Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery on Tuesday and will be shut down from throwing for at least 12 weeks. The Braves placed Lopez on the injured list on March 31st, and he won’t be able to start throwing until July at the earliest. Reynaldo Lopez Out Until July the Earliest After Shoulder Surgery Lopez, who signed a restricted … [Read more...] about Reynaldo Lopez Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Shut Down for 12 Weeks
Connor Wong Placed On IL, Red Sox Recall Sabol
The Boston Red Sox recalled catcher Blake Sabol and right-handed pitcher Josh Winckowski from Triple-A Worcester on April 8. In corresponding moves, catcher Connor Wong was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left fifth finger fracture. And right-handed pitcher Robert Stock was designated for assignment. Red Sox Place Connor Wong on IL, Recall Sabol Connor Wong left at the … [Read more...] about Connor Wong Placed On IL, Red Sox Recall Sabol
Report: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Signs Record Extension with Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays finalized a blockbuster contract extension minutes after midnight struck on Monday, April 7. The days of intense speculation over the star first baseman’s future with the franchise are over. The 14-year, $500 million deal, with no deferrals, marks the richest extension in MLB history, eclipsing Mike Trout’s $426.5 million pact … [Read more...] about Report: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Signs Record Extension with Blue Jays
Cardinals Catcher Ivan Herrera Injures Knee, Avoids Serious Injury
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera is likely heading to the injured list after injuring his knee in game one of a doubleheader with the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Herrera was helped off the field after hurting his knee on the basepaths in the third inning. He left the stadium to receive tests, but early reports suggest that there is no structural damage. #STLCards manager … [Read more...] about Cardinals Catcher Ivan Herrera Injures Knee, Avoids Serious Injury
What’s Behind the Giants Exceptional Start?
The Giants start to the season has been exceptional. They’re eight and one for the first time since 2003. They lead the entire MLB in winning percentage, just like they did in the spring. You can see a clear energy shift in the Giants camp. New leadership in Buster Posey has looked to push his ideology into the players. Plus, entering his second season, Bob Melvin has also been … [Read more...] about What’s Behind the Giants Exceptional Start?