Justin Smoak may be slumping, but that may not be the biggest risk to his playing time in the near term. Also: Davis down in the dumps in BAL, Moreland cools in BOS, Loaisiga debuts in NYY, and Kiermaier set to return in TAM.
Soler, Carrasco, Foltynewicz and Longoria out for a while. Earlier: Pedroia, Cahill, Cozart, and an update on Syndergaard. Even earlier: Update on Ohtani, plus Daniel Robertson and Vlad, Jr.
A breakout season for Jorge Soler hits a roadblock as a left foot fracture will keep him out at least six weeks. Plus, activations for Brandon Belt, Andrelton Simmons, and Julio Teheran, and Rich Hill eyes a start next week.
Tyler Naquin has good timing coming off the DL, and could get a shot in CF as the Indians look for OFs who can hit. Plus, four Angels hit the DL, and Wilmer Flores and Joe Mauer are activated.
With Sal Romano struggling and a candidate to be removed from the CIN rotation, the Reds’ starting pitching options in the minors are reviewed. Plus, looks at the CHC batting order, PIT’s crowded OF, and STL’s high minors bats.
Alen Hanson and Pablo Sandoval are the options for SF while Evan Longoria is out. Plus, Miguel Sano sent to the minors, OAK juggles pitchers, Matt Moore headed to the bullpen, and more.
Who could step up if Boxberger falters? Plus, a look at the outfield situation in SF, catchers in LA, 2B in COL, and a familiar 3B forcing his way into the San Diego lineup.
Justin Smoak may be slumping, but that may not be the biggest risk to his playing time in the near term. Also: Davis down in the dumps in BAL, Moreland cools in BOS, Loaisiga debuts in NYY, and Kiermaier set to return in TAM.
Soler, Carrasco, Foltynewicz and Longoria out for a while. Earlier: Pedroia, Cahill, Cozart, and an update on Syndergaard. Even earlier: Update on Ohtani, plus Daniel Robertson and Vlad, Jr.
A breakout season for Jorge Soler hits a roadblock as a left foot fracture will keep him out at least six weeks. Plus, activations for Brandon Belt, Andrelton Simmons, and Julio Teheran, and Rich Hill eyes a start next week.
Tyler Naquin has good timing coming off the DL, and could get a shot in CF as the Indians look for OFs who can hit. Plus, four Angels hit the DL, and Wilmer Flores and Joe Mauer are activated.
With Sal Romano struggling and a candidate to be removed from the CIN rotation, the Reds’ starting pitching options in the minors are reviewed. Plus, looks at the CHC batting order, PIT’s crowded OF, and STL’s high minors bats.
Alen Hanson and Pablo Sandoval are the options for SF while Evan Longoria is out. Plus, Miguel Sano sent to the minors, OAK juggles pitchers, Matt Moore headed to the bullpen, and more.
Who could step up if Boxberger falters? Plus, a look at the outfield situation in SF, catchers in LA, 2B in COL, and a familiar 3B forcing his way into the San Diego lineup.