Former Gold Glove catcher Tucker Barnhart is set to retire, as agent Steve Rath of the Ballengee Group tells Robert Murray of FanSided. Barnhart played for the Reds, Tigers, Cubs, Diamondbacks, and Rangers across his 12 seasons in the majors. Born and raised in Indiana, Barnhart was drafted by the Reds in the tenth round of the 2009 draft out of Brownsburg High School, just two … [Read more...] about Tucker Barnhart To Retire
Trade Deadline Outlook: Chicago White Sox
The White Sox are next up in MLBTR's new Trade Deadline Outlook series. After losing a modern-day record 121 games last year, the Sox are on pace to lose "only" 108 this year. The Pale Hose remain firmly in the "clear seller" group as one of six teams with less than a 1% shot at reaching the playoffs. White Sox executive vice president/general manager Chris Getz took over … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Outlook: Chicago White Sox
Poll: Should The Pirates Trade Mitch Keller?
The second year of the Paul Skenes era in Pittsburgh is not going well. The Pirates are currently 35-50, leaving them buried in both the NL Central and the Wild Card race. The Bucs stand as one of the few clear sellers this summer, and it seems as though the team is operating with very few untouchables. One of the names that’s gotten the a good bit of buzz this summer is … [Read more...] about Poll: Should The Pirates Trade Mitch Keller?
AL Central Notes: Arias, Carpenter, Cannon
Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias had to be carted off the field with a left ankle sprain during today’s 7-0 loss to the Cardinals. In the third inning, Arias jammed his left foot while sliding to try and gather a Masyn Winn grounder that went for a single, and Arias needed immediate treatment from the club’s training staff in the aftermath. Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt … [Read more...] about AL Central Notes: Arias, Carpenter, Cannon
White Sox Place Luis Robert Jr. On 10-Day Injured List
The White Sox announced this afternoon that they’ve placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. The move is retroactive to June 26. Chicago will make a corresponding roster move prior to Tuesday’s game against the Dodgers, but will have just 25 players available for this afternoon’s game against the Giants. The fact that Robert … [Read more...] about White Sox Place Luis Robert Jr. On 10-Day Injured List