Morning Update - 3/4/2021
JBJ finally signs, Corey Kluber impresses in his Yankee debut, & more.
Good morning.
It’s March 4th, 2021 and here’s everything that happened in the world of baseball from 5:00 PM EST yesterday to 9:00 AM EST today.
The Most Important Thing
Jackie Bradley Jr. has finally made his decision and is heading to Milwaukee.
Great pickup this late in the game for the Brewers.
Everything Else
Game Recaps
Transactions
RHP Heath Fillmyer signed a minor league deal with the Diamondbacks, per Jeff Passan. Fillmyer last pitched for Kansas City in 2019.
Injuries/Chatter
Expanded postseason and the universal DH is a “dead issue” for 2021, reports Evan Drellich.
RHP Antonio Senzatela will likely miss two starts due to a right hamstring strain, Rockies manager Bud Black told reporters.
Update on Nationals OF Victor Robles: manager Dave Martinez expects him to be fine after he was hit by a pitch in yesterday’s game.
OF Yoenis Cespedes is saying he’d like to play four more years, says Mike Puma.
Expected minor league roster sizes, per Lindsey Adler:
Triple-A: 28
Double-A: 28
High-A: 30
Low-A: 30
Posts With Your Toast
Brendan Kuty with the latest on Aaron Boone post-surgery.
Corey Kluber looked dominant for the Yankees, says Dan Martin.
Kevin Pillar and Albert Almora give the Mets quality outfield depth, opines Anthony DiComo.
Tigers' AJ Hinch is trying not to turn a molehill into a mountain with Willi Castro's defense, writes Chris McCosky.
Forrest Whitley is closing in on a big league opportunity, writes Brian McTaggert.
Kelvin Herrera leaves behind a lasting Royals legacy, says Anne Rogers.
Nick Selbe wonders if Juan Soto will be baseball’s first $500 million player.
Blake Snell was solid in his Padres debut, but promises to be better.
MLB.com staff drafts the 2021 World Series favorites 1-30.
Random Baseball Rewind
Foul Tips
Michael Clair on the obsession with throwback uniforms.
Brewers manager Craig Counsell marvels at the longevity of radio icon Bob Uecker.
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