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Seattle Mariners Announce Julio Rodríguez Decision Before Red Sox Series

On Friday night, the Seattle Mariners will begin a three-game series with the Boston Red Sox at T-Mobile Park.Most recently, the Mariners won the final game of the series against the Orioles 3-0.Julio Rodríguez was absent from the team’s lineup after he was forced to leave Wednesday’s contest early with a hamstring injury.Seattle Mariners Announce […] The post Seattle Mariners Announce Julio Rodríguez Decision Before Red Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY .

Boston Red Sox Announce Marcelo Mayer Change Ahead of Mariners Game

The Boston Red Sox open up a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park this weekend. For the opener, Marcelo Mayer is out of the lineup. Chris Cotillo of MassLive reports Mayer is battling an illness. No Marcelo Mayer tonight in Seattle. He has been dealing with illness, according to a source. Gasper […] The post Boston Red Sox Announce Marcelo Mayer Change Ahead of Mariners Game appeared first on HEAVY .

Rockies Release Andrew Knizner

The Rockies have released catcher Andrew Knizner, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been performing well, so it’s possible he triggered an opt-out. Either way, he’s a free agent and can now sign with any club. Knizner, 31, signed a one-year, $1MM major league deal with the Mariners in the offseason. That […]

“Don’t Give a F**k” – $100M Twins Star Sends Clear Message as Trade Buzz Intensifies Ahead of Deadline

Despite the growing trade speculations, Byron Buxton has remained totally unfazed. The Minnesota Twins star has been linked with potential trade deadline moves amid the franchise’s uncertain direction. But the 32-year-old refuses to listen to the noise. Instead, he promised to stay with the only major league team he has ever played for. “I don’t […] The post “Don’t Give a F**k” – $100M Twins Star Sends Clear Message as Trade Buzz Intensifies Ahead of Deadline appeared first on EssentiallySpo...

6/19 Gamethread: Giants @ Marlins

The San Francisco Giants are headed even farther south today as they begin a weekend road series against the Miami Marlins. Taking the mound for the Giants will be noted bigot Landen Roupp. Roupp enters today’s game with a 4.24 ERA, 2.96 FIP, with 82 strikeouts to 32 walks in 74.1 innings pitched. His last […]

Washington Nationals vs Tampa Bay Rays Game Thread

The Nats have been playing good baseball lately, but they have a tough test this weekend. As usual, the Rays have been punching above their weight this year. They do not have a ton of power, but they make a ton of contact and have great pitching, which will be a test for the Nats. […]

Mariners Designate Miles Mastrobuoni For Assignment, Select Weston Wilson

The Mariners have selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson. Fellow infielder/outfielder Miles Mastrobuoni has been designated in a corresponding move. Prior to the official announcement, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times noted Wilson was in the clubhouse. Daniel Kramer of MLB.com indicated Mastrobuoni would likely be designated for assignment to make room. Kramer suggests […]

That Was Awful

Blue Jays Little Cubs Lots As well as being a terrible baseball game, Vlad Guerrero left the game with a back issue after a swing. They are saying he will play tomorrow, but I wouldn’t bet on it. There are games like this, but I really didn’t expect it from Kevin Gausman. Kevin had four […]

Pregame notes: So you’re facing Tarik Skubal

DETROIT -- The White Sox lineup against left-handed starters has gone through many evolutions this year, what with Everson Pereira's various injuries and Derek Hill getting traded. So it might surprise to learn that the Sox offense has actually been awesome against lefties. Their collective 111 wRC+ against southpaws (.242/.329/.432) is the fourth-best mark in the league. A lot of that is Miguel Vargas hitting .325/.453/.662 against lefties this season, so the White Sox are trying to maximiz...

Game Thread: White Sox (39-34) at Tigers (30-44)

The road to winning a division in the MLB is never easy. After a tough series with the New York Yankees, the White Sox see themselves matched up with one of the best pitchers in baseball, Tarik Skubal. The game will carry some extra heat for Skubal, as he is making his first home start […]

Why Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. still won’t wear cup after brutal crotch shot vs. White Sox

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. was forced to leave Thursday’s 5-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox early after taking a brutal crotch shot from a tipped foul ball during his at-bat. Apparently, the seven-year veteran has never worn a cup throughout his entire baseball career, and refuses to change even after the […] The post Why Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. still won’t wear cup after brutal crotch shot vs. White Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints .