Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement started the season slow, but has resurged in his overall performance lately. Clement was batting .230 with five RBI and a .533 OPS through 29 games at the beginning of May. In his last seven games, though, he has batted .348 with a home run, eight hits, and three runs. Clement proved his worth in Toronto’s weekend series against the … [Read more...] about Ernie Clement Continuing to Assert Himself for Blue Jays
Royals’ Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo Sidelined on 15-Day IL
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals placed starting pitchers Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo on the 15-day injured list Saturday. It’s a significant setback for a team holding a respectable 25-20 record, good for third in the AL Central. Ragans is out with a groin injury for the second time this season, while Lugo is managing a sprained finger. The Royals’ rotation is now … [Read more...] about Royals’ Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo Sidelined on 15-Day IL
Orioles Fire Manager Brandon Hyde After Poor Start to Season
The Baltimore Orioles have fired manager Brandon Hyde, the club announced Saturday. The club also fired field coordinator and catching instructor Tim Cossins. Third base coach Tony Mansolino will serve as the Orioles’ interim manager as the team looks to rebound from a 15-28 start. STATEMENT FROM THE ORIOLES pic.twitter.com/oDdvTO2b8W — Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) May 17, … [Read more...] about Orioles Fire Manager Brandon Hyde After Poor Start to Season
At Long Last, Pirates Activate First Baseman Horwitz from Injured List
The Pittsburgh Pirates will activate first baseman Spencer Horwitz from the injured list for Saturday night’s game in Philadelphia. So said manager Don Kelly to a gaggle of reporters before the game, according to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. It will be Horwitz’s long-awaited Pirates debut. The left-handed-batting Horwitz, 27, was acquired from the Toronto Blue … [Read more...] about At Long Last, Pirates Activate First Baseman Horwitz from Injured List
Stalwart Blue Jays Defender Daulton Varsho Making an Impact Offensively
Daulton Varsho’s impact on offense is getting more real by the day, as he’s hit six home runs across 11 starts for the Toronto Blue Jays this season. In addition, he has a .924 OPS. Varsho currently leads the team in home runs illustrating how he’s returning to his dominant form in 2022. His return to the Blue Jays lineup has been significant and it’s the boost that they have … [Read more...] about Stalwart Blue Jays Defender Daulton Varsho Making an Impact Offensively