White Sox manager Tony La Russa issued a statement today, saying that he will not return to his role for 2023. His contract runs for another year but he has been dealing with health issues that have kept him away from the team since late August. Reports emerged over the weekend that an announcement of this nature would be coming today. “This February, I had a pacemaker … [Read more...] about Tony La Russa Announces He Won’t Return To White Sox In 2023
NL Notes: La Stella, Phillies, Sosa, Hand, Steele, Gray
Tommy La Stella won’t play again this season as he continues to recover from neck spasms that sent him to the 10-day injured list since September 12. Multiple injuries have limited La Stella to 136 games over his first two seasons with the Giants, and though the team owes La Stella $11.5MM in 2023 (the final year of his three-year contract), The San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan … [Read more...] about NL Notes: La Stella, Phillies, Sosa, Hand, Steele, Gray
Central Notes: Cabrera, Hicks, Alzolay
Tigers veteran Miguel Cabrera will turn 40 years old in April, shortly after beginning the final guaranteed season of the mega extension he signed back in 2014. Though he’s not quite the hitter he was back then, he’s still going to be a part of Detroit’s plans next season. “We expect Miggy to be here,” manager A.J. Hinch tells Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. “We expect him … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Cabrera, Hicks, Alzolay
Michael Kopech Undergoes Knee Surgery
The White Sox announced that right-hander Michael Kopech underwent surgery on his right meniscus on Thursday, with The Athletic’s James Fegan reporting that Kopech suffered a tear. According to the Sox, Kopech is expected to be ready for the start of Spring Training. Kopech was already on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation, and he previously missed time … [Read more...] about Michael Kopech Undergoes Knee Surgery
Report: Tony La Russa Expected To Announce Retirement On Monday
White Sox manager Tony La Russa is expected to announce his retirement tomorrow, according to a report from Bob Nightengale of USA Today. La Russa, who turns 78 years old on Tuesday, has been absent from the team since late August due to a medical issue. La Russa had previously retired from managing in 2011 after having spent more than 30 years as a skipper for the White Sox, … [Read more...] about Report: Tony La Russa Expected To Announce Retirement On Monday
Cubs Outright Michael Hermosillo
Cubs outfielder Michael Hermosillo has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Iowa, Mark Gonzales relays. Chicago had designated him for assignment earlier in the week. It’s been a tough season for Hermosillo, who re-signed with the Cubs on a major league deal this past offseason. After breaking camp with the big league team, Hermosillo suffered a left quadriceps … [Read more...] about Cubs Outright Michael Hermosillo
Central Notes: O’Neill, Paddack, Madrigal
Cardinals outfielder Tyler O’Neill missed almost a month in the middle of this season, from mid-June to mid-July, due to a left hamstring strain. He went back on the IL September 17 due to the same injury, a left hamstring strain. At the time, it was reported as a Grade 1 strain, which is the less-serious variety. Regardless, over a week later, an O’Neill return doesn’t seem … [Read more...] about Central Notes: O’Neill, Paddack, Madrigal
White Sox Shut Down Tim Anderson For Season
The White Sox are shutting down star shortstop Tim Anderson for the season, acting manager Miguel Cairo informed reporters (including Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times). Anderson hasn’t played since August 9, when he suffered a tendon injury in his left middle finger that required surgical repair. Chicago had held out hope for the former batting champion to make it … [Read more...] about White Sox Shut Down Tim Anderson For Season
Injury Notes: Carpenter, Larnach, Brault
Matt Carpenter was putting together a comeback season for the ages with the Yankees, hitting .305/.412/.727 with 15 home runs in 154 plate appearances before suffering a broken bone when fouling a ball into his foot. The foot fracture didn’t require surgery, but the timing of the injury placed Carpenter’s season in jeopardy. Manager Aaron Boone said yesterday that the Yankees … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Carpenter, Larnach, Brault