Diamondbacks News
Kelly, Diamondbacks Battered by White Sox, Poor Luck
Let’s not get this twisted. The Diamondbacks deserved to lose last night’s game. But an equipment malfunction in the first might have changed the course of the entire game. An oblivious ump and the MLB’s silly rule about what can and cannot be reviewed also contributed to a result best left forgotten.
Injury Updates and Potential Shifts to Rotation Order A.J. Puk provides an update on his rehab status. Gabriel Moreno is eligible
to return but is going to get some swings in first. Will the rotation order get shaken up to help give differing looks? The off-days provided for travel to Mexico City make this an option being explored.
Antonacci Gets First MLB Homer – on Ridiculousness
I suspect even the fleet-footed infielder is looking forward to properly parking one in the seats to get the real accolades. This is why, if MLB is going to insist on only certain plays being reviewable, that any play that results in scoring should automatically be subject to review.
Other Baseball News
Buy or Sell – Are These Hot Starts for Real?
Kevin McGonigle is quickly making himself the front-runner for the AL Rookie of the Year Award. He’s certainly one I would be buying.
Inside the Numbers of the Mets’ 12-Game Losing Streak
Sure, there were questions about the roster from Queens as the season opened. But I don’t think anyone seriously expected them to be the worst team in baseball. Yet, here we are.
Red Sox Selecting Eduardo Rivera from AA
The 6’7” lefty hurler who struggled to advance through the Athletics minor league system will now get a chance to shine on the big stage for Boston, at age 22.
Cam Schlittler and Family Report Death Threats from Boston Rivalry
This sort of thing is never okay. But hey, some even doubled down and targeted the young man’s family. Stay classy folks.
