Daily Baseball Update - 9/29/2021
In baseball: Cardinals clinch, Mariners still in the mix, & more.
Good morning.
It’s September 29th, 2021 and here’s everything going on in the world of baseball.
The Most Important Thing(s)
The Cardinals incredible streak continues.
Everything Else
Tuesday Recaps
Tuesday Notables
Charlie Morton, Braves: 7 IP, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 H, 0 ER
Zack Wheeler, Phillies: 7 IP, 7 K, 1 BB, 4 H, 2 ER
Luis Robert, White Sox: 2-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI
Salvador Perez, Royals: 2-3, HR, 3 R, BB - Perez HR was his league-leading 47th.
Francisco Lindor, Mets: 2-4, HR, 3 RBI
Colin Moran, Pirates: 2-2, HR, 4 RBI, R, 2 BB
Aaron Judge, Yankees: 2-2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB
Standings Update
Today’s Schedule
Transactions
Astros moves: placed RHP Kendall Graveman on the paternity list; recalled RHP Josh James from Triple-A Sugar Land.
Blue Jays moves: activated 3B Cavan Biggio from the 10-day injured list; optioned LHP Ryan Borucki and LHP Kirby Snead to Triple-A Buffalo; activated LHP Hyun Jin Ryu from the 10-day injured list.
Brewers moves: recalled LHP Hoby Milner from Triple-A Nashville; placed RHP Hunter Strickland on the paternity list.
Cubs moves: placed RHP Keegan Thompson (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list retroactive to September 27, 2021; recalled RHP Jason Adam from Triple-A Iowa.
Dodgers moves: activated CF Cody Bellinger from the 10-day injured list; placed 1B Albert Pujols on the 10-day injured list.
Giants moves: placed 1B Brandon Belt (thumb) on the 10-day injured list retroactive to September 27, 2021; recalled SS Thairo Estrada from Triple-A Sacramento.
Mariners moves: selected the contract of RHP Matt Brash from Triple-A Tacoma; designated RHP Matt Andriese for assignment.
Marlins moves: recalled LHP Daniel Castano from Triple-A Jacksonville.
Mets moves: activated RHP Noah Syndergaard from the 60-day injured list; designated C Chance Sisco for assignment.
Orioles moves: activated LHP Bruce Zimmerman from the 60-day injured list; recalled RF Tyler Nevin from Triple-A Norfolk; placed RHP Chris Ellis (shoulder) and RF Anthony Santander (knee) on the 10-day injured list; transferred LHP Keegan Akin (adductor) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
Padres moves: placed RHP Craig Stammen on the 10-day injured list; recalled RHP Reiss Knehr from Triple-A El Paso.
Phillies moves: activated RHP Connor Brogdon from the 10-day injured list; optioned 2B Luke Williams to Triple-A Lehigh Valley; recalled 3B Alec Bohm from Lehigh Valley; optioned RHP Ramon Rosso to Lehigh Valley; released OF Matt Joyce.
Pirates moves: activated C Jacob Stallings from the 7-day injured list; optioned C Taylor Davis to Triple-A Indianapolis; activated 2B Michael Chavis from the 10-day injured list; placed RHP Connor Overton (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list.
Rays moves: placed LHP Adam Conley on the 10-day injured list; activated RHP Andrew Kittredge from the 10-day injured list.
Reds moves: recalled RHP Riley O'Brien from Triple-A Louisville; optioned LHP Cionel Perez to Louisville.
Royals moves: activated CF Michael A. Taylor from the bereavement list; optioned CF Edward Olivares to Triple-A Omaha.
Twins moves: recalled LHP Charlie Barnes from Triple-A St. Paul; placed RHP Bailey Ober (hip) on the 10-day injured list.
Injuries/Chatter
Mets RHP Jacob deGrom has been shut down for the season.
Rays LHP Adam Conley tested positive for COVID.
Braves OF Marcell Ozuna has had his administrative leave extended through the end of the postseason, per Gabe Burns.
Yankees RHP Jameson Taillon left last night’s start against the Blue Jays with an apparent ankle injury.
Mets RHP Marcus Stroman says he and the Mets have yet to have any talks on a contract extension.
Brewers SS Willy Adames was scratched from the Brewers' lineup yesterday with left quad discomfort.
Reds OF Jesse Winker will not return this season, says manager David Bell.
Cardinals C Yadier Molina was scratched last night with shoulder soreness.
Royals RHP Brady Singer left his start last night against the Indians with an injury. Singer gave up three ER in 2/3 innings.
Giants notes from manager Gabe Kapler relayed by Andrew Baggarly: RHP Johnny Cueto is nearing activation; 1B Darin Ruf should be activated tomorrow; RHP Jake McGee will begin throwing off the mound tomorrow; 1B Brandon Belt will be re-evaluated in a couple of weeks.
Cubs RHP Keegan Thompson (shoulder) and OF Jason Heyward (concussion) have been shut down for the rest of the season.
Tigers RHP Jose Cisnero will not pitch again this season, manager AJ Hinch told reporters.
Posts With Your Toast
Ben Clemens of FanGraphs grades his pre-season predictions.
Luke Hooper wonders: With Brandon Belt down and out, what will the Giants do at first base?
The Mariners made a dreary Tuesday feel magical, writes Zach Gottschalk.
The Orioles are about the help decide the AL Wild Card, says Mike Petriello.
Random Baseball Rewind
Foul Tips
Dodgers HOF broadcaster Jaime Jarrín will retire at the end of the 2022 season. Jarrín has been LA’s Spanish announcer since 1959.
The secret behind the New York Yankees' playoff push is ... a new pet?
Fantasy Baseball: Early look at the first round of 2022 drafts.
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