Daily Baseball Update - 7/5/2021
In baseball yesterday: Full All-Star rosters announced, Yankees are in trouble, & more.
Good morning.
It’s July 5th, 2021 and here’s everything going on in the world of baseball.
The Most Important Thing(s)
Everything Else
Sunday Recaps
Sunday Notables
Nick Pivetta, Red Sox: 7 IP, 10 K, 2 BB, 2 H, 0 ER
Adam Duvall, Marlins: 3-4, HR, 4 RBI
Luis Arraez, Twins: 3-4, 3 R, BB
Kenta Maeda, Twins: 6 IP, 10 K, 1 BB, 2 H, 0 ER
Manny Machado, Padres: 2-2, 2 HR, 3 R, 3 BB
Jose Abreu, White Sox: 3-4, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R
Wander Franco, Rays: 2-4, HR
Tyler Anderson, Pirates: 7 IP, 6 K, 2 BB, 3 H, 0 ER
Standings Update
Today’s Schedule
Transactions
A’s moves: Placed DH Mitch Moreland on the 10-day IL. Reinstated OF Stephen Piscotty from the 10-day IL.
Angels moves: Recalled INF Jose Rojas from Salt Lake (Triple-A).
Blue Jays moves: Reinstated RHP Rafael Dolis from the 10-day IL. Optioned LHP Nick Allgeyer to Buffalo (Triple-A). Sent RHP Jeremy Beasley outright to Buffalo.
Braves moves: Optioned LHP Kyle Muller to Gwinnett (Triple-A). Recalled SS Orlando Arcia from Gwinnett.
Brewers moves: Acquired INF Kevin Kramer from Pittsburgh in exchange for LHP Nathan Kirby.
Cubs moves: Reinstated INF Nico Hoerner from the 10-day IL. Optioned INF Sergio Alcantara to Iowa (Triple-A).
Dodgers moves: Recalled RHP Edwin Uceta from Oklahoma City (Triple-A). Optioned RHP Brusader Graterol for Oklahoma City.
Marlins moves: Placed RHP John Curtiss on the 10-day IL. Recalled RHP Jordan Holloway from Jacksonville (Triple-A).
Mets moves: Recalled RHPs Nick Tropeano and Yennsy Diaz from Syracuse (Triple-A). Placed RHP Sean Reid-Foley on the 10-day IL, retroactive to July 1.
Nationals moves: Signed RHP Diego Moreno to a minor league contract. Sent LF Andrew Stevenson on a rehab assingment to Rochester (Triple-A).
Orioles moves: Reinstated RHP Cesar Valdez from the 10-day IL. Optioned RHP Isaac Mattson to Norfolk (Triple-A). Sent LHP John Means to Aberdeen (High-A) on a rehab assignment.
Padres moves: Activated LHP Blake Snell from the 10-day IL. Optioned RHP Mason Thompson to El Paso (Triple-A).
Pirates moves: Recalled RHP Nick Means from Indianapolis (Triple-A). Optioned RHP Cody Ponce to Indianapolis. Sent RHP Luis Oviedo to Indianapolis on a rehab assignment.
Royals moves: Optioned CF Edward Olivares to Omaha (Triple-A).
Yankees moves: Reinstated LHP Wandy Peralta from the 10-day IL. Optioned INF Tyler Wade to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Triple-A).
Injuries/Chatter
Major League Baseball investigators are looking into a range of inquiries in the Trevor Bauer case, says Buster Olney.
The Mets are interested in Diamondbacks INF Asdrubal Cabrera, says Bob Nightengale.
Nightengale also notes that the White Sox have serious interest in Rockies SS Trevor Story.
Angels 3B Anthony Rendon exited last night’s game early with left hamstring tightness. Manager Joe Maddon expects Rendon to avoid an IL stint.
Cardinals RHP Carlos Martinez left yesterday’s start early after bruising his right thumb while at the plate.
C Wellington Castillo has retired from baseball, relays Jesse Dougherty.
Padres SS prospect CJ Abrams is done for the year with a fractured left tibia and a sprained MCL.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone won't commit to Aroldis Chapman as the team’s closer after he and Gerrit Cole were booed off the mound on Sunday.
Posts With Your Toast
Astros prospect Matthew Barefoot has stepped up his game, writes David Laurila.
Dont’ let one win fool you about these Yankees, opines Ken Davidoff.
Joey Votto admires what David Ortiz and Chipper Jones did at the end of their careers, writes Bobby Nightengale.
Random Baseball Rewind
Foul Tips
The inspiring story of Oakland A's outfielder Stephen Piscotty, a cardboard cutout and a fan living with ALS.
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