Nolan Jones Undergoes Surgery On Thumb

Cleveland Indians third baseman Nolan Jones (thumb), the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, had surgery on his right thumb on Wednesday. The youngster will start his rehab this week with the goal of doing unrestricted baseball activities at the start of spring training next year. The 21-year-old left-handed hitter batted .272/.409/.442 with 15 homers, […]

Phillies Hire Joe Girardi As Manager

The Philadelphia Phillies hired Joe Girardi as their new manager on Thursday, according to a source. Girardi is replacing Gabe Kapler, who was fired after just two seasons and a middling record in Philly. The Phillies signed Bryce Harper last offseason but missed the playoffs and went 81-81 for fourth place in the National League […]

Jake Arrieta Won't Opt Out Of His Deal

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta will not exercise the opt-out clause in his contract after coming off elbow surgery. He's heading into the final year of a three-year, $75 million contract and will earn $20 million in 2020. The right-hander posted an ERA above 4.00 (4.64) for the first time since 2013 and went […]

Luke Voit Undergoes Surgery

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (hernia) had surgery to repair core-muscle injuries, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Voit was having a fantastic year in pinstripes before a hernia knocked him out for most of August. The 28-year-old slugger finished the year hitting .263/.378/.464 with a career-high 21 home runs and 62 RBI […]

Masahiro Tanaka Has Bone Chips Removed From Elbow

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (elbow) underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow, according to general manager Brian Cashman. It's a notable procedure, but Tanaka should have enough time to heal up before spring training of 2020. The Japanese right-hander went 11-9 with a 4.45 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and […]

Aaron Hicks To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery on Oct. 30 and will be out for eight to 10 months, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Hicks was sidelined for a lot of the second half with his elbow injury, but he returned in the postseason. The 30-year-old switch-hitter has put […]

Padres Hire Jayce Tingler As New Manager

The San Diego Padres have tapped Jayce Tingler as their new manager. Reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Tingler becomes the second-youngest manager in the majors and comes as a surprise amidst the Padres extensive search. Tingler has limited coaching experience but has a history with Friars General Manager A.J. Preller. His reputation around baseball is […]

Carlos Correa's Slump Continues

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa went 0-for-4 in the team's 12-3 loss to the Nationals in Game 2 of the World Series. Correa is now 1-for-9 in the series and is 3-for-23 (.130) over his last six postseason games. The talented, yet oft-injured, shortstop has especially struggled with strikeouts in the playoffs, punching out 22 […]

Michael Brantley Adds Two Hits In Game 2 Defeat

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 2-for-4 with a run scored in the Astros 12-3 loss to the Nationals in Game 2 of the World Series. Brantley scored on Alex Bregman's two-run home run in the first inning but the Astros offense was held down after that. After a slow start, the veteran hitter has […]

Alex Bregman's Early Home Run Goes To Waste

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman cracked a two-run home run in the first inning of the team's 12-3 loss to the Nationals in Game 2 of the World Series. Bregman's blast gave the home crowd life, tying the game after starter Justin Verlander allowed a pair of first inning runs. But the floodgates burst […]

Jose Altuve Tallies Three Hits In Loss

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 3-for-5 with one double in the Astros 12-3 loss to the Nationals in Game 2 of the World Series. Altuve is now hitting .400 through the first two games of the series but the Nationals offensive onslaught was too much in this game. The Astros are now down […]

Juan Soto Scores Two Runs As Nationals Take 2-0 Lead

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto went 1-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored as the Nationals beat the Astros in Game 2 of the World Series. Washington capped off sweeping the first two games of the series by bludgeoning the Astros pitching staff and Soto reached base three times. It is only two games […]

Trea Turner Reaches Base Three Times In Win

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner went 1-for-4 with two walks and two runs scored in the Nationals 12-3 thumping of the Astros in Game 2 of the World Series. Turner sparked the Nationals from the top of the lineup and scored on Anthony Rendon's two-run double to get the Nationals on the board 2-0. The […]

Ryan Zimmerman Continues Postseason Success

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman went 2-for-5 with an RBI in the Nationals 12-3 win over the Astros in Game 2 of the World Series. Zimmerman drove in a run on an infield single to cap off a six-run seventh inning for the Nationals. Zimmerman is now slashing .300/.317/.525 for the postseason with two […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Drives In Three In Game 2 Blowout

Washington Nationals infielder Asdrubal Cabrera went 2-for-5 with one run scored and three runs batted in as the Nationals blew out the Astros 12-3 in Game 2 of the World Series. The veteran blew the game open in the Nationals six-run seventh inning, smacking a bases loaded single that plated two runs. Cabrera then tallied […]

Kurt Suzuki Opens Offensive Flood Gates

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in the Nationals 12-3 win over the Astros in Game 2 of the World Series. Suzuki took Astros starter Justin Verlander deep in the seventh inning to unlock a 2-2 tie at the time. The home run opened the door for a six-run […]

Adam Eaton's Home Run Puts Astros On Ice

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and two runs batted in as the Nationals took a commanding 2-0 lead against the Astros. Eaton smoked a pitch from the Astros Josh James into the seats to give the Nationals a commanding 10-2 lead en route to a 12-3 […]

Anthony Rendon Sets Tone In Nationals Romp

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon smacked a two-run double to stake the Nationals to an early lead in the team's convincing 12-3 win in Game 2 of the World Series. Rendon hit a laser off the left field wall to plate two runs in the first inning that became a harbinger of more offense […]

Justin Verlander Comes Up Short In Game 2

Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander allowed four runs in six innings of work as the Astros fell to the Nationals 12-3 in Game 2 of the World Series. The Astros have now lost their home field advantage and Verlander, once again, struggled to get through the first few innings unscathed. Verlander was roughed up in […]

Stephen Strasburg Delivers Quality Outing In Win

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg pitched six strong innings of two-run baseball in the Nationals convincing 12-3 win over the Astros in Game 2 of the World Series. After allowing a two-run home run to Alex Bregman in the first inning, Strasburg shut down a potent Astros offense. He struck out seven batters and worked […]

Cubs Hiring David Ross As Manager

The Chicago Cubs are hiring David Ross as their next manager on Wednesday, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation. An official announcement is expected to come on Thursday. The 42-year-old former catcher played under former manager, Joe Maddon, in 2015 and 2016 and helped the Cubbies win the World Series. Ross has no […]

Greg Bird Playing In Dominican Republic

New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird (foot) is playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic and went 0-for-3 with a walk in his debut with the Gigantes del Cibao on Tuesday. Bird didn't play for the Yankees after April 13 due to plantar fasciitis. The Yankees could non-tender him this offseason to open up […]

Pirates Not Expected To Trade Starling Marte

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte is expected to begin the 2020 season with the team, according to industry sources. Things should become clearer after executives meet at the general manager meetings and winter meetings, and the Pirates haven't exactly made their stance completely clear. The Bucs will exercise Marte's $11.5 million option for 2020, and […]

Anibal Sanchez To Start Game 3 Of World Series

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez will start Game 3 of the World Series on Friday against the Astros. Patrick Corbin pitched in relief in Game 1, so he won't be available at least until Game 4 on Saturday. Sanchez was quietly decent or the Nats this year in 30 starts (3.85 ERA, 1.27 WHIP), […]

Carlos Correa Must Cut Down On Strikeouts

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa struggled in Game 1, striking out three times and stranding three men on base in the Astros 5-4 loss to the Nationals in the World Series. Correa has popped two home runs during this season's postseason run but, for the most part, it has been a struggle offensively. The 25-year-old […]

George Springer Slugging 1.094 Career In World Series

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer made history in Game 1, hitting a home run in his fifth straight World Series game in the team's 5-4 loss to the Nationals. Springer went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, two walks, two runs scored and two runs batted in. There are few as dangerous as Springer […]

Ryan Zimmerman Slugging .515 Lifetime In Playoffs

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman hit his fifth career postseason home run in the Nationals 5-4 Game 1 win over the Astros in the World Series. Zimmerman took the once-dominant Astros starter Gerrit Cole deep in the second inning of Game 1 and is a strong bet to make the starting lineup against Justin […]

Yordan Alvarez Looking To Build Off Game 1

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will try and build off his 2-for-3 performance in Game 1 of the World Series. Alvarez also drew a walk and reached base three times for the first time in the postseason. The rookie is coming off an ALCS where he hit only .045 and is hitting .205 over […]

Adam Eaton Has Five-Game Hitting Streak

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton will take a five-game playoff hitting streak into Game 2 of the World Series against the Astros Wednesday night. Eaton came up huge in Game 1, going 2-for-4 with an RBI, and creating a solid combo at the top of the lineup with Trea Turner. Eaton now is 6-for-21 (.285) […]

Juan Soto Ready For Encore

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto enjoyed a dominant Game 1 of the World Series, going 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and three runs batted in. Soto was hitting lasers all over the field, pacing the Nationals to a 5-4 Game 1 win. After a dip in production during the NLCS against the Cardinals, […]