What's happening this week: Phillies vs. Brewers, June 3-5
Former Phils slugger Rhys Hoskins returns to Citizens Bank Park with the Milwaukee Brewers for a three-game series, June 3-5, before the team heads off to London! Here’s a look at some of the fan highlights surrounding this week’s games:
Cubs select INF David Bote from Triple-A Iowa, option INF Nick Madrigal to Triple-A
CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today selected infielder David Bote from Triple-A Iowa and optioned infielder Nick Madrigal to Triple-A. To make room on the 40-man roster, Adbert Alzolay has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. Bote, 31, has spent the entire 2024 season with Iowa, hitting .259 (28-for-108)
White Sox announce two roster moves
MILWAUKEE - Prior to today’s series finale at Milwaukee, the Chicago White Sox announced the following two roster moves:
- Placed on 10-Day Injured List (1): OF Andrew Benintendi with left achilles tendinitis;
- Recalled from Class AAA Charlotte (1): OF Oscar Colás. Colás is hitting .244/.358/.406 (39-160) with seven
Washington Nationals recall Drew Millas
The Washington Nationals recalled catcher Drew Millas from Triple-A Rochester and optioned catcher Riley Adams to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Millas, 26, joins the Nationals for the third time this season after hitting .308 with six doubles,
Guardians roster moves
CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced the following transactions relative to the Major League roster: Activated RHP Carlos Carrasco from the 15-day Injured List (acute neck spasms). Selected the contract of INF/OF Daniel Schneemann from AAA Columbus. Placed RHP Eli Morgan on the 15-day Injured List (right elbow
Red Sox Announce Roster Moves
BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today announced the following roster moves:
- Placed infielder Vaughn Grissom on the 10-Day Injured List with a right hamstring strain.
- Placed infielder/outfielder Romy Gonzalez on the 10-Day Injured List, retroactive to May 31, with a left hamstring strain.
- Transferred right-handed pitcher Garrett
A’s Reinstate RHP Medina from Injured List; Designate RHP Brooks for Assignment
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A’s reinstated right-handed pitcher Luis Medina from the 60-day injured list and designated right-handed pitcher Aaron Brooks for assignment, the club announced today. Medina began the season on the injured list after suffering a right MCL sprain during spring training and will be making his
Bobby Witt Jr., Seth Lugo Named Royals Player/Pitcher Of The Month For May
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced this morning that infielder Bobby Witt Jr. and right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for May. The awards are determined by a local media vote. Witt Jr. ranked among Major League leaders in several
Diamondbacks celebrate the life and legacy of Lou Gehrig to kick-off three-game homestand against the Giants
The Arizona Diamondbacks return home for a quick three-game series against the San Francisco Giants beginning on Monday, June 3, when the team will honor an annual MLB tradition and celebrate the inspirational life of one of baseball’s greatest players, Lou Gehrig. Gehrig, who played 17 seasons with the New
Phillies claim Freddy Tarnok
The Phillies have claimed right-handed pitcher Freddy Tarnok off waivers from the Oakland Athletics. He has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to triple-A Lehigh Valley. To make room for Tarnok on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Dylan Covey was transferred to the 60-day injured list. Phillies
Yankees roster moves
Following Friday’s game, the Yankees optioned RHP Cody Morris to Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre. Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees recalled RHP Cody Poteet (#72) from Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre.
Blue Jays roster moves
The Toronto Blue Jays have made the following roster moves:
- LHP Brendon Little has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and will be active for today’s game
- RHP Jordan Romano has been placed on the 15-day injured list (right elbow inflammation) retroactive to May 30
Dodgers activate Evan Phillips
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-handed pitcher Evan Phillips from the injured list and designated right-handed pitcher Elieser Hernández for assignment. Phillips, 29, missed 23 games with a right hamstring strain. He made two rehab appearances with Low-A Rancho Cucamonga, striking out three batters in 1.2 innings.
San Francisco Minor Leaguer Tandron Suspended
The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that San Francisco Giants Minor League shortstop Anthony Tandron, who is currently on the roster of the Dominican Summer League Giants, has received a 56-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Boldenone, a performance enhancing substance in violation of Major
MLB and UNINTERRUPTED announce 'BARNSTORM BIRMINGHAM,' a Juneteenth Celebration at Rickwood Field
Major League Baseball and UNINTERRUPTED, the award-winning athlete storytelling brand founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, today announced ‘BARNSTORM BIRMINGHAM,’ a Juneteenth celebration at Rickwood Field that will be centered on Fam Jam, a celebrity softball game, followed by an electric performance by global music superstar Metro Boomin. Launched
Blue Jays roster moves
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired RHP Ryan Burr from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations. Burr has been added to the Major League roster and will be active for tonight’s game. Burr, 30, has appeared in 15 games for the Phillies’ Triple-A squad in Lehigh Valley this
A’s recall RHP Dany Jiménez and LHP Brady Basso from Triple-A Las Vegas
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A’s recalled right-handed pitcher Dany Jiménez and left-handed pitcher Brady Basso from Triple-A Las Vegas, the club announced today. The A’s also placed right-handed pitcher Lucas Erceg on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 26 with a strained right forearm and optioned right-handed pitcher
Yankees transaction
Earlier today, the Yankees traded C Luis Torrens to the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations.
Philadelphia Phillies and local Planet Fitness franchise groups team up to bring ‘Judgement Free’ fitness and wellness perks to fans
The Philadelphia Phillies have proudly announced a new multi-year partnership with local Planet Fitness franchise groups in collaboration with Universal Sports and Entertainment, a Division of Universal Media Inc., giving fans access to a variety of fitness and wellness opportunities. As part of the partnership, fans coming to cheer on
Semien family summer food distributions return to Texas Rangers Youth Academy
Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien and his family are partnering with the Rangers Foundation and Food for the Soul for the second consecutive year to support kids participating in summer programming at the Texas Rangers Youth Academy. As athletes and parents of four young children, Semien and his wife
Texas Rangers Scout Team wins Five Tool Tournament
The Texas Rangers Youth Academy’s 18U baseball Scout Team had a successful weekend competing in the Five Tool Texas DFW Kickoff Tournament, where they finished with a perfect 6-0 record and captured the championship title. The offense was seemingly unstoppable as the team put up double digits in multiple games.
White sox recall Lenyn Sosa from Class AAA Charlotte
MILWAUKEE – Prior to tonight’s game at Milwaukee, the Chicago White Sox have recalled infielder Lenyn Sosa from Class AAA Charlotte. Sosa, 24, is slashing .284/.355/.627 (19-67) with five doubles, six home runs, 14 RBI, eight walks and 13 runs scored with Charlotte this season. His .627 slugging percentage would
Red Sox Scholars Class of 2024 to be introduced at Fenway Park Saturday
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox and Red Sox Foundation will introduce the newest class of Red Sox Scholars tomorrow, June 1, at Fenway Park in a ceremony before the 4:10 p.m. Red Sox- Tigers game. The Red Sox Scholars program is presented by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Atlanta Braves to Bring Back Popular OutKast Night at Truist Park on Tuesday, August 6th
ATLANTA (May 31, 2024) – Last year, the Atlanta Braves paid tribute to iconic Atlanta hip hop duo OutKast with an OutKast Night at Truist Park. Based on the major success of that evening, the Braves will again host OutKast Night at Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta on Tuesday,
European Development Tournament launches baseball development efforts by MLB to celebrate the 2024 London Series presented by Zoom Workplace
Major League Baseball today announced the schedule of development-focused activities connected to the 2024 London Series presented by Zoom Workplace, led by the annual European Development Tournament and including youth engagement events in the United Kingdom (London and Cardiff). The programs are designed to grow and promote baseball and softball