Michael Brauner

5 days ago | si.com | Michael Brauner

The Houston Astros have made a significant roster move on Saturday afternoon involving a name fans have become extremely familiar with over the years. As first reported by Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the team has activated right-handed pitcher Forrest Whitley from the injured list and in a corresponding move optioned Nick Hernandez to Triple-A. The San Antonio native was a former first round selection all the way back in 2016 when the Astros used the No. 17 overall selection on him.

5 days ago | si.com | Michael Brauner

The New York Yankees do not have what most consider to be an elite farm system full of blue chip prospects as compared to some of their rivals. While there are a couple of names at the top of their list who very well could be future stars, the top to bottom depth is not there and likely has prevented New York from upgrading the big league roster in the trade market.

5 days ago | si.com | Michael Brauner

The Detroit Tigers have had to piece together production from the bullpen in the early going this season while dealing with some injuries, but the latest of which may be the biggest blow yet. According to an announcement from the team, right-hander John Brebbia — who signed with the Tigers on a one-year Major League deal this offseason worth more than $2 million — has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right triceps strain.

5 days ago | si.com | Michael Brauner

The Baltimore Orioles have made a surprising roster move on Saturday morning and are parting ways with one of their newest pitchers. According to an announcement from the team, in order to make room for the recently promoted right-handed pitcher Brandon Young — who is making his Major League Baseball debut this afternoon slated to start against the Cincinnati Reds — fellow right-hander Scott Blewett is being designated for assignment.

6 days ago | yellowhammernews.com | Michael Brauner

The Alabama Crimson Tide has a quarterback battle going in the national spotlight as spring camp has concluded and we move closer to the summer which will eventually give way to fall camp. Though we know who the favorite is at this point with offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb revealing this week that Ty Simpson would be the starter if there was a game this week, that does not mean he has won the job or doesn’t have more left to prove to the staff over the coming few months.