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
Giants Place Kyle Harrison On 15-Day Injured List, “Good Chance” Season Is Over
Prior to yesterday’s game, the Giants placed left-hander Kyle Harrison on the 15-day injured list due to an impingement in his throwing shoulder. The placement is retroactive to September 4. Righty Austin Warren was called up from Triple-A to take Harrison’s spot on the active roster. Given the timing of the injury and the fact that the Giants have fallen out of contention, … [Read more...] about Giants Place Kyle Harrison On 15-Day Injured List, “Good Chance” Season Is Over
Jerry Dipoto Expected To Continue As Mariners Baseball Ops President In 2025
The Mariners’ second-half collapse led to a managerial change, but it doesn’t seem it’ll spur a shakeup at the top of the front office. Ryan Divish and Adam Jude of the Seattle Times report that Mariners’ ownership decided earlier this summer to retain president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto. The report indicates that general manager Justin Hollander — the #2 in baseball … [Read more...] about Jerry Dipoto Expected To Continue As Mariners Baseball Ops President In 2025
Boone: Yankees Will Be “Creative” With Closer Role
The Yankees dropped tonight’s rubber match against the Rangers by a 10-6 margin. They’ve lost three straight series overall, dropping two of three against the Nationals, Cardinals and Texas. They had a good chance to secure a series victory and stay ahead of the Orioles in the AL East standings on Tuesday, but Clay Holmes surrendered a walk-off grand slam to Wyatt Langford in a … [Read more...] about Boone: Yankees Will Be “Creative” With Closer Role