(6:36pm) Arthritis found in Matt Kemp’s knees could derail his trade to San Diego — and imperil Joc Pederson‘s hold on CF in the Dodgers’ lineup * * * (2:26pm) Photo of Maxx Tissenbaum from yesterday’s Australian Baseball League All-Star Game * * * (2:17pm) Rays prospect Maxx Tissenbaum went 2-for-2 yesterday in the Australian Baseball League’s All-Star Game….
Mariners “AA” prospect Jack Marder, whose concussion from a fastball this summer was his 7th, has retired for medical reasons. Now he’s finishing his B.A. and coaching at U. of Oregon * * * Ryan Braun says his right thumb feels 100% after Oct. 2 surgery to repair a nerve * * * Independent-league IF Andrew…
What’s going on in baseball? Your 6/27/2015 report: MLB Toronto’s Danny Valencia smashed a pinch-hit home run Friday on the first pitch he faced from Rangers first baseman Adam Rosales as the Blue Jays trounced 12-2. Valencia is hitting .357 in June, with 3 HR and 11 RBI. By and large, though, he’s been far more effective…
Josh Satin now is one of three Jewish players in the Reds’ organization, joining “AAA” pitcher Jon Moscot and “A” pitcher Zack Weiss * * * Happy birthday to Cardinals prospect Robert Stock, who turned 25 yesterday! * * * Josh Satin has signed a minor-league deal with the Cincinnati Reds. The 29-year-old 1B/3B has been with the Mets franchise since being…
Ian Kinsler‘s 17th HR, RBI single, and backhanded grab helped Detroit — and rookie manager Brad Ausmus — clinch the A.L. Central title Sunday (9/28/2014) *** Ian Kinsler hit a 3rd-inning HR today to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead over Minnesota. A win today will guarantee Detroit 1st place in the A.L. Central (9/28/2014) ***…
(9:55am) Oakland’s Nate Freiman, out with lower-back soreness, believes he’ll be ready to play on Opening Day * * * (9:53am) Boston’s Craig Breslow pitched a scoreless inning Wednesday despite yielding a walk and a hit * * * (9:52am) The Nats roughed up Tigers reliever Josh Zeid for 2 hits, 2 walks and 2…
