When the Pittsburgh Pirates named Derek Shelton their manager in 2019, he was one of nine candidates they interviewed. “Shelty,” as he was known to Pirates personnel and broadcasters, was fired last Thursday after his Pirates got off to a disappointing 12-26 start. That left him with a career record of 306-440. Here’s a look at the other candidates, what they went on to, and in … [Read more...] about Looking Back: The Pirates Bypassed Many Candidates for Shelton
Trent Grisham Pushing For Starting Role in Crowded Yankee Outfield
Out of all the surprises for the New York Yankees so far this season, none have been more unexpected than the emergence of Trent Grisham. The former Gold Glove-winning center fielder has always been an elite defender, but his game at the plate has always been a weakness. Not this season, though; Grisham has taken the reigns as arguably one of the best hitters in MLB, let alone … [Read more...] about Trent Grisham Pushing For Starting Role in Crowded Yankee Outfield
Dodgers Acquire Outfielder Steward Berroa from Blue Jays for Cash
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been busy in recent days, and on Monday they acquired outfielder Steward Berroa for cash considerations from the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays had designated Berroa for assignment last week. It is yet to be announced where in the Dodgers’ system the outfielder will land, but they have an open roster spot since designating Yoendrys Gómez for … [Read more...] about Dodgers Acquire Outfielder Steward Berroa from Blue Jays for Cash
Report: Ronald Acuña Jr. to Begin Rehab Assignment on Tuesday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. will begin a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on Tuesday, according to Gabe Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Acuña will play the outfield, and the Braves will monitor his performance before moving him to Triple-A Gwinnett. Ronald Acuña will begin a rehab assignment in Florida complex league tomorrow. He’ll be … [Read more...] about Report: Ronald Acuña Jr. to Begin Rehab Assignment on Tuesday
Report: Phillies Considered Possible Trade Fit for Cedric Mullins
Jon Morosi of MLB Network named the Philadelphia Phillies as a fit for Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins. So far this season, Mullins has a .229/.340/.435 line with seven home runs and 21 RBI in 37 games. He also has a 126 wRC+, a .345 wOBA, and a .253 BABIP, with a 21.6% strikeout rate as well as a career-best 13.1% walk rate this year. Mullins is currently slated to … [Read more...] about Report: Phillies Considered Possible Trade Fit for Cedric Mullins