Daily Baseball Update - 6/14/2021
In baseball yesterday: Blue Jays and Astros win big, MLB to release a memo on the sticky substance issue, & more.
Good morning.
It’s June 14th, 2021 and here’s everything that happened in the world of baseball yesterday.
The Most Important Thing
Major League Baseball seems serious now about finally addressing the doctored baseball issue. From Buster Olney’s report:
Major League Baseball is putting the final touches on a memo that will detail the sport's rule against foreign substances with the expectation, sources say, that the document will be forwarded to teams sometime in the next few days and presented to coaching staffs and players.
Everything Else
Sunday Recaps
Sunday Notables
Carlos Rodon, White Sox: 7 IP, 9 K, 2 BB, 1 H, 1 ER
Zach Davies, Cubs: 6.2 IP, 6 K, 2 BB, 2 H, 0 ER
Matt Olson, A’s: 2-4, 2 HR
Bo Bichette, Blue Jays: 4-5, HR, 5 R, 3 RBI, SB, BB
Teoscar Hernández, Blue Jays: 3-4, 2 HR, 6 RBI
Robbie Ray, Blue Jays: 6 IP, 10 K, 3 BB, 4 H, 3 ER
Kyle Schwarber, Nationals: 2-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI, BB
Joe Ross, Nationals: 8 IP, 9 K, 0 BB, 5 H, 0 ER
Standings Update
Today’s Schedule
Transactions
Angels moves: Claimed INF Jack Mayfield off waivers from Seattle.
Blue Jays moves: Recalled RHP Jeremy Beasley from Buffalo (Triple-A). Placed LHP Steven Matz on the 10-day IL.
Dodgers moves: Claimed 2B Jack Mayfield off waivers from Seattle.
Giants moves: Optioned LHP Caleb Baragar to Sacramento (Triple-A).
Indians moves: Recalled 2B Ernie Clement from Columbus (Triple-A). Optioned RHP Triston McKenzie to Columbus.
Marlins moves: Designated RHP Preston Guilmet for assignment. Reinstated LHP Trevor Rogers from the 10-day IL. Sent SS Miguel Rojas to Jacksonville (Triple-A) for a rehab assignment. Acquired C/1B Lorenzo Quintana from Houston in exchange for cash considerations.
Mets moves: Sent RHP Dellin Betances to St. Lucie (Triple-A) for a rehab assignment. Sent 2B Jeff McNeil to Brooklyn (High-A) on a rehab assignment.
Nationals moves: Optioned RHP Andres Machado to Rochester (Triple-A).
Red Sox moves: Designated RHP Brandon Brennan for assignment. Selected the contract of RHP Ryan Weber from Worcester (Triple-A).
Reds moves: Optioned RH Mark Payton to Louisville (Triple-A). Reinstated RF Aristides Aquino from the 60-day IL. Transferred CF Nick Senzel from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL.
Tigers moves: Optioned RHP Beau Burrows to Toledo (Triple-A). Selected the contract of RHP Buck Farmer from Toledo. Sent RHP Erasmo Ramirez to Lakeland (Low-A) on a rehab assignment. Sent C Grayson Greiner to Toledo on a rehab assignment.
Twins moves: Sent RF Max Kepler to St. Paul (Triple-A) on a rehab assignment. Signed RHP Adam Lau to a minor league contract.
Yankees moves: Sent 1B Luke Voit to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Triple-A) on a rehab assignment.
Injuries/Chatter
Braves OF Ronald Acuna Jr. was removed from Atlanta’s win over Miami with right pectoral muscle tightness. The team says it was precautionary.
Twins RHP Michael Pineda left last night’s game with forearm tightness.
Posts With Your Toast
Anthony Castrovince gives 10 starting pitchers to watch as the trade deadline approaches. He did the same thing with relievers.
The Mets title dreams are still real after dodging a bullet with Jacob deGrom’s injury, says Steve Serby.
Randy Holt examines Yasmani Grandal’s weird season.
Marcus Semien’s gamble looks like it has paid off, writes Jake Mailhot.
Evan Desai says Shohei Ohtani is continuing to excel as a hitter and a pitcher.
Random Baseball Rewind
Foul Tips
Arizona Diamondbacks unveil gold City Connect jersey, referencing Sonoran Desert, Hispanic culture.
Phillie Phanatic trolls Yankees with helmet smash; displeases Giancarlo Stanton.
AL's first Black 20-game winner, 'Black Aces' author Jim 'Mudcat' Grant dies.
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