Sat Jul 21 2018 | 18:16 | Reliever Jesse Chavez joins Cubs after trade with Rangers | Anthony Bass | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Jesse Chavez | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Luke Farrell | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Dillon Maples | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | James Norwood | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
CHICAGO (AP) — It's the ninth major league team for Jesse Chavez, so he's not too worried about fitting in with the Chicago Cubs.Chavez was added to Chicago's roster as part of a flurry of moves before Saturday's day-night doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran right-hander was acquired in a trade with Texas on Thursday for minor league pitcher Tyler Thomas."I've played with a couple guys in here," Chavez said. "Obviously, throughout the years you get to play each other and develop that on-field relationship a little bit. But now it's going to different, you know, developing that inside-clubhouse one."Chavez made his Chicago debut in the eighth inning in Game 1 and pitched two perfect innings in the Cubs' 7-2 victory."What he did out there, that's an experienced major league relief pitcher," manager Joe Maddon said. "He had a lead to work with. He wasn't going to mess around. He's not going to try to nitpick. I'm going to make you put the ball in play on the ground and... [ More] |
Sat Jul 21 2018 | 18:06 | Rockies' LeMahieu placed on DL with oblique strain | Daniel Castro | 2B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | DJ LeMahieu | 2B | Rockies | Free Agent |
PHOENIX (AP) — Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday because off a strained left oblique.LeMahieu left Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fourth inning with the injury. It's his second stint on the DL this season after he injured his left thumb in May.The two-time All-Star is hitting .278 with 84 hits, eight home runs and 34 runs batted in in 72 games this season. The Rockies called up infielder Garrett Hampson from Triple-A Albuquerque and designated infielder Daniel Castro for assignment before Saturday's game. |
Sat Jul 21 2018 | 17:26 | Closer Jeurys Familia traded by Mets to Oakland | Asdrúbal Cabrera | 2B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Jeurys Familia | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Gossett | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Bobby Wahl | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeurys Familia was traded from the New York Mets to the Oakland Athletics on Saturday for two minor leaguers and $1 million in international signing bonus pool allotment.New York gets right-hander Bobby Wahl, infielder Will Toffey for its closer."This trade hits three major areas," Mets assistant general manager John Ricco said in a statement. :We got a major league ready reliever our scouts recommended, a position player who was a high selection from the 2017 draft and strong prospect in the A's system as well as receiving international bonus pool money to help in the future."An All-Star in 2016, Familia is 4-4 with a 2.88 ERA and 17 saves in 21 chances. The 28-year-old right-hander has struck out 43 and walked 14 in 40 appearances covering 40 2/3 innings. The right-hander can become a free agent after this season.He was at Yankee Stadium on Saturday morning but left before the start of the Mets' 7-6 loss.With the Mets (40-56) languishing near the bottom of the National... [ More] |
Sat Jul 21 2018 | 16:46 | Closer Jeurys Familia traded by Mets to Oakland | Asdrúbal Cabrera | 2B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Jeurys Familia | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Gossett | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Robert Gsellman | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Bobby Wahl | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeurys Familia has been traded by the New York Mets to the Oakland Athletics for two minor leaguers and international bonus money.The deal was announced Saturday before the Mets' Subway Series game at the Yankees.The Mets get right-hander Bobby Wahl, infielder Will Toffey and $1 million in international slot money.Familia had been held out of the opener, when Robert Gsellman pitched two innings for the save in the Mets' 7-5 win.An All-Star in 2016, Familia is 4-4 with a 2.88 ERA and 17 saves in 21 chances. The 28-year-old right-hander has struck out 43 and walked 14 in 40 appearances covering 40 2/3 innings. The right-hander can become a free agent after this season.With the Mets (40-55) languishing near the bottom of the National League standings, Familia and infielder Asdrubal Cabrera were expected to be traded for prospects as the July 31 trade deadline approaches. Both are eligible for free agency.Familia had an abbreviated 2017 season due to a blood clot that required surgery. He was 2-2 with a 4.38 and six saves in 26 games. He had 123 saves for thr Mets, who signed him at age 17.To clear a roster spot, the A's transferred right-hander Daniel Gossett to the 60 day disabled list.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball |
Sat Jul 21 2018 | 14:46 | Braves-Nationals rained out, makeup to be determined | Sean Newcomb | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The night game between the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals has been postponed because of the threat of all-day rain.The makeup date was not announced at the time of Saturday's postponement. The series between the NL East rivals is scheduled to conclude Sunday. That game is to start 1:35 p.m., though rain is forecast.Atlanta's Sean Newcomb (8-5, 3.51 ERA) and Washington's Gio Gonzalez (6-6, 3.72) were Saturday's scheduled starting pitchers.The Braves, battling Philadelphia for the division lead, beat Washington 8-5 on Friday. Washington fell to 48-49 with the loss and has dropped three of four games. |
Sat Jul 21 2018 | 13:46 | Mets' Cespedes too sore to start, may need heel surgery | Jeurys Familia | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — A day after saying he may need surgery on both heels that would require an eight-to-10-month recovery, Yoenis Cespedes was out of the Mets' starting lineup Saturday because of body soreness and New York's front office did not publicly comment on his startling health revelation.Cespedes homered in Friday's Subway Series win over the Yankees, his first game since May 13 after two months on the disabled list caused by with a strained right hip flexor.The 32-year-old, a two-time All-Star, revealed after the game that calcification on his heels has bothered him for 15 years and caused the lower body injuries that have limited him to 119 games in 1½ seasons since he signed a $110 million, four-year contract.Mets manager Mickey Callaway was unable answer whether Cespedes will need an operation."I think that it's something that is probably a good question for the doctors as far as if he needs surgery or not," Callaway said. "We are aware of his heels issues and that they get painful,... [ More] |
Sat Jul 21 2018 | 13:46 | Reliever Jesse Chavez joins Cubs after trade with Rangers | Anthony Bass | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Jesse Chavez | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Luke Farrell | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Dillon Maples | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | James Norwood | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
CHICAGO (AP) — It's the ninth major league team for Jesse Chavez, so he's not too worried about fitting in with the Chicago Cubs.Chavez was added to Chicago's roster as part of a flurry of moves before Saturday's day-night doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran right-hander was acquired in a trade with Texas on Thursday for minor league pitcher Tyler Thomas."I've played with a couple guys in here," Chavez said. "Obviously, throughout the years you get to play each other and develop that on-field relationship a little bit. But now it's going to different, you know, developing that inside-clubhouse one."The 34-year-old Chavez went 3-1 with a 3.51 ERA in 30 appearances with the Rangers. He made his major league debut with Pittsburgh in 2008. He also has played for Atlanta, Kansas City, Toronto, Oakland and the Los Angeles Dodgers and Angels.Chavez has mostly pitched out of the bullpen, but he also has 70 career starts, including 21 last year with the Angels. He is known... [ More] |
Sat Jul 21 2018 | 12:55 | Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez on DL with oblique injury | Matt Bowman | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | John Brebbia | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Miles Mikolas | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Luke Weaver | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
CHICAGO (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals placed right-hander Carlos Martinez on the 10-day disabled list before Saturday's doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs.Martinez, who has dropped his last two starts, has a right oblique strain. The move is retroactive to Friday, a day after Martinez struggled through five innings in a 9-6 loss to the Cubs."It's possible in a different situation we would have held off on the DL and seen how he reacted," general manager Michael Girsch said. "But given the doubleheader and just the innings we're going to need, we decided to go ahead and make a move. We hope it's only one start."St. Louis also activated right-hander Miles Mikolas from the paternity list and recalled reliever John Brebbia from Triple-A Memphis. Right-hander Luke Weaver was brought up from Memphis to serve as the 26th man for the day-night doubleheader at Wrigley Field.The Cardinals created a roster spot when they optioned reliever Matt Bowman to Triple-A Memphis following their 18-5 win on Friday.Weaver is to start Game 1 of the doubleheader. Mikolas is scheduled to start Sunday's series finale.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball |
Sat Jul 21 2018 | 12:46 | Cubs add reliever Chavez to roster after trade with Rangers | Anthony Bass | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Jesse Chavez | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Luke Farrell | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Dillon Maples | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | James Norwood | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have added reliever Jesse Chavez to their roster and placed right-hander Anthony Bass on the 10-day disabled list with a back injury.Chavez was acquired in a trade with Texas on Thursday for minor league pitcher Tyler Thomas. The 34-year-old Chavez went 3-1 with a 3.51 ERA in 30 appearances with the Rangers this season.The Cubs also recalled reliever Dillon Maples from Triple-A Iowa and optioned right-hander James Norwood to their top farm club. Reliever Luke Farrell was brought up from Iowa to serve as the 26th man for Saturday's doubleheader against St. Louis.Bass has a strain on the right side of his back. He was just activated from the DL on Thursday after being sidelined by an illness.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball |
Sat Jul 21 2018 | 12:26 | Cardinals place RHP Martinez on DL with oblique injury | Matt Bowman | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | John Brebbia | RP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Miles Mikolas | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Luke Weaver | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
CHICAGO (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have placed right-hander Carlos Martinez on the 10-day disabled list with a right oblique strain.The move is retroactive to Friday, a day after Martinez struggled through five innings in a 9-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Martinez has dropped his last two starts.St. Louis also activated right-hander Miles Mikolas from the paternity list and recalled reliever John Brebbia from Triple-A Memphis. Right-hander Luke Weaver was added to the roster as the 26th man for Saturday's day-night doubleheader at Wrigley Field.The Cardinals created a roster spot when they optioned reliever Matt Bowman to Triple-A Memphis following their 18-5 win on Friday.Weaver is to start Game 1 of the doubleheader. Mikolas is to start Sunday's series finale.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball |
Sat Jul 21 2018 | 03:15 | LEADING OFF: Cards' Carpenter on tear; will Mets make moves? | Matt Carpenter | 1B | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Chatwood | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Jeurys Familia | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Markakis | RF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Montgomery | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Jacob deGrom | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors today:WOOD WORKA day after hitting three homers and two doubles in just six innings, Cardinals slugger Matt Carpenter tries to torment the Cubs over a doubleheader. Carpenter drove in seven before getting pulled early in St. Louis' 18-5 thrashing at Wrigley Field on Friday. He tied the major league record for extra-base hits in a game, and became the first player to do it in just six innings. He'll look to inflict more damage against starters Tyler Chatwood (3-5, 5.04) and Mike Montgomery (3-3, 3.91).METS MOVES COMING?The Mets could have a busy Saturday beyond their scheduled Subway Series game against the Yankees. Closer Jeurys Familia was held out of a tight game Friday night, and manager Mickey Callaway said it was because New York was nearing a trade to send Familia to a contender. Meanwhile, Yoenis Cespedes is contemplating season-ending surgery on his balky heels, and he said recovery from the operation would take 8-to-10 months. He's playing... [ More] |
Sat Jul 21 2018 | 00:55 | Indians get a Hand when new relievers join them after break | Cody Allen | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Robinson Chirinos | C | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Cimber | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Gallo | 1B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Hand | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Andrew Miller | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — All-Star closer Brad Hand kept hearing his name in trade talk last year, when the lefty ended up staying with the San Diego Padres and got a new contract during the offseason.This time, Hand has switched teams and could have a bit of a different role than the one he had in the National League."Going into this year, I didn't really think it was going to happen after last year," Hand said Friday in the Cleveland Indians' clubhouse. "So I was obviously a little bit surprised. But my name was out there and talked about. ... (The Padres) got a deal worth taking."Hand and rookie right-handed sidearmer Adam Cimber joined the AL Central-leading Indians in time for the first game after the All-Star break, and both pitched Friday night against the Texas Rangers. Cleveland traded switch-hitting catching prospect Francisco Mejia to the Padres on Thursday to get the two relievers.Joey Gallo hit his 23rd homer, a towering, two-run drive to right-center in the seventh that got... [ More] |
Sat Jul 21 2018 | 00:46 | Machado joins Dodgers after deal with Orioles | Matt Kemp | LF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Manny Machado | SS | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Max Muncy | 1B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Andrew Toles | LF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
MILWAUKEE (AP) — It's a whole new beginning for Manny Machado after months of uncertainty. Perfect time for a new number, too.One with an LA story and a Baltimore past.Machado joined the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday after coming over in a blockbuster trade with the Orioles during the All-Star break, putting one of baseball's premier players on one of the game's marquee teams. Batting in the second slot, ahead of young slugger Max Muncy and old friend Matt Kemp, he had two hits and walked twice in Los Angeles' 6-4 victory at Milwaukee.Muncy thought he might hear from Machado about his No. 13 after the deal, and he joked about possibly just having a new jersey when he arrived at Miller Park. But the 26-year-old Machado decided to try No. 8 with the Dodgers — Kobe Bryant's first number with the Los Angeles Lakers, and the same number Hall of Fame shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. wore with the Orioles.A nod to his past and his future."I wanted to change it up," said Machado, who grounded a single... [ More] |
Sat Jul 21 2018 | 00:36 | Nats' Strasburg loses, beefs with Scherzer; Braves win 8-5 | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Jake Arrieta | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | John Axford | RP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Barnes | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Tim Beckham | 3B | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Jorge Bonifacio | RF | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Matthew Boyd | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Victor Caratini | C | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Carpenter | 1B | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Cessa | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Charlie Culberson | 2B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Davis | RP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Aledmys Díaz | SS | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Derek Dietrich | LF | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Lucas Duda | 1B | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Danny Duffy | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Jeurys Familia | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Jack Flaherty | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Paul Fry | P | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Gibson | SP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Yasmani Grandal | C | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Randal Grichuk | RF | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Robert Gsellman | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Hader | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Ian Happ | CF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Kiké Hernández | LF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Odúbel Herrera | CF | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Rich Hill | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Kenley Jansen | RP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Craig Kimbrel | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Tommy La Stella | 3B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Jon Lester | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Manny Machado | SS | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Russell Martin | C | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Whit Merrifield | 2B | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Wade Miley | SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Hoby Milner | RP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Max Muncy | 1B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | David Price | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Clayton Richard | SP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Santana | 1B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Dan Straily | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Stephen Strasburg | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Noah Syndergaard | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Taylor | CF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Chase Utley | 2B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Taylor Williams | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Strasburg was batted around by the Atlanta Braves, then engaged in a heated spat with Nationals ace Max Scherzer in the dugout during Washington's 8-5 loss Friday night.It was unclear what prompted the exchange between the star pitchers in their first game after the All-Star break.The dispute occurred after Strasburg (6-7), activated from the 10-day disabled list earlier in the day and throwing on his 30th birthday, gave up six runs and eight hits in 4 2/3 innings. He walked into the dugout, got a pat on the back from Scherzer and sat down on the bench. They began barking at each other, then both quickly went off-camera by leaving the dugout.The Braves lost All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies in the third inning, and the team said he was lifted as a precaution because of right hamstring tightness. He had an RBI double and stole a base in a two-run first inning.Anibal Sanchez (5-2) allowed three runs over six innings for the Braves, who started the second half... [ More] |
Sat Jul 21 2018 | 00:26 | Keuchel's no-hit bid ends in 7th on nearly-caught liner | David Fletcher | SS | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Dallas Keuchel | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Upton | LF | Angels | Free Agent |
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Justin Upton ended Dallas Keuchel's bid for a no-hitter in the seventh inning when shortstop Marwin Gonzalez couldn't snag his high line drive.The Houston Astros left-hander hadn't allowed a hit with two outs in the seventh inning Friday night when Upton smoked a line drive. Gonzalez leaped and got a glove on the Los Angeles Angels slugger's drive, but it trickled into the outfield.The Angel Stadium scorer awarded a hit to Upton, who was just the second baserunner allowed by Keuchel in the first game back from the All-Star break for the defending World Series champions.The heavily bearded Keuchel has never allowed fewer than three hits in a complete game during his career, but he got within seven of becoming the first left-hander to throw a no-hit complete game for the Astros, who have 11 no-hitters in franchise history.Keuchel retired the Angels' first nine batters, and then the next nine after walking leadoff hitter David Fletcher in the fourth.Houston led 3-0 after seven innings.___More AP baseball: www.apnews.com/tags/MLBbaseball |
Sat Jul 21 2018 | 00:06 | Keuchel working on no-hitter for Astros vs Angels through 6 | David Fletcher | SS | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Dallas Keuchel | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Houston Astros left-hander Dallas Keuchel has not allowed a hit through six innings against the Los Angeles Angels.Keuchel has walked only one Friday night in the first game back from the All-Star break for the defending World Series champions.The heavily bearded Keuchel has never allowed fewer than three hits in a complete game during his career, but is in position to become the first left-hander to throw a no-hit complete game for the Astros, who have 11 no-hitters in franchise history.Houston led 3-0 after six innings. Keuchel retired the Angels' first nine batters, and then the next nine after walking leadoff hitter David Fletcher in the fourth.___More AP baseball: www.apnews.com/tags/MLBbaseball |
Fri Jul 20 2018 | 23:55 | Braves star 2B Albies likely to sit with tight hamstring | Charlie Culberson | 2B | Braves | Free Agent |
WASHINGTON (AP) — All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies of the Atlanta Braves will probably miss a couple of games after an early exit because of tightness in his right hamstring.Albies was pulled for a pinch-hitter Friday night in an 8-5 win at Washington.The 21-year-old Albies hit an RBI double in the first inning, stole third base and then dashed home on a groundout. Albies remained in the game until being pinch-hit for in the third inning."He's OK. Right hamstring is tight," Braves manager Brian Snitker said. "I saw him when he was on the bases. He amped up that first at-bat. He was all over the place. He felt it enough that I didn't want to take any chances so we'll just go day-to-day with him and see if we can stay in front of it."Atlanta plays in Washington Saturday and Sunday."I think not pushing him - because that's one of those (injuries) you keep going and something goes and that's a two-month thing — so we'll try and get him some treatment and stay away from him for a day or two and see how he is," Snitker said.Albies played in the All-Star Game on Tuesday night at Nationals Park. He leads the NL in runs (75), extra-base hits (53), doubles (30) and total bases (211).Albies is batting .283 with 20 home runs and 56 RBIs.Charlie Culberson entered as a pinch-hitter for Albies and later hit a solo home run.The Braves are a half-game behind the NL-East leading Philadelphia Phillies.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball |
Fri Jul 20 2018 | 23:25 | Brewers' Hader apologizes to teammates for racist tweets | Lorenzo Cain | CF | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Hader | RP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Phillips | CF | Royals | Free Agent |
MILWAUKEE (AP) — One by one, the Milwaukee Brewers filed into an auditorium at Miller Park as reliever Josh Hader offered his latest apology for years-old tweets that surfaced during the All-Star Game.Those racist, homophobic social-media messages were thoughtless mistakes he made as a teenager, Hader said. He sought to reassure fellow Brewers that the vile words didn't represent the man he has become, one who has learned — in part because of baseball — to reject the language of bigotry.His teammates had his back on Friday.Fellow All-Stars Jesus Aguilar of Venezuela and Lorenzo Cain, who is African-American, were among those who stood directly behind Hader during a news conference about 90 minutes before the Brewers returned from the break by hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers."It's amazing. It tells me that they have my back and that we are a true family," Hader said about the show of solidarity.Hader spoke to teammates earlier Friday in the clubhouse. Outfielder Brett Phillips said the reliever... [ More] |
Fri Jul 20 2018 | 22:45 | Ohtani resumes throwing as Angels hope for ligament health | Keynan Middleton | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Shohei Ohtani | SP/DH | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | JC Ramírez | SP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Garrett Richards | SP | Angels | Free Agent |
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is throwing baseballs again, and the Los Angeles Angels hope he'll eventually feel good enough to return to the mound this season.The Angels' two-way rookie sensation played catch from about 60 feet for the second straight day Friday, with a dozen clicking cameras documenting his every move in the Angel Stadium outfield.Ohtani was cleared by doctors Thursday to begin a throwing progression after he took six weeks off to rest the sprained ligament in his pitching elbow. He had a stem cell platelet-rich plasma injection one day after his most recent pitching appearance on June 6, and the sprain shows signs of healing.The Angels are eager to find out how well the treatment worked, and they're still hopeful that Ohtani can avoid Tommy John surgery. But they won't rush their prized newcomer back onto the mound — particularly while he's still contributing to the club's increasingly daunting playoff push as a designated hitter."It's very tough to foresee the... [ More] |
Fri Jul 20 2018 | 22:36 | LEADING OFF: Cards' Carpenter on tear, deGrom wants to stay | Matt Carpenter | 1B | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Chatwood | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Markakis | RF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Montgomery | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Jacob deGrom | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
A look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:WOOD WORKA day after hitting three homers and two doubles in just six innings, Cardinals slugger Matt Carpenter tries to torment the Cubs over a doubleheader. Carpenter drove in seven before getting pulled early in St. Louis' 18-5 thrashing at Wrigley Field on Friday. He tied the major league record for extra-base hits in a game, and became the first player to do it in just six innings. He'll look to inflict more damage against starters Tyler Chatwood (3-5, 5.04) and Mike Montgomery (3-3, 3.91).DEGROM WATCHJacob deGrom knows he could be traded this month, but he says his preference is to remain with the Mets. His agent, Brodie van Wagenen, said this week that if New York is not interested in a long-term deal for the 30-year-old All-Star right-hander, it should consider trade options. DeGrom said Friday in New York that "I want to win here" and he hopes "the feeling is mutual."Mets assistant general manager John Ricco said the team has... [ More] |