Red Sox make right DFA decision on reliever about a year too late
Boston Red Sox fans have long been asking for reliever Ryan Brasier to get DFA'd or released. On Monday, they got their wish.For the past two seasons, you'd be hard-pressed to find a Boston Red Sox fan who wasn't asking for the organization to move on from Ryan Brasier.The 35-...
1970-01-01 08:00
Braves Rumors: Sleeper trade target, Kyle Wright move clears path, back-breaking slumps
Braves Rumors: Kyle Wright moves to 60-day IL, Atlanta claims Dereck Rodriguez off waiversThe Braves made the long-expected move to place starting pitcher Kyle Wright on the IL, unfortunately on the 60-day variety, on Monday. Given that he's not only expected to be out for two months but perh...
1970-01-01 08:00
3 Boston Red Sox to blame for embarrassing sweep at Cardinals' hands
The Boston Red Sox were swept by the Cardinals over the weekend and dropped to last in the AL East. Here are the players to blame for the skid.Entering the weekend in fourth place in the AL East but in overall a great spot in the American League, it seemed like a prime opportunity for the Boston...
1970-01-01 08:00
First Pitch: Why Phillies insist Bryce Harper is an MVP candidate despite missing a month
DENVER — Look up the definition of just how valuable a Most Valuable Player can be and you'll see a picture of Bryce Harper for the 2023 Philadelphia Phillies.Despite not making his season debut until May 2 after undergoing offseason Tommy John surgery, Harper is now showing exactly h...
1970-01-01 08:00
Oli Marmol looks like a fool with Willson Contreras backtrack in record time
The St. Louis Cardinals and manager Oli Marmol have backtracked their previous comments on Willson Contreras, as they now move him back to catcher.The St. Louis Cardinals have failed to live up to their expectations, holding the worst record in the National League entering Sunday (15-25).In ...
1970-01-01 08:00
What did Tim Anderson say to Jose Abreu about White Sox fans?
Fans were speculating with Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson said to former teammate and first baseman Jose Abreu in Sunday's game.The Chicago White Sox have not gotten off to the best start to the 2023 campaign, as they sat in fourth place in the AL Central division with a 14-27 rec...
1970-01-01 08:00
Blue Jays fans had a problem with Ronald Acuña's home run trot (Video)
Toronto Blue Jays fans at Rogers Centre think Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña took his time running around the basepaths.After losing the first two games of their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays north of the border, Ronald Acuña and the Atlanta Braves had a sense o...
1970-01-01 08:00
Braves fans won't like Brian Snitker's comment on A.J. Minter (Video)
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker still has confidence in reliever A.J. Minter, even though he's accounted for several losses of late.A.J. Minter's ERA is up to 8.05, as he gave up three hits and two runs to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Minter, previously one of the best relie...
1970-01-01 08:00
Diamondbacks player thrown out in worst ejection of the season (Video)
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker was ejected in Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants for a really weird reason.It may only be May, but there have been some questionable calls from umpires. In turn, that not only raised the blood pressure of the players and manag...
1970-01-01 08:00
NY Mets fall victim to yet another incredibly depressing stat
The NY Mets are getting games off on the wrong foot with a concerning first-inning stat contributing to their 4-8 record in the month of May.The Mets have a losing record in 2023 as of May 13 and it's not hard to figure out one big reason why: They're godawful in the first inning.I...
1970-01-01 08:00
Red Sox prospect steals absurd number of bases in just one game
Boston Red Sox prospect Ceddanne Rafaela didn't just steal one base on Saturday for Double-A Portland. He stole an absurd number of bases.The Boston Red Sox are off to a good start to the 2023 season. Entering Saturday, May 13, Boston owns a 22-17 record, but sits in fourth place in a ridic...
1970-01-01 08:00
Stats behind another Marcell Ozuna bomb prove Braves made the right call
The Atlanta Braves have to feel pretty good about keeping designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, as he has since broken out of his slump.To start off the season, Atlanta Braves fans had seen enough of Marcell Ozuna. In the month of April, Ozuna owned a .091 batting average, a .206 on-base percentage, ...
1970-01-01 08:00