Texas Rangers outfielder Willie CalhounAfter being demoted to minors, a once highly respected prospect has asked for his trade. Calhoun made public acknowledgment of his trade request Sunday an interview with The Athletic“I don’t know if it will be another game in a Rangers uniform. And I let them know.” Calhoun was optioned for Triple-A … Read more
The Cincinnati RedsPlaced second baseman Jonathan IndiaThey were placed on the injured reserve for the second consecutive season, and then they lost their sixth consecutive game, losing 10-1 to the Toronto Raptors Colorado RockiesTo fall to 3-19, which is the franchise record for their worst season yet. Not only is the Reds’ 3-19 record the … Read more
NEW YORK — MetsAssistive technology Sean Reid-FoleyHe was injured for a partial tear in his elbow ligament, which will keep him off the 10-day list. Reid-Foley departed his outing Saturday against the Philadelphia PhilliesWhen facing J.T. RealmutoIn the eighth inning. The right-hander was able to fire high with a 2-0 count, and immediately motioned to … Read more
GASTONIA (N.C.) — Kelsie Whitmore was in left field and batted ninth Sunday for the Staten Island FerryHawks. She became the first woman to open a game in the Atlantic League, and the first in a league that is connected to Major League Baseball. Whitmore, 23, was part of Edgardo Alfonzo’s roster for the FerryHawks’ … Read more
12:00 PM ET Dan HajduckyESPN Close Hajducky works as a journalist/researcher at ESPN. He earned a MFA in creative-writing from Fairfield University. He was also a member of the Fordham and Southern Connecticut State soccer teams. Jackie Robinson’s bat during the 1949 MLB All-Star Game, Brooklyn, was sold at Saturday’s auction for $1,080,000 (includes buyer’s … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Clayton KershawOn Saturday night, he became the Los Angeles Dodgers’ all-time leader for strikeouts. Detroit TigersFor the rookie Spencer TorkelsonIn the fourth inning, he scored his 2,697th regular season punchout of his long and distinguished career. Kershaw, 34 years old, defeated Don Sutton, who had last pitched for the Dodgers 1988 and … Read more
MIAMI — Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch HanigerPrior to Saturday’s 3-1 loss against the club, he was placed on the 10-day inactive list Miami Marlins. Haniger was examined by an MRI and, in his postgame media availability Scott Servais, the Seattle manager, stated that it was a Grade 2 right ankle sprain. Haniger’s offense will be … Read more
New York Mets starter Tylor MegillFour relievers combined to pitch a no-hitter in a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia PhilliesFriday night Megill pitched the first five innings. Megill made his 23rd appearance in the major leagues, striking out five and walking three. Drew SmithHe struck out four batters and walked one in just 1 1/3 … Read more
Trevor Bauer received an unimaginable gift the day before. two-season suspensionMajor League Baseball will not pay Friday for a violation of its domestic violence policy and sexual assault policy. in an interview with the Washington PostIndicted the Los Angeles DodgersShe was accused of repeatedly choking her unconscious without consent during their long-term sexual relationship. She … Read more
CHICAGO — Los Angeles Angels right-hander Noah SyndergaardHe was scratched at his scheduled start against Chicago White SoxFriday night, due to an undisclosed illness. Right-hander Jimmy Hergethe started against Syndergaard Lucas GiolitoIn the opening game of a 3-game series. Manager Joe Maddon stated that Syndergaard was “not feeling well”, but didn’t go into detail about … Read more