Jose Leclerc pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his first career save and the Rangers’ first save of the season. He struck out out Mike Trout on three pitches with a slider that looks like a changeup and a 95 mph fastball.
Baseball Chatter 03/18
Jason Kipnis and Cody Anderson received second opinions on their injuries Friday, and both are likely to begin the season on the DL
Baseball Chatter 03/16
Javier Baez will back up Ben Zobrist at second and occasionally Addison Russell at short as well as Kris Bryant at third. Manager Joe Maddon, ‘‘I’m certain that he’s going to play often.’’ Greg Holland pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning in just 10 pitches yesterday. The Mets are unsure if Matt Harvey will ever be the same pitcher he was two seasons ago.
Baseball Chatter 03/15
One reason we aren’t seeing Devon Travis play any games this spring might be because if a trip to the DL turns out to be necessary, Gibbons can back-date his stint as long as he doesn’t appear in a major league game. (Same goes for Josh Donaldson) Travis is working his booty off to get back to business, taking batting practice and running around the outfield. Kendrys Morales is crushing it by the way
Baseball Chatter 03/14
Who will replace Jason Kipnis at second base? The Indians could move Jose Ramirez from third to second base and play Giovanny Urshela at third. Devon Travis and Josh Donaldson will make their spring debuts in a minor-league game today in Clearwater. There is a good chance Donaldson makes the opening day lineup but there’s more healing to be done for Travis and opening day will be cutting it close.
Baseball Chatter 03/09
31 pitchers threw 100 mph last season. Aroldis Chapman and Mauricio Cabrera …