Austin Slater is heading to the New York Yankees. The Yankees have acquired the veteran outfielder from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league pitching prospect Gage Ziehl. The Yankees have a pressing need to bolster their outfield depth with star Aaron Judge out indefinitely while dealing with a flexor strain in his right elbow. The 32-year-old Slater hit .236 with … [Read more...] about Yankees bolster outfield, acquire veteran Austin Slater from the White Sox
Archives for July 2025
A rare first for Ohtani: Dodgers superstar strikes out in his first 4 plate appearances
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani had another first in his MLB career. Ohtani struck out in his first four plate appearances Tuesday night against the Cincinnati Reds, the first time he has done that in his eight seasons in the majors. It is the sixth time the Japanese superstar and reigning NL MVP has struck out four times in a game. It is the second time this … [Read more...] about A rare first for Ohtani: Dodgers superstar strikes out in his first 4 plate appearances
Astros End the Skid. Down Nationals 7-4
Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Big games from Christian Walker and Yainer Diaz Well, the Astros won’t finish the season 60-102. Tonight, the Astros finally broke through, winning their 61st game and ending their five-game losing streak, beating the Nats 7-4. The Astros actually scored a rare first-inning run thanks to a Cam Smith double, scoring Christian Walker from first … [Read more...] about Astros End the Skid. Down Nationals 7-4
Braves All-Star OF Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves with Achilles tendon tightness and will go to IL
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is heading for the 10-day injured list. Acuña was removed from Tuesday night’s loss at Kansas City with tightness in his right Achilles tendon. Acuña experienced the discomfort after chasing down a ball in right field. He’ll be evaluated further on Wednesday. Acuña said he initially felt pain while running the bases on Monday night. … [Read more...] about Braves All-Star OF Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves with Achilles tendon tightness and will go to IL
Help Wanted: A Left-Handed Hitter, Preferably A Slugger
Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images With Jacob Melton back in the lineup on Monday, the Astros only had 17 players on the IL. In my book, that’s progress, albeit a baby step. For a team that needs healthy bodies in a bad way, I am not too picky at the moment about who returns first. And Melton’s return at least provided another left-handed bat in a lineup that sorely needs a … [Read more...] about Help Wanted: A Left-Handed Hitter, Preferably A Slugger