The 2024 MLB Draft is here. Teams will come together to make their picks with an eye toward the future. The draft will again be part of All-Star week and will feature 20 rounds, with the first 74 picks– the first two rounds, compensatory rounds, Competitive Balance Rounds and prospect promotion incentive selections on the first night. Days 2 (Rounds 3-10) and 3 (Rounds 11-20) … [Read more...] about 2024 MLB Draft Tracker: 1st-Round Results and Analysis
Twins to Place Prominent Third Baseman on 10-Day Injured List
Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters that the club will place third baseman Jose Miranda on the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday’s game. Utilityman Diego Castillo will come up from Triple-A St. Paul to take Miranda’s spot on the roster. The Twins must make another move to clear space on the 40-man roster. Miranda has been out with lower back tightness since … [Read more...] about Twins to Place Prominent Third Baseman on 10-Day Injured List
A Taylor Ward Trade Must Happen For The Angels
As the Los Angeles Angels struggle through another disappointing season, general manager Perry Minasian should explore what he can get back in a Taylor Ward trade. The Angels are in fourth place in the AL West and nine games back for an AL Wild Card spot. Coupled with their long list of injuries, they will not be competitive in 2024. In light of this, the Angels should be … [Read more...] about A Taylor Ward Trade Must Happen For The Angels
Minnesota Twins DFA Struggling Reliever
The Minnesota Twins have designated pitcher Jay Jackson for assignment. No corresponding move has been announced yet. Jackson was DFA’d not even an hour after playing against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday following another poor performance. The Twins lost that game 7-6 to the Rays. Jackson threw one inning, letting up three earned runs on two hits and one walk. He is the … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins DFA Struggling Reliever
Twins Promote Former Top Draft Pick After Demoting Struggling Outfielder
The Minnesota Twins announced that Alex Kirilloff will be optioned to Triple-A St. Paul. Austin Martin was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul Thursday, per Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Martin, 25, was the fifth pick in the 2020 MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays. He was eventually part of the package in the José Berríos trade in July 2021. Martin will return … [Read more...] about Twins Promote Former Top Draft Pick After Demoting Struggling Outfielder