A’s right fielder Josh Reddick is tentatively scheduled to begin a Minor League rehab assignment on Sunday, as he closes in on a return from the disabled list.
The Indians spent their Friday afternoon taking adorable pictures with their dogs
There is only one true kind of calendar, and it involves adorable dogs.
Excited Lincecum joins Angels
Veteran right-hander Tim Lincecum strode into the visitors clubhouse at the Coliseum on Friday afternoon donning a white backwards baseball cap and a smile, joining his new Angels teammates after spending the spring without a baseball home and enduring a lengthy rehab process from hip surgery.
Dodgers announce deals with 10 Draft picks
The Dodgers on Friday confirmed the signing of 10 more picks from the 2016 MLB Draft, including top pick Gavin Lux, whose agreement was reported Thursday by MLBPipeline.com’s Jim Callis.
Capuano hits snag, putting rehab on hold
Chris Capuano experienced “a little bit of discomfort” in his left elbow, according to manager Craig Counsell, during a 27-pitch simulated game at Dodger Stadium. The session that was to be his final step before a Minor League rehabilitation assignment, but for the moment, Capuano’s comeback is on hold.
Astros option White to Triple-A, activate Gregerson
After being named the American League Player of the Week for the first week of the season, Astros first baseman Tyler White has struggled to recapture that form. The Astros optioned White to Triple-A Fresno on Friday to make room for relief pitcher Luke Gregerson, who was activated from the family medical emergency list.
Brewers sign Draft picks Feliciano, Webb
The Brewers signed two more Draft picks Friday, leaving only first-rounder Corey Ray unsigned among the team’s 11 selections in the first 10 rounds. Mario Feliciano, a prep catcher from Puerto Rico selected 75th overall in Lottery Round B, signed for $800,000, according to MLBPipeline.com’s Jim Callis, just below the slot value assigned to that pick. And third-round pick Braden Webb, a right-hander out of the University of South Carolina, also signed for just below slot at $700,000.
Wong called back up to Cardinals
Kolten Wong is coming back up to the Majors. The Cardinals recalled the 25-year-old second baseman from Triple-A Memphis on Friday, optioning outfielder Jeremy Hazelbaker to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Marlins honor Orlando victims at Marlins Park
Before Friday night’s game against the Rockies at Marlins Park, the Marlins held a moment of silence for the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting in Orlando, a trend every Major League club has followed.
Hamilton back from concussion DL; Selsky optioned
The Reds have their starting center fielder back just in time for this weekend’s series against the Astros in the spacious confines of Minute Maid Park. Cincinnati activated Billy Hamilton off the 7-day concussion disabled list on Friday, optioning outfielder Steve Selsky to Triple-A Louisville to make room on the 25-man roster.
Rangers could add reliever via trade
The Rangers are targeting relief pitching in their trade discussions with other clubs, general manager Jon Daniels said Friday.
McCann’s slump may prompt catcher platoon
Brian McCann’s name continues to grace the leaders among American League catchers in each update of the Esurance All-Star ballot, but the Yankees backstop has not been hitting like one of late.
Miller set to return to rotation Monday
With Shelby Miller ready to come off the disabled list and start Monday afternoon against the Phillies, the D-backs have made some adjustments to the rotation — Archie Bradley will stay in while Zack Godley will shift to the bullpen.
Rockies recall Barnes, place Parra on DL
Outfielder Brandon Barnes didn’t simply accept that his roster spot was a casualty of circumstances when the Rockies optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque on April 29.
Cards’ top pick Perez signs, moving past PED test
The Cardinals signed Delvin Perez, their top overall Draft pick, on Friday and laid out a plan to combat any future missteps by the Puerto Rican shortstop, who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs prior to the Draft.
VerHagen deals with thoracic outlet syndrome
Nearly a month after sending reliever Drew VerHagen to the Minors, the Tigers placed him on the 15-day disabled list on Friday with thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition in which blood flow is somehow restricted to the arm.
Peavy pushed back; Suarez faces former team
Albert Suarez will start for the Giants on Saturday, moving scheduled starter Jake Peavy back a day.