Monday, July 31, 2017
Jonathan Lucroy traded to Rockies
Jonathan Lucroy was traded by the Texas Rangers to the Colorado Rockies on July 30, 2017 for a PTBNL. The C\1B had hit 68 for 281, .242/.297/.338 with 4 HR, 27 RBI, 27 R, 1 SB in 77 games with the Rangers in 2017. Over eight MLB seasons with the Rangers and Brewers he hit .280/.339/.433 with 94 HR, 445 RBI, 392 R, 30 SB in 929 games. His career MLB caught stealing rate is 28%. He was originally drafted by the Brewers in the third round in 2007 and was traded to the Rangers in 2016. Lucroy turned 31 on June 13.
Adrian Beltre AL Player of Week 072417 to 073017
Adrian Beltre of the Texas Rangers was selected the American League Player of the Week for the span of July 24, 2017 through July 30, 2017. For the week he hit 11 for 23, .478/.500/.739 with 3 2B, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB and 2 BB. He also became the 31st player to reach the 3000 hit milestone. This season the third baseman is hitting 58 for 189, .307/.382/.534 with 9 HR, 36 RBI, 28 R, 2 SB in 51 games. Over 20 MLB seasons with the Rangers, Red Sox, Mariners, and Dodgers he has hit .286/.339/.481 with 454 HR, 1607 RBI, 1456 R, 120 SB in 2461 games. He originally signed with the Dodgers in 1994 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Beltre turned 38 on April 7th.
Manuel Margot NL Player of Week 072417 to 073017
Manuel Margot of the San Diego Padres was selected the National League Player of the Week for the span of July 24, 2017 through July 30, 2017. For the week he hit 14 for 28, .500/.500/.964 with 2 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 6 R, 1 SB and 0 BB. This season the outfielder is hitting 81 for 288, .281/.321/.431 with 8 HR, 23 RBI, 29 R, 11 SB in 72 games with the Padres and 3 for 20, .150/.261/.150 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 1 R, 2 SB in 5 games while rehabbing at Triple A El Paso. Over two MLB seasons with the Padres he has hit .277/.313/.428 with 8 HR, 26 RBI, 33 R, 13 SB in 82 games. He originally signed with the Red Sox in 2011 as an amateur free agent and was traded to the Padres in 2015. Margot will be 23 on September 28.
Andrew McCutchen 3 HR vs Padres 073017
Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit three home runs in a 7-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on July 30, 2017. For the game he was 3 for 3 with 3 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R and 2 BB while batting third and playing center field. He had a trifecta of solo shots in the first, eighth and ninth innings. This season he is hitting 108 for 370, .292/.385/.535 with 22 HR, 66 RBI, 68 R, 9 SB in 102 games. Over nine MLB seasons with the Pirates he has hit .292/.381/.491 with 197 HR, 703 RBI, 788 R, 169 SB in 1292 games. He was originally drafted by the Pirates with the 11th pick of the first round in 2005. McCutchen will be 31 on October 10.
Adrian Beltre reaches 3000 hit milestone
Adrian Beltre of the Texas Rangers reached the 3000 hit milestone in a 10-6 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on July 30, 2017. For the game he was 1 for 5 with a double and one run while hitting fourth and playing third base. The milestone hit came in the fourth inning off Wade Miley. He became the 31st player and only the third third baseman to reach the 3000 hit mark. This season he is hitting 58 for 189, .307/.382/.534 with 9 HR, 36 RBI, 28 R, 2 SB in 51 games. Over 20 MLB seasons with the Rangers, Red Sox, Mariners, and Dodgers he has hit .286/.339/.481 with 454 HR, 1607 RBI, 1456 R, 120 SB in 2461 games. He originally signed with the Dodgers in 1994 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Beltre turned 38 on April 7th.
Chasing 50-50 073117
This is the sixth year of my Chasing 50-50 segment which I revived as the teams approached the All-Star break. It started five seasons ago as we followed Matt Kemp then of the Dodgers in his self proclaimed attempt to hit 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases. The 2017 season enters week 18 and we'll check out those with the power\speed combo. As long as he is playing Kemp will always be part of this.
Matt Kemp
This week: 1 HR, 0 SB
This season he is hitting .290/.336/.477 with 14 HR, 48 RBI, 40 R, 0 SB in 88 games
Games Braves played: 103
Home Runs: 14 --- Projected Home Runs: 22
Matt Kemp
This week: 1 HR, 0 SB
This season he is hitting .290/.336/.477 with 14 HR, 48 RBI, 40 R, 0 SB in 88 games
Games Braves played: 103
Home Runs: 14 --- Projected Home Runs: 22
Steals: 0 --- Projected Steals: 0
Paul Goldschmidt
This week: 1 HR, 0 SB
This season he is hitting .316/.437/.570 with 22 HR, 78 RBI, 82 R, 15 SB in 104 games
This season he is hitting .316/.437/.570 with 22 HR, 78 RBI, 82 R, 15 SB in 104 games
Games Diamondbacks played: 105
Home Runs: 22 --- Projected Home Runs: 34
Steals: 15 --- Projected Steals: 23
Mike Trout
This week: 0 HR, 0 SB
This season he is hitting .332/.452/.692 with 19 HR, 45 RBI, 45 R, 12 SB in 61 games
This season he is hitting .332/.452/.692 with 19 HR, 45 RBI, 45 R, 12 SB in 61 games
Games Angels played: 106
Home Runs: 19 --- Projected Home Runs: 29
Steals: 12 --- Projected Steals: 18
Brett Gardner
This week: 2 HR, 1 SB
This season he is hitting .261/.355/.467 with 19 HR, 48 RBI, 69 R, 13 SB in 98 games
This season he is hitting .261/.355/.467 with 19 HR, 48 RBI, 69 R, 13 SB in 98 games
Games Yankees played: 103
Home Runs: 19 --- Projected Home Runs: 30
Steals: 13 --- Projected Steals: 20
Keon Broxton
This week: 0 HR, 0 SB
Currently at Triple A. This season he is hitting .218/.294/.430 with 14 HR, 36 RBI, 49 R, 17 SB in 92 games
Currently at Triple A. This season he is hitting .218/.294/.430 with 14 HR, 36 RBI, 49 R, 17 SB in 92 games
Games Brewers played: 107
Home Runs: 14 --- Projected Home Runs: 21
Steals: 17 --- Projected Steals: 26
Brian Dozier
This week: 1 HR, 0 SB
This season he is hitting .247/.329/.438 with 17 HR, 52 RBI, 50 R, 10 SB in 96 games
This season he is hitting .247/.329/.438 with 17 HR, 52 RBI, 50 R, 10 SB in 96 games
Games Twins played: 103
Home Runs: 17 --- Projected Home Runs: 27
Steals: 10 --- Projected Steals: 16
Mookie Betts
This week: 0 HR, 0 SB
This season he is hitting .269/.344/.462 with 17 HR, 63 RBI, 70 R, 17 SB in 102 games
This season he is hitting .269/.344/.462 with 17 HR, 63 RBI, 70 R, 17 SB in 102 games
Games Red Sox played: 106
Home Runs: 17 --- Projected Home Runs: 26
Steals: 17 --- Projected Steals: 26
Jose Altuve
This week: 0 HR, 0 SB
This season he is hitting .367/.430/.578 with 15 HR, 59 RBI, 74 R, 21 SB in 101 games
This season he is hitting .367/.430/.578 with 15 HR, 59 RBI, 74 R, 21 SB in 101 games
Games Astos played: 104
Home Runs: 15 --- Projected Home Runs: 23
Steals: 21 --- Projected Steals: 33
Lorenzo Cain
This week: 1 HR, 0 SB
This season he is hitting .274/.344/.427 with 12 HR, 33 RBI, 61 R, 16 SB in 100 games
This season he is hitting .274/.344/.427 with 12 HR, 33 RBI, 61 R, 16 SB in 100 games
Games Royals played: 103
Home Runs: 12 --- Projected Home Runs: 19
Steals: 16 --- Projected Steals: 25
Ghost of 62 073117
The reference in the title is the 1962 Mets who are regarded as the worst of the Modern Era for all teams after 1900. The team finished 40-120 and 60.5 games back. For the season the team hit .240/.318/.361 and scored 617 runs which was 3.8 per game. The team ERA was 5.04 and they gave up 948 runs or 5.9 per game.
This is the fourth year of this series where each week I will check in on the MLB teams with the worst win-loss records and how they measure up to 1962. This is the fourth segment of the 2017 season as the cellar dwellers established themselves before the All-Star break. I have placed the cut off as teams that have won less than 45 percent of their games. The six teams entering week 18 are the Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics and San Diego Padres.
The Phillies are 38-64, 23.5 games back and 7-3 over their last ten games. That projects to 60-102. The team is hitting .248/.313/.406 and have scored 414 which is 4.1 per game. Their team ERA is 4.53 and have given up 487 runs or 4.8 per game.
The Giants are 40-66, 34.5 games back and 3-7 over their last ten games. That projects to 61-101. The team is hitting .244/.304/.373 and have scored 414 which is 4.0 per game. Their team ERA is 4.62 and have given up 530 runs or 5.1 per game.
The White Sox are 40-62, 16.5 games back and 2-8 over their last ten games. That projects to 63-99. The team is hitting .254/.312/.412 and have scored 442 which is 4.3 per game. Their team ERA is 4.61 and have given up 510 runs or 5.0 per game.
The Reds are 42-63, 14.5 games back and 2-8 over their last ten games. That projects to 65-97. The team is hitting .253/.324/.434 and have scored 478 which is 4.6 per game. Their team ERA is 5.28 and have given up 576 runs or 5.5 per game.
The Athletics are 46-59, 22.5 games back and 3-7 over their last ten games. That projects to 71-91. The team is hitting .237/.311/.419 and have scored 447 which is 4.3 per game. Their team ERA is 4.63 and have given up 500 runs or 5.1 per game.
The Padres are 47-58, 27.0 games back and 6-4 over their last ten games. That projects to 73-89. The team is hitting .236/.301/.402 and have scored 400 which is 3.8 per game. Their team ERA is 4.59 and have given up 534 runs or 5.1 per game.
This is the fourth year of this series where each week I will check in on the MLB teams with the worst win-loss records and how they measure up to 1962. This is the fourth segment of the 2017 season as the cellar dwellers established themselves before the All-Star break. I have placed the cut off as teams that have won less than 45 percent of their games. The six teams entering week 18 are the Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics and San Diego Padres.
The Phillies are 38-64, 23.5 games back and 7-3 over their last ten games. That projects to 60-102. The team is hitting .248/.313/.406 and have scored 414 which is 4.1 per game. Their team ERA is 4.53 and have given up 487 runs or 4.8 per game.
The Giants are 40-66, 34.5 games back and 3-7 over their last ten games. That projects to 61-101. The team is hitting .244/.304/.373 and have scored 414 which is 4.0 per game. Their team ERA is 4.62 and have given up 530 runs or 5.1 per game.
The White Sox are 40-62, 16.5 games back and 2-8 over their last ten games. That projects to 63-99. The team is hitting .254/.312/.412 and have scored 442 which is 4.3 per game. Their team ERA is 4.61 and have given up 510 runs or 5.0 per game.
The Reds are 42-63, 14.5 games back and 2-8 over their last ten games. That projects to 65-97. The team is hitting .253/.324/.434 and have scored 478 which is 4.6 per game. Their team ERA is 5.28 and have given up 576 runs or 5.5 per game.
The Athletics are 46-59, 22.5 games back and 3-7 over their last ten games. That projects to 71-91. The team is hitting .237/.311/.419 and have scored 447 which is 4.3 per game. Their team ERA is 4.63 and have given up 500 runs or 5.1 per game.
The Padres are 47-58, 27.0 games back and 6-4 over their last ten games. That projects to 73-89. The team is hitting .236/.301/.402 and have scored 400 which is 3.8 per game. Their team ERA is 4.59 and have given up 534 runs or 5.1 per game.
NL Central 072417 to 073017
Week 17 standings and top performers of the week
Chicago Cubs 56-48 .538
1B Anthony Rizzo 7 for 19, .368/.571/.632 w/ 1 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB, 7 BB in 6 games
LHP Jon Lester 1-0, 2.57 ERA, 4 K, 0.71 WHIP, .160 BAA in 7.0 IP in 1 GS
Milwaukee Brewers 55-52 .514
3B Travis Shaw 6 for 20, .300/.440/.650 w/ 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB, 5 BB in 6 games
RHP Zach Davies 1-1, 1.84 ERA, 13 K, 0.89 WHIP, .185 BAA in 14.2 IP over 2 GS
St Louis Cardinals 52-53 .495
1B Jose Martinez 4 for 6, .667/.625/1.667 w/ 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB, 1 BB in 4 games
RHP Mike Leake 1-1, 2.25 ERA, 10 K, 0.83 WHIP, .182 BAA in 12.0 IP over 2 GS
Pittsburgh Pirates 51-54 .486
OF Andrew McCutchen 6 for 21, .286/.400/1.000 w/ 5 HR, 9 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB, 3 BB in 6 games
RHP Gerrit Cole 2-0, 2.08 ERA, 12 K, 1.31 WHIP, .229 BAA in 13.0 IP over 2 GS
Cincinnati Reds 42-63 .400
OF Adam Duvall 5 for 23, .217/.308/.652 w/ 3 HR, 7 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB, 2 BB in 6 games
RHP Luis Castillo 1-1, 2.77 ERA, 8 K, 1.00 WHIP, .227 BAA in 13.0 IP over 2 GS
Chicago Cubs 56-48 .538
1B Anthony Rizzo 7 for 19, .368/.571/.632 w/ 1 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB, 7 BB in 6 games
LHP Jon Lester 1-0, 2.57 ERA, 4 K, 0.71 WHIP, .160 BAA in 7.0 IP in 1 GS
Milwaukee Brewers 55-52 .514
3B Travis Shaw 6 for 20, .300/.440/.650 w/ 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB, 5 BB in 6 games
RHP Zach Davies 1-1, 1.84 ERA, 13 K, 0.89 WHIP, .185 BAA in 14.2 IP over 2 GS
St Louis Cardinals 52-53 .495
1B Jose Martinez 4 for 6, .667/.625/1.667 w/ 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB, 1 BB in 4 games
RHP Mike Leake 1-1, 2.25 ERA, 10 K, 0.83 WHIP, .182 BAA in 12.0 IP over 2 GS
Pittsburgh Pirates 51-54 .486
OF Andrew McCutchen 6 for 21, .286/.400/1.000 w/ 5 HR, 9 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB, 3 BB in 6 games
RHP Gerrit Cole 2-0, 2.08 ERA, 12 K, 1.31 WHIP, .229 BAA in 13.0 IP over 2 GS
Cincinnati Reds 42-63 .400
OF Adam Duvall 5 for 23, .217/.308/.652 w/ 3 HR, 7 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB, 2 BB in 6 games
RHP Luis Castillo 1-1, 2.77 ERA, 8 K, 1.00 WHIP, .227 BAA in 13.0 IP over 2 GS
NL East 072417 to 073017
Week 17 standings and top performers of the week
Washington Nationals 61-41 .598
SS Wilmer Difo 8 for 22, .364/.364/.727 w/ 2 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB, 0 BB in 6 games
RHP Max Scherzer 1-0, 1.50 ERA, 9 K, 1.00 WHIP, .150 BAA in 6.0 IP in 1 GS
Miami Marlins 49-54 .476
OF Christian Yelich 10 for 29, .345/.406/.828 w/ 3 HR, 8 RBI, 9 R, 1 SB, 3 BB in 7 games
LHP Adam Conley 2-0, 1.23 ERA, 12 K, 0.95 WHIP, .231 BAA in 14.2 IP over 2 GS
Atlanta Braves 48-55 .466
C Kurt Suzuki 5 for 13, .385/.385/1.077 w/ 3 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB, 0 BB in 4 games
RHP Mike Foltynewicz 1-0, 3.00 ERA, 9 K, 1.33 WHIP, .217 BAA in 6.0 IP in 1 GS
New York Mets 48-55 .466
OF Yoenis Cespedes 9 for 27, .333/.379/.667 w/ 1 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB, 2 BB in 7 games
RHP Jacon deGrom 1-1, 2.57 ERA, 18 K, 0.93 WHIP, .204 BAA in 14.0 IP over 2 GS
Philadelphia Phillies 38-64 .373
C Cameron Rupp 6 for 18, .333/.368/.944 w/ 3 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB, 1 BB in 5 games
RHP Aaron Nola 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 10 K, 0.83 WHIP, .182 BAA in 6.0 IP in 1 GS
Washington Nationals 61-41 .598
SS Wilmer Difo 8 for 22, .364/.364/.727 w/ 2 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB, 0 BB in 6 games
RHP Max Scherzer 1-0, 1.50 ERA, 9 K, 1.00 WHIP, .150 BAA in 6.0 IP in 1 GS
Miami Marlins 49-54 .476
OF Christian Yelich 10 for 29, .345/.406/.828 w/ 3 HR, 8 RBI, 9 R, 1 SB, 3 BB in 7 games
LHP Adam Conley 2-0, 1.23 ERA, 12 K, 0.95 WHIP, .231 BAA in 14.2 IP over 2 GS
Atlanta Braves 48-55 .466
C Kurt Suzuki 5 for 13, .385/.385/1.077 w/ 3 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB, 0 BB in 4 games
RHP Mike Foltynewicz 1-0, 3.00 ERA, 9 K, 1.33 WHIP, .217 BAA in 6.0 IP in 1 GS
New York Mets 48-55 .466
OF Yoenis Cespedes 9 for 27, .333/.379/.667 w/ 1 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB, 2 BB in 7 games
RHP Jacon deGrom 1-1, 2.57 ERA, 18 K, 0.93 WHIP, .204 BAA in 14.0 IP over 2 GS
Philadelphia Phillies 38-64 .373
C Cameron Rupp 6 for 18, .333/.368/.944 w/ 3 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB, 1 BB in 5 games
RHP Aaron Nola 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 10 K, 0.83 WHIP, .182 BAA in 6.0 IP in 1 GS
AL West 072417 to 073017
Week 17 standings and top performers of the week
Houston Astros 68-36 .654
OF Josh Reddick 8 for 21, .381/.375/.571 w/ 1 HR, 8 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB, 1 BB in 6 games
RHP Charlie Morton 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 9 K, 0.57 WHIP, .120 BAA in 7.0 in 1 GS
Seattle Mariners 53-53 .500
OF Guillermo Heredia 6 for 13, .462/.533/.769 w/ 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB, 1 BB in 4 games
LHP James Paxton 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 18 K, 0.77 WHIP, .208 BAA in 13.0 IP over 2 GS
Los Angeles Angels 51-55 .481
3B Luis Valbuena 6 for 16, .375/.389/.875 w/ 2 HR, 6 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB, 1 BB in 5 games
RHP Parker Bridwell 1-0, 1.23 ERA, 4 K, 0.55 WHIP, .120 BAA in 7.1 IP in 1 GS
Texas Rangers 50-54 .481
2B Rougned Odor 8 for 24, .333/.385/.750 w/ 3 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB, 1 BB in 6 games
RHP Andrew Cashner 1-0, 1.29 ERA, 4 K, 1.00 WHIP, .208 BAA in 7.0 IP in 1 GS
Oakland Athletics 46-59 .438
SS Marcus Semien 8 for 28, .286/.355/.429 w/ 1 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB, 3 BB in 7 games
RHP Paul Blackburn 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 K, 0.71 WHIP, .095 BAA in 7.0 IP in 1 GS
Houston Astros 68-36 .654
OF Josh Reddick 8 for 21, .381/.375/.571 w/ 1 HR, 8 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB, 1 BB in 6 games
RHP Charlie Morton 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 9 K, 0.57 WHIP, .120 BAA in 7.0 in 1 GS
Seattle Mariners 53-53 .500
OF Guillermo Heredia 6 for 13, .462/.533/.769 w/ 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB, 1 BB in 4 games
LHP James Paxton 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 18 K, 0.77 WHIP, .208 BAA in 13.0 IP over 2 GS
Los Angeles Angels 51-55 .481
3B Luis Valbuena 6 for 16, .375/.389/.875 w/ 2 HR, 6 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB, 1 BB in 5 games
RHP Parker Bridwell 1-0, 1.23 ERA, 4 K, 0.55 WHIP, .120 BAA in 7.1 IP in 1 GS
Texas Rangers 50-54 .481
2B Rougned Odor 8 for 24, .333/.385/.750 w/ 3 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB, 1 BB in 6 games
RHP Andrew Cashner 1-0, 1.29 ERA, 4 K, 1.00 WHIP, .208 BAA in 7.0 IP in 1 GS
Oakland Athletics 46-59 .438
SS Marcus Semien 8 for 28, .286/.355/.429 w/ 1 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB, 3 BB in 7 games
RHP Paul Blackburn 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 K, 0.71 WHIP, .095 BAA in 7.0 IP in 1 GS
AL Central 072417 to 073017
Week 17 standings and top performers of the week
Cleveland Indians 57-46 .553
OF Bradley Zimmer 10 for 24, .417/.483/.792 w/ 2 HR, 8 RBI, 6 R, 3 SB, 4 BB in 7 games
RHP Josh Tomlin 1-0, 1.80 ERA, 11 K, 0.50 WHIP, .121 BAA in 10.0 IP over 2 GS
Kansas City Royals 55-48 .534
1B Eric Hosmer 11 for 28, .393/.414/.500 w/ 1 HR, 8 RBI, 8 R, 2 SB, 1 BB in 6 games
RHP Kelvin Herrera 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 K, 1.00 WHIP, .143 BAA, 4 SV in 4.0 IP in 4 games
Minnesota Twins 50-53 .485
OF Eddie Rosario 6 for 23, .261/.346/.522 w/ 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB, 3 BB in 6 games
LHP Jaime Garcia 1-0, 4.05 ERA, 7 K, 1.65 WHIP, .308 BAA in 6.2 IP in 1 GS
Detroit Tigers 47-56 .456
OF Justin Upton 7 for 23, .304/.429/.522 w/ 1 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 1 BB, 5 BB in 6 games
RHP Justin Verlander 1-0, 2.08 ERA, 15 K, 1.15 WHIP, 208 BAA in 13.0 IP over 2 GS
Chicago White Sox 40-62 .392
1B Jose Abreu 7 for 27, .259/.355/.667 w/ 3 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB, 1 BB in 7 games
RHP Miguel Gonzalez 1-0, 2.70 ERA, 7 K, 1.43 WHIP, .260 BAA in 13.1 IP over 2 GS
Cleveland Indians 57-46 .553
OF Bradley Zimmer 10 for 24, .417/.483/.792 w/ 2 HR, 8 RBI, 6 R, 3 SB, 4 BB in 7 games
RHP Josh Tomlin 1-0, 1.80 ERA, 11 K, 0.50 WHIP, .121 BAA in 10.0 IP over 2 GS
Kansas City Royals 55-48 .534
1B Eric Hosmer 11 for 28, .393/.414/.500 w/ 1 HR, 8 RBI, 8 R, 2 SB, 1 BB in 6 games
RHP Kelvin Herrera 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 K, 1.00 WHIP, .143 BAA, 4 SV in 4.0 IP in 4 games
Minnesota Twins 50-53 .485
OF Eddie Rosario 6 for 23, .261/.346/.522 w/ 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB, 3 BB in 6 games
LHP Jaime Garcia 1-0, 4.05 ERA, 7 K, 1.65 WHIP, .308 BAA in 6.2 IP in 1 GS
Detroit Tigers 47-56 .456
OF Justin Upton 7 for 23, .304/.429/.522 w/ 1 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 1 BB, 5 BB in 6 games
RHP Justin Verlander 1-0, 2.08 ERA, 15 K, 1.15 WHIP, 208 BAA in 13.0 IP over 2 GS
Chicago White Sox 40-62 .392
1B Jose Abreu 7 for 27, .259/.355/.667 w/ 3 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB, 1 BB in 7 games
RHP Miguel Gonzalez 1-0, 2.70 ERA, 7 K, 1.43 WHIP, .260 BAA in 13.1 IP over 2 GS
AL East 072417 to 073017
Week 17 standings and top performers of the week
New York Yankees 56-47 .544
OF Brett Gardner 8 for 23, .348/.483/.696 w/ 2 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB, 5 BB in 6 games
RHP Masahiro Tanaka 1-0, 1.13 ERA, 14 K, 0.25 WHIP, .077 BAA in 8.0 IP in 1 GS
Boston Red Sox 57-49 .538
3B Eduardo Nunez 5 for 12, .417/.500/.917 w/ 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB, 1 BB in 3 games
LHP Chris Sale 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 11 K, 0.57 WHIP, .125 BAA in 7.0 IP in 1 GS
Tampa Bay Rays 54-52 .509
OF Steven Souza Jr 7 for 25, .280/.400/.560 w/ 2 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 3 SB, 4 BB in 7 games
RHP Alex Cibb 1-0, 1.29 ERA, 6 K, 0.71 WHIP, .174 BAA in 7.0 IP in 1 GS
Baltimore Orioles 50-54 .481
2B Jonathan Schoop 6 for 22, .273/.370/.727 w/ 3 HR, 6 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB, 4 BB in 6 games
RHP Kevin Gausman 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 16 K, 1.23 WHIP, .235 BAA in 14.2 IP over 2 GS
Toronto Blue Jays 49-56 .467
1B Justin Smoak 8 for 25, .320/.433/.560 w/ 2 HR, 6 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB, 5 BB in 7 games
LHP Francisco Liriano 1-0, 4.09 ERA, 9 K, 0.91 WHIP, .179 BAA in 11.0 IP over 2 GS
New York Yankees 56-47 .544
OF Brett Gardner 8 for 23, .348/.483/.696 w/ 2 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB, 5 BB in 6 games
RHP Masahiro Tanaka 1-0, 1.13 ERA, 14 K, 0.25 WHIP, .077 BAA in 8.0 IP in 1 GS
Boston Red Sox 57-49 .538
3B Eduardo Nunez 5 for 12, .417/.500/.917 w/ 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB, 1 BB in 3 games
LHP Chris Sale 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 11 K, 0.57 WHIP, .125 BAA in 7.0 IP in 1 GS
Tampa Bay Rays 54-52 .509
OF Steven Souza Jr 7 for 25, .280/.400/.560 w/ 2 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 3 SB, 4 BB in 7 games
RHP Alex Cibb 1-0, 1.29 ERA, 6 K, 0.71 WHIP, .174 BAA in 7.0 IP in 1 GS
Baltimore Orioles 50-54 .481
2B Jonathan Schoop 6 for 22, .273/.370/.727 w/ 3 HR, 6 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB, 4 BB in 6 games
RHP Kevin Gausman 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 16 K, 1.23 WHIP, .235 BAA in 14.2 IP over 2 GS
Toronto Blue Jays 49-56 .467
1B Justin Smoak 8 for 25, .320/.433/.560 w/ 2 HR, 6 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB, 5 BB in 7 games
LHP Francisco Liriano 1-0, 4.09 ERA, 9 K, 0.91 WHIP, .179 BAA in 11.0 IP over 2 GS
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Melky Cabrera traded to Royals
Melky Cabrera was traded by the Chicago White Sox to the Kansas City Royals on July 30, 2017. The White Sox in exchange received A. J. Puckett and Andre Davis.
Outfielder Cabrera had hit 117 for 397, .295/.336/.436 with 13 HR, 56 RBI, 54 R, 0 SB in 98 games with the White Sox in 2017. Over 13 MLB seasons with the White Sox, Blue Jays, Giants, Royals, Braves and Yankees he hit .286/.337/.418 with 127 HR, 739 RBI, 800 R, 97 SB in 1618 games. He originally signed with the Yankees in 2001 as an amataur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Cabrera will be 33 on August 11.
RHP Puckett was 9-7, 3.90 ERA, 98 K, 1.41 WHIP, .257 BAA in 108.1 IP over 20 GA at Class A Advanced Wilmington in 2017. He was originally drafted by the Royals in the second round in 2016. Puckett turned 22 on May 27.
LHP Davis was 5-4, 4.83 ERA, 87 K, 1.39 WHIP, .280 BAA in 85.2 IP over 18 GS at Class A Lexington in 2017. He was originally drafted by the Royals in the eighth round in 2015. Davis will be 24 on September 29.
Outfielder Cabrera had hit 117 for 397, .295/.336/.436 with 13 HR, 56 RBI, 54 R, 0 SB in 98 games with the White Sox in 2017. Over 13 MLB seasons with the White Sox, Blue Jays, Giants, Royals, Braves and Yankees he hit .286/.337/.418 with 127 HR, 739 RBI, 800 R, 97 SB in 1618 games. He originally signed with the Yankees in 2001 as an amataur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Cabrera will be 33 on August 11.
RHP Puckett was 9-7, 3.90 ERA, 98 K, 1.41 WHIP, .257 BAA in 108.1 IP over 20 GA at Class A Advanced Wilmington in 2017. He was originally drafted by the Royals in the second round in 2016. Puckett turned 22 on May 27.
LHP Davis was 5-4, 4.83 ERA, 87 K, 1.39 WHIP, .280 BAA in 85.2 IP over 18 GS at Class A Lexington in 2017. He was originally drafted by the Royals in the eighth round in 2015. Davis will be 24 on September 29.
Jaime Garcia traded to Yankees
Jaime Garcia was traded by the Minnesota Twins to the New York Yankees on July 30, 2017. The Twins in exchange received Dietrich Enns and Zack Littell.
LHP Garcia had split 2017 with the Twins and Braves. He was 1-0, 4.05 ERA, 7 K, 1.65 WHIP, .308 BAA in 6.2 IP in 1 game with the Twins after being traded by the Braves on July 24. Over nine MLB seasons with the Twins, Braves and Cardinals he was 67-52, 3.65 ERA, 815 K, 1.29 WHIP, .258 BAA in 1015.2 IP over 177 games with 166 GS. He was originally drafted by the Cardinals in the 22nd round in 2005 and was traded to the Braves in 2016. Garcia turned 31 on July 8th.
LHP Enns had split 2017 between Rookie Gulf Coast while rehabbing and Triple A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 10 K, 0.33 WHIP, .095 BAA in 6.0 IP in 1 game at Gulf Coast and 1-1, 2.29 ERA, 37 K, 1.02 WHIP, .207 BAA in 39.1 IP over 7 GS at SWB. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the 19th round in 2012. Enns turned 26 on May 16.
RHP Littell had split 2017 between Class A Advanced Tampa and Double A Trenton. He was 9-1, 1.77 ERA, 57 K, 1.12 WHIP, .251 BAA in 71.1 IP over 13 games with 11 GS at Tampa and 5-0, 2.05 ERA, 52 K, 1.02 WHIP, .224 BAA in 44.0 IP over 7 GS at Trenton. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the 11th round in 2013 and traded to the Yankees in 2016. Littell turned 21 on October 5th.
LHP Garcia had split 2017 with the Twins and Braves. He was 1-0, 4.05 ERA, 7 K, 1.65 WHIP, .308 BAA in 6.2 IP in 1 game with the Twins after being traded by the Braves on July 24. Over nine MLB seasons with the Twins, Braves and Cardinals he was 67-52, 3.65 ERA, 815 K, 1.29 WHIP, .258 BAA in 1015.2 IP over 177 games with 166 GS. He was originally drafted by the Cardinals in the 22nd round in 2005 and was traded to the Braves in 2016. Garcia turned 31 on July 8th.
LHP Enns had split 2017 between Rookie Gulf Coast while rehabbing and Triple A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 10 K, 0.33 WHIP, .095 BAA in 6.0 IP in 1 game at Gulf Coast and 1-1, 2.29 ERA, 37 K, 1.02 WHIP, .207 BAA in 39.1 IP over 7 GS at SWB. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the 19th round in 2012. Enns turned 26 on May 16.
RHP Littell had split 2017 between Class A Advanced Tampa and Double A Trenton. He was 9-1, 1.77 ERA, 57 K, 1.12 WHIP, .251 BAA in 71.1 IP over 13 games with 11 GS at Tampa and 5-0, 2.05 ERA, 52 K, 1.02 WHIP, .224 BAA in 44.0 IP over 7 GS at Trenton. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the 11th round in 2013 and traded to the Yankees in 2016. Littell turned 21 on October 5th.
Luis Ysla traded to Dodgers
Luis Ysla was traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 29, 2017 for cash. The LHP was 1-5, 5.05 ERA, 44 K, 1.71 WHIP, .266 BAA, 1 SV in 46.1 IP over 29 games at Double A Portland in 2017. He originally signed with the Giants in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela and was traded to the Red Sox in 2015. Ysla turned 25 on April 27.
Bud Selig MLB Hall of Fame 2017
Allan H "Bud" Selig was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame class of 2017 along with Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines, Ivan Rodriguez and John Schuerholz. Selig was owner of the Milwaukee Brewers (1970-1992), became Acting Commissoner when Fay Vincent resigned (1992-1998) served as the ninth Commissioner of Baseball (1998-2015) which is the chief executive of MLB.
MLB saw the following changes under Selig: realignment of teams into three divisions per league (1994), introduction of playoff wildcard teams (1994), interleague play (1997), addition Arizona Diamondbacks and Tampa Bay Devil Rays as new franchises (1998), unbalanced schedule (2001), dedicated April 15 as Jackie Robinson Day (2004), stricter drug policy for MLB (2005), organizing World Baseball Classic (2006), introduction of instant replay (2008) which was expanded in 2014 and introduction of second wildcard team (2012).
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MLB saw the following changes under Selig: realignment of teams into three divisions per league (1994), introduction of playoff wildcard teams (1994), interleague play (1997), addition Arizona Diamondbacks and Tampa Bay Devil Rays as new franchises (1998), unbalanced schedule (2001), dedicated April 15 as Jackie Robinson Day (2004), stricter drug policy for MLB (2005), organizing World Baseball Classic (2006), introduction of instant replay (2008) which was expanded in 2014 and introduction of second wildcard team (2012).
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John Schuerholz MLB Hall of Fame 2017
John Schuerholz was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame class of 2017 along with Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines, Ivan Rodriguez and Allan H "Bud" Selig. Schuerholz was a baseball executive with the Baltimore Orioles (1966-1969), Kansas City Royals (1969-1990) and Atlanta Braves (1990-2006).
Schuerholz was part of the core group that launched the Royals as an expansion team in 1969. He served as the general manager from 1981 to 1990. The Royals won the World Series in 1985.
He moved to the the Atlanta Braves where he served as general manager (1990-2007) and president (2007-2016). The Braves won the World Series in 1995 which made him the first GM to accomplish the feat in both leagues.
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Schuerholz was part of the core group that launched the Royals as an expansion team in 1969. He served as the general manager from 1981 to 1990. The Royals won the World Series in 1985.
He moved to the the Atlanta Braves where he served as general manager (1990-2007) and president (2007-2016). The Braves won the World Series in 1995 which made him the first GM to accomplish the feat in both leagues.
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Ivan Rodriguez MLB Hall of Fame 2017
Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame class of 2017 along with Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines, John Schuerholz and Allan H "Bud" Selig. Rodriguez was an catcher with 21 seasons MLB experience playing with the Texas Rangers (1991-2002, 2009), Florida Marlins (2003), Detroit Tigers (2004-2008), New York Yankees (2008), Houston Astros (2009) and Washington Nationals (2010-2011). For his MLB career he hit .296/.334/.464 with 311 HR, 1332 RBI, 1354 R, 127 SB in 2543 games. His MLB career caught stealing rate was 46%.
I believe his three best seasons were 1999 when he hit .332/.356/.558 with 35 HR, 113 RBI, 116 R, 25 SB in 144 games, 1996 when he hit .300/.342/.473 with 19 HR, 86 RBI, 116 R, 5 SB in 153 games and 2003 when he hit .297/.369/.474 with 16 HR, 85 RBI, 90 R, 10 SB in 144 games.
Rodriguez won the American League MVP in 1999.
He was an All-Star 14 times (1992-2001, 2004-2007). He won 10 Gold Glove Awards (1992-2001, 2004, 2006, 2007) and seven Silver Slugger Awards (1994-1999, 2004). He was a one time World Series Champion (2003).
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I believe his three best seasons were 1999 when he hit .332/.356/.558 with 35 HR, 113 RBI, 116 R, 25 SB in 144 games, 1996 when he hit .300/.342/.473 with 19 HR, 86 RBI, 116 R, 5 SB in 153 games and 2003 when he hit .297/.369/.474 with 16 HR, 85 RBI, 90 R, 10 SB in 144 games.
Rodriguez won the American League MVP in 1999.
He was an All-Star 14 times (1992-2001, 2004-2007). He won 10 Gold Glove Awards (1992-2001, 2004, 2006, 2007) and seven Silver Slugger Awards (1994-1999, 2004). He was a one time World Series Champion (2003).
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Tim Raines MLB Hall of Fame 2017
Tim Raines was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame class of 2017 along with Jeff Bagwell, Ivan Rodriguez, John Schuerholz and Allan H "Bud" Selig. Raines was an outfielder with 23 seasons MLB experience playing with the Montreal Expos (1979-1990, 2001), Chicago White Sox (1991-1995), New York Yankees (1996-1998), Oakland Athletics (1999), Baltimore Orioles (2001) and Florida Marlins (2002). For his MLB career he hit .294/.385/.425 with 170 HR, 980 RBI, 1571 R, 808 SB in 2502 games.
I believe his three best seasons were 1983 when he hit .298/.393/.429 with 11 HR, 71 RBI, 133 R, 90 SB in 156 games, 1987 when he hit .330/.429/.526 with 18 HR, 68 RBI, 123 R, 50 SB in 139 games and 1985 when he hit .320/.405/.475 with 11 HR, 41 RBI, 115 R, 70 SB in 150 games.
Raines was the National League batting champ in 1986 (.334). He led the NL in steals in 1981 (71), 1982 (78), 1983 and 1984 (75). He led the NL in runs in 1983 and 1987 and in doubles in 1984 (38).
He was an All-Star seven times (1981-1987). He won one Silver Slugger Award (1986). He was a three time World Series Champion (1996, 1998, 2005).
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I believe his three best seasons were 1983 when he hit .298/.393/.429 with 11 HR, 71 RBI, 133 R, 90 SB in 156 games, 1987 when he hit .330/.429/.526 with 18 HR, 68 RBI, 123 R, 50 SB in 139 games and 1985 when he hit .320/.405/.475 with 11 HR, 41 RBI, 115 R, 70 SB in 150 games.
Raines was the National League batting champ in 1986 (.334). He led the NL in steals in 1981 (71), 1982 (78), 1983 and 1984 (75). He led the NL in runs in 1983 and 1987 and in doubles in 1984 (38).
He was an All-Star seven times (1981-1987). He won one Silver Slugger Award (1986). He was a three time World Series Champion (1996, 1998, 2005).
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Jeff Bagwell MLB Hall of Fame 2017
Jeff Bagwell was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame class of 2017 along with Tim Raines, Ivan Rodriguez, John Schuerholz and Allan H "Bud" Selig. Bagwell was a first baseman with 15 seasons MLB experience playing his entire career with the Houston Astros (1991-2005). For his MLB career he hit .297/.408/.540 with 449 HR, 1529 RBI, 1517 R, 202 SB in 2150 games.
I believe his three best seasons were 1994 when he hit .368/.451/.750 with 39 HR, 116 RBI, 104 R, 15 SB in 110 games, 2000 when he hit .310/.424/.615 with 47 HR, 132 RBI, 152 R, 9 SB in 159 games and 1999 when he hit .304/.454/.591 with 42 HR, 126 RBI, 143 R, 30 SB in 162 games.
Bagwell was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1991 when he hit .294/.387/.437 with 15 HR, 82 RBI, 79 R, 7 SB in 156 games. He won the NL MVP in 1994 and finished second in the NL MVP voting in 1999 and third in 1997.
Bagwell led the National League in RBI in 1994. He led the NL in runs in 1994, 1999 and 2000. He led the NL in doubles in 1996 (48) and in walks in 1999 (149).
He was an All-Star four times (1994, 1996, 1997, 1999). He won one Gold Glove (1994) and three Silver Slugger Awards (1994, 1997, 1999).
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I believe his three best seasons were 1994 when he hit .368/.451/.750 with 39 HR, 116 RBI, 104 R, 15 SB in 110 games, 2000 when he hit .310/.424/.615 with 47 HR, 132 RBI, 152 R, 9 SB in 159 games and 1999 when he hit .304/.454/.591 with 42 HR, 126 RBI, 143 R, 30 SB in 162 games.
Bagwell was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1991 when he hit .294/.387/.437 with 15 HR, 82 RBI, 79 R, 7 SB in 156 games. He won the NL MVP in 1994 and finished second in the NL MVP voting in 1999 and third in 1997.
Bagwell led the National League in RBI in 1994. He led the NL in runs in 1994, 1999 and 2000. He led the NL in doubles in 1996 (48) and in walks in 1999 (149).
He was an All-Star four times (1994, 1996, 1997, 1999). He won one Gold Glove (1994) and three Silver Slugger Awards (1994, 1997, 1999).
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Saturday, July 29, 2017
Jeremy Hellickson was traded to Orioles
Jeremy Hellickson was traded by the Philadelphia Phillies to the Baltimore Orioles on July 29, 2017 along with cash. The Phillies in exchange received Hyun Soo Kim, Garrett Cleavinger and international signing bonus pool space.
RHP Hellickson was 6-5, 4.73 ERA, 65 K, 1.26 WHIP, .261 BAA in 112.1 IP over 20 GS with the Phillies in 2017. Over eight MLB seasons with the Phillies, Diamondbacks and Rays he was 67-63, 3.98 ERA, 803 K, 1.25 WHIP, .249 BAA in 1087.1 IP over 194 games with 187 GS. He was originally drafted by the Rays in the fourth round in 2005, was traded to the Diamondbacks in 2014 and traded to the Phillies in 2015. Hellickson turned 30 on April 8th.
Outfielder Kim hit 29 for 125, .232/.305/.288 with 1 HR, 10 RBI, 11 R, 0 SB in 56 games with the Orioles in 2017. Over two MLB seasons with the Orioles he hit .281/.359/.381 with 7 HR, 32 RBI, 47 R, 1 SB in 151 games. He originally signed with the Orioles in 2015 as a free agent out of South Korea. Kim turned 29 on January 12.
LHP Cleavinger was 2-4, 6.28 ERA, 42 K, 1.58 WHIP, .245 BAA, 3 SV in 38.2 IP over 27 games at Double A Bowie in 2017. He was originally drafted by the Orioles in the third round in 2015. Cleavinger turned 23 on April 23.
RHP Hellickson was 6-5, 4.73 ERA, 65 K, 1.26 WHIP, .261 BAA in 112.1 IP over 20 GS with the Phillies in 2017. Over eight MLB seasons with the Phillies, Diamondbacks and Rays he was 67-63, 3.98 ERA, 803 K, 1.25 WHIP, .249 BAA in 1087.1 IP over 194 games with 187 GS. He was originally drafted by the Rays in the fourth round in 2005, was traded to the Diamondbacks in 2014 and traded to the Phillies in 2015. Hellickson turned 30 on April 8th.
Outfielder Kim hit 29 for 125, .232/.305/.288 with 1 HR, 10 RBI, 11 R, 0 SB in 56 games with the Orioles in 2017. Over two MLB seasons with the Orioles he hit .281/.359/.381 with 7 HR, 32 RBI, 47 R, 1 SB in 151 games. He originally signed with the Orioles in 2015 as a free agent out of South Korea. Kim turned 29 on January 12.
LHP Cleavinger was 2-4, 6.28 ERA, 42 K, 1.58 WHIP, .245 BAA, 3 SV in 38.2 IP over 27 games at Double A Bowie in 2017. He was originally drafted by the Orioles in the third round in 2015. Cleavinger turned 23 on April 23.
AJ Ramos traded to Mets
AJ Ramos was traded by the Miami Marlins to the New York Mets on July 28, 2017. The Marlins in exchange received Merandy Gonzalez and Ricardo Cespedes.
RHP Ramos was 2-4, 3.63 ERA, 47 K, 1.31 WHIP, .205 BAA, 20 SV in 39.2 IP over 40 games with the Marlins in 2017. Over six MLB seasons with the Marlins he was 15-16, 2.78 ERA, 379 K, 1.23 WHIP, .196 BAA, 92 SV in 327.1 IP over 325 games. He was originally drafted by the Marlins in the 21st round in 2009. Ramos will be 31 on September 20.
RHP Gonzalez Had split 2017 between Class A Columbia and Class A Advanced St Lucie. He was 8-1, 1.55 ERA, 65 K, 0.90 WHIP, .200 BAA in 69.2 IP over 11 GS at Columbia and 4-2, 2.23 ERA, 24 K, 1.13 WHIP, .232 BAA in 36.1 IP over 6 GS at St Lucie. He originally signed with the Mets in 2013 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Gonzalez turned 21 on October 9th.
Outfielder Cespedes had split 2017 between Rookie Gulf Coast, Short Season A Brooklyn and Columbia, He hit 3 for 15, .200/.200/.200 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 4 games at Gulf Coast, 18 for 80, .225/.262/.263 with 1 HR, 12 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 21 games at Brooklyn and 5 for 12, .417/.417/.500 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 5 games at Columbia. He originally signed with the Mets in 2013 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic although born in Bronx, NY. Cespedes will be 20 on August 24.
RHP Ramos was 2-4, 3.63 ERA, 47 K, 1.31 WHIP, .205 BAA, 20 SV in 39.2 IP over 40 games with the Marlins in 2017. Over six MLB seasons with the Marlins he was 15-16, 2.78 ERA, 379 K, 1.23 WHIP, .196 BAA, 92 SV in 327.1 IP over 325 games. He was originally drafted by the Marlins in the 21st round in 2009. Ramos will be 31 on September 20.
RHP Gonzalez Had split 2017 between Class A Columbia and Class A Advanced St Lucie. He was 8-1, 1.55 ERA, 65 K, 0.90 WHIP, .200 BAA in 69.2 IP over 11 GS at Columbia and 4-2, 2.23 ERA, 24 K, 1.13 WHIP, .232 BAA in 36.1 IP over 6 GS at St Lucie. He originally signed with the Mets in 2013 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Gonzalez turned 21 on October 9th.
Outfielder Cespedes had split 2017 between Rookie Gulf Coast, Short Season A Brooklyn and Columbia, He hit 3 for 15, .200/.200/.200 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 4 games at Gulf Coast, 18 for 80, .225/.262/.263 with 1 HR, 12 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 21 games at Brooklyn and 5 for 12, .417/.417/.500 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 5 games at Columbia. He originally signed with the Mets in 2013 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic although born in Bronx, NY. Cespedes will be 20 on August 24.
Luke Farrell traded to Dodgers
Luke Farrell was traded by the Kansas City Royals to the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 28, 2017 for cash. The RHP had split 2017 between Triple A Omaha and with the Royals. He was 7-4, 4.07 ERA, 94 K, 1.25 WHIP, .245 BAA in 97.1 IP over 17 games with 16 GS at Omaha and 0-0, 16.88 ERA, 2 K, 3.75 WHIP, .467 BAA in 2.2 IP in 1 GS with the Royals. He was originally drafted by the Royals in the sixth round in 2013. Farrell turned 26 on June 7th.
Howie Kendrick traded to Nationals
Howie Kendrick was traded by the Philadelphia Phillies to the Washington Nationals on July 28, 2017 along with cash. The Phillies in exchange received McKenzie Mills and international signing bonus pool space.
Kendrick is a utility player at OF\2B\1B\3B who hit 48 for 141, .340/.397/.454 with 2 HR, 16 RBI, 16 R, 8 SB in 39 games with the Phillies in 2017. Over 12 MLB seasons with the Phillies, Dodgers and Angels he hit .290/.334/.418 with 97 HR, 611 RBI, 679 R, 119 SB in 1383 games. He was originally drafted by the Angels in the 10th round in 2002, was traded to the Dodgers in 2014 and traded to the Phillies in 2016. Kendrick turned 34 on July 12.
LHP Mills was 12-2, 3.01 ERA, 118 K, 0.95 WHIP, .204 BAA in 104.2 IP over 18 GS at Class A Hagerstown in 2017. He was originally drafted by the Nationals in the 18th round in 2014. Mills turned 21 on November 19.
Kendrick is a utility player at OF\2B\1B\3B who hit 48 for 141, .340/.397/.454 with 2 HR, 16 RBI, 16 R, 8 SB in 39 games with the Phillies in 2017. Over 12 MLB seasons with the Phillies, Dodgers and Angels he hit .290/.334/.418 with 97 HR, 611 RBI, 679 R, 119 SB in 1383 games. He was originally drafted by the Angels in the 10th round in 2002, was traded to the Dodgers in 2014 and traded to the Phillies in 2016. Kendrick turned 34 on July 12.
LHP Mills was 12-2, 3.01 ERA, 118 K, 0.95 WHIP, .204 BAA in 104.2 IP over 18 GS at Class A Hagerstown in 2017. He was originally drafted by the Nationals in the 18th round in 2014. Mills turned 21 on November 19.
Friday, July 28, 2017
Steve Cishek traded to Rays
Steve Cishek was traded by the Seattle Mariners to the Tampa Bay Rays on July 28, 2017. The Mariners in exchange received Erasmo Ramirez.
RHP Cishek had split 2017 between Double A Arkansas and Triple A Tacoma while rehabbing and with the Mariners. He was 0-0, 5.40 ERA, 4 K, 1.50 WHIP, .286 BAA in 3.1 IP over 4 games at Arkansas, 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 K, 1.88 WHIP, .222 BAA in 2.2 IP over 3 games at Tacoma and 1-1, 3.15 ERA, 15 K, 1.00 WHIP, .183 BAA, 1 SV in 20.0 IP over 23 games with the Mariners. Over eight MLB seasons with the Mariners, Cardinals and Marlins he was 22-27, 2.83 ERA, 423 K, 1.18 WHIP, .221 BAA, 121 SV in 397.0 IP over 396 games. He was originally drafted by the Marlins in the fifth round in 2007. Cishek turned 31 on June 18.
RHP Ramirez was 4-3, 4.80 ERA, 55 K, 1.18 WHIP, .252 BAA, 1 SV in 69.1 IP over 26 games with 8 GS with the Rays in 2017. Over six MLB seasons with the Rays and Mariners he was 29-32, 4.23 ERA, 409 K, 1.25 WHIP, .252 BAA, 3 SV in 530.0 IP over 171 games with 71 GS. He originally signed with the Mariners in 2007 as an amateur free agent out of Nicaragua and was traded to the Rays in 2015. Ramirez turned 27 on May 2nd.
RHP Cishek had split 2017 between Double A Arkansas and Triple A Tacoma while rehabbing and with the Mariners. He was 0-0, 5.40 ERA, 4 K, 1.50 WHIP, .286 BAA in 3.1 IP over 4 games at Arkansas, 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 K, 1.88 WHIP, .222 BAA in 2.2 IP over 3 games at Tacoma and 1-1, 3.15 ERA, 15 K, 1.00 WHIP, .183 BAA, 1 SV in 20.0 IP over 23 games with the Mariners. Over eight MLB seasons with the Mariners, Cardinals and Marlins he was 22-27, 2.83 ERA, 423 K, 1.18 WHIP, .221 BAA, 121 SV in 397.0 IP over 396 games. He was originally drafted by the Marlins in the fifth round in 2007. Cishek turned 31 on June 18.
RHP Ramirez was 4-3, 4.80 ERA, 55 K, 1.18 WHIP, .252 BAA, 1 SV in 69.1 IP over 26 games with 8 GS with the Rays in 2017. Over six MLB seasons with the Rays and Mariners he was 29-32, 4.23 ERA, 409 K, 1.25 WHIP, .252 BAA, 3 SV in 530.0 IP over 171 games with 71 GS. He originally signed with the Mariners in 2007 as an amateur free agent out of Nicaragua and was traded to the Rays in 2015. Ramirez turned 27 on May 2nd.
Sergio Romo traded to Rays
Sergio Romo was traded by the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Tampa Bay Rays on July 22, 2017 for cash. The RHP had split 2017 between Class A Advanced Rancho Cucamonga while rehabbing and the Dodgers. He was 0-0, 3.00 ERA, 2 K, 1.00 WHIP, .300 BAA in 3.0 IP over 2 games at Rancho Cucamonga and 1-1, 6.12 ERA, 31 K, 1.40 WHIP, .240 BAA in 25.0 IP over 30 games with the Dodgers. Over 10 MLB seasons with the Dodgers and Giants he was 33-27, 2.77 ERA, 529 K, 0.98 WHIP, .208 BAA in 464.2 IP over 545 games. He was originally drafted by the Giants in the 28th round in 2005. Romo turned 34 on March 4th.
Will Lamb traded to Rockies
Will Lamb was traded by the Chicago White Sox to the Colorado Rockies on July 24, 2017 for cash. The LHP had split 2017 between Double A Birmingham and Triple A Charlotte. He was 0-0, 1.98 ERA, 16 K, 1.32 WHIP, .213 BAA in 13.2 IP over 9 games at Birmingham and 0-1, 7.46 ERA, 35 K, 1.86 WHIP, .302 BAA, 1 SV in 35.0 IP over 17 games at Charlotte. He was originally drafted by the Rangers in the second round in 2011 and was traded to the White Sox in 2015. Lamb will be 27 on September 9th.
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Lucas Duda traded to Rays
Lucas Duda was traded by the New York Mets to the Tampa Bay Rays on July 27, 2017. The Mets in exchange received Drew Smith.
Duda is a 1B\OF who split 2017 between Class A Advanced St Lucie while rehabbing and with the Mets. He hit 4 for 16, .250/.368/.625 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 5 games at St Lucie and 62 for 252, .246/.347/.532 with 17 HR, 37 RBI, 30 R, 0 SB in 75 games with the Mets. Over eight MLB seasons with the Mets he hit .246/.343/.457 with 125 HR, 378 RBI, 325 R, 5 SB in 760 games. He was originally drafted by the Mets in the seventh round in 2007. Duda turned 31 on February 3rd.
RHP Smith had split 2017 between Class A Advanced Lakeland before being traded by the Tigers, Class A Advanced Charlotte, Double A Montgomery and Triple A Durham. He was 1-0, 0.77 ERA, 0.69 WHIP, .108 BAA in 11.2 IP over 7 games at Lakeland, 0-2, 2.20 ERA, 28 K, 1.08 WHIP, .239 BAA, 7 SV in 28.2 IP over 20 games at Charlotte, 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0 K, 0.27 WHIP, .091 BAA in 3.2 IP over 3 games at Montgomery and 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0 K, 1.00 WHIP, .333 BAA in 1.0 IP in 1 game at Durham. He was originally drafted by the Tigers in the third round in 2015. Smith will be 24 on September 24.
Duda is a 1B\OF who split 2017 between Class A Advanced St Lucie while rehabbing and with the Mets. He hit 4 for 16, .250/.368/.625 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 5 games at St Lucie and 62 for 252, .246/.347/.532 with 17 HR, 37 RBI, 30 R, 0 SB in 75 games with the Mets. Over eight MLB seasons with the Mets he hit .246/.343/.457 with 125 HR, 378 RBI, 325 R, 5 SB in 760 games. He was originally drafted by the Mets in the seventh round in 2007. Duda turned 31 on February 3rd.
RHP Smith had split 2017 between Class A Advanced Lakeland before being traded by the Tigers, Class A Advanced Charlotte, Double A Montgomery and Triple A Durham. He was 1-0, 0.77 ERA, 0.69 WHIP, .108 BAA in 11.2 IP over 7 games at Lakeland, 0-2, 2.20 ERA, 28 K, 1.08 WHIP, .239 BAA, 7 SV in 28.2 IP over 20 games at Charlotte, 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0 K, 0.27 WHIP, .091 BAA in 3.2 IP over 3 games at Montgomery and 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0 K, 1.00 WHIP, .333 BAA in 1.0 IP in 1 game at Durham. He was originally drafted by the Tigers in the third round in 2015. Smith will be 24 on September 24.
John Ryan Murphy traded to Diamondbacks
John Ryan Murphy was traded by the Minnesota Twins to the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 27, 2017. The Twins in exchange received Gabriel Moya.
Catcher Murphy hit 43 for 194, .222/.298/.330 with 4 HR, 27 RBI, 21 R, 0 SB in 59 games at Triple A Rochester in 2017. Over four MLB seasons with the Twins and Yankees he hit .238/.283/.337 with 5 HR, 27 RBI, 35 R, 0 SB in 141 games. His MLB caught stealing rate was 30%. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the second round in 2009 and traded to the Twins in 2015. Murphy turned 26 on May 13.
LHP Moya was 4-1, 0.82 ERA, 68 K, 0.78 WHIP,.148 BAA, 17 SV in 43.2 IP over 34 games at Double A Jackson in 2017. He originally signed with the Diamondbacks in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Moya turned 22 on January 9th.
Catcher Murphy hit 43 for 194, .222/.298/.330 with 4 HR, 27 RBI, 21 R, 0 SB in 59 games at Triple A Rochester in 2017. Over four MLB seasons with the Twins and Yankees he hit .238/.283/.337 with 5 HR, 27 RBI, 35 R, 0 SB in 141 games. His MLB caught stealing rate was 30%. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the second round in 2009 and traded to the Twins in 2015. Murphy turned 26 on May 13.
LHP Moya was 4-1, 0.82 ERA, 68 K, 0.78 WHIP,.148 BAA, 17 SV in 43.2 IP over 34 games at Double A Jackson in 2017. He originally signed with the Diamondbacks in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Moya turned 22 on January 9th.
Dan Jennings traded to Rays
Dan Jennings was traded by the Chicago White Sox to the Tampa Bay Rays on July 27, 2017. The White Sox in exchange received Casey Gillaspie.
LHP Jennings was 3-1, 3.45 ERA, 38 K, 1.22 ERA, .215 BAA in 44.1 IP over 48 games with the White Sox in 2017. Over six MLB seasons with the White Sox and Marlins he was 12-13, 2.86 ERA, 214 K, 1.39 WHIP, .253 BAA, 1 SV in 261.1 IP over 281 games. He was originally drafted by the Marlins in the ninth round in 2008 and traded to the White Sox in 2014. Jennings turned 30 on April 17.
First baseman Gillaspie hit 80 for 353, .227/.296/.357 with 9 HR, 44 RBI, 45 R, 1 SB in 95 games at Triple A Durham in 2017. He was originally drafted by the Rays with the 20th pick of the first round in 2014. Gillaspie turned 24 on January 25.
LHP Jennings was 3-1, 3.45 ERA, 38 K, 1.22 ERA, .215 BAA in 44.1 IP over 48 games with the White Sox in 2017. Over six MLB seasons with the White Sox and Marlins he was 12-13, 2.86 ERA, 214 K, 1.39 WHIP, .253 BAA, 1 SV in 261.1 IP over 281 games. He was originally drafted by the Marlins in the ninth round in 2008 and traded to the White Sox in 2014. Jennings turned 30 on April 17.
First baseman Gillaspie hit 80 for 353, .227/.296/.357 with 9 HR, 44 RBI, 45 R, 1 SB in 95 games at Triple A Durham in 2017. He was originally drafted by the Rays with the 20th pick of the first round in 2014. Gillaspie turned 24 on January 25.
Pat Neshek traded to Rockies
Pat Neshek was traded by the Philadelphia Phillies to the Colorado Rockies on July 26, 2017. The Phillies in exchange received Alejandro Requena, J.D. Hammer and Jose Gomez.
RHP Neshek was 3-2, 1.12 ERA, 45 K, 0.82 WHIP, .199 BAA, 1 SV in 40.1 IP over 43 games with the Phillies in 2017. Over 11 MLB seasons with the Phillies, Astros, Cardinals, Athletics, Padres and Twins he was 31-21, 2.76 ERA, 423 K, 1.02 WHIP, .203 BAA, 8 SV in 423.2 IP over 466 games. He was originally drafted by the Twins in the sixth round in 2002. Neshek will be 37 on September 4th.
RHP Requena was 8-3, 2.85 ERA, 97 K, 1.09 WHIP, .239 BAA in 117.0 IP over 19 GS at Class A Asheville in 2017. He originally signed with the Rockies in 2013 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Requena turned 20 on November 29.
RHP Hammer had split 2017 between Asheville and Class A Advanced Lancaster. He was 4-1, 1.20 ERA, 47 K, 0.73 WHIP, .163 BAA, 7 SV in 30.0 IP over 24 games at Asheville and 0-1, 5.25 ERA, 18 K, 1.58 WHIP, .227 BAA, 6 SV in 12.0 IP over 12 games at Lancaster. He was originally drafted by the Rockies in the 24th round in 2016. Hammer turned 23 on July 12.
Gomez is a utility player at SS\2B\3B who hit 103 for 318, .324/.374/.437 with 4 HR, 33 RBI, 54 R, 18 SB in 81 games at Asheville in 2017. He originally signed with the Rockies in 2013 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Gomez turned 20 on December 10.
RHP Neshek was 3-2, 1.12 ERA, 45 K, 0.82 WHIP, .199 BAA, 1 SV in 40.1 IP over 43 games with the Phillies in 2017. Over 11 MLB seasons with the Phillies, Astros, Cardinals, Athletics, Padres and Twins he was 31-21, 2.76 ERA, 423 K, 1.02 WHIP, .203 BAA, 8 SV in 423.2 IP over 466 games. He was originally drafted by the Twins in the sixth round in 2002. Neshek will be 37 on September 4th.
RHP Requena was 8-3, 2.85 ERA, 97 K, 1.09 WHIP, .239 BAA in 117.0 IP over 19 GS at Class A Asheville in 2017. He originally signed with the Rockies in 2013 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Requena turned 20 on November 29.
RHP Hammer had split 2017 between Asheville and Class A Advanced Lancaster. He was 4-1, 1.20 ERA, 47 K, 0.73 WHIP, .163 BAA, 7 SV in 30.0 IP over 24 games at Asheville and 0-1, 5.25 ERA, 18 K, 1.58 WHIP, .227 BAA, 6 SV in 12.0 IP over 12 games at Lancaster. He was originally drafted by the Rockies in the 24th round in 2016. Hammer turned 23 on July 12.
Gomez is a utility player at SS\2B\3B who hit 103 for 318, .324/.374/.437 with 4 HR, 33 RBI, 54 R, 18 SB in 81 games at Asheville in 2017. He originally signed with the Rockies in 2013 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Gomez turned 20 on December 10.
MiLB Pitchers of the Week 071717 to 072317
Week 15 minor league pitchers of the week
| International League | Pacific Coast League | |||
| Aaron Slegers | Jen-Ho Tseng | |||
| Rochester (MIN) | Iowa (CHC) | |||
| Eastern League | Southern League | Texas League | ||
| P.J. Conlon | Aaron Wilkerson | Alex Winkelman | ||
| Binghamton (NYM) | Biloxi (MIL) | Corpus Christi (HOU) | ||
| Carolina League | California League | Florida State League | ||
| Michael Rucker | Cody Reed | Conor Fisk | ||
| Myrtle Beach (CHC) | Visalia (ARI) | Dunedin (TOR) | ||
| Midwest League | South Atlantic League | |||
| Andrew Vinson | Anthony Bender | |||
| Burlington (LAA) | Lexington (KC) | |||
| New York-Penn League | Northwest League | |||
| Drew Strotman | Emmanuel Ramirez | |||
| Hudson Valley (TB) | Tri-City (SD) | |||
| Appalachian League | Pioneer League | |||
| Tyler Day | Lucas Gilbreath | |||
| Princeton (TB) | Grand Junction (COL) | |||
Lucas Gilbreath Pioneer League PiOW 071717 to 072317
Lucas Gilbreath of the Grand Junction Rockies was selected the Pioneer League Pitcher of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 GS, 5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 1 HBP, 2 BB and 0 K. The win was in a 5-1 victory over Billings. This season the LHP is 1-1, 2.81 ERA, 8 K, 1.38 WHIP, .204 BAA in 16.0 IP over 5 games with 3 GS. Grand Junction is a Rookie team of the Colorado Rockies. He was originally drafted by the Rockies in the seventh round in 2017. Gilbreath turned 21 on March 5th.
Tyler Day Appalachian League PiOW 071717 to 072317
Tyler Day of the Princeton Rays was selected the Appalachian League Pitcher of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 G, 0 GS, 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 1 HBP, 2 BB and 5 K. The win was in an 8-7 victory over Kingsport. This season the RHP is 2-1, 2.25 ERA, 11 K, 1.13 WHIP, .207 BAA, 1 SV in 16.0 IP over 7 games. Princeton is a Rookie team of the Tampa Bay Rays. He was originally drafted by the Rays in the 19th round in 2017. Day turned 23 on January 22.
Emmanuel Ramirez Northwest League PiOW 071717 to 072317
Emmanuel Ramirez of the Tri-City Dust Devils was selected the Northwest League Pitcher of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he was 0-0, 1.00 ERA, 1 GS, 9.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 2 BB, and 10 K. This season the RHP is 2-1, 2.61 ERA, 46 K, 0.89 WHIP, .199 BAA in 48.1 IP over 7 GS at Tri-City and 0-2, 3.63 ERA, 24 K, 1.67 WHIP, .300 BAA, 1 SV in 17.1 IP over 7 games at Class A Fort Wayne. Tri-City is the Class A Short Season team of the San Diego Padres. He originally signed with the Padres in 2012 as a free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Ramirez turned 23 on July 15.
Drew Strotman New York-Penn League PiOW 071717 to 072317
Drew Strotman of the Hudson Valley Renegades was selected the New York-Penn League Pitcher of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 GS, 6.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 2 BB and 4 K. The win was in a 7-1 victory over Vermont. This season the RHP is 1-2, 2.28 ERA, 22 K, 0.80 WHIP, .173 BAA in 23.2 IP over 6 games with 3 GS. Hudson Valley is the Class A Short Season team of the Tampa Bay Rays. He was originally drafted by the Rays in the fourth round in 2017. Strotman will be 21 on September 3rd.
Anthony Bender South Atlantic League PiOW 071717 to 072317
Anthony Bender of the Lexington Legends was selected the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 GS, 6.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 2 BB, and 7 K. The win was in a 2-1 victory over Columbia. This season the RHP is 3-2, 3.79 ERA, 37 K, 1.24 WHIP, .248 BAA, 4 SV in 40.1 IP over 16 games with 2 GS. Lexington is the Class A team of the Kansas City Royals. He was originally drafted by the Royals in the 20th round in 2016. Bender turned 22 on February 3rd.
Andrew Vinson Midwest League PiOW 071717 to 072317
Andrew Vinson of the Burlington Bees was selected the Midwest League Pitcher of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week the was 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 GS, 10.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 0 BB, 9 K. The wins were in a 9-2 victory over Lake County and in a 8-2 victory over Dayton. This season the RHP is 7-8, 4.88 ERA, 65 K, 1.41 WHIP, .291 BAA in 79.1 IP over 17 GS. Burlington is the Class A team of the Los Angeles Angels. He was originally drafted by the Angels in the 10th round in 2016. Vinson turned 23 on November 12.
Conor Fisk Florida State League PiOW 071717 to 072317
Conor Fisk of the Dunedin Blue Jays was selected the Florida State League Pitcher of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 GS, 8.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 0 BB and 0 K. The win was in a 1-0 victory over Lakeland. This season the RHP is 5-9, 4.34 ERA, 84 K, 1.32 WHIP, .272 BAA, 1 SV in 110.0 IP over 21 games with 15 GS. Dunedin is the Class A Advanced team of the Toronto Blue Jays. He was originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the 24th round in 2014. Fisk turned 25 on April 4th.
Michael Rucker Carolina League PiOW 071717 to 072317
Michael Rucker of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans was selected the Carolina League Pitcher of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 GS, 13.0 IP, 8 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 0 BB and 17 K. The win came in a 2-0 victory over Down East. He had also earned the award week 14. This season the RHP is 3-2, 1.95 ERA, 65 K, 0.95 WHIP, .203 BAA, 1 SV in 60.0 IP over 14 games with 9 GS at Myrtle Beach and 0-0, 1.42 ERA, 22 K, 0.55 WHIP, .156 BAA, 1 SV in 12.2 IP over 7 games at Class A South Bend. Myrtle Beach is the Class A Advanced team of the Chicago Cubs. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the 11th round in 2016. Rucker turned 23 on April 27.
Cody Reed California League PiOW 071717 to 072317
Cody Reed of the Visalia Rawhide was selected the California League Pitcher of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he was 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 GS, 12.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 5 BB and 13 K. The wins were in a 10-2 victory over Lancaster and in an 8-5 victory over Inland Empire. He had also earned the award in the Midwest League in week 6. This season the LHP is 4-4, 3.34 ERA, 61 K, 1.37 WHIP, .265 BAA in 59.1 IP over 11 GS at Visalia and 3-2, 1.74 ERA, 49 K, 0.86 WHIP, .174 BAA in 46.2 IP over 8 GS at Class A Kane County. Visalia is the Class A Advanced team of the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks in the second round in 2014. Reed turned 21 on June 7th.
Alex Winkelman Texas League PiOW 071717 to 072317
Alex Winkelman of the Corpus Christi Hooks was selected the Texas League Pitcher of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 GS, 8.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 2 BB and 6 K. The win was in an 6-0 victory over Frisco. He had also earned the award in the Carolina League in week 2. This season the LHP is 1-5, 4.37 ERA, 36 K, 1.61 WHIP, .292 BAA in 45.1 IP over 11 games with 7 GS at Corpus Christi and 2-0, 1.39 ERA, 46 K, 0.87 WHIP, .193 BAA in 32.1 IP over 8 games with 5 GS at Class A Advanced Buies Creek. Corpus Christi is the Double A team of the Houston Astros. He was originally drafted by the Astros in the 21st round in 2015. Winkelman turned 23 on February 8th.
Aaron Wilkerson Southern League PiOW 071717 to 072317
Aaron Wilkerson of the Biloxi Shuckers was selected the Southern League Pitcher of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he was 2-0, 1.29 ERA, 2 GS, 1 SHO, 14.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 2 BB and 12 K. The wins were in a 8-2 victory over Birmingham and in a 7-0 victory over Mississippi. He had also earned the award week 6. This season the RHP is 9-4, 3.10 ERA, 112 K, 1.04 WHIP, .223 BAA in 107.1 IP over 18 GS. Biloxi is the Double A team of the Milwaukee Brewers. He was originally signed with the Red Sox in 2014 after starting in the Independent Leagues and was traded to the Brewers in 2016. Wilkerson turned 28 on May 24.
PJ Conlon Eastern League PiOW 071717 to 072317
P.J. Conlon of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies was selected the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he was 2-0, 0.68 ERA, 2 GS, 1 SHO, 13.1 IP, 9 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 3 BB and 13 K. The wins were in a 13-0 victory over Akron and in a 3-1 victory over Harrisburg. He had also earned the award week 4. This season the LHP is 7-7, 3.68 ERA, 91 K, 1.24 WHIP, .259 BAA in 115.0 IP over 19 GS. Binghamton is the Double A team of the New York Mets. He was originally drafted by the Mets in the 13th round in 2015. Conlon turned 23 on November 11.
Jen-Ho Tseng Pacific Coast League PiOW 071717 to 072317
Jen-Ho Tseng of the Iowa Cubs was selected the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he was 2-0, 0.64 ERA, 2 GS, 14.0 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 3 BB and 13 K. The wins were in a 1-0 victory over Nashville and in a 5-1 victory over Oklahoma City. This season the RHP is 3-0, 1.40 ERA, 15 K, 1.14 WHIP, .222 BAA in 19.1 IP over 3 GS at Iowa and 7-3, 2.99 ERA, 83 K, 1.14 WHIP, .232 BAA in 90.1 IP over 15 GS at Double A Tennessee. Iowa is the Triple A team of the Chicago Cubs. He originally signed with the Cubs in 2013 as a non-drafted free agent out of Taiwan. Tseng turned 22 on October 3rd.
Aaron Slegers International League PiOW 071717 to 072317
Aaron Slegers of the Rochester Red Wings was selected the International League Player of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 to July 23, 2017. For the week he was 2-0, 0.64 ERA, 2 GS, 1 SHO, 14.0 IP, 8 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 2 BB and 12 K. The wins were in a 3-0 victory over Charlotte and in a 7-1 victory over Toledo. This season the RHP is 11-4, 3.35 ERA, 84 K, 1.28 WHIP, .269 BAA in 110.0 IP over 18 GS. Rochester is the Triple A team of the Minnesota Twins. He was originally drafted by the Twins in the fifth round 2013. Slegers will be 25 on September 4th.
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
MiLB Players of the Week 071717 to 072317
Week 15 minor league players of the week
| International League | Pacific Coast League | |||
| Jake Cave | Preston Tucker | |||
| Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (NYY) | Fresno (HOU) | |||
| Eastern League | Southern League | Texas League | ||
| Josh Fuentes | Joe McCarthy | Jason Martin | ||
| Hartford (COL) | Montgomery (TB) | Corpus Christi (HOU) | ||
| Carolina League | California League | Florida State League | ||
| Jordon Betts | Austin Allen | Peter Alonso | ||
| Salem (BOS) | Lake Elsinore (SD) | St Lucie (NYM) | ||
| Midwest League | South Atlantic League | |||
| Josh Rojas | Garrett Brown | |||
| Quad Cities (HOU) | West Virginia (PIT) | |||
| New York-Penn League | Northwest League | |||
| Bligh Madris | David Banuelos | |||
| West Virginia (PIT) | Everett (SEA) | |||
| Appalachian League | Pioneer League | |||
| Dionis Paulino | Dallas Carroll | |||
| Kingsport (NYM) | Helena (MIL) | |||
Dallas Carroll Pioneer League POW 071717 to 072317
Dallas Carroll of the Helena Brewers was selected the Pioneer League Player of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he hit 9 for 20, .450/.560/.850 with 2 2B, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 3 SB and 4 BB in 5 games. This season the third baseman is hitting 37 for 113, .327/.412/.469 with 3 HR, 18 RBI, 24 R, 5 SB in 28 games. Helena is a Rookie team of the Milwaukee Brewers. He was originally drafted by the Brewers in the ninth round in 2017. Carroll turned 23 on May 18.
Dionis Paulino Appalachian League POW 071717 to 072317
Dionis Paulino of the Kingsport Mets was selected the Appalachian League Player of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he hit 11 for 21, .524/.565/.952 with 3 2B, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 6 R, 3 SB and 2 BB in 5 games. This season the outfielder is hitting 29 for 91, .319/.392/.451 with 2 HR, 10 RBI, 15 R, 7 SB in 24 games. Kingsport is a Rookie team of the New York Mets. He originally signed with the Mets in 2014 as an amatuer free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Paulino turned 23 on June 20.
David Banuelos Northwest League POW 071717 to 072317
David Banuelos of the Everett AquaSox was selected the Northwest League Player of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he hit 10 for 24, .417/.462/.792 with 6 2B, 1 HR, 12 RBI, 6 R, 1 SB and 2 BB in 6 games. This season the catcher is hitting 20 for 67, .299/.397/.522 with 3 HR, 24 RBI, 13 R, 1 SB in 19 games. Everett is the Class A short season team of the Seattle Mariners. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the fifth round in 2017. Banuelos turned 20 on October 1st.
Bligh Madris New York-Penn League POW 071717 to 072317
Bligh Madris of the West Virginia Black Bears was selected the New York-Penn League Player of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he hit 11 for 21, .524/.600/1.095 with 1 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB and 4 BB in 5 games. This season the outfielder is hitting 27 for 92, .293/.383/.500 with 3 HR, 17 RBI, 16 R, 0 SB in 24 games. West Virginia is the Class A Short Season team of the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was originally drafted by the Pirates in the ninth round in 2017. Madris turned 21 on February 28.
Garrett Brown South Atlantic League POW 071717 to 072317
Garrett Brown of the West Virginia Power was selected the South Atlantic League Player of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he hit 10 for 22, .455/.500/.682 with 1 2B, 2 3B, 0 HR, 8 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB and 2 BB in 6 games. This season the outfielder is hitting 33 for 96, .344/.376/.417 with 0 HR, 15 RBI, 17 R, 7 SB in 25 games with West Virginia and 3 for 11, .273/.429/.273 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 SB in 5 games at Short Season A West Virginia. West Virginia is the Class A team of the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was originally drafted by the Pirates in the 23rd round in 2016. Brown turned 24 on March 3rd.
Josh Rojas Midwest League POW 071717 to 072317
Josh Rojas of the Quad Cities River Bandits was selected the Midwest League Player of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he hit 10 for 23, .435/.444/1.000 with 2 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, 11 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB and 2 BB in 6 games. This season the second baseman is hitting 22 for 75, .293/.349/.693 with 8 HR, 23 RBI, 17 R, 0 SB in 20 games. Quad Cities is the Class A team of the Houston Astros. He was originally drafted by the Astros in the 26th round in 2017. Rojas turned 23 on June 30.
Peter Alonso Florida State League POW 071717 to 072317
Peter Alonso of the St Lucie Mets was selected the Florida State League Player of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he hit 9 for 30, .300/.364/.800 with 3 2B, 4 HR, 8 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB and 1 BB in 7 games. He had also earned the award week 11. This season the first baseman is hitting 56 for 211, .265/.330/.507 with 12 HR, 40 RBI, 29 R, 2 SB in 56 games. St Lucie is the Class A Advanced team of the New York Mets. He was originally drafted by the Mets in the second round in 2016. Alonso turned 22 on December 7th.
Jordan Betts Carolina League POW 071717 to 072317
Jordan Betts of the Salem Red Sox was selected the Carolina League Player of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he hit 11 for 22, .500/.593/1.045 with 3 2B, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 8 R, 2 SB and 5 BB in 6 games. He had also earned the award week 11. This season the first baseman is hitting 60 for 222, .270/.355/.491 with 11 HR, 43 RBI, 37 R, 5 SB in 65 games. Salem is the Class A Advanced team of the Boston Red Sox. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the 18th round in 2014. Betts turned 25 on October 6th.
Austin Allen California League POW 071717 to 072317
Austin Allen of the Lake Elsinore Storm was selected the California League Player of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he hit 14 for 27, .519/.519/.963 with 1 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB and 0 BB in 6 games. He had also earned the award week 14. This season the catcher is hitting 96 for 330, .291/.359/.509 with 16 HR, 60 RBI, 51 R, 0 SB in 86 games. Lake Elsinore is the Class A Advanced team of the San Diego Padres. He was originally drafted by the Padres in the fourth round in 2015. Allen turned 23 on January 16.
Jason Martin Texas League POW 071717 to 072317
Jason Martin of the Corpus Christi Hooks was selected the Texas League Player of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he hit 9 for 20, .450/.560/1.200 with 3 2B, 4 HR, 8 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB and 5 BB in 7 games. This season the outfielder is hitting 52 for 178, .292/.330/.567 with 9 HR, 25 RBI, 24 R, 4 SB in 46 games at Corpus Christi and 50 for 174, .287/.354/.494 with 7 HR, 29 RBI, 34 R, 9 SB in 46 games at Class A Advanced Buies Creek. Corpus Christi is the Double A team of the Houston Astros. He was originally drafted by the Astros in the eighth round in 2013. Martin will be 22 on September 5th.
Joe McCarthy Southern League POW 071717 to 072317
Joe McCarthy of the Montgomery Biscuits was selected the Southern League Player of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he hit 9 for 22, .409/.462/.864 with 3 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 6 R, 1 SB and 3 BB in 6 games. He had also earned the award week 11. This season the first baseman is hitting 103 for 337, .306/.414/.472 with 5 HR, 42 RBI, 59 R, 15 SB in 93 games. Montgomery is the Double A team of the Tampa Bay Rays. He was originally drafted by the Rays in the fifth round in 2015. McCarthy turned 23 on February 23.
Josh Fuentes Eastern League POW 071717 to 072317
Josh Fuentes of the Hartford Yard Goats was selected the Eastern League Player of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he hit 14 for 27, .519/.594/1.000 with 3 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 10 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB and 4 BB in 8 games. This season the third baseman is hitting 83 for 318, .261/.319/.447 with 10 HR, 53 RBI, 35 R, 5 SB in 96 games. Hartford is the Double A team of the Colorado Rockies. He originally signed with the Rockies as an undrafted free agent in 2014. Fuentes turned 24 on February 19.
Preston Tucker Pacific Coast League POW 071717 to 072317
Preston Tucker of the Fresno Grizzlies was selected the Pacific Coast League Player of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he hit 11 for 28, .393/.500/1.000 with 2 2B, 5 HR, 13 RBI, 12 R, 0 SB and 6 BB in 7 games. This season the outfielder is hitting 99 for 361, .274/.338/.499 with 19 HR, 76 RBI, 59 R, 0 SB in 91 games. Fresno is the Triple A team of the Houston Astros. He was originally drafted by the Astros in the seventh round in 2012. Tucker turned 27 on July 6th.
Jake Cave International League POW 071717 to 072317
Jake Cave of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders was selected the International League Player of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he hit 15 for 26, .577/.607/.885 with 2 2B, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB and 3 BB in 7 games. This season the outfielder is hitting 51 for 135, .378/.429/.674 with 10 HR, 25 RBI, 27 R, 1 SB in 36 games at SWB and 34 for 128, .266/.317/.516 with 5 HR, 18 RBI, 19 R, 1 SB in 31 games at Double A Trenton. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre is the Triple A team of the New York Yankees. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the sixth round in 2011. Cave turned 24 on December 4th.
Anthony Swarzak traded to Brewers
Anthony Swarzak was traded by the Chicago White Sox to the Milwaukee Brewers on July 26, 2017. The White Sox in exchange received Ryan Cordell.
RHP Swarzak was 4-3, 2.23 ERA, 52 K, 1.03 WHIP, .216 BAA, 1 SV in 48.1 IP over 41 games with the White Sox in 2017. Over eight MLB seasons with the White Sox, Yankees, Indians and Twins he was 21-29, 4.31 ERA, 363 K, 1.35 WHIP, .273 BAA, 1 SV in 532.1 IP over 258 games with 32 GS. He was originally drafted by the Twins in the second round in 2004. Swarzak will be 32 on September 10.
Outfielder Cordell hit 74 for 261, .284/.349/.506 with 10 HR, 45 RBI, 49 R, 9 SB in 68 games at Triple A Colorado Springs in 2017. He was originally drafted by the Rangers in the 11th round in 2013 and was traded to the Brewers in 2016. Cordell turned 25 on March 31.
RHP Swarzak was 4-3, 2.23 ERA, 52 K, 1.03 WHIP, .216 BAA, 1 SV in 48.1 IP over 41 games with the White Sox in 2017. Over eight MLB seasons with the White Sox, Yankees, Indians and Twins he was 21-29, 4.31 ERA, 363 K, 1.35 WHIP, .273 BAA, 1 SV in 532.1 IP over 258 games with 32 GS. He was originally drafted by the Twins in the second round in 2004. Swarzak will be 32 on September 10.
Outfielder Cordell hit 74 for 261, .284/.349/.506 with 10 HR, 45 RBI, 49 R, 9 SB in 68 games at Triple A Colorado Springs in 2017. He was originally drafted by the Rangers in the 11th round in 2013 and was traded to the Brewers in 2016. Cordell turned 25 on March 31.
Eduardo Nunez traded to Red Sox
Eduardo Nunez was traded by the San Francisco Giants to the Boston Red Sox on July 26, 2017. The Giants in exchange received Shaun Anderson and Gregory Santos.
Nunez is a utility player at SS\3B\2B\OF who hit 93 for 302, .308/.334/.417 with 4 HR, 31 RBI, 37 R, 18 SB in 76 games with the Giants in 2017. Over eight MLB seasons with the Giants, Twins and Yankees he hit .279/.317/.405 with 38 HR, 218 RBI, 261 R, 123 SB in 631 games. He originally signed with the Yankees in 2004 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic and was traded to the Giants in 2016. Nunez turned 30 on June 15.
RHP Anderson had split 2017 between Class A Greenville and Class A Advanced Salem. He was 3-0, 2.56 ERA, 37 K, 1.06 WHIP, .216 BAA in 38.2 IP over 7 GS at Greenville and 3-3, 3.99 ERA, 48 K, 1.21 WHIP, .236 BAA in 58.2 IP over 11 GS at Salem. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the third round in 2016. Anderson turned 22 on October 22.
RHP Santos was 2-0, 0.90 ERA, 24 K, 1.20 WHIP, .202 BAA in 30.0 IP over 7 GS at the Dominican Summer League in 2017. Santos originally signed with the Red Sox in 2015 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Santos will be 18 on August 28.
Nunez is a utility player at SS\3B\2B\OF who hit 93 for 302, .308/.334/.417 with 4 HR, 31 RBI, 37 R, 18 SB in 76 games with the Giants in 2017. Over eight MLB seasons with the Giants, Twins and Yankees he hit .279/.317/.405 with 38 HR, 218 RBI, 261 R, 123 SB in 631 games. He originally signed with the Yankees in 2004 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic and was traded to the Giants in 2016. Nunez turned 30 on June 15.
RHP Anderson had split 2017 between Class A Greenville and Class A Advanced Salem. He was 3-0, 2.56 ERA, 37 K, 1.06 WHIP, .216 BAA in 38.2 IP over 7 GS at Greenville and 3-3, 3.99 ERA, 48 K, 1.21 WHIP, .236 BAA in 58.2 IP over 11 GS at Salem. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the third round in 2016. Anderson turned 22 on October 22.
RHP Santos was 2-0, 0.90 ERA, 24 K, 1.20 WHIP, .202 BAA in 30.0 IP over 7 GS at the Dominican Summer League in 2017. Santos originally signed with the Red Sox in 2015 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Santos will be 18 on August 28.
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Trevor Cahill traded to Royals in 6 Player Deal
Trevor Cahill was traded by the San Diego Padres to the Kansas City Royals on July 24, 2017 along with Brandon Maurer and Ryan Buchter. The Padres in exchange received Matt Strahm, Travis Wood, Esteury Ruiz and cash.
RHP Cahill had split 2017 between Class A Advanced Lake Elsinore and Triple A El Paso while rehabbing and with the Padres. He was 0-1, 6.75 ERA, 3 K, 1.50 WHIP, .231 BAA in 2.2 IP in 1 GS at Lake Elsinore, 0-1, 6.00 ERA, 4 K, 1.67 WHIP, 333 BAA in 3.0 IP in 1 GS at El Paso and 4-3, 3.69 ERA, 72 K, 1.34 WHIP, .247 BAA in 61.0 IP over 11 GS with the Padres. Over nine MLB seasons with the Padres, Cubs, Braves, Diamondbacks and Athletics he was 73-79, 4.03 ERA, 892 K, 1.36 WHIP, .254 BAA, 1 SV in 1210.1 IP over 273 games with 185 GS. He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the second round in 2006. Cahill turned 29 on March 1st.
RHP Maurer was 1-4, 5.72 ERA, 38 K, 1.19 WHIP, .257 BAA, 20 SV in 39.1 IP over 42 games with the Padres in 2017. Over five MLB seasons with the Padres and Mariners he was 14-25, 4.96 ERA, 274 K, 1.32 WHIP, .264 BAA, 33 SV in 319.2 IP over 226 games with 21 GS. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the 23rd round in 2008 and traded to the Padres in 2014. Maurer turned 27 on July 3rd.
LHP Buchter was 3-3, 3.05 ERA, 47 K, 1.20 WHIP, .199 BAA, 1 SV in 38.1 IP over 42 games with the Padres in 2017. Over three MLB seasons with the Padres and Braves he was 7-3, 2.90 ERA, 126 K, 1.09 WHIP, .175 BAA, 2 SV in 102.1 IP over 110 games. He was originally drafted by the Nationals in the 33rd round in 2005. Buchter turned 30 on February 13.
LHP Strahm had split 2017 between Triple A Omaha and the Royals. He was 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 7 K, 0.40 WHIP, .118 BAA in 5.0 IP in 4 games at Omaha and 2-5, 5.45 ERA, 37 K, 1.50 WHIP, .236 BAA in 34.2 IP over 24 games in 3 GS with the Royals. Over two MLB seasons with the Royals he was 4-7, 3.81 ERA, 67 K, 1.34 WHIP, .213 BAA in 56.2 IP over 45 games with 3 GS. He was originally drafted by the Royals in the 21st round in 2012. Strahm turned 25 on November 12.
LHP Wood was 1-3, 6.91 ERA, 29 K, 1.82 WHIP, .329 BAA in 41.2 IP over 28 games with 3 GS with the Royals in 2017. Over eight MLB seasons with the Royals, Cubs and Reds he was 44-55, 4.13 ERA, 765 K, 1.30 WHIP, .247 BAA, 4 SV in 941.2 IP over 287 games with 136 GS. He was originally drafted by the Reds in the second round in 2005. Wood turned 30 on February 6th.
Second baseman Ruiz hit 36 for 86, .419/.440/.779 with 3 HR, 23 RBI, 22 R, 9 SB in 21 games at Rookie Arizona in 2017. He originally signed with the Royals in 2015 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Ruiz turned 18 on February 15.
RHP Cahill had split 2017 between Class A Advanced Lake Elsinore and Triple A El Paso while rehabbing and with the Padres. He was 0-1, 6.75 ERA, 3 K, 1.50 WHIP, .231 BAA in 2.2 IP in 1 GS at Lake Elsinore, 0-1, 6.00 ERA, 4 K, 1.67 WHIP, 333 BAA in 3.0 IP in 1 GS at El Paso and 4-3, 3.69 ERA, 72 K, 1.34 WHIP, .247 BAA in 61.0 IP over 11 GS with the Padres. Over nine MLB seasons with the Padres, Cubs, Braves, Diamondbacks and Athletics he was 73-79, 4.03 ERA, 892 K, 1.36 WHIP, .254 BAA, 1 SV in 1210.1 IP over 273 games with 185 GS. He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the second round in 2006. Cahill turned 29 on March 1st.
RHP Maurer was 1-4, 5.72 ERA, 38 K, 1.19 WHIP, .257 BAA, 20 SV in 39.1 IP over 42 games with the Padres in 2017. Over five MLB seasons with the Padres and Mariners he was 14-25, 4.96 ERA, 274 K, 1.32 WHIP, .264 BAA, 33 SV in 319.2 IP over 226 games with 21 GS. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the 23rd round in 2008 and traded to the Padres in 2014. Maurer turned 27 on July 3rd.
LHP Buchter was 3-3, 3.05 ERA, 47 K, 1.20 WHIP, .199 BAA, 1 SV in 38.1 IP over 42 games with the Padres in 2017. Over three MLB seasons with the Padres and Braves he was 7-3, 2.90 ERA, 126 K, 1.09 WHIP, .175 BAA, 2 SV in 102.1 IP over 110 games. He was originally drafted by the Nationals in the 33rd round in 2005. Buchter turned 30 on February 13.
LHP Strahm had split 2017 between Triple A Omaha and the Royals. He was 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 7 K, 0.40 WHIP, .118 BAA in 5.0 IP in 4 games at Omaha and 2-5, 5.45 ERA, 37 K, 1.50 WHIP, .236 BAA in 34.2 IP over 24 games in 3 GS with the Royals. Over two MLB seasons with the Royals he was 4-7, 3.81 ERA, 67 K, 1.34 WHIP, .213 BAA in 56.2 IP over 45 games with 3 GS. He was originally drafted by the Royals in the 21st round in 2012. Strahm turned 25 on November 12.
LHP Wood was 1-3, 6.91 ERA, 29 K, 1.82 WHIP, .329 BAA in 41.2 IP over 28 games with 3 GS with the Royals in 2017. Over eight MLB seasons with the Royals, Cubs and Reds he was 44-55, 4.13 ERA, 765 K, 1.30 WHIP, .247 BAA, 4 SV in 941.2 IP over 287 games with 136 GS. He was originally drafted by the Reds in the second round in 2005. Wood turned 30 on February 6th.
Second baseman Ruiz hit 36 for 86, .419/.440/.779 with 3 HR, 23 RBI, 22 R, 9 SB in 21 games at Rookie Arizona in 2017. He originally signed with the Royals in 2015 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Ruiz turned 18 on February 15.
Jaime Garcia traded to Twins
Jaime Garcia was traded by the Atlanta Braves to the Minnesota Twins on July 24, 2017 along with Anthony Recker and cash. The Braves in exchange received Huascar Ynoa.
LHP Garcia was 4-7, 4.30 ERA, 85 K, 1.32 WHIP, .252 BAA in 113.0 IP over 18 GS with the Braves in 2017. Over nine MLB seasons with the Braves and Cardinals he was 66-52, 3.65 ERA, 808 K, 1.29 WHIP, .258 BAA in 1009.0 IP over 176 games with 165 GS. He was originally drafted by the Cardinals in the 22nd round in 2005 and was traded to the Braves in 2016. Garcia turned 31 on July 8th.
Catcher Recker had split 2017 between Triple A Gwinnett and the Braves. He hit 31 for 139, .223/.301/.381 with 4 HR, 10 RBI, 20 R, 1 SB in 41 games at Gwinnett and 1 for 7, .143/.143/.143 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 6 games with the Braves. Over seven MLB seasons with the Braves, Mets, Cubs and Athletics he hit .199/.283/.348 with 18 HR, 70 RBI, 55 R, 3 SB in 206 games. His MLB caught stealing rate is 26%. He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the 18th round in 2005. Recker will be 34 on August 29.
RHP Ynoa was 0-1, 5.26 ERA, 23 K, 1.64 WHIP, .277 BAA in 25.2 IP over 6 GS at Rookie Elizabethton in 2017. He originally signed with the Twins in 2014 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Ynoa turned 19 on May 28.
LHP Garcia was 4-7, 4.30 ERA, 85 K, 1.32 WHIP, .252 BAA in 113.0 IP over 18 GS with the Braves in 2017. Over nine MLB seasons with the Braves and Cardinals he was 66-52, 3.65 ERA, 808 K, 1.29 WHIP, .258 BAA in 1009.0 IP over 176 games with 165 GS. He was originally drafted by the Cardinals in the 22nd round in 2005 and was traded to the Braves in 2016. Garcia turned 31 on July 8th.
Catcher Recker had split 2017 between Triple A Gwinnett and the Braves. He hit 31 for 139, .223/.301/.381 with 4 HR, 10 RBI, 20 R, 1 SB in 41 games at Gwinnett and 1 for 7, .143/.143/.143 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 6 games with the Braves. Over seven MLB seasons with the Braves, Mets, Cubs and Athletics he hit .199/.283/.348 with 18 HR, 70 RBI, 55 R, 3 SB in 206 games. His MLB caught stealing rate is 26%. He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the 18th round in 2005. Recker will be 34 on August 29.
RHP Ynoa was 0-1, 5.26 ERA, 23 K, 1.64 WHIP, .277 BAA in 25.2 IP over 6 GS at Rookie Elizabethton in 2017. He originally signed with the Twins in 2014 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Ynoa turned 19 on May 28.
Monday, July 24, 2017
Nick Tepesch traded to Blue Jays
Nick Tepesch was traded by the Minnesota Twins to the Toronto Blue Jays on July 24, 2017 for cash. The RHP split 2017 between Rookie Gulf Coast whiel rehabbing, Triple A Rochester and the Twins. He was 0-1, 11.25 ERA, 6 K, 1.75 WHIP, .324 BAA in 8.0 IP over 3 GS at Gulf Coast, 1-3, 5.59 ERA, 27 K, 1.55 WHIP, .303 BAA in 29.0 IP over 6 games with 5 GS at Rochester and 0-1, 5.40 ERA, 2 K, 4.20 WHIP, .455 BAA in 1.2 IP in 1 GS with the Twins. Over four MLB seasons with the Twins, Dodgers and Rangers he was 9-19, 4.69 ERA, 137 K, 1.39 WHIP, .274 BAA in 224.2 IP over 44 games with 41 GS. He was originally drafted by the Rangers in the 14th round in 2010. Tepesch turned 28 on October 12.
Jean Machi traded to White Sox
Jean Machi was traded by the Seattle Mariners to the Chicago White Sox on July 24, 2017 along with Mark Lowe for cash.
RHP Machi had split 2017 between Triple A Tacoma and the Mariners. He was 2-4, 3.44 ERA, 29 K, 1.28 WHIP, .281 BAA, 10 SV in 36.2 IP over 29 games with 3 GS at Tacoma and 1-0, 1.17 ERA, 4 K, 1.43 WHIP, .269 BAA in 7.2 IP over 5 games with the Mariners. Over five MLB seasons with the Mariners, Red Sox and Giants he was 13-2, 3.38 ERA, 152 K, 1.15 WHIP, .233 BAA, 6 SV in 191.2 IP over 194 games. He originally signed with the Phillies in 2000 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Machi turned 25 on February 1st.
RHP Lowe was 3-4, 6.23 ERA, 37 K, 1.77 WHIP, .302 BAA, 1 SV in 39.0 IP over 32 games at Tacoma in 2017. Over 11 MLB seasons with the Mariners, Tigers, Blue Jays, Indians, Angels, and Rangers he was 10-27, 4.22 ERA, 352 K, 1.42 WHIP, .260 BAA, 6 SV in 385.2 IP over 382 games. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the fifth round in 2004. Lowe turned 34 on June 7.
RHP Machi had split 2017 between Triple A Tacoma and the Mariners. He was 2-4, 3.44 ERA, 29 K, 1.28 WHIP, .281 BAA, 10 SV in 36.2 IP over 29 games with 3 GS at Tacoma and 1-0, 1.17 ERA, 4 K, 1.43 WHIP, .269 BAA in 7.2 IP over 5 games with the Mariners. Over five MLB seasons with the Mariners, Red Sox and Giants he was 13-2, 3.38 ERA, 152 K, 1.15 WHIP, .233 BAA, 6 SV in 191.2 IP over 194 games. He originally signed with the Phillies in 2000 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Machi turned 25 on February 1st.
RHP Lowe was 3-4, 6.23 ERA, 37 K, 1.77 WHIP, .302 BAA, 1 SV in 39.0 IP over 32 games at Tacoma in 2017. Over 11 MLB seasons with the Mariners, Tigers, Blue Jays, Indians, Angels, and Rangers he was 10-27, 4.22 ERA, 352 K, 1.42 WHIP, .260 BAA, 6 SV in 385.2 IP over 382 games. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the fifth round in 2004. Lowe turned 34 on June 7.
Jonathan Schoop AL Player of Week 071717 to 072317
Jonathan Schoop of the Baltimore Orioles was selected the American League Player of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he hit 13 for 30, .433/.438/.800 with 2 2B, 3 HR, 16 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB and 1 BB. This season the second baseman is hitting 111 for 362, .307/.353/.552 with 21 HR, 70 RBI, 59 R, 0 SB in 96 games. Over five MLB seasons with the Orioles he has hit .262/.298/.453 with 78 HR, 237 RBI, 228 R, 5 SB in 486 games. He originally signed with the Orioles in 2008 as an amateur free agent out of Curacao. Schoop turned 25 on October 16.
Nolan Arenado NL Player of Week 071717 to 072317
Nolan Arenado of the Colorado Rockies was selected the National League Player of the Week for the span of July 17, 2017 through July 23, 2017. For the week he hit 11 for 24, .458/.480/1.000 with 1 2B, 4 HR, 13 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB and 1 BB. This season the third baseman is hitting 122 for 388, .314/.361/.590 with 22 HR, 86 RBI, 67 R, 2 SB in 97 games. Over six MLB seasons with the Rockies he has hit .289/.336/.531 with 133 HR, 462 RBI, 387 R, 10 SB in 658 games. He was originally drafted by the Rockies in the second round in 2009. Arenado turned 26 on April 16.
Ghost of 62 072417
The reference in the title is the 1962 Mets who are regarded as the worst of the Modern Era for all teams after 1900. The team finished 40-120 and 60.5 games back. For the season the team hit .240/.318/.361 and scored 617 runs which was 3.8 per game. The team ERA was 5.04 and they gave up 948 runs or 5.9 per game.
This is the fourth year of this series where each week I will check in on the MLB teams with the worst win-loss records and how they measure up to 1962. This is the fourth segment of the 2017 season as the cellar dwellers established themselves before the All-Star break. I have placed the cut off as teams that have won less than 45 percent of their games. The seven teams entering week 17 are the Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays.
The Phillies are 34-62, 24.5 games back and 6-4 over their last ten games. That projects to 57-105. The team is hitting .246/.310/.402 and have scored 385 which is 4.0 per game. Their team ERA is 4.59 and have given up 462 runs or 4.8 per game.
The Giants are 38-62, 30.5 games back and 4-6 over their last ten games. That projects to 62-100. The team is hitting .243/.303/.372 and have scored 391 which is 3.9 per game. Their team ERA is 4.69 and have given up 505 runs or 5.0 per game.
The White Sox are 38-57, 12.5 games back and 1-9 over their last ten games. That projects to 65-97. The team is hitting .257/.315/.417 and have scored 421 which is 4.4 per game. Their team ERA is 4.60 and have given up 473 runs or 5.0 per game.
The Reds are 41-57, 10.5 games back and 2-8 over their last ten games. That projects to 68-94. The team is hitting .257/.327/.443 and have scored 455 which is 4.6 per game. Their team ERA is 5.24 and have given up 535 runs or 5.5 per game.
The Padres are 43-55, 24.5 games back and 5-5 over their last ten games. That projects to 71-91. The team is hitting .235/.300/.397 and have scored 371 which is 3.8 per game. Their team ERA is 4.71 and have given up 503 runs or 5.1 per game.
The Athletics are 44-54, 21.0 games back and 5-5 over their last ten games. That projects to 73-89. The team is hitting .238/.312/.423 and have scored 424 which is 4.3 per game. Their team ERA is 4.63 and have given up 500 runs or 5.1 per game.
The Blue Jays are 44-54, 10.0 games back and 3-7 over their last ten games. That projects to 73-89. The team is hitting .241/.314/.403 and have scored 401 which is 4.1 per game. Their team ERA is 4.59 and have given up 491 runs or 5.0 per game.
This is the fourth year of this series where each week I will check in on the MLB teams with the worst win-loss records and how they measure up to 1962. This is the fourth segment of the 2017 season as the cellar dwellers established themselves before the All-Star break. I have placed the cut off as teams that have won less than 45 percent of their games. The seven teams entering week 17 are the Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays.
The Phillies are 34-62, 24.5 games back and 6-4 over their last ten games. That projects to 57-105. The team is hitting .246/.310/.402 and have scored 385 which is 4.0 per game. Their team ERA is 4.59 and have given up 462 runs or 4.8 per game.
The Giants are 38-62, 30.5 games back and 4-6 over their last ten games. That projects to 62-100. The team is hitting .243/.303/.372 and have scored 391 which is 3.9 per game. Their team ERA is 4.69 and have given up 505 runs or 5.0 per game.
The White Sox are 38-57, 12.5 games back and 1-9 over their last ten games. That projects to 65-97. The team is hitting .257/.315/.417 and have scored 421 which is 4.4 per game. Their team ERA is 4.60 and have given up 473 runs or 5.0 per game.
The Reds are 41-57, 10.5 games back and 2-8 over their last ten games. That projects to 68-94. The team is hitting .257/.327/.443 and have scored 455 which is 4.6 per game. Their team ERA is 5.24 and have given up 535 runs or 5.5 per game.
The Padres are 43-55, 24.5 games back and 5-5 over their last ten games. That projects to 71-91. The team is hitting .235/.300/.397 and have scored 371 which is 3.8 per game. Their team ERA is 4.71 and have given up 503 runs or 5.1 per game.
The Athletics are 44-54, 21.0 games back and 5-5 over their last ten games. That projects to 73-89. The team is hitting .238/.312/.423 and have scored 424 which is 4.3 per game. Their team ERA is 4.63 and have given up 500 runs or 5.1 per game.
The Blue Jays are 44-54, 10.0 games back and 3-7 over their last ten games. That projects to 73-89. The team is hitting .241/.314/.403 and have scored 401 which is 4.1 per game. Their team ERA is 4.59 and have given up 491 runs or 5.0 per game.
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