The Giants are claiming outfielder Derek Hill off waivers from the Rangers, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. Texas designated the speedster for assignment over the weekend. San Francisco already had an opening on their 40-man roster, so they won’t need to make a corresponding move until Hill reports to the team. Texas signed Hill, a former first-round pick of … [Read more...] about Giants Claim Derek Hill From Rangers
Rangers Designate Derek Hill For Assignment
The Rangers announced that outfielder Derek Hill has been designated for assignment. The move opens up roster space for Texas to call up infield prospect Justin Foscue from Triple-A. Hill has been DFA’ed multiple times during his pro career, and this is the second time the Rangers have designated him in as many months. The previous designation in June saw Hill clear waivers … [Read more...] about Rangers Designate Derek Hill For Assignment
Rangers GM: Hoping To Be In Buyer Position
The Rangers are the defending World Series champions but they currently sport a record of 46-50 that has them 7.5 games back of a Wild Card spot. They’re five games out in the AL West, where they trail the Mariners and Astros. With less than two weeks until the trade deadline, general manager Chris Young will have some decisions to make but is currently hoping his players make … [Read more...] about Rangers GM: Hoping To Be In Buyer Position
Rockies Claim Antoine Kelly, Designate Josh Rogers
The Rockies announced Monday that they’ve claimed left-hander Antoine Kelly off waivers from the Rangers, who’d previously designated him for assignment. In order to open a spot on the 40-man roster, Colorado designated fellow lefty Josh Rogers for assignment. Kelly, 24, was a second-round pick by the Brewers in 2019 and went to the Rangers alongside utilityman Mark Mathias in … [Read more...] about Rockies Claim Antoine Kelly, Designate Josh Rogers
Poll: Who Will Win The 2024 Home Run Derby?
The 2024 All-Star break festivities are already well underway, with the Futures Game in the books and the second of three draft days currently taking place. Tonight, the Home Run Derby will take center stage at 7pm Central time, with these participants: Mets 1B Pete Alonso Phillies 3B Alec Bohm Rangers OF Adolis García Orioles SS Gunnar Henderson Dodgers OF Teoscar … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The 2024 Home Run Derby?