Police helped Rangers' top prospect Joey Gallo get to game on time Texas Rangers top prospect Joey Gallo was called up to the major leagues Tuesday and inserted into the starting lineup while he was still miles away from the ballpark fighting his way through traffic hoping to make it to the game on time. The Rangers pulled some strings and Gallo received a police escort from a Texas … [Read more...]

Mets will wear Mike Piazza-themed hats in weekend tribute The New York Mets are planning to honor recent Hall of Fame inductee Mike Piazza this weekend during a four-game series with the Colorado Rockies, including wearing hats with Piazza’s likeness on the side. (dkcnews.com) The hats will be available to fans but only at CIti Field where they will be one element of a weekend celebration of … [Read more...]

Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Up, Up, and a Jay! The Blue Jays made a splash on the trade market early Tuesday morning, acquiring veteran outfielder Melvin Upton from the Padres in exchange for right-hander Hansel Rodriguez. The 31-year-old has defied all expectations in a resurgent 2016 campaign, slashing .256/.304/.439 with 16 homers, 45 RBI and 20 stolen bases in 92 games. Not only was he … [Read more...]

Cardinals are already better than last year in one way Welcome to The Walk Off, the nightly MLB recap from Big League Stew. Here we’ll look the top performers of the night, show you a must-see highlight and rundown the scoreboard. First, we start with the long ball in St. Louis. When the season began, St. Louis manager Mike Matheny was optimistic his team would hit for power with more … [Read more...]

David Wright is not alone in naming his child after Shea Stadium New York Mets third baseman David Wright and his wife, Molly, welcomed a daughter into the world over the weekend and named her Olivia Shea Wright, leading to mass speculation in the media in New York that the Wrights gave their daughter a middle name in honor of the stadium the Mets called home from 1964-2008. The Wall Street … [Read more...]

MLB Trade Deadline Digest: The Blue Jays aren't done just yet Melvin Upton may not be the Blue Jays only upgrade at the deadline. (AP Images/File) The Stew’s Trade Deadline Digest recaps the day in news and rumors as MLB gets closer to the non-waiver trade deadline on August 1. If you missed any of Tuesday’s action, we’re here to help you catch up with all the important links and … [Read more...]

Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: Alex Bregman Tuesday, July 26, 2016 This is the weekly Fantasy Roundtable, where the writers of Rotoworld Baseball let the readers of Rotoworld Baseball in on a quick staff discussion. It's water cooler talk ... that we've decided to publish. Look for it every Tuesday. Drew Silva: One of the top prospects in baseball arrived in the majors on Monday, so that's … [Read more...]

Blue Jays add depth with Melvin Upton trade; Andrew Cashner next? The San Diego Padres are visiting Toronto for the first time in franchise history, so what a perfect opportunity for the Blue Jays to strike a trade with their unfamiliar interleague opponents. Outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. was sent to the Blue Jays on Tuesday morning in exchange for minor-league pitcher Hansel Rodriguez. … [Read more...]

Roger Clemens returning to independent league ... as a manager Roger Clemens will return to the Atlantic League, but as a manager this time. (Getty Images/Thomas B. Shea) During his baseball career, Roger Clemens has accomplished a number of things. The 24-year major-league veteran won seven Cy Young awards, made the All-Star team 11 times and won two World Series championships. Now, he’s … [Read more...]

High school player steals home by sliding through teammate's legs High school player Graham Tews went between his teammate’s legs on this steal of home. (@DrewEich14 Screenshot) Stealing home is already pretty cool. It’s the ultimate swagger move. You’re not only going to steal a base, but you’re going to beat the pitch there and score a run for your team. It’s daring, it’s exciting and … [Read more...]