More Teams. More Games. Chris “Mad Dog” Russo heaps praise on Bruce Bochy after bringing the Rangers to the ALCS. (1:17) HOUSTON — Texas Rangers starters Max Scherzer and Jon Gray were included on the roster for the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros starting Sunday night. Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award […]
Continue readingMilwaukee sent minor league outfielder Tristan Peters to the Giants. Rosenthal hasn’t pitched since 2020 due to a variety of injuries but is hoping to make it back later this season. He signed a $4.5 million, one-year deal with San Francisco last month. David Stearns, the Brewers’ president of baseball operations, said he’s hoping Rosenthal […]
Continue readingARLINGTON, Texas — Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray doesn’t recall being part of a run quite like what the Seattle Mariners are on these days. Everything is a new experience in the big leagues for All-Star rookie center fielder Julio Rodriguez, and he just keeps doing impressive things. Ray struck out 12 […]
Continue readingThe Rangers made the move before the game in Chicago. Catcher Mitch Garver also was put on the list. Righty Matt Bush will start instead of Otto in what’s become a bullpen game. Right-handers Tyson Miller and Jésus Tinoco were added as replacements from Triple-A Round Rock. The White Sox will start right-hander Reynaldo Lopez, […]
Continue readingEditor’s note: This story initially ran on May 30, 2018 Draft history is fascinating, and maybe the first thing you learn when looking through past drafts is not just how few players make the majors but also how few end up contributing much value beyond replacement level even if they do make it. Drafting a […]
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