The Angels at least got an honorable mention in this article about most promising young cores. The usual negativity was raised about Schanuel. Another member of that young core, Ben Joyce, was placed on the 60 day injured list last Friday. We get Shaun Anderson instead.
Evan Longoria will sign a one day contract with the Rays so he can retire as one of them. A Rafael Devers trade is not far fetched according to Ken Rosenthal. Can he pitch? He’s a Player of the Week. Fangraphs quoted chief baseball officer Craig Breslow as saying “I think it’s No. 1, being honest and open with communication.” while pointing out in elaborate detail that Breslow and Alex Cora have been anything but honest and open in conversations about and with Rafael Devers.
The White Sox just designated infielder Gage Workman for assignment. He is a recently injured Rule 5 guy. It should be interesting to see how this plays out. Eddie Rosario cleared waivers and elected free agency. The Pirates just signed pitcher Beau Burrows, late of los Tecos de los Dos Laredos, to a minor league deal.
Lance McCullers Jr. had a rough start against the Reds on Saturday and death threats were made against his family on social media. Stay classy, Houston.
The Diamondbacks are bringing up top prospect Jordan Lawler. They reinstated Kendall Graveman from the injured list and designated Garrett Hampson and Jose Castillo for assignment. Brandon Bielak had season ending shoulder surgery.
The Dodgers acquired outfielder Steward Berroa from the Blue Jays for cash considerations.
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next to his name. Plainly explaining what he did. I’d say a lot of low-character people are in all sports HOF’s and are celebrated, for equally bad things.
