The White Sox announced a few moves before tonight’s series opener with the Angels. They selected outfielder Corey Julks onto the roster and activated Shane Smith from the 15-day injured list. Chicago optioned outfielder Will Robertson to Triple-A Charlotte. They already had an opening on the active roster for a pitcher after trading Adrian Houser to Tampa Bay yesterday. Smith … [Read more...] about White Sox Select Corey Julks
Cubs To Host 2027 All-Star Game
The 2027 Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be hosted by the Cubs at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, commissioner Rob Manfred announced Friday morning. MLB’s 97th midsummer classic will take place on July 13 that year. “This is an honor for our team, our city and our state,” Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts said in this morning’s press release. “We can’t wait to showcase how we have … [Read more...] about Cubs To Host 2027 All-Star Game
Cubs Designate Ryan Pressly For Assignment
The Cubs have designated right-hander Ryan Pressly for assignment, according to The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney. The move opens up roster space for newly-acquired reliever Taylor Rogers. Pressly has well over 11 years of MLB service time, so he can’t be optioned to the minors without his consent. In all likelihood, the DFA will end with the Cubs just releasing the veteran … [Read more...] about Cubs Designate Ryan Pressly For Assignment
White Sox Won’t Be Trading Luis Robert Jr.
4:58PM: The Sox will indeed be keeping Robert beyond the deadline, Feinsand writes. 2:08PM: The White Sox haven’t found an offer to their liking for center fielder Luis Robert Jr. and are increasingly likely to hold onto the outfielder rather than move him before this afternoon’s deadline, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez hears similarly. If the Sox hold … [Read more...] about White Sox Won’t Be Trading Luis Robert Jr.
Cubs Acquire Willi Castro
The Cubs have landed utilityman Willi Castro from the Twins, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Minnesota will receive multiple prospects in return, and ESPN.com’s Jesse Rogers specifies those players as minor league pitchers Ryan Gallagher and Sam Armstrong. The switch-hitting Castro can play all over the diamond, but he’ll surely get most of his playing time in … [Read more...] about Cubs Acquire Willi Castro