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I've been an avid sports follower since birth and I'm a massive Mets, Jets, Knicks and Islanders fan. I'm a freshman at Amherst College and a former US Open ballboy.
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Trey Mancini Breaks Out Of Slump, Homers In Loss
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini recorded his first hit in five games against the Phillies, a two-run homer in the seventh inning. Mancini has struggled tremendously after a great rookie season, as he's hit a meager .220 on the season, including just .186 over his last 30 games. While his 12 homers have provided for... Read More
Kevin Gausman Gets Knocked Around Versus Phillies
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman did not have his best stuff on Thursday night. Gausman gave up a whopping 12 hits in just five innings, also allowing five runs with just two strikeouts. His ERA now stands at a disappointing 4.33, and while he has arguably been the Orioles best pitcher, that's not saying... Read More
Sam Gaviglio Rocked By The Braves
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Sam Gaviglio lasted only 1 2/3 innings against the Braves on Wednesday night as he gave up six runs on six hits. The start spikes Gaviglio's ERA from 3.81 to 4.70 as he heads into the All-Star break. If there was any doubt before this start, Gaviglio shouldn't be considered... Read More
Justin Smoak Homers For Second Straight Game
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak homered for the second time in as many games on Wednesday night against the Braves. It was a solo shot for Smoak, his 14th of the year and 47th RBI. While he's not on the 38-home run pace of last season, Smoak can still reliably contribute in the... Read More
Chris Davis Snaps Five-Game Hitting Streak
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis went hitless against the Yankees, going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a walk. Davis had registered exactly one hit in each of the past five games, including two homers, but he looked like his former self on Wednesday night. With just nine home runs overall and a pitiful .158... Read More
Dylan Bundy Gets Shelled Versus Yankees
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy got lit up by an excellent Yankees offense on Wednesday night. Bundy lasted only four innings and gave up five runs and four walks in the process. His ERA jumped to 4.35 after he had lowered it to 3.75 just two starts prior. It's hard to trust Bundy for... Read More
Roberto Osuna Suspended 75 Games
Updating a previous report, Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna has been suspended 75 games by commissioner Rob Manfred for violating the domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policies. The suspension is retroactive to May 8 (when Osuna was first placed on administrative leave), but Osuna won't be able to play until August 5,... Read More
Tim Beckham To Come Off DL on Monday
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Tim Beckham (groin) is set to return from the disabled list on Monday, according to manager Buck Showalter. Beckham has been out for about two months due to a left groin strain and had gotten off to a sluggish start, hitting just .179 with one homer. Leave Beckham on the waiver wire... Read More
Roberto Osuna Suspension Expected Friday Night
Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna is expected to be suspended by Major League Baseball on Friday night, according to their domestic-violence policy. Osuna has been out of action since early May, and while he did look like his normal self when active with nine saves and a 2.93 ERA, the forthcoming suspension could hold... Read More
Chris Davis Back In The Lineup
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is finally back in the lineup for the first time since June 11. Davis has been one of the worst players in baseball thus far this season, and that's not even factoring in that he's being paid $23 million this year and each of the next four seasons. Don't... Read More
Trey Mancini Remains Out Of The Lineup
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini (neck) is out of the lineup again Friday night against the Braves. Mancini has been dealing with a stiff neck and that may have contributed to his recent 4-for-32 slump that has dropped his average to .220. Nonetheless, he does have some pop, having hit nine homers so far this year,... Read More
Lourdes Gurriel Recalled From Triple–A
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Lourdes Gurriel was called up from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday after starting pitcher Sam Gaviglio was placed on paternity leave. The young Cuban was uneven in his first big league go-around, as he only hit .206 with two homers and seven RBI. Gaviglio is allowed to remain on the paternity list for... Read More
Steve Pearce Nearing Return
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Steve Pearce appears to be close to returning to the big league club, as he smacked a three-run homer on Tuesday for Triple-A Buffalo. Pearce got off to a solid start playing mostly against left-handed starters. In 22 games, Pearce hit .273 with three homers and 13 RBI. With a weekend... Read More
Marcus Stroman To Return This Weekend
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) is set to make his return to the mound this weekend against the Los Angeles Angels. Stroman finished his rehab assignment at Single–A Dunedin, going 4 1/3 innings while giving up two runs, four walks and one hit. The Blue Jays will hope that Stroman's right shoulder is... Read More
Andrew Cashner To Start on Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (back) is set to come off the disabled list on Wednesday and start versus the Washington Nationals. Cashner had been dealing with lower back soreness but only missed one start in the process. Cashner has struggled this season to a 2-8 record with a 4.98 ERA and 1.69 WHIP in... Read More
Chris Davis Not Likely To Be In Lineup Anytime Soon
Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis hasn't played at all since June 11, and it doesn't look like he will be in the lineup in the near future. After finally being benched in wake of a horrific .150/.227/.227 triple slash line with just four homers, Davis hasn't even seen a single... Read More
Pedro Alvarez Designated For Assignment
Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Pedro Alvarez was designated for assignment on Tuesday and catcher Caleb Joseph was called up in his stead. Alvarez was in the midst of his worst season to date, hitting a paltry .180 with eight homers and 18 RBI while almost exclusively facing right-handed pitching. Alvarez will likely get a chance... Read More
Ryan Tepera Drawing Trade Interest
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Ryan Tepera has been drawing significant interest via the trade market in recent weeks. Tepera is having the best season of his young career, registering 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings along with a 2.75 ERA, a 1.17 WHIP and four saves. The Blue Jays aren't in any rush to trade him,... Read More
Josh Donaldson To Return Wednesday?
Toronto Blue Jays superstar third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) will come off the disabled list on Wednesday as long as he's good to go, according to manager John Gibbons. Donaldson had been dealing with left calf tightness, and that may be part of the reason for his slow start of five homers and 16 RBI and... Read More
Chris Davis Out Of Lineup Next Two Days
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis will be out of the lineup both Tuesday and Wednesday as lefties Eduardo Rodriguez and Chris Sale are slated to start for the Red Sox. Manager Buck Showalter said that the days off are planned in an effort to get Davis out of his season-long slump. Davis has been... Read More
Andrew Cashner Headed To The DL
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner is set to be placed on the disabled list after battling lower back spasms. Cashner has been one of the many disappointments for the Orioles this season after they gave him a $16 million contract in the offseason. He has a 2-8 record with a 4.98 ERA and 1.69... Read More
Manny Machado Returns To The Lineup
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado is back in the three-hole of their lineup after sitting out Monday's game with an illness. Machado has been one of the few, if not only, bright spots for a terrible Orioles team, hitting .312 with 18 home runs and 50 RBI, and he remains a prime trade candidate at... Read More
Darren O'Day Rebounds in Second Rehab Appearance
Baltimore Orioles reliever Darren O'Day (elbow) bounced back strongly for Single-A Frederick. In his second appearance rehabbing his hyperextended elbow, O'Day struck out the side without allowing a baserunner. The outing is very encouraging for the former All-Star, as he allowed three earned runs in his only other outing for Frederick. O'Day should be back up... Read More
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to be Placed on 7-Day DL
Toronto Blue Jays top prospect, third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., is heading to the seven-day disabled list after injuring his leg sliding into second base in the fourth inning of Wednesday's game for Double–A New Hampshire. It's a shame for the son of recently inducted Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero, as Vlad Jr. was hitting... Read More
Colby Rasmus Off to Slow Start in Rehab Assignment
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colby Rasmus has struggled mightily in his rehab assignment at Single-A Frederick and Double-A Bowie, going 0-for-10 with five strikeouts. Rasmus' numbers in the minors aren't that far off from his major league numbers, as he's only hit .095 with no homers and no RBI in his limited time this year. Stay away... Read More
Darren O'Day to Pitch on Thursday for Single-A Frederick
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Darren O'Day is set to make another rehab appearance at Single-A Frederick in his ongoing rehab assignment. His first appearance didn't go very well, as he walked three and allowed three earned runs while only recording two outs. Given a few more relief appearances in the minors, O'Day should be back... Read More
Danny Valencia Placed on the Paternity List
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Danny Valencia was put on the paternity list Wednesday after he was scratched on Tuesday because his wife went into labor. Valencia had been having a solid season after becoming the everyday third baseman, hitting .279 with five homers. Valencia will likely miss a few games, but look for him to... Read More
Mark Trumbo in the Lineup Versus Nationals
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) is in the lineup on Wednesday after being scratched from the lineup Tuesday with tendinitis. His average sits at a solid .310, and he will look to keep his momentum going against Nationals starter Max Scherzer as his injury-plagued season has kept him at only two homers and eight... Read More
Michael Saunders Released by the Orioles
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Michael Saunders has been granted his release by the Orioles after exercising the opt-out clause in his contract. An All-Star just two years ago, Saunders had been hitting .161 with one home run for Triple-A Norfolk. Saunders will look for a new team to take a chance on him and reach the... Read More
Randal Grichuk to be Evaluated Later This Week
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk is set to be evaluated sometime this week as he recovers from a right knee sprain. Grichuk has been out since late April and could return within a week given that he has already started running and doing some outfield work. He'll try to rebound from a putrid start,... Read More
