Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino informed members of the media today that catcher Gary Sánchez is likely to miss eight to ten weeks due to his right knee sprain. Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com was among those to relay the timeline and the specific diagnosis, which is a sprain of the catcher’s right posterior cruciate ligament. It’s yet another unwelcome development in a … [Read more...] about Gary Sánchez Likely To Miss 8-10 Weeks
Nationals Name Miguel Cairo Interim Manager
The Nationals announced that bench coach Miguel Cairo is now the club’s interim manager. He’ll take over for Dave Martinez, who was fired yesterday. The Nats are off today, so Cairo will make his debut as Washington’s skipper tomorrow in St. Louis. Cairo, 51, played in the majors from 1996 to 2012. After his playing days were over, he did some front office and player … [Read more...] about Nationals Name Miguel Cairo Interim Manager
Orioles Outright Luis F. Castillo
The Orioles announced on Monday that Luis F. Castillo went unclaimed on waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk. Baltimore designated him for assignment last week. Castillo has yet to appear in a big league game with Baltimore. The O’s acquired him from Seattle in a DFA trade in early May. Castillo was immediately optioned and promptly landed on the … [Read more...] about Orioles Outright Luis F. Castillo
Nationals Fire PBO Mike Rizzo, Manager Dave Martinez
The Nationals have made an in-season shake-up of their organization, as ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez have both been fired. The Nats have confirmed the news, and announced that assistant GM Mike DeBartolo will be the team’s interim general manager for the remainder of the season. An interim manager to … [Read more...] about Nationals Fire PBO Mike Rizzo, Manager Dave Martinez
Dan Straily Announces Retirement
Eight-year MLB veteran Dan Straily has announced his retirement, as relayed by Codify Baseball on social media. Straily pitched for the A’s, Cubs, Astros, Reds, Marlins, and Orioles in his MLB career. Straily, 36, was a 24th-round pick by the A’s back in 2009. He made his big league debut a few years later during the 2012 season and provided league average results for Oakland … [Read more...] about Dan Straily Announces Retirement