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The Oakland Athletics will place Mason Miller on the 15-day injured list with a fractured pinkie on his left hand, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. He’s the corresponding move to activate Ross Stripling from the 15-day IL. Gallegos says that Miller suffered the injury when he pounded a padded training table in frustration after Oakland’s win over the Houston Astros on … [Read more...] about All-Star Closer Fractures Non-Throwing Hand Before Trade Deadline

With the trade deadline less than a week away, teams are closely monitoring Oakland Athletics reliever Mason Miller. Another player from the A’s that is gaining traction in the rumor mill is outfielder Brent Rooker. It’s easy to see how Rooker would be a trade candidate, the 29-year-old first broke out with the A’s last year but is taking it a step further this year. Rooker has … [Read more...] about Trade Interest in Under-the-Radar Outfielder Picks Up Steam

The 2024 MLB Draft is here. Teams will come together to make their picks with an eye toward the future. The draft will again be part of All-Star week and will feature 20 rounds, with the first 74 picks– the first two rounds, compensatory rounds, Competitive Balance Rounds and prospect promotion incentive selections on the first night. Days 2 (Rounds 3-10) and 3 (Rounds 11-20) … [Read more...] about 2024 MLB Draft Tracker: 1st-Round Results and Analysis