Phase two of the All Star voting is underway. Aaron Judge already secured a spot as a starter in the American League outfield. Mike Trout would need help if he is to get one of the remaining two starter berths. The AL outfield, other than Judge, is regarded as one of the tougher positions to vote on.
Tonight’s game is at 4:15 P.M. Holy moly! Look at that ERA on Fuentes. Edit: Never mind. They appear to have changed the Braves probable pitcher on me.
Jeremy Pena went on the IL with a broken rib. Zach Eflin is also on the IL with lower back discomfort. Yankees hurler Fernando Cruz went on the IL with a left oblique strain. Bryce Harper was just reinstated from the IL where he had been languishing with wrist inflammation.
The Padres designated right-hander Logan Gillaspie for assignment.
Apparently, what that banned fan said about Ketel Marte’s mother was that he had sent her a text message the night before.
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