Jays got destroyed 19-4 by the Padres but at least the Raptors won game 6. Still can't believe it.
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MLB was the main betting attraction todayComment -
Maybe, but all his peripherals are down, his strikeouts are down, and both those teams you mentioned play in extreme hitters' ballparks...while he would certainly rack up more wins, I highly doubt he will be that same ace/workhorse type pitcher. Still an attractive arm for clubs in the race though, no questionComment -
Twins are going to win 110 games, unbelievable offense and awful division to beat up on!Comment -
Jays rookie Biggio gets first hit, homer in majors
Toronto Blue Jays rookie second baseman Cavan Biggio recorded his two first major league hits on Sunday, including a home run, with his Hall of Fame father in the stands at Rogers Centre.
Biggio, who is playing in his third major league game on Sunday, had been 0-for-6 with three strikeouts before he singled to right field past San Diego Padres first baseman Wil Myers in the bottom of the second inning.
Then in the the bottom of the fourth inning, he homered 405 feet into the upper deck in right field for his first major league home run.
His father, Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, had 3,060 hits in his career. He started his career 0-for-7 before singling in his fourth career game and needed 33 games to hit his first home run, according to ESPN Stats & Information.Comment -
Jake, when does Tatis come back?Comment -
Diamondbacks right-hander Luke Weaver left today’s start with what the team later described as right forearm tightness. As MLB.com’s Steve Gilbert notes, TV replays indicated that Weaver was opening and closing his right hand after allowing a Buster Posey single to begin the sixth inning. Weaver left the game after a visit from the team trainer. Manager Torey Lovullo was spare with further details, telling Gilbert and other reporters after the game that the team was still “gathering information” about the problem.
While it’s still too early to assess the nature of Weaver’s situation, any forearm problem is obviously of major concern given the specter of Tommy John surgery hanging over such injuries. Weaver has never faced any notable arm injuries in the past, aside from a fluky fracture of his non-throwing wrist as a minor leaguer in 2016.
Weaver was in the midst of another strong outing today, continuing what has been an impressive first season for the 25-year-old with the D’Backs. Weaver was arguably the key figure of the trade package (along with Carson Kelly, minor league infielder Andy Young, and a Competitive Balance Round draft pick) sent by the Cardinals to Arizona in the offseason for slugger Paul Goldschmidt, as Weaver is a former top-50 prospect controlled through the 2023 season who had already shown some promise at the big league level. Through 62 1/3 innings for the Diamondbacks this season, Weaver has delivered on that promise with a 3.03 ERA, and 9.82 K/9 against a 2.02 BB/9.
Losing Weaver for any significant amount of time would be a major blow to a D’Backs team that was keeping pace in the playoff hunt, just a game behind the Braves for the final NL wild card slot and 1.5 games behind Milwaukee for the top wild card slot. The strong efforts of Zack Greinke, Robbie Ray, and Weaver atop Arizona’s rotation has helped cover up a much shakier performance from the last two starting spots, as Merrill Kelly has been inconsistent and the Zack Godley lost his job altogether after some early-season struggles. Rookie Taylor Clarke has pitched decently well as the fifth starter, and prospect Jon Duplantier could yet get a look in the rotation, though the Diamondbacks’ hopes for a midseason return from Tommy John patient Taijuan Walker were recently dealt a blow with the news that Walker had suffered a sprained shoulder capsule.
Arizona GM Mike Hazen recently said that the team was looking for starting pitching reinforcements, and that search will only intensify if Weaver is out of action. Given how the D’Backs have been trying to walk the line between staying competitive while also saying goodbye to some big names (i.e. Goldschmidt, and departed free agents Patrick Corbin and A.J. Pollock), a splashy trade for a high-end starter didn’t seem too likely. The parameters of a starting pitching acquisition could narrow even further if Weaver does need TJ surgery in a worst-case scenario, as losing Weaver for the season could also change the Diamondbacks’ perspective about buying at the trade deadline. With the Dodgers already out to a healthy lead in the NL West, the D’Backs surely aren’t going to sell the farm just for the coin-flip opportunity of the one-game wild card playoff.Comment -
Biggio will definitely be legit soon, good idea.Comment -
What a run by the A's, 9 straight W'sComment -
you guys returned the favor yesterday
no time table, they are being overly cautious with all their young players it seems. He will be back when he is running 100% and try to avoid any setbacks. Hopefully he will be back later this week or next.Comment -
D-backs SP Weaver exits with forearm tightness
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver exited Sunday's 6-2 win over the San Francisco Giants because of forearm tightness after pitching five innings of six-hit ball.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said the severity of Weaver's injury wasn't immediately known.
"We're going to obviously continue to evaluate him,'' Lovullo said. "He may be potentially a little banged up right now. If that's the case, it'll be an opportunity for somebody else to step up.''
Weaver said he left the game for precautionary reasons. He felt the cold weather might have been a factor in the injury. Arizona had a 6-1 lead when he left the game.
"With the conditions, and how the game was shaping up, I just felt like in my best interest going forward, play it safe,'' Weaver said.
The 25-year-old right-hander said he experienced discomfort throwing his changeup. He felt his mechanics were a bit off.
"I felt like I was rushing, so sometimes you just put your arm in a spot that's just a little bit funky,'' Weaver said.
Weaver spent his first three years in the majors with the St. Louis Cardinals, before being traded along with Andy Young and Carson Kelly to the Diamondbacks for Paul Goldschmidt.
Weaver has a career-best 3.14 ERA in 57⅓ innings pitched this season.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.Comment -
After spending seven years in the minors, Mike Yastrzemski,grandson of the legendary Carl Yastrzemski got called up to the Giants 3 days ago .....had 3 hits yesterday. something in a brutal series for the giants.
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Padres up with the Yankees.Comment -
Orioles are chucked this year what can they do to improve?Comment -
So the A’s aren’t done yet this year. So 6 contenders in AL right now?Comment -
Oriels seem to win when I bet against them
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Bill Buckner dies at 69 after battling dementia
Bill Buckner, the longtime major leaguer whose error in the 1986 World Series for years lived in Red Sox infamy, died Monday. He was 69.
"After battling the disease of Lewy Body Dementia, Bill Buckner passed away early the morning of May 27th surrounded by his family," his family said in a statement. "Bill fought with courage and grit as he did all things in life. Our hearts are broken but we are at peace knowing he is in the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."
Buckner played 22 seasons in the majors, was an All-Star once and won a batting title in 1980. But it was a ball that went through his legs at Shea Stadium on a cool Oct. 25 night in 1986 that made for one of baseball's most shocking moments.Comment -
Orioles are ticking me the fuk off..........................Comment -
Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera was arrested last night in Atlantic City, according to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia. He was released after being “charged with domestic violence,” per the report.
More to come …Comment -
RIP Odubel, Phils fans definitely not getting the year they hoped forComment -
Injured Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is dealing with fatigue and soreness in his right leg, though it doesn’t appear to be a major issue. The Astros received “encouraging” news after evaluating Altuve on Tuesday, according to manager A.J. Hinch. However, Altuve’s going to need time to “strengthen his lower half,” per Hinch. Altuve added he hopes to return to the diamond “pretty soon” (Twitter links via Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle).
The 29-year-old Altuve has been on the 10-day IL since May 11 because of a problem with his other leg – a left hamstring strain – but looked as if he’d be able to return by Wednesday before this setback occurred. Now, though, it’s unclear when he’ll be ready to come back. Altuve underwent surgery on his right knee last October. Between that and Altuve’s importance to the Astros, who signed the six-time All-Star to a five-year, $151MM extension in March 2018, they’re inclined to take a cautious approach in this situation.
Even with Altuve and George Springer on the IL (and the banged-up Carlos Correa out Monday), the loaded Astros have continued to roll over their competition. They beat the Cubs on Monday to move to 13-4 since Altuve went down. Houston now boasts an elite 37-19 record and a seven-game lead over white-hot Oakland in the AL West.Comment -
Chris Paddack vs Paxton in NY this morning
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