On Tuesday, the Washington Nationals activated veteran first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo from the 10-day injured list. The 30-year-old had been out since the middle of June due to suffering a left hamstring strain on June 11. This is one of a series of roster moves announced today by Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo. Gallo will not be … [Read more...] about Nationals Activate Veteran Slugger from Injured List
Orioles Star Pitcher Heads to IL Among Multiple Roster Moves
The Baltimore Orioles have placed starter Zach Eflin on the IL and placed reliever Keegan Akin on the paternity list. They have recalled reliever Dillon Tate and starter Cade Povich. Zach Eflin on 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. Akin on paternity list. Dillon Tate and Cade Povich recalled by #Orioles. Eflin retroactive to August 17. — Rich DubroffMLB … [Read more...] about Orioles Star Pitcher Heads to IL Among Multiple Roster Moves
James Wood’s Unconventional Path to Success
Washington Nationals rookie James Wood has as much offensive upside as any prospect in baseball. Since his call-up, we have seen why Wood was such a highly touted prospect. Wood is hitting .284 with a .831 OPS, which amounts to a 135 wRC+. He has been red hot lately, hitting .372 with a 1.112 OPS over his last 21 games. However, this success has come with an unusual approach: … [Read more...] about James Wood’s Unconventional Path to Success
Orioles Recall Reliever, Option No. 5 Prospect
The Baltimore Orioles have optioned Cade Povich to Triple-A and recalled reliever Colin Selby. This comes a day after Povich’s best career start. Povich, 24, is the Orioles No. 5 prospect according to MLB.com, and has been up and down between Triple-A and MLB a couple of times this year. Selby, 26, is now on his third MLB team. This move comes so the Orioles can have some depth … [Read more...] about Orioles Recall Reliever, Option No. 5 Prospect
Orioles Rotation Faces Big Question Marks Ahead of Postseason
The Baltimore Orioles’ starting rotation has suffered many injuries and therefore struggled. But heading into September, some guys need to step up. Heading into spring training, the Orioles had almost too many starting pitchers. The projected rotation consisted of Corbin Burnes, Kyle Bradish, Grayson Rodriguez, John Means, and Dean Kremer. That rotation contains two former … [Read more...] about Orioles Rotation Faces Big Question Marks Ahead of Postseason