Through five shutout innings, Houck has faced 17 hitters without walking a batter and has had just one three-ball count and three additional two-ball counts.
Brutal news: Initial imaging showed Boston Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito likely has a partially torn UCL and flexor strain and could miss the 2024 season, league sources tell ESPN. Giolito, who signed a two-year deal with Boston, may need surgery to repair the right-elbow damage.
Shortstop Wander Franco and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a 12-year contract that guarantees him around $185 million, sources tell ESPN. The deal is worth a maximum of $223 million. It is done, pending small details. The 20-year-old is going to be a Ray for a long time.
Brian Cashman pushes back on the notion that the Yankees are an "analytically-driven" organization:
"No one is doing their deep dives, they're just throwing bulls--- and accusing us of being run analytically. To be said we're guided by analytics as a driver is a lie."
Multiple people with knowledge of the Red Sox thinking believe the baseball ops search is heating up to the point where a hire may be imminent. Craig Breslow is the perceived favorite.
Sam Kennedy says “the decision was not made lightly or easily” and lauds Bloom for his character and integrity.
“We all know where we are in the standings.”
“We looked into a bunch of moves but nothing really worked out. We’re happy with the reinforcements we’re getting back in players like Trevor” -Chaim in like 5 minutes
Dodgers talking to Red Sox about Paxton, still outside chance for ERod, who would need to reverse decision on no-trade, source tells @TheAthletic. Both considered longshots.