Major League Baseball announced Thursday that Nationals reliever Jorge Lopez and manager Davey Martinez have received suspensions after a Lopez fastball to Andrew McCutchen sailed high-and-tight, nearly hitting McCutchen in the head. Lopez has received a three-game suspension, which he will appeal. Martinez was suspended for one game and will serve that punishment today. … [Read more...] about MLB Announces Suspensions Following Nationals-Pirates Incident
Grayson Rodriguez Getting MRI Due To Shoulder Soreness
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde provided a troubling update about right-hander Grayson Rodriguez today, with video shared by Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. Hyde says that Rodriguez recently had a side session canceled due to some shoulder soreness and was sent for an MRI today. The results of that imaging haven’t come back yet but it’s a less than ideal development regardless. … [Read more...] about Grayson Rodriguez Getting MRI Due To Shoulder Soreness
Injury Notes: Gil, DeJong, Gray
Luis Gil has not thrown since being diagnosed with a lat strain during the first week of March. The Yankees righty was shut down for at least six weeks at the time of the injury. While Gil has hit the six-week mark, he’s still not ready to begin throwing. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters (including Bryan Hoch of MLB.com) that Gil will remain shut down for at least another 10 … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Gil, DeJong, Gray
Latest On Orioles’ Extension Candidates
Orioles fans have been pining for long-term extensions for some of their young core, but thus far there’s been little indication that they’re pursuing such commitments. Part of that stemmed from the fact that the franchise was up for sale. We’re now more than a year into David Rubenstein’s tenure as Orioles owner, and while they’ve spent more money on the whole, it’s primarily … [Read more...] about Latest On Orioles’ Extension Candidates
Orioles Release Luis Gonzalez
The Orioles have released left-hander Luis Gonzalez. Jake Rill of MLB.com was among those to relay the news. He was designated for assignment yesterday when the club claimed righty Scott Blewett off waivers. Gonzalez is currently injured, meaning he can’t be placed on outright waivers. It’s a bit of a heartbreaking development for the southpaw. Gonzalez was just added to … [Read more...] about Orioles Release Luis Gonzalez