May 23: Baumann reported to the Mariners’ roster today. The team announced that right-hander Cody Bolton has been optioned to Triple-A Tacoma to open a spot on the 26-man roster. May 22: The Orioles and Mariners announced a trade late Wednesday evening. Seattle acquired reliever Mike Baumann and catcher Michael Pérez in exchange for younger catcher Blake Hunt, whom the O’s have … [Read more...] about Mariners Acquire Mike Baumann
Nationals Release Stephen Nogosek
The Nationals have released Stephen Nogosek, according to the right-hander’s MLB.com profile page. Nogosek signed a minor league deal with Washington during the offseason but will now return to the open market after a rough stint at Triple-A Rochester. Over 11 appearances and 15 2/3 innings with the Red Wings, Nogosek posted a 9.77 ERA with 18 walks against only 15 … [Read more...] about Nationals Release Stephen Nogosek
AL East Notes: Cole, Springs, Vavra
The Yankees have been without reigning AL Cy Young award winner Gerrit Cole for the entire season to this point as he works his way back from a bout of elbow inflammation, though that hasn’t stopped the club from storming out of the gate to an excellent 37-17 record. The club’s starting five of Nestor Cortes, Carlos Rodon, Marcus Stroman, Clarke Schmidt, and Luis Gil have all … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Cole, Springs, Vavra
Beltway Notes: Wood, Thomas, Wells, Webb
One of the chief questions surrounding the Nationals this season is when star prospect James Wood could be making his Major League debut, though that debate might be put on hold while Wood overcomes a minor injury. Wood left Thursday’s Triple-A game with tightness in his right hamstring, and Nats manager Davey Martinez told reporters (including Andrew Golden of the Washington … [Read more...] about Beltway Notes: Wood, Thomas, Wells, Webb
Orioles Acquire Thyago Vieira
The Orioles and Brewers have announced a three-player trade that will see the O’s land right-handers Thyago Vieira and Aneuris Rodriguez. Milwaukee will receive minor league righty Garrett Stallings in return. Vieira is the only member of the trio with any Major League experience, as the Sao Paulo native has a 6.18 ERA over 51 career innings in the Show. He appeared in parts … [Read more...] about Orioles Acquire Thyago Vieira