San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. shouldn’t go unnoticed for the impressive stats he has put up. Heading into Friday’s action, he had come to the plate 158 times this season and reached base 76 times (over 48%). He has reached base safely in 67 of his last 134 plate appearances. With his incredible OBP, LaMonte Wade has shown MLB that he has the skills to be a … [Read more...] about 30-Year-Old Giants Infielder is MLB’s OBP King This Season
Oakland Athletics Make Series of Roster Moves; Add Former First Round Pick
The Oakland Athletics roster is seeing a few changes on Thursday. Outfielder Esteury Ruiz lands on the 10-day injured list due to a left wrist strain, making way for the Athletics to call up a Houston Astros former first round pick in Daz Cameron from Triple-A Las Vegas. The Athletics 40-man roster was full, so the team had to make a move there as well. They opted to designate … [Read more...] about Oakland Athletics Make Series of Roster Moves; Add Former First Round Pick
SF Giants Get Cy Young Winner Back Against the Pirates
The San Francisco Giants landed Blake Snell a week before Opening Day. Now, Snell will return to the Giants rotation when they play the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Wednesday. Snell was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left adductor strain on April 23. In a corresponding move, Nick Avila was optioned to Double-A Richmond. #SFGiants roster moves: – LHP Blake Snell … [Read more...] about SF Giants Get Cy Young Winner Back Against the Pirates
Athletics Acquire Right-Hander from Astros as Injuries Decimate Pitching Depth
Per a team announcement, the Oakland Athletics have acquired pitcher Brandon Bielak from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations. In a corresponding move, Oakland made room on the 40-man roster by designating lefty Easton Lucas for assignment. Welcome to the Green and Gold, Brandon! We have acquired RHP Brandon Bielak from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash … [Read more...] about Athletics Acquire Right-Hander from Astros as Injuries Decimate Pitching Depth
San Francisco Giants Add Veteran Catcher To Active Roster
The catching depth for the San Francisco Giants has taken a major hit in a short period of time. The team placed starter Patrick Bailey and backup Tom Murphy on the injured list just one day apart earlier in May. So, to strengthen the depth, the Giants signed veteran Curt Casali to a Major League deal on Wednesday. #SFGiants Roster Moves:· C Curt Casali (#18) signed to a … [Read more...] about San Francisco Giants Add Veteran Catcher To Active Roster