Leo Morgenstern

Toronto

Staff Writer at Pitcher List

Writer at FanGraphs

Editor at The Just Baseball Show

Writer at @fangraphs and @mlbtraderumors | Editor at @JustBB_Media | Comedy at @TheBeaverton | He/Him

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Other Players Who Could (One Day) Join Shohei Ohtani in Baseball’s Exclusive 50/50 Club

3 days ago | justbaseball.com | Leo Morgenstern

In baseball, a 50/50 season refers to a year in which a player hits at least 50 home runs and steals at least 50 bases. Once a player has completed a 50/50 season, he is said to have joined the 50/50 club. It’s uncommon enough that a player hits as many as 40 home runs in the same season that he steals at least 40 bases. Only six players have ever had a 40/40 season. Simply put, reaching either one of those statistical thresholds is hard enough on its own.
Latest On Anthony Rizzo

5 days ago | mlbtraderumors.com | Leo Morgenstern

Back in February, veteran first baseman and free agent Anthony Rizzo expressed a desire to continue his playing career. However, he also expressed frustration over the limited market for his services and the services of other players like him. Rizzo suggested that teams didn’t “want to pay a few million dollars for veterans,” and said he wasn’t interested in signing a contract that would hurt the market for future players in a similar position.
Blue Jays place Gold Glove second baseman on IL

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Leo Morgenstern

The Blue Jays announced that they have placed second baseman Andrés Giménezon the 10-day injured list with a right quad strain. Infielder Michael Stefanic had his contract selected from Triple-A to replace Giménez on the active roster. In a corresponding move to open a space on the 40-man, right-handed relieverDillon Tate was designated for assignment. Giménez exited Wednesday’s game against the Angels early after hurting himself while running to first base on a bunt hit.
Blue Jays Select Michael Stefanic, DFA Dillon Tate, Place Andrés Giménez On IL

5 days ago | bvmsports.com | Leo Morgenstern

By Leo Morgenstern via MLB Trade Rumors, The Blue Jays announced that they have placed second baseman Andrés Giménez on the 10-day injured list with a right quad strain. Infielder Michael Stefanic has had his contract selected from Triple-A to replace Giménez on the active roster. In a corresponding move to open a space on the 40-man, right-handed reliever Dillon Tate was designated for assignment. More to come...
Angels transfer Ben Joyce to IL in series of roster moves

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Leo Morgenstern

The Angels made several roster moves on Friday, selecting Shaun Anderson’s contract and recallingMatthew Lugo from Triple-A. To make room on the active roster, they optionedRyan Johnson to High-A and placedGustavo Campero on the 10-day injured list. In addition, they made room for Anderson on the 40-man roster by transferringBen Joyce to the 60-day IL. Anderson, 30, signed a minor league deal with the Angels over the offseason.
Angels Select Shaun Anderson, Transfer Ben Joyce To 60-Day IL

5 days ago | bvmsports.com | Leo Morgenstern

By Leo Morgenstern By Leo Morgenstern | May 9, 2025 at 4:09pm CDT The Angels made several roster moves this afternoon, selecting Shaun Anderson's contract and recalling Matthew Lugo from Triple-A. To make room on the active roster, they optioned Ryan Johnson to High-A and placed Gustavo Campero on the 10-day IL. In addition, they made room for Anderson on the 40-man roster by transferring Ben Joyce to the 60-day IL. More to come... View Comments (0)
Angels, Buck Farmer Agree To Minor League Deal

5 days ago | mlbtraderumors.com | Leo Morgenstern

The Angels have agreed to a minor league contract with right-handed pitcher Buck Farmer, FanSided’s Robert Murray reports. Farmer had been a free agent since mid-April, when the Braves released him from a minor league deal. Farmer, 34, spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Tigers. After moving into a full-time bullpen role in 2018, he was a solid middle reliever for Detroit for three seasons, pitching 158 1/3 innings with 29 holds and a 3.92 ERA from 2018-20.
Rangers select Sam Haggerty

6 days ago | yardbarker.com | Leo Morgenstern

The Rangers have selected outfielder Sam Haggerty’s contract from Triple-A Round Rock, the team announced. In a corresponding move, fellow outfielder Dustin Harris has been optioned to Triple-A. The Rangers had an open spot on the 40-man roster, so no additional move was necessary. Following five seasons with the Mariners, Haggerty moved on to a new AL West club after Seattle non-tendered him this offseason.
Rangers Select Sam Haggerty

6 days ago | bvmsports.com | Leo Morgenstern

By Leo Morgenstern The Rangers have selected outfielder Sam Haggerty's contract from Triple-A Round Rock, the team announced. In a corresponding move, fellow outfielder Dustin Harris has been optioned to Triple-A. The Rangers had an open spot on the 40-man roster, so no additional move was necessary. More to come... Share 0 Retweet 0 Send via email0 Texas Rangers Transactions Sam Haggerty Rays Select Connor Seabold, Transfer Ha-Seong Kim To 60-Day IL Main
Brewers Notes: Peralta, Frelick, McKendry

1 week ago | mlbtraderumors.com | Leo Morgenstern

Freddy Peralta and Sal Frelick have been two bright spots for an underwhelming Brewers team so far in 2025. Peralta ranks among the top five qualified NL starters in both innings pitched (45 1/3) and ERA (2.18). His 2.94 xERA (eighth among NL starters) is similarly impressive, while his 3.57 SIERA and 3.45 FIP suggest he’ll continue to deliver the kind of reliable performance the Brewers have come to expect. Meanwhile, Frelick leads Brewers batters (min. 50 PA) with a 123 wRC+.