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Indians’ three-run eighth evens series with KC
Right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez didn’t make it through the sixth inning, but the Indians’ bats came alive late with a three-run eighth frame that produced a 4-3 comeback win over the Royals on Tuesday night at Progressive Field.
Impressive Rogers helps Jays pick up seventh in a row
Esmil Rogers took a no-hitter into the sixth inning as the Blue Jays extended their winning streak to seven games with an 8-3 victory over the Rockies on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre.
Padres Sign Ben Francisco
The Padres have signed Ben Francisco to a minor league deal, according to Corey Brock of MLB.com (on Twitter). The outfielder was designated for assignment by the Yankees in late May and released in early June. Francisco will report to Triple-A Tuscon and provide San Diego with some additional minor league depth. The 31-year-old hit just .114/.220/.182 in 50 plate appearances this season with the Bombers but has a .253/.323/.418 career line across seven seasons. Francisco spent the first six seasons of his career with the Indians and Phillies but has had stints with four big league clubs from 2012-13.
Yanks-Dodgers rained out; twin bill Wednesday
Don Mattingly will have to wait one more day to make his managerial debut in the new Yankee Stadium. The Yankees’ game against the Dodgers on Tuesday has been postponed. The teams will play a day-night split-admission doubleheader on Wednesday.
10-0: Max matches 104-year-old mark in Tigers win
Move over, Wabash George Mullin. Max Scherzer has a claim on your record. With six innings of one-run ball in Monday’s 5-1 Tigers victory over the O’s, Scherzer not only became the first Major League starter since Roger Clemens in 1997 to go 10-0 to begin a season. He became just the second starter in the Tigers’ illustrious history to do it, matching the 104-year-old standard of George Mullin.
Indians Sign Clint Frazier
SATURDAY, 2:01pm: The Indians announced via press release that the deal is official. FRIDAY, 6:32pm: The Indians have agreed to terms with fifth overall draft pick Clint Frazier, Baseball America’s Jim Callis reports (Twitter link). Frazier will receive a $3.5MM bonus, less than the $3.787MM assigned slot value price for the No. 5 pick (slot info courtesy of Baseball America). Frazier is advised by the ACES agency. Frazier was widely heralded as one of the top members of this year’s draft class, rated as the No.
Phillies overcome five-run deficit to top Rockies
Freddy Galvis hit a pair of two-run triples and Jimmy Rollins delivered the go-ahead single as a pinch-hitter in the Phillies’ 8-7 win against the Rockies on Friday night at Coors Field.
Indians Agree To Terms With Clint Frazier
The Indians have agreed to terms with fifth overall draft pick Clint Frazier, Baseball America’s Jim Callis reports (Twitter link). Frazier will receive a $3.5MM bonus, less than the $3.787MM assigned slot value price for the No. 5 pick (slot info courtesy of Baseball America). Frazier is advised by the ACES agency. Frazier was widely heralded as one of the top members of this year’s draft class, rated as the No. 4 overall prospect by both MLB.com and Baseball America and No. 7 by ESPN’s Keith Law (Insider subscription required), who described Frazier as possessing “the best bat speed in the draft, [and] some of the best I’ve ever seen on an amateur player.” Frazier even drew some buzz as a surprise choice to be taken by the Astros as the first overall pick, though Houston instead went with right-hander Mark Appel. Frazier, 18, is a right-handed hitting outfielder out of Loganville High School in Georgia. He has above-average arm strength and running ability, according to BA’s scouting report, and he is a threat at the plate due to his bat speed and “plus-plus raw power.” While Frazier played center field in high school, he is projected as a corner outfielder in his pro career. Once Frazier’s deal is finalized, he will be the 14th player taken in the first round to have reached an agreement with his club.
Indians To Sign Clint Frazier
The Indians have agreed to terms with fifth overall draft pick Clint Frazier, Baseball America’s Jim Callis reports (Twitter link). Frazier will receive a $3.5MM bonus, less than the $3.787MM assigned slot value price for the No. 5 pick (slot info courtesy of Baseball America). Frazier is advised by the ACES agency. Frazier was widely heralded as one of the top members of this year’s draft class, rated as the No. 4 overall prospect by both MLB.com and Baseball America. ESPN’s Keith Law (Insider subscription required), who rated Frazier at No. 7, described him as possessing “the best bat speed in the draft, [and] some of the best I’ve ever seen on an amateur player.” Frazier even drew some buzz as a surprise choice to be taken by the Astros as the first overall pick, though Houston instead went with right-hander Mark Appel.
Pirates Release Contreras
The Pirates have unconditionally released veteran right-hander Jose Contreras, the team announced via press release. The 41-year-old signed with the Bucs this offseason after working back from Tommy John surgery. Contreras struggled to get big league hitters out upon arriving in Pittsburgh. He surrendered five runs in just five innings, allowing seven hits and six walks. For his career, Contreras logged over 1100 big league innings, most of them as a starter. The Cuban had a solid 2010 campaign for the Phillies after converting to the bullpen, but has yet to throw more than 14 innings in a season since that time.
