Good morning.
It’s September 15th, 2021 and here’s everything going on in the world of baseball.
The Most Important Thing(s)
Two teams have now clinched a spot in the postseason - both coming from the NL West.
Everything Else
Tuesday Recaps
Tuesday Notables
Drew Rasmussen, Rays: 5 IP, 3 K, 1 BB, 2 H, 0 ER
Javier Baez, Mets: 2-2, HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB
Freddy Peralta, Brewers: 6 IP, 9 K, 0 BB, 2 H, 0 ER
White Sox C Yasmani Grandal has reached base in a franchise record 29 straight games.
Lewin Diaz, Marlins: 2-4, 2 HR
Ryan Jeffers, Twins: 3-3, HR, 4 RBI, BB
Gavin Sheets, White Sox: 3-4, HR, 4 RBI
Hottest team in the game: Giants (W9)
Standings Update
Today’s Schedule
Transactions
A’s moves: sent RHP Mike Fiers on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Las Vegas; selected the contract of RHP Domingo Acevedo from Las Vegas; designated RHP Burch Smith for assignment.
Astros moves: activated RHP Zack Greinke from the 10-day injured list; placed RHP Jake Odorizzi (foot) on the 10-day injured list.
Cubs moves: transferred OF Michael Hermosillo (forearm) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list; selected the contract of CF Trayce Thompson from Triple-A Iowa; placed RF Jason Heyward (concussion) on the 7-day injured list retroactive to September 12, 2021.
Dodgers moves: optioned RHP Mitch White to Oklahoma City; activated RHP Kenley Jansen from the paternity list.
Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun has announced his retirement.
Braves moves: sent RHP Chris Martin on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Indians moves: recalled RHP J.C. Mejia from Triple-A Columbus; activated C Roberto Perez from the 10-day injured list; designated C Ryan Lavarnway for assignment; sent RHP Shane Bieber on a rehab assignment to Columbus.
Mariners moves: activated LF Jake Fraley from the 10-day injured list; designated 1B Jose Marmolejos for assignment.
Mets moves: optioned C Patrick Mazeika and RHP Yennsy Diaz to Triple-A Syracuse; activated C Tomas Nido and RHP Jake Reed from the 10-day injured list.
Orioles moves: recalled RHP Marcos Diplan from Triple-A Norfolk; selected the contract of 2B Pat Valaika from Norfolk; placed RF Jorge Mateo (lumbar) on the 60-day injured list; placed LHP Tanner Scott (knee) on the 10-day injured list.
Padres moves: signed free agent LHP Ross Detwiler; optioned RHP Shaun Anderson to Triple-A El Paso.
Phillies moves: released RHP Vince Velasquez.
Pirates moves: recalled RHP Enyel De Los Santos from Triple-A Indianapolis; placed RHP David Bendar (oblique) on the 10-day injured list retroactive to September 11, 2021.
Rangers moves: activated RHP Drew Anderson and 3B Brock Holt from the 10-day injured list; transferred RHP Nick Snyder (shoulder) and OF Eli White (elbow) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list; optioned LHP Wes Benjamin and LHP Hyeon-Jong Yang to Triple-A Round Rock.
Red Sox moves: released RHP Brandon Brennan.
Reds moves: sent LF Jesse Winker on a rehab assignment to Louisville.
Tigers moves: recalled RHP Jason Foley from Triple-A Toledo; placed RHP Jose Cisnero (elbow) on the 10-day injured list retroactive to September 13, 2021
Twins moves: placed RHP John Gant (abdominal) on the 10-day injured list; recalled LHP Andrew Albers from Triple-A St. Paul; recalled LHP Charlie Barnes from St. Paul.
White Sox moves: placed LF Andrew Vaughn on the 10-day injured list retroactive to September 10, 2021; activated SS Tim Anderson and RHP Lucas Giolito from the 10-day injured list; placed RHP Ryan Tepera (finger) on the 10-day injured list retroactive to September 11, 2021; recalled LHP Jace Frye from Triple-A Charlotte; optioned C Seby Zavala to Charlotte.
Yankees moves: optioned RHP Clarke Schmidt to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; signed free agent RHP Sal Romano; designated RHP Brooks Kriske for assignment; sent RHP Domingo German on a rehab assignment to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Injuries/Chatter
The Seattle Mariners will host the 2023 All-Star game, according to Jeff Passan.
The Royals are promoting Dayton Moore to president of baseball operations and JJ Picollo to GM, per Mark Feinsand.
Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios was pulled from last night’s start with abdominal tightness.
Orioles OF Trey Mancini was pulled last night with right abdominal soreness.
Marlins 3B Brian Anderson underwent surgery to repair his left shoulder capsule.
Red Sox RHP Chris Sale (covid) is on-track to return and start Friday, per manager Alex Cora.
Twins RHP Joe Ryan took a comebacker to the arm last night and was pulled form the game with a wrist contusion.
It’s questionable whether Braves C Stephen Vogt will be able to return this season, according to manager Brian Snitker.
Diamondbacks 1B Seth Beer has been diagnosed with a dislocated left shoulder.
Posts With Your Toast
Ryan Braun leaves behind a complicated baseball legacy, says David Schoenfield.
Anne Rogers with more on the Royals front office promotions.
Cardinals INF Matt Carpenter is hoping opportunities will open up for him in 2022 and doesn’t want “this particular season” to be the end, writes Derrick Goold.
Greg Chisholm writes there are good months, there are great months and, in the case of the Blue Jays’ offense, there are historic months.
Six wild card hopefuls that could win the World Series and five that definitely will not, according to Ryan Fagan.
2021 MLB playoffs: Who is in, who can clinch next and full playoff schedule through World Series.
Random Baseball Rewind
Foul Tips
Jake Crouse on the HOFer who inspired a young Roberto Clemente.
MLB expands list of who can wear No. 21 to honor Roberto Clemente.
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