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Cubs place RHP Keegan Thompson on the 15-day injured list, recall Luke Little

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 14:56

The Cubs placed right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday due to a viral illness. They recalled left-handed pitcher Luke Little from Triple-A Iowa in reciprocal. Thompson is holding a 4.97 ERA through nine appearances on the bump this season. He’s struck out 19 total batters and walked just six this season. Thompson’s pitched through 12.2...

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Orioles rally past Blue Jays with Adley Rutschman walk-off to keep 105-series sweepless streak alive

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 14:51

The Orioles, who have gone 105 straight series without being swept, are on pace to surpass the all-time record shortly after the All-Star break.

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How the Cubs have persevered this season

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 14:46

Yahoo Sports national MLB insider Russell Dorsey discusses how Chicago's philosophy before the season has helped them succeed despite a rash of injuries.

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Mets’ Mark Vientos focused on taking things ‘day by day’ in latest big-league opportunity

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 14:33

It's been an up-and-down season for Mets prospect Mark Vientos, and now that he's back in the big-leagues, he's just focused on taking things one day at a time.

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New Statcast hitting metrics explained, Phillies first to 30 wins, Angels are scuffling

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 13:10

Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman break down all the new Statcast hitting metrics released by MLB, the Phillies success that’s led to them to being the first team to 30 wins this season, the Angels continuing to be a disappointment and other news from around the league.

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Mets at Phillies: How to watch on SNY on May 15, 2024

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 13:01

Here's how to watch the Mets game on SNY online or via the SNY app.

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Will the Phillies remain a legitimate NL East contender as they face tougher teams? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 12:39

Yahoo Sports senior MLB analyst Jordan Shusterman and senior MLB analyst Jake Mintz break down the Phillies recent success and debate whether or not they think the Phillies can keep up that success as they start to face tougher teams. Hear the full conversation on the “Baseball Bar-B-Cast” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.

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Evaluating Mets’ Brett Baty and Mark Vientos

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 11:27

The Mets have two young corner infielders, both of whom show promise in some areas of their game, and weakness in others.

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Mets Minor League Mailbag: Will front office stay aggressive in promoting prospects?

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 10:36

SNY contributor Joe DeMayo answers fan questions in this edition of the Mets Minor League Mailbag.

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Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee has structural damage in injured left shoulder, will seek second opinion

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 10:36

Jung Hoo Lee was placed on the 10-day injured list and met with team doctors.

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Mets officially DFA Joey Wendle, recall Mark Vientos among flurry of roster moves

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 10:25

The Mets made a flurry of roster moves official prior to Wednesday’s game in Philadelphia, including DFA'ing Joey Wendle and calling up Mark Vientos.

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Don’t sleep on the Cubs: Continuity, youth delivering for Chicago as they begin to find their stride

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 09:28

The Cubs have weathered a barrage of injuries already this season, yet they sit just 1.5 games back in the NL Central.

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Fantasy Baseball Trade Analyzer: Deal Tanner Bibee, nab Yusei Kikuchi and more

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 09:18

Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie delivers a pitcher-centric version of his trade analyzer this week.

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Squared-Up Rate: What is it and who stands out?

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 08:22

Matthew Pouliot takes a look at Statcast's Squared-up Rate and which MLB hitters stand out.

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Angels manager Ron Washington criticizes Luis Guillorme's failed squeeze bunt: 'He didn’t do the job'

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 07:29

It has been a frustrating start for the Angels, and Washington was in no mood for mistakes.

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Mixing It Up for Fantasy Baseball: Luis Gil and Taj Bradley have new cutters, plus Matt Manning's sweeper

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 07:19

Eric Samulski breaks down three pitchers who are throwing new pitches and declares whether fantasy baseball managers should care through six weeks.

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ICYMI in Mets Land: Mark Vientos rejoining team as offensive struggles continue in loss to Phillies

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 06:36

Here's what happened in Mets Land on Tuesday, in case you missed it...

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