Despite plenty of factors working against them – one of the league’s lowest payrolls, minimal attendance/revenue, playing in the AL East – the Tampa Bay Rays always seem to find themselves in the playoff mix.
He missed a little over six weeks of the season due to back problems, and now this second IL stint could potentially put the rest of his 2024 campaign in jeopardy, given the lack of time remaining in the regular season.
Cristopher Morel is one of the crucial pieces of the future ST. PETERSBURG, FL — One day before the trade deadline, the Rays splashed the market by sending All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes to the Cubs in exchange for OF Cristopher Morel, RHP Hunter Bigge, and RHP Ty Johnson.
Tyler Alexander allowed only three hits as he dominated Astros’ hitters. The Rays usually take a next-man-up approach, and today, it was time for a new opener.
The Houston Astros (57-53) have a home game against the Tampa Bay Rays (56-54) on Sunday. The contest is set to begin at 2:10 PM ET. The probable starters are Spencer Arrighetti (4-9) for the Astros and Hunter Bigge for the Rays.
It’s always about about winners and losers, isn’t it? The trade deadline frenzy may be firmly behind us, but the truth is that it’ll take years for us to fully understand the ramifications of many of these moves.
With a 51-56 record and nine-and-a-half games out of first place in the National League Central division, the Chicago Cubs have not let that stop them from making deals to improve their team.
He has been a popular figure in trade rumors recently with teams like the Dodgers, Astros, Rangers, and Mariners all linked to the All-Star. Instead, a more surprising suitor won the bidding as he will go to a Cubs team that sits in last place in the NL Central with a 50-56 record.
The Cubs have a relief piece back. The Chicago Cubs today activated right-handed pitcher Julian Merryweather from the 60-day injured list and optioned right-handed pitcher Hunter Bigge to Triple-A Iowa.
The Cubs made a pitching move today. The Chicago Cubs today placed right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain and recalled right-handed pitcher Hunter Bigge from Triple-A Iowa.
#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Hector Neris was on the job after the rookie failed to close things out.
The Chicago Cubs have had a disappointing season thus far in their first year under new manager Craig Counsell. The offense has sputtered and the bullpen has been ineffective for most of the season.
Home runs by Michael Busch and Ian Happ and solid work on the mound by Jameson Taillon and three other relievers, including rookie Hunter Bigge, led the Chicago Cubs to a convincing 9-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.