Alex Verdugo designated for assignment after disappointing time with the Braves
Alex Verdugo’s Short Stint with Braves Ends Alex Verdugo’s time in Atlanta has come to an end unusually quickly. The former Yankees outfielder was designated for assignment by the Braves mid-season on Wednesday, as reported by Ken Rosenthal from The Athletic. Verdugo, who is now 29 years old, had signed a one-year contract worth $1.5 […]
Yankees designate Pablo Reyes for assignment shortly after his wild baserunning feats
Giancarlo Stanton Returns, Pablo Reyes Designated for Assignment Giancarlo Stanton is back, signaling the end of Pablo Reyes’ stint with the Yankees. The utility player was designated for assignment on Monday, coinciding with Stanton’s activation from the injured list. Reyes, now 31, has posted a modest slash line of .194/.242/.226 over 31 games this season […]
DJ LeMahieu adds to impressive showing with rehab assignment set for next step
DJ Lemahieu played back-to-back games for the first time in a minor league chabulation assignment with Double-A Somerset as he recovered from the tense left calf that suffered in the first Grapefruit Leig match of spring training. Lemahieu hit on Sunday, becoming 6-6 at Homer in four games against Somerset. Aaron Boone said Lemahieu, who […]
Lesbian teacher threatened by ‘irate’ mom over LGBTQ assignment
The Indiana mother was arrested after bringing a gun to her daughter’s primary school and allegedly threatening to kill the family of a lesbian teacher on a mission she thought was LGBTQ-related. Carrie Rivers, 48, was allegedly attacked at Valley Mills Elementary School in Indianapolis on Wednesday, where a pistol was pushed into the waistband […]
Trump Gives RFK New Assignment Leading ‘MAHA Commission’ Hours After Senate Confirmation
The Trump administration is chasing away the days of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a massive new health committee, according to a White House press release on Thursday evening. Just hours after the Senate confirmed Kennedy Jr. as the next HHS secretary, the White House announcement American Health Commission. The committee is a vast new initiative, […]
Referee Assignment for AFC Championship Game Could Spell Trouble for Chiefs
Officiating assignments shouldn't affect playoff games, but it's 2025 and Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are in the AFC Championship Game, so here we are. Fresh off a divisional round game against Houston, where the Chiefs benefited from a highly controversial 3 call, the defending Super Bowl champions hosted the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field […]
Bronny James will begin odd Lakers assignment with G League debut expected Saturday: report
The Los Angeles Lakers quickly put together a historic pairing of LeBron and Bronny James this season. What the Lakers would do with Bronny was an open question after that, but that point now has some clarity. And that's something you don't often see in rookies who need to develop. According to ESPN, the Lakers […]
Yankees designate Ron Marinaccio for assignment, activate Cody Poteet
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Yankees showed their feelings about Ron Marinaccio this season by keeping him in Triple-A for most of the season, despite the need for bullpen reinforcements. In that sense, the team's decision to designate Marinaccio for deregistration on Friday may not have been all that surprising, even if giving up on the […]
Craig Kimbrel Designated For Assignment By Orioles, And This Very Well Could Be The End For ‘The Velocity Raptor’
It's sad, but this is the reality. It could be the beginning of the end for the pitcher. Craig KimbrelAt least for the Baltimore Orioles, the team took their former closer for designated release on Wednesday after a very poor game. (Related article: Astros' Jose Altuve ejected for showing bare feet to umpire?) Orioles 10-0 […]
Orioles designate Craig Kimbrel for assignment after disastrous second half
The Orioles released their former closer from his contract on Wednesday. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, Baltimore has designated Craig Kimbrel for assignment with just two weeks remaining in the regular season. Kimbrel has a 5.33 ERA and six saves this season, his 15th in the major leagues. The right-hander, known for his powerful pitching, […]