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Thu Jul 8 202111:58This Date in Baseball
July 9 1902 — Rube Waddell beat Bill Dinneen 4-2 in 17 innings when light-hitting Monte Cross hit a two-run homer for Philadelphia. 1932 — Ben Chapman of the Yankees hit three homers, including two inside-the-park, as New York beat the Detroit Tigers 14-9 at Yankee Stadium. 1940 — The NL recorded the first shutout in All-Star play, with a 4-0 win at Sportsman’s Park in St. Louis. Five pitchers — Paul Derringer, Bucky Walters, Whit Wyatt, Larry French, and Carl Hubbell — held the AL to three hits. Max West hit a three-run homer. 1946 — After a one-year break due to war travel restrictions, the Americans trounced the Nationals 12-0 at Fenway Park, the most one-sided of the All-Star games. Ted Williams of the Red Sox didn’t disappoint the hometown fans. He hit two homers and two singles for five RBIs. 1968 — Willie McCovey hit into a double play, scoring Willie Mays with the only run of the 39th All-Star game, played at the Houston Astrodome. It was the first game of this series played indoors... [More]
Mon Jun 3 201903:41A team-by-team look at baseball's draft from 1996-2018
Using the search engine at Baseball-Reference.com, The Associated Press evaluated each team's draft performance from 1996 through 2018, adding up wins above replacement (WAR) figures for drafted players.For each pick, the player's career WAR was added to the appropriate total for the team, depending on whether or not the player signed with the team after being drafted. Some players had their WAR totals included multiple times, if they were drafted more than once.Stats are through May 25. Compensation picks were considered part of the first round where applicable.___ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKSTotal WAR for all drafted players: 581.8 (MLB rank: 4th)Total WAR for drafted players who signed: 440.1 (rank: 5th)Total WAR for drafted players who did not sign: 141.7Impact players (10 WAR or more) drafted: 17 (rank: tie-9th)Impact players drafted and signed: 13 (rank: 12th)Most recent impact player drafted and signed: Trevor Bauer, 2011, first round, pick No. 3 (15.2 WAR)Lowest pick for impact player drafted... [More]
Thu Dec 6 201819:50Cubs' Morrow has elbow surgery, likely to start season late
CHICAGO (AP) — Closer Brandon Morrow likely will miss the start of the season for the Chicago Cubs following arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow last month.Chicago president of baseball operations Theo Epstein revealed Thursday that Morrow's operation took place on Nov. 6. The Cubs waited to make an announcement because Morrow's recovery will impact how they fill out the bullpen."That's why we weren't broadcasting it," a smiling Epstein said. "We'll have to set things up a little bit differently the first few weeks of the season. And it kind of underscores the need for depth and late-game options early in the year. I think for him, it will be a positive. It will completely address the issues that were bothering him last year. ... It can really help him be strong late in the season as well."Chicago also hired Tommy Hottovy as pitching coach to replace the departed Jim Hickey.Morrow led Chicago with 22 saves and had a 1.47 ERA in 35 games after signing a $21 million, two-year contract... [More]
Sun Jul 8 201809:45This Date In Baseball
Compiled by PAUL MONTELLAJuly 91902 — Rube Waddell beat Bill Dinneen 4-2 in 17 innings when light-hitting Monte Cross hit a two-run homer for Philadelphia.1932 — Ben Chapman of the Yankees hit three homers, including two inside-the-park, as New York beat the Detroit Tigers 14-9 at Yankee Stadium.1940 — The NL recorded the first shutout in All-Star play, with a 4-0 win at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis. Five pitchers — Paul Derringer, Bucky Walters, Whit Wyatt, Larry French, and Carl Hubbell — held the AL to three hits. Max West hit a three-run homer.1946 — After a one-year break due to war travel restrictions, the Americans trounced the Nationals 12-0 at Fenway Park, the most one-sided of the All-Star games. Ted Williams of the Red Sox didn't disappoint the hometown fans. He hit two homers and two singles for five RBIs.1968 — Willie McCovey hit into a double play, scoring Willie Mays with the only run of the 39th All-Star game, played at the Houston Astrodome. It was the first game of this... [More]
Fri Jul 1 201604:40OF Chris Denorfia added to roster at Triple-A Sacramento on Thur...
OF Chris Denorfia, who had been working out at the Giants' complex in Arizona, was added to the roster at Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday and started in left field against Albuquerque. He went 0-for-1 with three walks. The Giants, in need of outfield depth, signed him as a free agent on June 9. He is a .272 career hitter in 808 major league games over 10 seasons with five teams. He hit .269 with 11 doubles and three home runs last season in 103 games with the Cubs.
Mon Mar 28 201602:24OF Chris Denorfia released by Yankees after he opted out of mino...
OF Chris Denorfia was released by the Yankees after he opted out of his minor league contract on Sunday (March 27). Denorfia, 35, would have earned $1 million if he had made the major league roster. He hit just .200 in 25 at-bats, with one home run and five RBIs this spring training.The Yankees signed Denorfia on March 2, adding a right-handed-hitting option to the outfield. The Yankees assigned Denorfia to minor league camp on Saturday. Denorfia has spent 10 years in the major leagues and has a .272 career average with 41 home runs and 196 RBIs.
Sat Aug 22 201509:02Denorfia 0-1 as pinch hitter Friday
Denorfia went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter Friday.
The Cubs are 14-4 in August, but they've done it without Denorfia, who has just 29 at-bats this month. The veteran is hitting just .186 since the All-Star break and has been all but forgotten during the Cubs' big run.
Sun Jul 19 201513:45Denorfia out of lineup Sunday against Braves
Denorfia is out of the lineup Sunday against the Braves.
Denorfia has been seeing more consistent playing time of late, getting the start over Chris Coghlan in six of the last eight games. He'll sit in favor of Coghlan on Sunday afternoon, however, as manager Joe Maddon likely wants to get another left-handed bat in his lineup against tough righty Shelby Miller.
Sun Jul 5 201511:25Denorfia out of lineup Sunday against Marlins
Denorfia is out of the lineup Sunday against the Marlins.
Denorfia is expected to see a major cut in playing time in the near future, and that will start Sunday following the activation of Jorge Soler (ankle). A .319 season batting average should keep the 34-year-old Denorfia in the mix as a fourth outfielder, but his utility in season-long formats will significantly diminish.
Sun Jul 5 201509:07Denorfia's days as everyday outfielder may be numbered
With Jorge Soler (ankle) due back Sunday, Denorfia's days as an everyday outfielder may be numbered.
Denorfia will likely stay on the active roster and could play a lot of left field as a result, but right field belongs to Soler.
Wed Jun 17 201523:28Denorfia 2-5 with first homer of year, four RBI and two runs in ...
Denorfia went 2-for-5 with his first homer of the year, four RBI and two runs in Wednesday's rout of the Indians.
The 34-year-old outfielder has been stunningly productive in a part-time role for the Cubs, as he's hitting a ridiculous .396, but it'd been mostly singles until Wednesday. He started against righty Shawn Marcum in this one, possibly indicating an increased short-term role while Jorge Soler (ankle) remains out.
Thu Jun 11 201516:35Denorfia out of Thursday's lineup against Reds
Denorfia is out of Thursday's lineup against the Reds.
Denorfia will get the day off Thursday following three straight starts between left and right field after his activation off the disabled list. Junior Lake will slot in right field, while Chris Coghlan is in left.
Sun Jun 7 201513:00Denorfia will start in right field Sunday against Nationals
Denorfia will start in right field Sunday against the Nationals.
Denorfia was reinstated from the disabled list Sunday morning, and manager Joe Maddon will waste no time getting him into the starting lineup. Junior Lake, who has made five straight starts (5-for-19 over that span) will take a seat to make room in the lineup. Denorfia is a likely candidate to take reps away from Lake in the short term, or at least until Jorge Soler (ankle) returns from the disabled list.
Sun Jun 7 201512:34Denorfia (hamstring) activated from 15-day disabled list Sunday
Denorfia (hamstring) was activated from the 15-day disabled list Sunday.
Denorfia hasn't been available to the Cubs since early-May, but will will now have a chance to compete for regular playing time. With Jorge Soler (ankle) expected to miss approximately three weeks, the right-handed Denorfia should challenge Junior Lake for reps in right field. Prior to suffering the injury, Denorfia had been 9-for-21 at the plate with a double and an RBI.
Thu Jun 4 201516:40Denorfia (hamstring) will begin rehab assignment with Double-A T...
Denorfia (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Tennessee on Thursday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago reports.
Denorfia is ready to resume playing after recovering from his hamstring injury. It's not clear how many rehab games he will need before returning to the big club, but expect him to resume his role as a reserve outfielder when he does.
Thu Jun 4 201514:40 Chris Denorfia: (Hamstring) Will Begin Rehab Assignment Thursday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Chris Denorfia will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Tennessee on Thursday while recovering from a hamstring injury, according to ESPN Chicago
Chicago Cubs outfielder Chris Denorfia will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Tennessee on Thursday while recovering from a hamstring injury, according to ESPN Chicago Denorfia should fill the role of a reserve outfielder upon his return.
Tue May 26 201518:20Denorfia (hamstring) remains sidelined but getting closer to ret...
Denorfia (hamstring) remains sidelined but is getting closer to returning to action, Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago reports.
The update on Denorfia's status from manager Joe Maddon was rather vague, but it would seem he is making progress with his hamstring. While Denorfia is moving in the right direction, a target date for his return remains uncertain.
Tue May 5 201517:09Denorfia (hamstring) placed on 15-day DL on Tuesday
Denorfia (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day DL on Tuesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
A corresponding move was not immediately announced, and while Matt Szczur is expected to get the call, Szczur was still not with the team about three hours before Tuesday's game. Denorfia left Monday's game after aggravating a hamstring injury and is without a set timetable for a return.
Tue May 5 201500:46Chris Denorfia: (Hamstring) Headed For DL
Denorfia (hamstring) will be placed on the DL, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.
Denorfia prematurely exited Monday's game against the Cardinals when he aggravated a previous hamstring injury that kept him off the field for almost a month ahead of the season. Matt Szczur will be called up to replace Denorfia's spot on the roster but Junior Lake is the favorite to actually assume Denorfia's place in the lineup moving forward.
Mon May 4 201521:49The Cubs confirmed that Denorfia removed from Monday's game afte...
The Cubs confirmed that Denorfia was removed from Monday's game after aggravating a hamstring injury, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Denorfia was sidelined for about a month after first sustaining the hamstring injury in spring training, and only spent a week with the Cubs before the issue acted up again. He'll more than likely be bound for his second stint on the DL of the season, leaving Junior Lake to serve as the team's top outfield option off the bench.
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