The Angels announced a trio of roster moves, including the news that right-hander Michael Darrell-Hicks’ contract was selected from Triple-A Salt Lake. In corresponding moves, the Angels released right-hander Hans Crouse and optioned righty Caden Dana to Triple-A. Darrell-Hicks wasn’t selected during his draft year in 2022, but he signed a free agent deal with the Angels and … [Read more...] about Angels Select Michael Darrell-Hicks, Release Hans Crouse
NL West Notes: Ohtani, Gomber, Birdsong
The Dodgers have been taking things slowly with superstar Shohei Ohtani as he prepares for his return to pitching. After just over a month off from regular bullpen sessions, Ohtani resumed throwing last weekend and threw another bullpen session earlier today. As noted by Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register, Ohtani threw 26 pitches, and for the first time this year he … [Read more...] about NL West Notes: Ohtani, Gomber, Birdsong
Poll: Do Season-Opening Streaks Carry Extra Weight?
MLB’s regular season is officially underway, and clubs are already in the thick of the race to the postseason. One of the biggest storylines of the season so far has surrounded three teams that have gone streaking to open the year. The Dodgers (8-0) and Padres (7-0) have both yet to lose a game, while the Braves (0-7) have yet to win after opening the season against those two … [Read more...] about Poll: Do Season-Opening Streaks Carry Extra Weight?
Dodgers Place Freddie Freeman On Injured List
The Dodgers announced that they’ve placed Freddie Freeman on the 10-day injured list with a right ankle sprain. The placement is retroactive to March 31, so Freeman will be eligible to return a week from today. Freeman has not played since Saturday. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters that the star first baseman tweaked his ankle when he slipped in the shower (via Fabian Ardaya … [Read more...] about Dodgers Place Freddie Freeman On Injured List
Dodgers Acquire Esteury Ruiz
The Athletics announced that they have traded outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the Dodgers for right-hander Carlos Duran. Prior to that official announcement, Alden González of ESPN reported that Ruiz was headed to the Dodgers. The outfielder was designated for assignment by the Athletics a few days ago. The Dodgers will option him to Triple-A. Right-hander Kyle Hurt has been … [Read more...] about Dodgers Acquire Esteury Ruiz