With just 17 days until the regular season comes to a close, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world today: 1: Altuve day-to-day: Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was pulled from yesterday’s game due to what the club described as right side tightness. Manager Joe Espada told reporters (including MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart) that he wasn’t … [Read more...] about The Opener: Altuve, Rocker, Yankees, Red Sox
The Opener: Lopez, Schwarber, Pitchers’ Duel
With just over two weeks remaining in the regular season, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world today: 1. Lopez to undergo MRI: Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez was pulled from his start against the Nationals yesterday due to what the club referred to as shoulder tightness. As noted by The Athletic’s David O’Brien, the right-hander’s … [Read more...] about The Opener: Lopez, Schwarber, Pitchers’ Duel
Cardinals To Promote Thomas Saggese
The Cardinals are set to call up infield prospect Thomas Saggese for his major league debut, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. He’s not on the 40-man roster, so St. Louis will need to formally select his contract from Triple-A Memphis. The Cards already have a pair of vacancies on the 40-man, however, so they’ll only need a corresponding move on the active 28-man … [Read more...] about Cardinals To Promote Thomas Saggese
The Opener: Castillo, Graterol, Biggio
As the march towards the postseason continues, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world today: 1. Castillo to undergo MRI: Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo is scheduled to undergo an MRI after suffering a left hamstring strain in yesterday’s game against the Cardinals. It’s been a relative down season for Castillo by his lofty standards, as … [Read more...] about The Opener: Castillo, Graterol, Biggio
Kris Bryant “Questionable” To Return From Injured List This Year
Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant has spent most of the 2024 season on the injured list, and his latest trip to the shelf due to a strained back began early last month. Manager Bud Black provided an update to reporters (including Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post) regarding Bryant’s status prior to the club’s game against the Brewers yesterday, and it seems to be possible that … [Read more...] about Kris Bryant “Questionable” To Return From Injured List This Year