Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki exited tonight’s game against the Dodgers this evening due to right wrist pain, per a team announcement. Suzuki was serving as the club’s DH in tonight’s game but was pinch hit for by Miguel Amaya in the fifth inning. As noted by Marquee Sports Network’s Taylor McGregor during the club’s broadcast of the game, Suzuki first dealt with soreness in his … [Read more...] about Seiya Suzuki Exits Due To Right Wrist Issue
Brandon Woodruff To Begin Rehab Stint; Aaron Civale Suffers Setback
The Brewers provided mixed injury news on their rotation. Brandon Woodruff will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Nashville tomorrow, according to an announcement from the Sounds. In less encouraging news, the team informed reporters (including MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy) that Aaron Civale is headed for further evaluation after a setback in his recovery from a left hamstring … [Read more...] about Brandon Woodruff To Begin Rehab Stint; Aaron Civale Suffers Setback
A Tough Call In Next Winter’s Rotation Class
MLBTR will release our first Power Rankings of the upcoming free agent class in the next few days. Ordering starting pitchers is often the most challenging part of that process. Next winter's class has a few of those tricky calls -- perhaps none closer than Zac Gallen versus Michael King. Gallen certainly has the longer track record as an above-average starting pitcher. The … [Read more...] about A Tough Call In Next Winter’s Rotation Class
Poll: Kyle Tucker’s Earning Power
The biggest news from the baseball world of late is Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s $500MM extension with the Blue Jays, which will keep him in Toronto through the end of the 2039 season. Guerrero and Kyle Tucker were widely viewed as the top free agents of the coming offseason. Now that Guerrero is off the board, the top of the mountain belongs to Tucker, the superstar outfielder who … [Read more...] about Poll: Kyle Tucker’s Earning Power
Twins Likely To Place Pablo Lopez On Injured List
The Twins plan to place Pablo López on the 15-day injured list, manager Rocco Baldelli tells reporters (including Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star-Tribune and Dan Hayes of The Athletic). Minnesota’s Opening Day starter was diagnosed with a Grade One strain of his right hamstring. A Grade One strain is the least severe. Baldelli indicated the Twins are hopeful that López … [Read more...] about Twins Likely To Place Pablo Lopez On Injured List