SAN DIEGO — It took them a few days to acclimate, but these Padres are finally starting to look like the team they envisioned when they overhauled their offense at last week’s trade deadline. That is to say, their offense looks damn scary – National League playoff contenders beware. A day after their spectacular victory … Read more
Two of Iowa’s minor league teams will take the field in a location where no minor leaguer has played before. Some of the best talent from each system will dress for the occasion. The Minor League opener at the iconic Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa, is scheduled for a first pitch at 6:30 p.m. … Read more
This story is excerpted from Anthony DiComo’s Mets Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, Click here. And subscribe to receive it regularly in your inbox. At this point it has become cliché to say that Edwin Díaz is doing things that we have never seen before. So how about something we have? What are … Read more
MILWAUKEE — Batting practice was optional for Reds hitters ahead of Saturday’s game against the Brewers. But the pregame schedule left extra time for young shortstop Jose Barrero and batting coach Alan Zinter to work together, one-on-one, on the field and in the cages. “It’s unbelievable. That it’s happening today is just unbelievable,” Barrero said … Read more
MILWAUKEE — Already close to his all-year innings total with the Minors, Reds rookie starting pitcher Hunter Greene was feeling the effects of the workload with two months left in the 2022 season. When Greene didn’t feel well during a bullpen session Friday, Cincinnati took no chances and placed him on the 15-day disabled list … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO — Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw came out with lower back pain before the start of the fifth inning of Thursday’s 5-3 win over the Giants at Oracle Park. As he warmed up to throw the fifth, Kershaw felt his back tighten after his penultimate warm-up throw. He then tried to throw one more … Read more
ATLANTA — Life is good for Austin Riley. The Braves third baseman ended July breaking one of Hank Aaron’s records and started August learning he’ll be lucky enough to stay in Atlanta for at least another decade. Riley and the Braves agreed to a 10-year, $212 million contract on Monday. The deal, the most lucrative … Read more
HOUSTON — Considering this was the last time they will face the Mariners in the regular season and the Astros had suffered a crushing late game loss the night before, Houston knew to find a way to earn a victory in the Finals of the Sunday afternoon series at Minute Maid Park was paramount. This … Read more
The Dodgers acquired right-handed reliever Chris Martin from the Cubs for utility Zach McKinstry. Martin, 36, won a World Series title with the Braves in 2021, before signing a one-year contract with Chicago. He has a 4.31 ERA over 31 1/3 innings this season, but with a 40 to 4 K/BB ratio. Manager Dave Roberts … Read more
CINCINNATI — The Reds had no shortage of suitors who wanted to try to acquire rotation ace Luis Castillo as Tuesday’s trade deadline approached at 6 p.m. ET. General manager Nick Krall made the trip Friday evening. Castillo was traded to the Mariners for four Minor League prospects, including three who were ranked in the … Read more