MLB News
Marcus Semien: Homer, five RBI in win
Semien went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double, five total RBI and three total runs scored in Tuesday's 15-8 victory over the Athletics.
(May 7 -- Rotowire)
Phillies Acquire Tyler Gilbert From Reds
The Phillies have acquired left-hander Tyler Gilbert from the Reds, reports Matt Gelb of The Athletic on X. Since Gelb uses the word “purchased,” it seems the Reds will receive cash considerations in return. The southpaw wasn’t on the Reds’ 40-man roster and therefore won’t need a roster spot with the Phillies. Gilbert, 30, signed…
(May 7 -- MLB Trade Rumors)
Former Cubs All-Star walks across stage as a Penn State graduate
Dexter Fowler graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor of Science degree this week. The 2016 World Series champion joined his classmates in Happy Valley to walk across the stage with his diploma. Major League Baseball posted the awesome moment on social media. Fowler was drafted right out of high school in the 14th round of the 2004 MLB Draft....
(May 7 -- Yahoo Sports)
Mets injury notes: Next steps for Kodai Senga, Tylor Megill and more
Mets skipper Carlos Mendoza gave updates on Kodai Senga, Tylor Megill and two of his relievers ahead of Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.
(May 7 -- Yahoo Sports)
Jasson Dominguez: Nearing rehab assignment
Manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that Dominguez (elbow) is "inside two weeks" to begin a rehab assignment, Chris Kirschner of The Athleticreports.
(May 7 -- Rotowire)
Gabriel Moreno: Battling illness
Moreno isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Tuesday against the Reds due to an illness, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
(May 7 -- Rotowire)
Former MLB player Monte Harrison plans to walk on to the Arkansas Razorbacks as a receiver
The 28-year-old Harrison had signed a letter of intent in 2014 to play at Nebraska before being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers.
(May 7 -- ESPN)
Braves bullpen takes another hit as Tyler Matzek lands on 15-day injured list
The move with Tyler Matzek came after he allowed three runs while recording only two outs in a loss to the Dodgers.
(May 7 -- Yahoo Sports)
Cristian Javier: Returning this weekend
Astros manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Javier (neck) will return from the injured list this weekend to start against the Tigers, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
(May 7 -- Rotowire)
LOOK: Former Purdue star Zach Edey throws out awful first pitch at Cubs game
The two-time player of the year chose the right sport
(May 7 -- CBS Sports)
Cody Bellinger returns to Cubs lineup two weeks after breaking multiple ribs crashing into outfield wall
Bellinger will DH Tuesday night and it's unclear if he's ready to play the field yet
(May 7 -- CBS Sports)
Ex-MLB OF Monte Harrison set to play college football at Arkansas
Harrison signed to play college football at Nebraska in 2014 before he was drafted by the Brewers.
(May 7 -- Yahoo Sports)
Yankees Outright Taylor Trammell
The Yankees announced that outfielder Taylor Trammell has been sent outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment on the weekend. Trammell, now 26, was once a highly-touted prospect. He was selected 35th overall by the Reds in 2016 and cracked Baseball America’s top 100 list in three straight…
(May 7 -- MLB Trade Rumors)
Cubs To Activate Cody Bellinger
Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that outfielder Cody Bellinger is going to be activated from the injured list today, relayed by Bruce Levine of 670 The Score on X. The full slate of moves was laid out by Madde Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times on X, with outfielder Alexander Canario optioned to Triple-A, while right-hander…
(May 7 -- TheRotoFeed)
Tigers Option Parker Meadows, Select Ryan Vilade
May 7: The Tigers have now officially announced that they have optioned Meadows, selected Vilade and transferred Gipson-Long to the 60-day IL. May 6: The Tigers plan to option center fielder Parker Meadows to Triple-A Toledo before tomorrow’s matchup with the Guardians, reports Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free-Press. Detroit will promote Ryan Vilade to take…
(May 7 -- TheRotoFeed)