The Oakland Athletics placed pitcher Ross Stripling on the 15-day injured list on Saturday due to a strained right elbow. Stripling started on Friday against the Houston Astros, but struggled and lasted only 3 2/3 innings. Though many might blame his elbow issues for the poor start, Stripling has largely struggled all season long. Updated Oakland Athletics roster/depth … [Read more...] about A Fifth Oakland A’s Starting Pitcher Heads To The Injured List in May
SF Giants Sign Former World Series Champion to Major League Deal
On Friday morning, the Los Angeles Dodgers released Drew Pomeranz from his minor league deal. The San Francisco Giants announced they are signing the left-hander to a one-year deal, per Andrew Baggarly of The Atheltic. Right-hander Mason Black was optioned while catcher Jakson Reetz was designated for assignment. For Pomeranz, he opted out of a previous deal with the Dodgers in … [Read more...] about SF Giants Sign Former World Series Champion to Major League Deal
30-Year-Old Giants Infielder is MLB’s OBP King This Season
San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. shouldn’t go unnoticed for the impressive stats he has put up. Heading into Friday’s action, he had come to the plate 158 times this season and reached base 76 times (over 48%). He has reached base safely in 67 of his last 134 plate appearances. With his incredible OBP, LaMonte Wade has shown MLB that he has the skills to be a … [Read more...] about 30-Year-Old Giants Infielder is MLB’s OBP King This Season
Oakland Athletics Make Series of Roster Moves; Add Former First Round Pick
The Oakland Athletics roster is seeing a few changes on Thursday. Outfielder Esteury Ruiz lands on the 10-day injured list due to a left wrist strain, making way for the Athletics to call up a Houston Astros former first round pick in Daz Cameron from Triple-A Las Vegas. The Athletics 40-man roster was full, so the team had to make a move there as well. They opted to designate … [Read more...] about Oakland Athletics Make Series of Roster Moves; Add Former First Round Pick
SF Giants Get Cy Young Winner Back Against the Pirates
The San Francisco Giants landed Blake Snell a week before Opening Day. Now, Snell will return to the Giants rotation when they play the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Wednesday. Snell was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left adductor strain on April 23. In a corresponding move, Nick Avila was optioned to Double-A Richmond. #SFGiants roster moves: – LHP Blake Snell … [Read more...] about SF Giants Get Cy Young Winner Back Against the Pirates