Daily Baseball Update - 9/24/2021
In baseball: White Sox clinch the AL Central, wildcard races heating up, Cardinals keep winning & more.
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It’s September 24th, 2021 and here’s everything going on in the world of baseball.
The Most Important Thing(s)
Everything Else
Thursday Recaps
Thursday Notables
Carson Kelly, Diamondbacks: 2-3, HR, 3 RBI, BB
Corey Seager, Dodgers: 4-5, 2 RBI
Patrick Corbin, Nationals: 6.2 IP, 7 K, 4 BB, 4 H, 0 ER
Paul Goldschmidt, Cardinals: 3-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI
Tim Anderson, White Sox: 3-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI
Nick Gordon, Twins: 3-4, HR, 4 RBI
Tyrone Taylor, Twins: 2-4, 2 HR, 5 RBI
Juan Soto, Nationals: 3-3, 2 HR, BB
Mitch Garver, Twins: 3-4, RBI
Hottest team in the game: Cardinals (W12)
Standings Update
Today’s Schedule
Transactions
A’s moves: placed LHP Sam Moll on the paternity list; activated RHP Chris Bassitt from the 10-day injured list; released C Aramis Garcia; sent RHP Pedro Baez on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Sugar Land.
Angels moves: transferred RHP Dylan Bundy (shoulder) and OF Justin Upton (back) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list; optioned LHP Reid Detmers, LHP Sam Selman, and RHP Jose Marte to Triple-A Salt Lake; selected the contract of RHP AJ Ramos from Salt Lake; recalled RHP James Hoyt from Salt Lake; signed free agent RHP Jake Petricka to a minor league contract; signed free agent 1B John Nogowski to a minor league contract.
Astros moves: optioned RHP Josh James to Triple-A Sugar Land; activated RHP Ryne Stanek from the paternity list.
Blue Jays moves: activated LF Breyvic Valera from the 10-day injured list; optioned LHP Tayler Saucedo to Triple-A Buffalo; designated LF Jake Lamb for assignment; recalled RHP Thomas Hatch from Buffalo.
Cardinals moves: released RHP Daniel Ponce de Leon.
Indians moves: recalled RHP J.C. Mejia from Triple-A Columbus.
Giants moves: placed LF Darin Ruf on the 10-day injured list retroactive to September 20, 2021; activated LF Alex Dickerson from the 10-day injured list; sent RHP Johnny Cueto on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Sacramento.
Marlins moves: sent RHP Pablo Lopez on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Jacksonville.
Nationals moves: placed RF Yadiel Hernandez on the paternity list; selected the contract of RHP Jhon Romero from Triple-A Rochester; designated C Jakson Reetz for assignment.
Orioles moves: sent RHP Manny Barreda outright to Triple-A Norfolk.
Phillies moves: recalled LHP Cristopher Sanchez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley; placed LHP Matt Moore on the 10-day injured list retroactive to September 20, 2021.
Rays moves: sent SS Wander Franco on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Durham.
Red Sox moves: optioned 2B Jonathan Arauz and OF Jarren Duran to Triple-A Worcester; designated RHP Yacksel Rios and RHP Geoff Hartlieb for assignment.
White Sox moves: recalled RHP Matt Foster from Triple-A Charlotte; optioned Jace Fry to Charlotte; activated LF Andrew Vaughn from the 10-day injured list.
Injuries/Chatter
The Diamondbacks extended manager Torey Lovullo’s contract for 2022 with an option for 2023.
MLB has announced the schedule for the 2021 Arizona Fall League.
Blue Jays RHP Ryan Borucki will be suspended three games and manager Charlie Montoya one game for intentionally hitting OF Kevin Kiermaier. Borucki is appealing.
The White Sox will be stretching out Michael Kopech over the end of the season, says President Rick Hahn.
White Sox RHP Carlos Rodon is on track to start Tuesday or Wednesday next week, manager Tony La Russa told reporters. Rodon left his most recent start with “normal soreness.”
Brewers OF Avisail Garcia has qualified to convert his club option into a mutual option, per Jon Heyman. Heyman notes Garcia can now declare free agency if he chooses.
Orioles INF Ramon Urias is done for the season, relays Rich Dubroff.
Dodgers RHP Max Scherzer is lined up to start a Game 163 or Wild Card game, says manager Dave Roberts.
Astros RHP Ryan Pressly activated his $10 million option for 2022 by appearing in his 60th game of the season.
Blue Jays OF Lourdes Gurriel left Thursday's game against the Twins with a hand injury. X-rays were negative.
Reds OF Tyler Naquin (ribs) is expected to miss the rest of the regular season.
Posts With Your Toast
ESPN has the Dodgers passing the Giants at the top of their latest power rankings.
Ben Clemens on the continued decline of the intentional walk.
The 3,000 hit club is closed for maintenance, writes Dan Szymborski.
MLB.com writers break down the wild AL wildcard race.
Random Baseball Rewind
Foul Tips
MLB to experiment with pre-tacked baseballs in some Triple-A games.
Former Mets, Yankees outfielder Darryl Strawberry asks for help finding missing granddaughter.
Minor league baseball game interrupted by dog invasion.
Conor McGregor is mad people are comparing his 50 Cent-esque first pitch to 50 Cent.
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