Has John Mozeliak finally found the right lineup protection for Mike Trout? Is it just time for Mike to move away from center field? Anyway, is what the Angels are doing a true tanking strategy? Mason McGwire had a nice game at Tri-City on Saturday. The Angels selected the contract of left-hander Sammy Peralta. Shaun Anderson is on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
The post season schedule is out. At the time of this writing, the Angels are only 14 games out of the Wild Card.
Here comes another Field of Dreams game.
The Athletics designated Jonathan Ornelas for assignment. The Astros claimed Nelson Velazquez off waivers from the Cardinals. Giants catcher Daniel Susac has a fractured patella. Ouch!
The Braves released shortstop Jorge Mateo. Speaking of shortstops, remember Tim Anderson? He suddenly retired.
Right-handers
The Athletics signed Matt Sauer to a minor league deal. Right-hander Casey Lawrence opted out of his Mariners contract and was released. The Royals released Justin Topa. Michael Soroka is back from his glute injury. Shohei Ohtani has begun to play catch. The Cubs DFAd Jake Woodford to make room for Ryan Zeferjahn, he cleared waivers, and elected free agency. The Diamondbacks will designate Paul Sewald for assignment. Somehow Craig Kimbrel got another major league job. The Mariners claimed Nolan Kingham off waivers from the Rangers. The Marlins claimed Wikelman Gonzalez off waivers from the White Sox. The Blue Jays selected the contract of Simeon Woods Richardson. Nathan Eovaldi is on the injured list with right posterior elbow inflammation.
Left-handers
Chris Sale got himself ejected from a game before it even began. Jomboy has a little bit of video for us. The Dodgers selected the contract of Charlie Barnes.
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