9:38PM: Betts indeed won’t play in the two games against the Cubs, Roberts confirmed to Bill Plunkett (multiple links) and other reporters today. Betts has lost almost 15 pounds due to his illness, and the Dodgers are considering sending Betts back from Japan so he can fully recover and be ready for the domestic opener. 8:31AM: Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts was held out of … [Read more...] about Mookie Betts Will Miss Tokyo Series Due To Illness
Angels Notes: Rengifo, Neto, Moncada
The Angels have had a number of health woes throughout the spring, with among the most recent being concern that a nagging hamstring issue could keep infielder Luis Rengifo off the club’s Opening Day roster. Fortunately for the club and Rengifo, however, things appear to be trending in the right direction with less than two weeks remaining until the Angels begin their season in … [Read more...] about Angels Notes: Rengifo, Neto, Moncada
MLBTR Podcast: Lawrence Butler’s Extension, Gerrit Cole’s TJ, And Rays’ Ownership Pressured To Sell
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Athletics signing … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Lawrence Butler’s Extension, Gerrit Cole’s TJ, And Rays’ Ownership Pressured To Sell
Dodgers Option Hyeseong Kim
The Dodgers optioned infielder Hyeseong Kim and right-hander Bobby Miller this evening. They also reassigned non-roster invitees Giovanny Gallegos, Eddie Rosario, David Bote, Michael Chavis and top prospect Dalton Rushing to minor league camp. Additionally, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that Dustin May will open the season as the fifth starter as Tony Gonsolin is … [Read more...] about Dodgers Option Hyeseong Kim
Dodgers Notes: Phillips, Kopech, Henriquez
The Dodger bullpen was so crowded that Ryan Brasier was designated for assignment and flipped to the Cubs a little over a month ago, despite posting a solid 3.54 earned run average last year. Since camp has opened, a few injuries have created a bit of breathing room, with Evan Phillips and Michael Kopech a bit behind the rest of the group. It was reported about three weeks ago … [Read more...] about Dodgers Notes: Phillips, Kopech, Henriquez