Tom Ruminski

Toronto

Baseball News Editor at TheScore

Baseball News Editor @theScore | Formerly @FAN590 and @CityNewsTO | WLU & CC grad | Straight out of Tompton, so views my own.

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Report: Red Sox demoting Campbell to minors

1 week ago | thescore.com | Tom Ruminski

The Boston Red Sox are optioning infielder Kristian Campbell to Triple-A, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Campbell, who signed an eight-year, $60-million contract in early April, has six homers with 21 RBIs and a .664 OPS over 67 games during his rookie season. More to come. Check back for updates.
Ortiz addresses Devers trade: 'Got to put your ego aside'

1 week ago | thescore.com | Tom Ruminski

Boston Red Sox legend and Hall of Famer David Ortiz believes ego and a lack of maturity played a role in the shocking trade that sent All-Star slugger Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. "The organization is always going to be there," Ortiz, who works for the Red Sox as a special assistant to the Fenway Sports Group, said Monday, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. "Players come and go.
Vladdy on Jays' improved play, WBC, why he signed extension

1 week ago | thescore.com | Tom Ruminski

We spoke with Toronto Blue Jays star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. about the team's recent hot stretch, the significance of his historic contract extension, whether he'd consider playing for Canada at the World Baseball Classic, and his favorite Latin cuisine. This conversation - in partnership with BODYARMOR - has been edited for length and clarity. theScore: Why was it important for you to sign long term with the Blue Jays? Guerrero: I've always said that I wanted to stay in Toronto.
Report: Red Sox trade Devers to Giants in blockbuster deal

1 week ago | thescore.com | Tom Ruminski

The Boston Red Sox are trading designated hitter Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, sources told Robert Murray of FanSided. The Giants are reportedly sending a package that includes pitchers Jordan Hicks and Kyle Harrison to the Red Sox. More to come.
Mariners to activate Gilbert, will start Monday vs. Red Sox

1 week ago | thescore.com | Tom Ruminski

Seattle Mariners ace Logan Gilbert will return from the injured list Monday to start against the Boston Red Sox after recovering from an elbow injury, manager Dan Wilson said Sunday, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Gilbert has been out since April 25 after suffering a flexor strain in an outing versus the Miami Marlins. The 27-year-old All-Star should help a slumping Mariners club that has gone 4-8 in June.
Nats' Martinez clarifies comments about players: 'Never about them'

1 week ago | thescore.com | Tom Ruminski

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said he wasn't specifically blaming his players when discussing the club's offensive struggles with reporters amid a seven-game losing skid. Martinez appeared to take aim at his team Saturday when he said "you got to put the onus on the players" and that "it's never on coaching." However, he clarified his remarks Sunday. "They were great. I talked to a lot of them already. ...
Report: Rockets extend Adams on 3-year, $39M deal

1 week ago | thescore.com | Tom Ruminski

The Houston Rockets and center Steven Adams agreed to a three-year, $39-million contract extension, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. Adams averaged 3.9 points with 5.6 rebounds and 0.5 blocks over 13.7 minutes per game across 58 regular-season contests during the 2024-25 campaign but logged 22.1 minutes in the playoffs as a key rotation piece. More to come.
Astros trade former top prospect Whitley to Rays

2 weeks ago | thescore.com | Tom Ruminski

The Houston Astros traded right-hander Forrest Whitley to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations, the clubs announced Friday. The Astros designated Whitley for assignment last Saturday after he allowed 10 earned runs on seven hits with six walks and eight strikeouts over 7 1/3 innings of bullpen work this season. However, the 27-year-old was Houston's No. 1 prospect in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 after being taken in the first round of the 2016 draft.
Report: Brewers trade Civale to White Sox for Vaughn

2 weeks ago | thescore.com | Tom Ruminski

The Milwaukee Brewers traded right-hander Aaron Civale to the Chicago White Sox for first baseman Andrew Vaughn, sources told Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Civale requested to be dealt Thursday after he was demoted to the bullpen following the promotion of top prospect Jacob Misiorowski. More to come.
MLB draft-eligible prospects to watch in College World Series

2 weeks ago | thescore.com | Tom Ruminski

The 2025 College World Series will have a different look after three of the top eight national seeds were bounced in dramatic upsets during regional and super regional play. However, there are still two remaining top draft-eligible prospects who could cement their cases to be the No. 1 pick come July with big showings over the next week and a half in Omaha, Nebraska.