Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports that the Miami Marlins have relieved hitting coach Mike Pagliarulo from his position, with the Miami Marlins struggling to score runs. Pagliarulo, 59, had been the team’s hitting coach since the 2016 season, but was fired, according to GM Mike Hill, for leading a team that was “easy to pitch to.” That assessment is pretty accurate as they rank...
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Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that Jacob deGrom has strep throat and will not start on Friday as initially planned as a result. Instead, he will pitch on Saturday and Jason Vargas will take his spot. Both starters will face off against the St. Louis Cardinals and be pitching on five days rest. Many had hoped Vargas would not even be getting a start this week at all, with Mickey Callaway...
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Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Mets and Phillies are both showing “strong interest” in left-handed starting pitcher Mike Minor. Minor, 31, is currently in his second year with the Texas Rangers in which he has made four starts this year, registering a 2.60 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 3.94 FIP, and 22 strikeouts in 27 2/3 innings. In his most recent start, Minor tossed a complete...
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Brandon Nimmo is not in the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies after exiting Tuesday night’s game with a neck injury in the first inning. Nimmo, 26, is expected to return to the lineup on Friday after the team’s off day on Thursday. So far this season, the outfielder is hitting .241/.388/.453 with three home runs and eight RBI in 68 plate appearances....
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Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com reports that Jed Lowrie is flying to Port St.Lucie today to start participating in live batting practice. Lowrie, who turns 35 today actually, has been recovering from a sprained left knee he suffered during Spring Training practices that forced him to not play in any Grapefruit League games. Dicomo notes that Lowrie is still has a little more progress to be made before...
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