Source: Mets prospect Sproat to start Sunday
The Mets are elevating another top pitching prosect by calling up right-hander Brandon Sproat to start Sunday’s matchup against the Reds in Cincinnati, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Source: Mets prospect Sproat to start Sunday
MLB Power Rankings: Top 10 sees shake-up as season enters stretch run
The AL’s top teams are battling for the No. 1 seed while one NL contender is picking up steam at the right time as the calendar turns to September. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} MLB Power Rankings: Top 10 sees shake-up as season enters stretch run
Cubs' Horton OK with hook after 5 no-hit innings
For the first five innings, Cubs rookie starter Cade Horton didn’t allow any hits to the Braves. But then came manager Craig Counsell’s hard stop. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Cubs' Horton OK with hook after 5 no-hit innings
Passan's early free agency intel: Tucker, Schwarber and the potential $200 million ace you've never heard of
MLB front offices are already thinking ahead to the offseason. Here are the storylines that will rule the winter. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Passan's early free agency intel: Tucker, Schwarber and the potential 0 million ace you've never heard of
Cubs' PCA sits again for 'physical, mental break'
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, who is hitting just .212 since the All-Star break, got his second straight game off Wednesday in order to get a “physical and mental break” amid his second-half slump. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Cubs' PCA sits again for 'physical, mental break'
Brewers' Miller to 60-day IL, may need TJ surgery
Shelby Miller says he’s facing the possibility of a second Tommy John surgery as the Milwaukee Brewers placed the veteran right-hander on the 60-day injured list with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Brewers' Miller to 60-day IL, may need TJ surgery
Chapman suspended for Giants-Rockies scuffle
Giants third baseman Matt Chapman has been suspended one game for pushing Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland, while Freeland and San Francisco’s Willy Adames and Rafael Devers also were fined. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Chapman suspended for Giants-Rockies scuffle
D-backs staying put; $500M renovation gets OK
The Arizona Diamondbacks will remain at Chase Field for the next 30 years after Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill appropriating $500 million for renovations. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} D-backs staying put; 0M renovation gets OK
Dodgers nix Ohtani pitching start, but he will DH
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was scratched from Wednesday’s pitching start against the Pirates due to an illness, but the slugger was still expected to serve as the designated hitter, according to manager Dave Roberts. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Dodgers nix Ohtani pitching start, but he will DH
Phillies reliever Robert to IL with forearm strain
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Daniel Robert was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right forearm strain. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Phillies reliever Robert to IL with forearm strain