Spencer Turnbull was released from his minor league contract with the Cubs, as first reflected on the MiLB.com transaction log. Tommy Birch of The Des Moines Register reports that the righty triggered an opt-out clause. Turnbull sets out for a new opportunity a few days before the postseason roster cutoff. He’ll need to sign with a new team, at least on a minor league contract, … [Read more...] about Spencer Turnbull Opts Out Of Cubs Deal
Poll: NL Rookie Of The Year Check-In
Within the last few years, the Rookie of the Year award has grown to have more meaning than it had in the past. Changes in the most recent collective bargaining agreement allow the award to bestow a full year of MLB service time on the top two finishers, even if they would have otherwise entered the offseason with less than that. What’s more, the winner of the award (if … [Read more...] about Poll: NL Rookie Of The Year Check-In
Cubs To Place Jameson Taillon On Injured List
The Cubs are placing Jameson Taillon back on the 15-day injured list, manager Craig Counsell tells reporters (including Maddie Lee of The Chicago Sun-Times). Taillon departed his most recent start with left groin tightness. Javier Assad will be recalled from Triple-A Iowa to take his spot on the active roster. Taillon just returned from a nearly two-month absence due to a right … [Read more...] about Cubs To Place Jameson Taillon On Injured List
White Sox Place Luis Robert Jr. On Injured List
3:10pm: Getz tells James Fegan of Sox Machine that Robert has a Grade 2 strain and could be done for the year. When asked about the injury impacting the decision to pick up his option, Getz said “We’re committed to Luis.” 2:16pm: The White Sox announced Wednesday that outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is headed to the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring. Fellow … [Read more...] about White Sox Place Luis Robert Jr. On Injured List
Cubs’ Brandon Birdsell To Undergo Elbow Surgery
Cubs prospect Brandon Birdsell, one of the top young arms in the system, will undergo surgery on his right elbow this week, assistant general manager Jared Banner announced yesterday (link via Janie McCauley of the Associated Press). Banner didn’t provide specifics regarding the injury, noting only that the procedure will be performed by Dr. Keith Meister — one of the … [Read more...] about Cubs’ Brandon Birdsell To Undergo Elbow Surgery