Manny Machado is walking more than ever, but he is also striking out more than ever, hitting .225 on the season. He threw his big wad of gum at a bird yesterday, and his antics are much more disturbing when he is batting .225 than when he is hitting bombs. Ugh.
Stubborn bird spends time on the infield in Houston. Mean old Manny Machado gets fed up and throws bubble gum at it.
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— Sports Funhouse (@SportsFunhouse) May 28, 2017
Right-handed batters are hitting .124 against Lance Lynn, who is now 4-2 with a 2.53 ERA
Chase Anderson should be on your Fantasy Baseball watch list. He was a sight to see last night against the Diamondbacks, taking a no hitter into the eighth inning and striking out a career high 11 batters
Greg Holland signed a one year contract with the Rockies worth a guaranteed $7 million. If he stays healthy and pitches well, he can make $14 million. He also has a mutual player option for $15 million in 2018 that will kick in as soon as he finishes 30 games or pitches in 50. That is right around the corner…
A lot of people in this game play with a chip on their shoulder, I’m no different. I just want to be better and better each time out. I knew I was healthy. If other teams didn’t necessarily believe that or they were apprehensive, that’s their decision.Holland on signing with the Rockies
James Paxton will start against the Rockies on Wednesday, isn’t he lucky?
Servais says Paxton will start Wednesday in first game of homestand against Colorado.
— Bob Dutton (@TNT_Mariners) May 27, 2017
It doesn’t look like Christian Arroyo is going to be sent back down to Triple-A, but he will get a couple days off.
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Bochy said Arroyo will get at least two days off. "Catch his breath, get his mind off of it, and work on some things."</p>— Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS) <a href=”https://twitter.com/PavlovicNBCS/status/868613235917729792″>May 27, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Among Qualified Starting Pitchers, Dallas Keuchel:
- Has the most Wins, 8
- Ranks 2nd in ERA, 1.81
- Ranks 1st 67% Ground Balls
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>If <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tigers?src=hash”>#Tigers</a> are still under .500 by end of June, sources say they'll revert to stance from November: All veterans will be available in trade.</p>— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) <a href=”https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/868147074776301568″>May 26, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Brad Peacock will stay in the rotation for at least one more start because A.J. Hinch loves him, and Mike Fiers will go to the bullpen. It may or may not be permanent.
JC Ramirez has a 3.20 ERA after nine starts this season. Plus, he pitches deep into games, getting through at least five innings in all nine starts, and seven innings in four.
Mike Trout leads the league with 16 home runs so far and is on pace to hit 50 on the season.
I don’t think so, probably not. I just never had a desire to do it. Friends and family) obviously want me to do it, but it’s just a personal choice. Not one particular reason. I’m sure one day I’ll do it.Trout on weather he will participate in Home Run Derby
Brian Johnson is the first Red Sox pitcher to throw a shutout in his first home start since Pedro Martinez in 1998.
Corey Kluber is set to return Thursday, and the Indians will probably move Danny Salazar to the bullpen to make room in the rotation. Salazar has allowed at least three runs in seven of his last eight starts, and is 1-3 with a 7.33 ERA
Team News
The Cubbies haven’t scored any runs in four of their last six road games. Today they get to face Clayton Kershaw at Dodgers Stadium, who they have struck out against 68 times in 53 innings with a .218 batting average in eight starts.
The Nationals are tied with the Phillies and the Mets for the most blown saves in the National League. Koda Glover is the Nats closer of the week, so far so good…
Injury Updates
Cam Bedrosian faced live batters for the first time yesterday, and will start his rehab assignment soon.
Huston Street has pitched two perfect innings on his way back to health and becomes eligible to return June 1.
Yoenis Cespedes felt tightness after his first rehab game at Triple-A yesterday, and will be shut down until at least Tuesday.
David Wright has not played a game since a year ago yesterday.