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LA Dodgers

Dodgers Injuries: David Peralta Removed Early From Series Opener Against Giants

The Los Angeles Dodgers have dealt with a rash of injuries to their pitching staff this season, and in particular the starting starting rotation, but now have some concern with David Peralta after he was removed early from the series opener against the San Francisco Giants.Peralta legged out an infield single to lead off the bottom of the second inning, but in avoiding the tag attempt from LaMonte Wade Jr., had his left leg and ankle make awkward contact with the corner of the first base bag.

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Chicago White Sox

Gamethread: Tigers at White Sox

Happy Sunday!It's been a beautiful weekend for baseball, with some beautiful (or not so beautiful) wins, and the Chicago White Sox will look to sweep the Detroit Tigers this afternoon with Michael Kopech on the mound.The team will face lefty Matthew Boyd, a veteran pitcher for the Tigers who they have historically hit hard.

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NESN.com

2 months ago

Boston Red Sox

Alex Cora Shares Special Moment With Red Sox's Jarren Duran

Jarren Duran makes the Boston Red Sox Opening Day roster for the first time in his career

Ceddanne Rafaela also makes the Opening Day roster, with both players eyeing playing time in center field [ more ]

NESN.com

2 months ago

Boston Red Sox

Ceddanne Rafaela Sparks Red Sox Through Spring Training Test

Ceddanne Rafaela has a lot to prove in center field

Rafaela is showing improvements offensively in spring training [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Six Takeaways From Alex Cora's First Availability Of Red Sox Spring Training

Masataka Yoshida likely to be primary designated hitter

Ceddanne Rafaela has a chance to win the center field job [ more ]

NESN.com

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Envision This Role 'If' Ceddanne Rafaela Makes Roster

Ceddanne Rafaela's position on the Red Sox will depend on his offensive performance.

Rafaela's defensive game is highly regarded and could be a game-changer for the team. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Vs. Yankees Lineups: Rafael Devers Starts In Series Opener

The Red Sox and Yankees face again for another weekend series, but this time at Fenway Park.Boston can move to .500 with a win over New York, which has been inconsistent without Aaron Judge.The Red Sox hope a series win over the Bronx Bombers can get them back on track as manager Alex Cora has tried to work out the details with his roster.

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Boston Red Sox

Alex Cora Reveals New Defensive Plan For Kike Hernandez, Triston Casas

The Boston Red Sox are putting an end to the Kiké Hernández experiment at shortstop.The veteran won't be Boston's everyday shortstop moving forward with Red Sox manager Alex Cora telling reporters prior to Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies that Hernández will shift to playing more at second base and in center field, per multiple reports.

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Major League Baseball

Yankees Notes: Judge, Holmes

Judge may require constant maintenance for his toe injury throughout his career

Judge's transition to center field with potential DH roles poses challenges [ more ]

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New York Yankees

Jake Bauers closed the hole in his swing

The Yankees have shown a real affinity for lightning-in-a-bottle left-handed-hitting minor league depth signings, last year successfully with Matt Carpenter and this year less successfully with others like Franchy Cordero.It makes sense - sign guys who are known commodities and hope they figure something out or catch fire for a short stretch while the starters return from injury.

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: All the extra innings you could want

The Yankees were off Monday night, licking their wounds from a pretty tough week.After losing Aaron Judge and then series to the White and Red Sox, hopefully they used the day off to hit a reset button and will come out swinging against the Mets tonight.With no ability to personally make up ground in the AL East, they had to rely on a little bit of help around the league.

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New York Yankees

Isiah Kiner-Falefa has been a plus defender in the outfield

Isiah Kiner-Falefa had a rough first year in pinstripes.A lightning rod for criticism and the the fanbase's primary hate vessel, IKF garnered the ire of fans because of a laundry list of honestly unfair reasons.First, the Yankees opted for a stopgap shortstop instead of signing one of the numerous elite free agents available at the position that winter.

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New York Yankees

Yankees Mailbag: Judge's injury, Florial's absence, and gambling concerns

Good afternoon everyone, it's time to dive back into the mailbag and answer some of your questions.Remember to send in your questions for our weekly call by e-mail to pinstripealleyblog [at] gmail [dot] com.Bovine Opinions asks: If Aaron Judge's foot needs to be amputated, what do they do to acquire a RF?

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New York Yankees

Billy McKinney's wild ride back to the Bronx

With Aaron Judge going on the injured list yesterday, the Yankees needed to find someone to replace him on the active roster.Enter Billy McKinney, the once-Top 100 prospect who has bounced all around MLB. Currently playing in Triple-A and performing very well with a .274/.388/.511triple slash and a wRC+ of 127, the 28-year-old McKinney has earned another shot in the major leagues.

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New York Post

New York Mets

Harrison Bader's arrival could change Brandon Nimmo's Mets' role

The Mets have good options in center field, including Harrison Bader, Brandon Nimmo, and Tyrone Taylor.

Manager Carlos Mendoza will work with the coaching staff and players to determine the best plan for success. [ more ]

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4 months ago

New York Mets

Harrison Bader to play a lot' of center field for Mets in 2024, David Stearns says | amNewYork

Harrison Bader will be playing a lot of center field for the New York Mets in 2024.

Bader is known for his elite defensive skills but has had struggles with injuries in recent years. [ more ]

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MLB Trade Rumors

4 months ago

Major League Baseball

Angels, Padres, Pirates Interested In Michael A. Taylor

Michael A. Taylor drawing interest from Angels, Padres, and Pirates. Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins also potential destinations.

Taylor is a strong fit due to his excellent center field defense and ability to hit for power. He is the top center fielder on the market aside from Cody Bellinger. [ more ]

New York Post

4 months ago

New York Mets

Mets signing ex-Yankee Harrison Bader to $10.5 million contract

Harrison Bader signed a one-year, $10.5 million contract with the New York Mets.

Bader is known for his premium defense in center field but struggled offensively in the previous season. [ more ]

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NBC Sports Bay Area & California

5 months ago

San Francisco Giants

Giants GM Putila recalls scouting Lee in final KBO game

The San Francisco Giants are interested in Korean center fielder Jung Hoo Lee as a potential upgrade for their middle-of-the-field

Giants general manager Pete Putila has scouted Lee in the KBO and believes his track record speaks for itself [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

5 months ago

Chicago White Sox

Will the Chicago White Sox trade Eloy Jimenez? What's the plan for Oscar Colas? Questions about the team's outfield.

The Chicago White Sox are considering options for the right field position and designated hitter role this offseason.

Eloy JimÃ©nez, who played as the team's primary DH and right fielder in 2023, has been mentioned in trade speculation. [ more ]

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New York Post

6 months ago

New York Yankees

Yankees' center-field options if they don't land Cody Bellinger

Cody Bellinger is a potential center fielder for the Yankees, but there is competition for his signing in free agency.

Kevin Kiermaier and Jung Hoo Lee are secondary options for the Yankees in center field, depending on their offseason plans and Jasson Dominguez's position.

Kiermaier would provide a shorter-term option and Lee is known for his high-contact, low-strikeout approach. [ more ]

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Major League Baseball

With Everything Going Wrong, the Cardinals Still See Opportunity

Oliver Marmol wanted a bagel on Saturday morning.This is New York, so it should have been easy to get one.But this is also 2023, and Marmol manages the St. Louis Cardinals.Nothing comes easily.It didn't work out, Marmol said.The line was outrageous.The door guy at the hotel said to just skip the line and walk in.

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: David Peralta Exits Friday's Game Early with Injury

The health of the Dodgers took another hit on Friday night as outfielder David Peralta left the contest with the Giants early with an apparent ankle injury.The veteran rolled his ankle on a play at first base, avoiding San Francisco's LaMonte Wade Jr.

#Dodgers David Peralta, who was down hurt in the bottom of the inning, is now out of the game.

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers Highlights: Chris Taylor Grand Slam, Freddie Freeman Walk-Off Against White Sox

The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a fourth consecutive series loss as they defeated the Chicago White Sox in a rubber match on Thursday, thanks to the heroics of Chris Taylor and Freddie Freeman.Chicago took an early 2-0 lead when Luis Robert Jr. and Eloy Jiménez hit back-to-back homers off Michael Grove with two outs in the first inning.

MLB Trade Rumors

Major League Baseball

The Opener: Clevinger, Fleming, O'Neill

As the 2023 regular season continues, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today:
1. Clevinger exits with injury: The White Sox announced yesterday that right-hander Mike Clevinger, who exited his start against the Dodgers in the fifth inning last night due to injury, was dealing with what the club termed "right biceps soreness."

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Major League Baseball

A Series of Mistakes Is (Mostly) Forgotten With a Walk-Off Win

When a struggling team scores a thrilling victory especially in a packed ballpark against a crosstown rival before a day off the question just has to be asked: How big was this win?It's an irresistible question, even though let's be honest it's mostly meaningless.If the Mets had lost to the Yankees again on Wednesday night, they would not have given up on the season.

Washington Post

Washington Nationals

Analysis | Victor Robles's impending return poses outfield conundrum for the Nationals

Alex Call (left) or Stone Garrett (right) will likely be sent down once Victor Robles returns from his rehab assignment.(Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)HOUSTON - On Tuesday night, far away from the Washington Nationals' 6-1 loss to the Houston Astros, Victor Robles blasted a pair of home runs and added a double in his rehab start with Class AAA Rochester.

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers Highlights: Bobby Miller Battles Himself, Everything Goes Real Bad

For Dodgers fans, it's been easy to feel like when rookie Bobby Miller is on the mound, the team has a good chance of winning.Heading into Saturday night's start, he'd been exceptional, posting a 0.78 ERA over his first 4 career starts.But struggled through his worst start as a big leaguer to, unfortunately, pick up his first big league loss.

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Los Angeles Rams

Dodgers ride Clayton Kershaw, but bullpen blows it late against White Sox

(Alex Gallardo / Associated Press)

Clayton Kershaw is nowhere near as dominant as he was from 2011 to '17, when he went 118-41 with a 2.10 earned-run average in 207 starts and won three National League Cy Young Awards and a most valuable player award.But even at 35, with a sometimes balky back and nearly 2,700 innings on his odometer, the Dodgers left-hander has been the clear-cut ace of an injury-ravaged rotation that lost Walker Buehler to Tommy John surgery, Dustin May to a major forearm injury and has been without Julio Urías (left hamstring strain) for a month.

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Chicago White Sox

Dodgers ride Clayton Kershaw but bullpen blows it late against White Sox

Clayton Kershaw is nowhere near as dominant as he was from 2011 to '17, when he went 118-41 with a 2.10 earned-run average in 207 starts and won three National League Cy Young Awards and a most valuable player award.But even at 35, with a sometimes balky back and nearly 2,700 innings on his odometer, the Dodgers left-hander has been the clear-cut ace of an injury-ravaged rotation that lost Walker Buehler to Tommy John surgery, Dustin May to a major forearm injury and has been without Julio Urías (left hamstring strain) for a month.

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Lookout Landing

Chicago White Sox

Mariners let opportunity knock, stay on couch, lose 4-3

Mariners fans should know better than anyone else that, in lost seasons, things like an unheralded player making his MLB debut and winning the game are the necessary bits of masonry that make the drudgery of a broken-down house livable.But that doesn't mean it's fun to watch, on the other side.Today the Mariners lost in extras to the White Sox, 4-3.

Alton Telegraph

Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox-N.Y. Yankees Runs

White sox second.Andrew Vaughn walks.Jake Burger homers to center field.Andrew Vaughn scores.Romy Gonzalez strikes out swinging.Seby Zavala pops out to shallow right field to Gleyber Torres.Tim Anderson singles to shallow infield.Andrew Benintendi grounds out to shallow infield, Oswaldo Cabrera to Anthony Rizzo.
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on.

Alton Telegraph

Chicago White Sox

Detroit-Chicago White Sox Runs

Tigers fourth.Zach McKinstry strikes out swinging.Javier Baez grounds out to shortstop, Tim Anderson to Andrew Vaughn.Akil Baddoo singles to shallow infield.Spencer Torkelson homers to left field.Akil Baddoo scores.Tyler Nevin grounds out to shortstop, Tim Anderson to Andrew Vaughn.
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on.

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Chicago White Sox

Detroit-Chicago White Sox Runs

White sox sixth.Romy Gonzalez singles to left field.Tim Anderson singles to right center field.Romy Gonzalez to third.Andrew Benintendi singles to left center field.Tim Anderson to second.Romy Gonzalez scores.Luis Robert Jr. strikes out swinging.Eloy Jimenez singles to center field, advances to 2nd.

Alton Telegraph

Chicago White Sox

Detroit-Chicago White Sox Runs

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Atlanta Braves

Braves Minor League Recap: Luke Waddell homers twice for Mississippi

It was an incredibly busy day down on the farm for Atlanta's MiLB affiliates as there were a total of seven games played on the day.We've got a lot to get into, so let's dive into Friday's minor league action.(29-38) Gwinnett Stripers 3, (35-31) Nashville Sounds 5

Joe Dunad, DH: 1-4, HR, RBI
Forrest Wall, CF: 2-4, RBI
Braden Shewmake, SS: 2-3, 2B, BB
Michael Soroka, SP: 6 IP, 3 H, ER, 4 BB, 3 K

Unlike their Double-A counterparts, Gwinnett couldn't quite pull out the win in extra innings on Friday.

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Washington Nationals

Game #68 The Nats face the reigning Cy Young | TalkNats.com

The Washington Nationals were on a 13-10 run and were 2.0 games from the Wild Card when they rolled into Miami and had the win sewn up in the first game of that series - until a blown save unraveled the fabric of the team.Since that point, the Nats went on a 9-17 skid.Last night, the Nats showed they can beat one of the best teams in baseball.

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Washington Nationals

Davey Martinez managed a great finish to the Houston series! | TalkNats.com

To see Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez strategically make managerial moves to try to win a mid-season game was like a throwback to 2019 when he was in Houston.There was no elimination urgency this time in Houston, rather just smart strategy and a sense of urgency to win some games.There were no moves that reeked of desperation - rather tactical moves that made sense even if they did not work out like inserting Michael Chavis as a pinch-runner for Dom Smith on Wednesday or Luis García for Alex Call as a pinch-hitter.

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Atlanta Braves

Braves Minor League Recap: Ethan Workinger drives in five to lead Augusta to win

While the big league club was busy sweeping both games of a doubleheader, it was a bit of a disappointing day down on the farm.Augusta was the only one of Atlanta's minor league affiliates to bring home a win on Wednesday as Gwinnett's late comeback came up short, Mississippi fell in extras and Rome fell.

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Atlanta Braves

Three hitters the Braves could look to acquire before the deadline

The Atlanta Braves have one of the strongest offenses in the league that features Ronald Acuna Jr., Matt Olsen, Austin Riley, Sean Murphy and Ozzie Albies.But, like every great lineup, this Braves team does have a couple of holes in it.The first is the DH spot, which is currently occupied by Marcell Ozuna and the other is left field where Eddie Rosario plays.

NESN.com

Boston Red Sox

'Good Chance' Key Red Sox Outfielder Returns In Series Opener Vs. Yankees

The smile on the face of Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora all but confirmed that his club will get a big piece back Friday when they begin their first series of the season against the New York Yankees.Cora told reporters prior to Thursday's series finale with the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field that there is a "good chance" Adam Duvall will return against the Yankees, per MassLive's Christopher Smith.

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Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees

2023 Yankees Draft Preview: High school players to watch

It is somewhat foolish to predict who the Yankees will draft in the first round on Sunday, July 9th, because, let's face it, they don't know who they are drafting.The scouting department can lock in on a player for the top of their board, but picking at No. 26 means the team won't know who is available to them until draft night.

South Side Sox

Chicago White Sox

White Sox 8, Dodgers 4: In n' Out at Dodger Stadium

The Chicago White Sox (30-39) brought their Six Flags act with them to Los Angeles for Wednesday's late-night tilt with the Dodgers (38-30), finally coming out on the winning end of a roller coaster ride that saw them take a lead, lose a lead, and take it back again from a time that, while not at their peak, is undoubtedly more talented than they are.

Yahoo Sports

Chicago White Sox

Velocity is down, but results are up for Tony Gonsolin in Dodgers' 5-1 win

A diminished fastball did not equal diminishing returns for Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin, who blanked the Chicago White Sox on two hits through six innings of Tuesday night's 5-1 victory before a crowd of 45,561 in Chavez Ravine.Gonsolin, pitching on six days' rest-two more than normal-because the Dodgers felt he needed more recovery time between starts, struck out six, walked two and allowed only one runner to reach second base.

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New York Mets

Stumbling Into Redemption

Given a choice between a bedraggled, ill-mannered win and a jut-jawed, morally inviolate loss, you take the win every time.And the historical record will show that the Mets beat the Yankees Wednesday night, prevailing 4-3 in walkoff fashion in the 10th at Citi Field.But if you were watching, you know that "win" is stretching it.

Dodger Blue

LA Dodgers

This Day In Dodgers History: Mike Piazza Hits Longest Home Run At Joe Robbie Stadium

In just his third season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Mike Piazza hit the longest home run at Joe Robbie Stadium with a majestic grand slam to center field that traveled 477 feet.The grand slam was Piazza's first of his career and it gave the Dodgers a 4-2 lead over the then-Florida Marlins in the second inning.

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Boston.com

Boston Red Sox

Kike Hernandez will no longer start at shortstop, says Alex Cora

Red Sox Hernández is on pace for the most errors by a major league player since Marcus Semien's 35 during the 2015 season.Following Tuesday's loss to the Rockies, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Kiké Hernández is no longer the starting shortstop.Boston's skipper did say that Hernández may see some late-game action there if someone pinch-hits for Pablo Reyes.

McCovey Chronicles

San Francisco Giants

Yaz blast ties it in 9th after dominant bullpen shuts down St. Louis

The San Francisco Giants completed their first away series sweep against the St. Louis Cardinals since 1998 with another late-inning come from behind win built on the labor of an airtight bullpen and some last minute thunder.Down to his final strike in the 9th, Mike Yastrzemski roped a 2-run no-doubter off Giovanny Gallegos that tied the game at 5 runs a piece and sent the bleacher boo-birds singing.

McCovey Chronicles

San Francisco Giants

WTF just happened

The San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-3 on Tuesday night in a very weird game.A very, very, very weird game.It wasn't weird in the sense of an unexpected performance, or a wild comeback, or an improbable outcome, or a roller-coaster narrative.It was weird in the way your fleeting dreams are weird ... you know the ones I'm talking about.

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New York Yankees

Yankees 2, Red Sox 3: Gleyber Torres' late-game error proves costly

Working with almost no margin for error with a sidelined Aaron Judge and an ice-cold Anthony Rizzo, a late-game defensive miscue from Gleyber Torres cost the Yankees the lead, and ultimately the game.The Red Sox took this rubber match in 10 innings, 3-2, in the third low-scoring game in as many nights.

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Rams

The Times' All-Star softball team: Tony Arduino is coach of the year

Tony Arduino is not a yeller.At least, by his own admission.The Pacifica Garden Grove High coach has a bright smile, is a teacher for two decades, a youth instructor beloved by many softball players, some of whom showed up at Pacifica's championship game May 19 to cheer for the Mariners and scream out "Tony!"
Yet after his team lost 8-3 to Cypress on April 11, dropping the early-season Orange County favorite to 13-7 and a second-place finish in its own league, he took his players into center field and lit into them.

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New York Yankees

Yankees 2, Red Sox 3: Nail-biter in the ninth leads to nothing

The Yankees knew that they had some dicey weeks ahead once they learned of Aaron Judge's toe injury.It's hard to replace the defending MVP in a lineup that revolves around him.Often, it feels like something is just missing to these Yankees rallies.That was the case on Friday, as New York scratched out nine hits but only ended up plating a pair of runs (one on a solo homer).

Washington Post

Washington Nationals

Elijah Green is trying not to look at his stats. But it's hard not to.

Elijah Green, the Nationals' 2022 first-round pick, is adjusting to the professional game.(Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post)Comment Gift Article Elijah Green stood on the steps of the dugout at Virginia Credit Union Stadium in Fredericksburg a few hours before a recent game.Across from him was the one object he has tried to look at less the past few weeks.

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees

Keep an eye on these Rookie ball Yankees in 2023

The Florida Coast League (FCL) Yankees, the Dominican Summer League (DSL) Yankees, and the DSL Bombers began their seasons on Monday, June 5th.All three of those teams are considered "Rookie" level, and the players populating their rosters are either extremely young, have very little-to-no professional experience, or both.

NESN.com

Boston Red Sox

Watch Red Sox Top Prospect Marcelo Mayer Smash First Double-A Homer

Boston Red Sox fans certainly can get used to watching top prospect Marcelo Mayer's home-run trot.After another highly touted prospect in Ceddanne Rafaela stole the spotlight from Mayer in his debut at Hadlock Field on Tuesday, Mayer put all eyes back on him by crushing his first home run with Double-A Portland on Wednesday.

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Atlanta Braves

Braves rally from 4-1 deficit to down the Mets 7-5, Michael Harris II leads the way

For the second time in as many games, the Braves overcame an early 4-1 hole to take down Mets, as Michael Harris II the second had arguably his best game of the season in a 7-5 comeback win.The fireworks started early Wednesday night as Braves' starter Charlie Morton walked the leadoff man in the top of the first and then hit Pete Alonso in the wrist with a 96 mph fastball.

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers @ Reds June 6, 2023: Gonsolin Starts as Reds' De La Cruz Debuts - Dodgers Digest

The Dodgers (35-25) had a day off yesterday after dropping a series to the Yankees (36-25) this weekend at home.The team just wasn't good enough in that series and they deserved to lose, unfortunately.They scored six runs in the first inning of the series last Friday and scored just six runs over the next 25 innings.

South Side Sox

Chicago White Sox

White Sox Minor League Player of the Month (May 2023): Connor McCullough

White Sox Minor League Player of the Month
Connor McCullough Low-A 24 IP, 1.13 ERA, 2 BB, 27 K âªï¸ High-A 4 IP, 9.00 ERA, 3 BB, 6 K
Connor McCullough threw a remarkable seven-inning no-hitter, highlighting his great May.Throughout the month, he logged 24 innings with a stellar 1.13 ERA, demonstrating consistent effectiveness on the mound.

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Shohei Ohtani steadies Angels, while Rays down Red Sox

The Yankees went into their off-day with a nice win in Los Angeles, taking the series from the Dodgers.It'll be a quieter day today as the Yankees and many of their rivals travel, but as per usual Sunday was packed with great action.Here's what you may have missed across the Junior Circuit.The Rays aren't as red-hot as they were to open the year, but they're still cruising along playing good baseball.

NESN.com

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Vs. Rays Lineups: Christian Arroyo Returns In Series Finale

Christian Arroyo will make his return and Kiké Hernández will start in center field when the Boston Red Sox host the Tampa Bay Rays in the finale of the four-game series at Fenway Park on Monday afternoon.Arroyo was activated by the ballclub Monday as Boston designated Raimel Tapia for assignment.

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Rams

Dodgers' bullpen is a statistical mess. Here's what's working and what isn't

(Todd Kirkland / Getty Images)

A shaky Sunday night game in which the Dodgers ' top three relievers gave up all four runs did not totally obscure the recent good deeds of their beleaguered bullpen, but it was hard to see that progress through the fog of a 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees."If you would have asked me a few days ago," manager Dave Roberts said in response to a question about the overall performance of his bullpen, "I would have said fantastic."

Dodger Blue

LA Dodgers

Dodgers Injury Update: Trayce Thompson Likely Out At Least 1 Month

Trayce Thompson has struggled in his platoon role for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, and now the team will need to rely on other options as he recovers from a left oblique strain."With the oblique, unfortunately it seems like 30 days is going to be the floor," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

NESN.com

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Outfielder Adam Duvall Regaining Form During Rehab Stint

When Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall began a Triple-A rehab assignment last week, the results at the plate were far from what he showed during his first handful of games with Boston.But slowly, Duvall, who is recovering from a left distal radius fracture in his wrist, has regained his offensive form as he inches closer to rejoining the Red Sox lineup.

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Atlanta Braves

Braves Minor League Recap: Vaughn Grissom notches four hits to pace Gwinnett

Atlanta's Triple-A and Double-A affiliates were the only ones to bring home victories on Friday, outscoring their opponents by a combined total of 29-7.(24-31) Gwinnett Stripers 16, (38-17) Norfolk Tides 0

Vaughn Grissom, 2B: 4-6, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R
Forrest Wall, LF: 4-6, 2 RBI, 2 R
Braden Shewmake, SS: 2-6, HR, 2 RBI
Chadwick Tromp, C: 1-3, Grand Slam, 4 RBI, 3 BB
Allan Winans, SP: 7 IP, 4 H, 6 K

You'd be hard pressed to find a more dominating performance across the minor league than what Gwinnett put together on both sides of the ball on Friday.

Dodgers Nation

LA Dodgers

Dodgers Highlights: Offense Explodes, Kershaw Dominates as LA Wins Series Opener Over Yankees

The Los Angeles Dodgers took the series opener over the New York Yankees on Friday night, 8-4, behind a dominant performance by the LA offense and the LA ace.Clayton Kershaw got the win and earned it, while Yankees starter Luis Severino got the loss - and he definitely earned it, too.Let's get into the highlights of an action-packed game.

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Chicago White Sox

Tigers lineup for Reese Olson's debut Friday in Chicago

Rookie right-hander Reese Olson will make his Major League debut when the Detroit Tigers take on the Chicago White Sox on Friday night at Guaranteed Rate Field.Eric Haase will be behind the plate for Olson's debut.Newly acquired veteran Jake Marisnick will get another start in center field.The full lineup is below.

Yahoo Sports

Chicago White Sox

Newcomer Jake Marisnick has winning RBI as Detroit Tigers scrape by Texas Rangers, 3-2

There's life for the Detroit Tigers after Riley Greene, after all.On the same day that the second-year outfielder went on the 10-day injured list with a stress fracture in his left leg, his replacement in center field, Jake Marisnick, made a big catch to open the game and delivered an RBI single in the sixth as the Tigers avoided a sweep by the Texas Rangers with a 3-2 victory Wednesday at Comerica Park.

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