Author: Tyler Koerth_

The Chicago Cubs acquired Jeimer Candelario at this year’s trade deadline.  Since joining the Cubs 16 games ago he has been an impact player who has defensive versatility.  At seasons end the 30 year old will hit free agency for the first time in his career and one writer at The Athletic (subscription required) strongly suggested that the Cubs resign him. Should the Chicago Cubs re-sign Jeimer Candelario at seasons end?  In a recent article from Patrick Mooney of The Athletic he strongly suggested that the Cubs should re-sign Jeimer Candelario.  His reasoning is solid and he covers topics…

The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Texas Rangers in three games over the weekend.  Prior to that they had been swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers, but also had swept the Chicago White Sox to kick off their three city road trip.  Analysts around the league noticed what the Brew Crew did over the weekend and it generated some buzz. The Milwaukee Brewers sweep of the Texas Rangers created some national buzz around the Brew Crew.    A few different media outlets discussed the Brewers sweep over the Rangers.  One popular podcast, Talkin Baseball, had some interesting takes on the…

MLB News: The Washington Nationals have agreed to a two year contract extension with manager Dave Martinez that includes a clop option for a third year.  Ken Rosenthal and Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic reported this news. Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez gets a two year contract extension (MLB News). Dave Martinez has been the Nationals manager since 2018 and has a 378-455 record.  He was a World Series winner in 2019 when Washington snagged a Wild Card spot and defeated the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Houston Astros in the playoffs. Since then several…

The Milwaukee Brewers entered the season with Rowdy Tellez as their everyday first baseman.  He got off to a terrific start, but after the first month he faltered and started losing playing time.  Guys like Luke Voit, Jon Singleton, Owen Miller, Darin Ruff, and even Victor Caratini have all spent time at first base this year.  It appears that manager Craig Counsell has now settled on one player who will have the everyday role for the remainder of the season and that is trade deadline acquisition Carlos Santana. Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has indicated that Carlos Santana will be…

The Milwaukee Brewers just wrapped up a 6-3 road trip in which they played the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Texas Rangers.  Each series consisted of a sweep in which the Brew Crew were on the winning side against the White Sox and Rangers.  Throughout the nine games there were a few offensive players who stood out. Three players who stood out offensively on the Milwaukee Brewers recent three city road trip.   Milwaukee Brewers stand out player #1: Tyrone Taylor  After missing significant time with an elbow issue early on in the season Tyrone Taylor is starting…

The St. Louis Cardinals swung a handful of trades at the deadline this year.  One deal that they struck sent Jack Flaherty to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for infielder Cesar Prieto, left-handed pitcher Drew Rom, and right-handed pitcher Zack Showalter.  Of this group southpaw Drew Rom is getting called up to the big leagues and will make his MLB debut on Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Drew Rom will make his MLB debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates.  Drew Rom was a fourth round pick in the 2018 MLB draft by the Baltimore Orioles. …

Cincinnati Reds opening day starter Hunter Greene made his much anticipated return to the big league mound against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, August 20.  He has last appeared in a major league game on June 17 and had been on the injured list with hip pain.  Unfortunately his first outing back was very rough. The box score numbers for Hunter Greene after his first start following a lengthy IL stint was three innings pitched, eight earned runs, five home runs allowed, ten hits, and three walks.  It took him 90 pitches to get to that point and the…

One Milwaukee Brewers rookie was left out of Sunday’s lineup during the Brew Crews series finale against the Texas Rangers.  Rookies Joey Wiemer, Sal Frelick, Andruw Monasterio, and Brice Turang have all played key roles on the team this season, but a cautious approach was taken when Sal Frelick tweaked his hamstring running out a ground ball the day before. Milwaukee Brewers rookie Sal Frelick is dealing with a minor hamstring issue. Both Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reported the news on Sal Frelick’s hamstring.  The consensus was that he…

The Milwaukee Brewers recently received some positive news regarding the recovery of Garrett Mitchell after shoulder surgery in which there is a chance that he could return to game action this season.  He is scheduled to return to Milwaukee next week for a check-in, but before returning to Wisconsin he opened up regarding his recovery from shoulder surgery. Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell opens up on recovery from shoulder surgery.   Garrett Mitchell underwent shoulder surgery in early May.  It has been a long recovery process that may or may not result in him returning this season, but right now…

The St. Louis Cardinals 2023 season has not gone to anyone’s plans.  Last year’s National League Central division champions sold at the trade deadline and are gearing up to compete again in the future.  With the team being out of playoff contention this allows players to address injuries that have been playing through.  For one outfielder that could mean proceeding with season ending ankle surgery. St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson is considering proceeding with season ending ankle surgery. In mid-May Dylan Carlson sprained his ankle and missed three weeks because of it.  He now has undergone further testing…