The Detroit Tigers’ Double-A Erie Seawolves will be renamed the Erie Moon Mammoths after being picked by John Oliver of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight.” Oliver devoted a May 4 segment to names and promotions of minor league baseball teams, announcing his rebranding proposal. Two weeks later, he said Erie, based in Pennsylvania, had been selected after 47 submissions. On Sunday, … [Read more...] about Erie Seawolves will be renamed the Moon Mammoths after being picked for rebranding by John Oliver
Archives for June 2025
Should the Astros pursue Cedric Mullins?
Astros GM Dana Brown talks with Manager Joe Espada | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Rumor has it that GM Dana Brown has talked with the Orioles about a trade for Cedric Mullins It’s no secret that the Astros would like to have a LH ‘professional hitter” in the lineup. USA Today writer Bob Nightengale reported that the Astros are in the early stages of aggressively pursuing … [Read more...] about Should the Astros pursue Cedric Mullins?
Bryce is back: 2-time MVP Harper returns from a wrist injury to give Phillies boost in NL East race
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper returned to the lineup Monday night against San Diego after a stint on the injured list because of right wrist inflammation. Harper was starting at first base and batting third against the Padres. He went on the 10-day injured list on June 6. He said at the time that he felt pain in the wrist during a large portion of last season, when he hit 30 … [Read more...] about Bryce is back: 2-time MVP Harper returns from a wrist injury to give Phillies boost in NL East race
Astros Prospect Report: June 29th
Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images See how the prospects performed last night. Another day of Astros minor league baseball in the books! See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (40-41) lost 9-3 (BOX SCORE) Blubaugh started for Sugar Land and allowed 4 runs over 5 innings while striking out 9. The … [Read more...] about Astros Prospect Report: June 29th
Astros Crawfish Boil: June 30, 2025
Welcome to the Monday Boil It’s the Monday Crawfish Boil! Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Astros clinch series against Cubs with 2-0 win (C2H) Jeremy Peña extension talks put on hold (MLBTR) Astros interested in Cedric Mullins (MLBTR) Espada’s trust in Abreu (HC) AL West News Cal Raleigh becomes the second participant named to the Home Run Derby (MLB) Elvis Andrus … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: June 30, 2025