option RHP Kohl Stewart to Iowa
June 12th, 2021 CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today recalled right-handed pitcher Trevor Megill from Triple-A Iowa and optioned right-handed pitcher Kohl Stewart to Iowa. Megill will wear uniform number 74 and will be available for tonight’s 6:15 p.m. CT game against the St. Louis […]