Flushing, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – The San Francisco Giants designated second baseman Dan Uggla for assignment on Friday. Uggla, a three-time All-Star, signed a minor-league deal with the Giants on July 21, three days after he was released by the Atlanta […]
Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics released former closer Jim Johnson on Friday. Johnson was designated for assignment on July 24. The 31-year-old right-hander had struggled since being acquired in an offseason trade with the Baltimore Orioles and was […]
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Major League Baseball said the overturned decision on a controversial play at home plate in Thursday’s game between the Reds and Marlins was correct. Cincinnati’s Zack Cozart was initially called out on a throw from […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – Twelve trades were completed on Thursday ahead of the non-waiver deadline and the majority didn’t just involve spare parts getting moved around to plug holes. Former American League Cy Young winner David Price found a new […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – “Touch ’em all, Joe! You’ll never hit a bigger home run in your life.” Those words echoed by former Toronto Blue Jays announcer Tom Cheek took place back in 1993, when the Jays won their second […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros called up right-handed pitcher Mike Foltynewicz from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday. This will mark the major league debut for Foltynewicz, the Astros’ fourth- ranked prospect who is expected to pitch in relief. […]
Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee is back on the 15-day disabled list after leaving Thursday’s start against the Washington Nationals. Lee exited Philadelphia’s 10-4 victory after throwing a pitch to Denard Span with two outs in […]
Kansas City, MO (SportsNetwork.com) – Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer is expected to be sidelined 3-6 weeks due to a stress fracture in his right hand. Hosmer aggravated an injury he suffered July 20 in a loss to […]
Baltimore, MD (SportsNetwork.com) – Angels starter Tyler Skaggs was working on a no-hitter in the fifth inning of Thursday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles when he motioned to the dugout for the team trainer. After walking Steve Pearce with two […]
Washington, D.C. (SportsNetwork.com) – Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee left in the bottom of the third inning of Thursday’s start against the Washington Nationals. With two outs in the third, Lee threw a pitch to Denard Span and pointed to […]