The Dodgers and left-hander Andrew Heaney have agreed to a deal, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The southpaw had recently been released by the Pirates. Heyman notes that Heaney signed in time to be eligible for the playoffs, so the deal must have been signed late last night. Heyman also says Heaney will initially report to Triple-A Oklahoma City, which suggests this … [Read more...] about Dodgers Sign Andrew Heaney
Poll: Will Anyone Get To 60 Home Runs This Year?
It’s been a great year for power hitters in MLB, as five different players slugged their 40th home run of the season before the end of August. It’s not often that so many hitters enter September with a realistic shot at the lofty threshold of 60 home runs in a season. It’s a feat that’s only been accomplished nine times, and the combination of Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire … [Read more...] about Poll: Will Anyone Get To 60 Home Runs This Year?
Angels Select Scott Kingery, Mitch Farris, Option Christian Moore
The Angels announced that they have selected the contracts of infielder Scott Kingery and left-hander Mitch Farris with rosters expanding from 26 to 28 today. Additionally, infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list and infielder Christian Moore has been optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake. To open 40-man spots for Kingery and Farris, … [Read more...] about Angels Select Scott Kingery, Mitch Farris, Option Christian Moore
Dodgers Notes: Stewart, Kopech, Hurt
The Dodgers lost right-hander Brock Stewart to the 15-day injured list earlier this month due to shoulder inflammation, and manager Dave Roberts revealed to reporters (including Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register) earlier today that Stewart actually suffered a setback not long after going on the shelf. Stewart initially received a cortisone injection and resumed … [Read more...] about Dodgers Notes: Stewart, Kopech, Hurt
Angels Sign Jose Urena, Place Tyler Anderson On Injured List
The Angels announced this afternoon that they’ve signed right-hander Jose Urena to a major league contract. He’ll take the active roster spot of left-hander Tyler Anderson, who is headed to the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain. A timeline for Anderson’s return to action is not yet available, but Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register suggests that the injury … [Read more...] about Angels Sign Jose Urena, Place Tyler Anderson On Injured List