Rangers associate manager Will Venable declined an opportunity to interview for the Mets’ managerial vacancy, he told Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The former MLB outfielder had also drawn interest from the Guardians. MLB.com’s Jon Morosi reported last week that Venable intended to remain in Arlington, however. Venable went on record to confirm that, telling Sherman he’s … [Read more...] about Will Venable Declined Managerial Interview With Mets
Bryan Abreu To Serve Two-Game Suspension In 2024
Major League Baseball announced the ruling of the appellate hearing for Astros reliever Bryan Abreu. While the two-game suspension for hitting Adolis García with a pitch has been upheld, the right-hander is allowed to postpone the ban until the start of the 2024 regular season. Former big leaguer Adam Jones first reported that Abreu’s suspension would be delayed on Foul … [Read more...] about Bryan Abreu To Serve Two-Game Suspension In 2024
MLBTR Poll: Andrew Heaney’s Opt-Out
The 2022-23 offseason saw several mid-tier free agents sign similar two-year contracts, each of which featured an opt-out after the 2023 campaign. Josh Bell and Michael Conforto’s deals with the Guardians and Giants are two examples on the position player side of things, but the majority of these deals were offered to starting pitchers, such as Sean Manaea and Ross Stripling in … [Read more...] about MLBTR Poll: Andrew Heaney’s Opt-Out
Bryan Abreu Suspended Following Benches-Clearing Incident
5:31pm: As noted by Alden Gonzalez of ESPN, the current CBA stipulates that all appeals of postseason suspensions must be settled within 48 hours. That clause would appear to indicate that Abreu will be forced to serve the suspension during the postseason unless the suspension is overturned on appeal. 5:00pm: Major League Baseball announced this evening that Astros right-hander … [Read more...] about Bryan Abreu Suspended Following Benches-Clearing Incident
Injury Notes: Scherzer, Kirilloff, Moreno
Rangers ace Max Scherzer was thought to be done for the season as recently as last month due to a teres major strain, but the veteran righty has spent the postseason to this point rehabbing the injury with the hope of returning in time to impact the pennant chase in Texas. With the Rangers now poised to face the Astros in the ALCS starting this weekend, Scherzer’s rehab appears … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Scherzer, Kirilloff, Moreno