Major League Baseball announced that it has approved a roster change for the Guardians, with right-hander Alex Cobb replaced by fellow righty Ben Lively. MLB didn’t announce the specific nature of Cobb’s injury but the Guards announced it as an acute left low back strain. Per MLB playoff roster rules, a player removed with an injury is not eligible to return during that series … [Read more...] about Alex Cobb Replaced By Ben Lively On Guardians’ ALCS Roster
Gary Pettis Won’t Return To Astros’ Staff In 2025
The Astros are parting ways with third base/outfield coach Gary Pettis after 10 seasons, reports USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. Pettis hasn’t technically been fired, but his contract expired at the end of the 2024 season and will not be renewed for the 2025 campaign. Pettis, 66, played in parts of 11 big league seasons, spending the bulk of his time with the Angels but also … [Read more...] about Gary Pettis Won’t Return To Astros’ Staff In 2025
Padres Notes: Profar, Higashioka, De Vries, Salas
The postseason will move on without the Padres involved tonight when the Mets travel to Dodger Stadium for Game 1 of the NLCS, and the Padres now figure to turn their attention to building for the 2025 season. Among the top needs to address on the club’s offseason to-do list figures to be addressing the needs created by the possible departure of pending free agents. Infielder … [Read more...] about Padres Notes: Profar, Higashioka, De Vries, Salas
Reds’ Julian Aguiar Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
Reds righty Julian Aguiar underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday, tweets Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Sheldon had reported earlier in the week that Aguiar underwent surgery before issuing a correction that the rookie pitcher was still evaluating his options. The second opinion evidently didn’t allow the 23-year-old to avoid surgery. Aguiar will almost certainly miss the entire 2025 … [Read more...] about Reds’ Julian Aguiar Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
Cubs, Third Base Coach Willie Harris To Part Ways
The Cubs and third base coach Willie Harris are parting ways, per Bruce Levine of 670 The Score on X. Levine characterizes the split as mutual with the sides on good terms. He adds that Harris is open to other coaching positions. Harris, 46, played in the majors from 2001 to 2012, suiting up for the Orioles, White Sox, Red Sox, Atlanta, Nationals, Mets and Reds. After his … [Read more...] about Cubs, Third Base Coach Willie Harris To Part Ways