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Chicago Tribune
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Chicago Cubs call up 3rd baseman Matt Shaw from Triple A before tonight's series opener in Miami
The Chicago Cubs called up third baseman Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa on Monday for the start of a three-game series in Miami, sources told the Chicago Tribune. Manager Craig Counsell hinted at the move Sunday after the Cubs swept the White Sox in the opening round of the City Series at Wrigley Field, and it will be made official Monday. After Shaw hit two home runs for Iowa on Thursday, Counsell was asked if the team's top-ranked prospect had proved he is ready. 'Look, we're trying to win games and we're trying to put a player in a good position to succeed,' Counsell said. 'So I don't think there is any certainty in any of that. There's a time hopefully we're going to be able to say, 'Yes, let's give this a shot again.'' Shaw hit two more home runs Friday night, and general manager Carter Hawkins told the Tribune on Saturday that Shaw would be up 'sooner than later.' Now we'll see if some minor tweaks that led to success in Triple A can translate to the majors. Shaw hit .172 in 18 games with the Cubs after making the opening-day roster, with 18 strikeouts in 58 at-bats. He had a short spring training due to an oblique issue that delayed his start, but he was thrown into the starting lineup after the Cubs failed to sign free agent Alex Bregman. After his demotion, Shaw hit .286 with six home runs and 14 RBIs in 24 games at Iowa with a .970 OPS, and his recent power surge showed he was ready for a second chance in the majors. The Cubs sent Pete Crow-Armstrong down last year after the center fielder struggled offensively. Crow-Armstrong quickly returned and took a couple of months to figure things out before blossoming in the second half of 2024. Crow-Armstrong is now a likely National League All-Star and an early Most Valuable Player candidate. The Cubs are hoping lightning strikes twice with Shaw, whom Baseball America ranked No. 35 on its Top 100 prospects list before the 2025 season. Infielder Nicky Lopez is expected to be traded or designated for assignment when the roster move is made official. Lopez is one of four players who have rotated at third base since Shaw's demotion. Gage Workman was DFA'd and dealt to the White Sox, who later released him. Vidal Brujan and Jon Berti will remain as bench players, with Shaw expected to get the bulk of the starts at third.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Devin Williams' Sudden Outburst in Yankees-Padres is Turning Heads
Devin Williams' first year with the New York Yankees hasn't exactly gone according to plan. His struggles on the mound have forced manager Aaron Boone to take away his job as the team's closer. It seemed as though his story with the Yankees was about to get even worse when he found himself dealing with a bases-loaded situation in the 10th inning of Wednesday night's game at Yankee Stadium against the San Diego Padres. Advertisement But the 30-year-old reliever found a way to get out of a jam. Needing just one more out to snuff San Diego's rally while on a full count and the game tied at 3-3, Williams threw an 84 MPH changeup that punched out Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts The two-time National League All-Star couldn't contain his emotion, as he let out a scream and pumped his fist before walking back to the dugout. Williams' show of emotion and clutch performance got him some extra attention from fans online. 'That was a close one. Glad he was able to keep it together,' said a fan. Another one commented: 'So hard to watch glad Williams was able to get it done‼️✅⚾️' Advertisement At least one social media user didn't seem impressed: 'Acting like he won the World Series after striking out an aging Bogaerts. I'm dead 💀' 'It's about [expletive] time,' a different comment read. Via a commenter: 'HUGE confidence booster for Devin' From an X user: 'Hope he gets back to form.' Yankees pinch hitter J.C. Escarra (25) reacts to being doused after a win against the Penner-Imagn Images The Yankees got the job done in the bottom of the 10th frame with pinch-hitter J.C. Escarra hitting a sacrifice fly that allowed Jasson Dominguez to score the game-winning run in a 4-3 New York victory. Williams, meanwhile, earned his first win in a Yankees uniform. So far in the 2025 MLB season, Williams has a 9.24 ERA and 1.89 WHIP with four saves in 15 appearances. Related: Yankees Announce Major Bullpen News Before Padres Game
San Francisco Chronicle
27-04-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin to return to action for first time since 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin will be activated off the injured list and is expected to make his first major league start in 20 months against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made the announcement Saturday. Gonsolin's last start also came against the Marlins, when he was rocked for 10 earned runs and eight hits, including five home runs, over 3 1/3 innings of an 11-3 loss in Dodger Stadium on Aug. 18, 2023. Roberts revealed after that game that Gonsolin, a National League All-Star when he went 16-1 with a 2.14 ERA in 24 starts in 2022, had been 'dealing with an arm issue' for four to six weeks. Gonsolin had season-ending Tommy John surgery two weeks later. Gonsolin regressed, mostly because of arm troubles, in 2023, going 8-5 with a 4.98 ERA in 20 starts. He attempted a comeback last summer in hopes of boosting the team's injury ravaged rotation in the playoffs, making three rehabilitation starts for Triple-A Oklahoma City in September. But he was not activated for a postseason that ended with the Dodgers beating the New York Yankees in the World Series. Gonsolin competed with Dustin May for the fifth rotation spot this spring but was placed on the 15-day injured list because of back tightness at the end of camp. He has made four rehab starts for Oklahoma City, going 1-1 with a 3.21 ERA, with 16 strikeouts and six walks in 14 innings. With left-hander Blake Snell on the injured list because of shoulder inflammation, the Dodgers resorted to a bullpen game against the Chicago Cubs this past Wednesday.
CBS News
27-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin to return to action for first time since 2023
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin will be activated off the injured list and is expected to make his first major league start in 20 months against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made the announcement Saturday. Gonsolin's last start also came against the Marlins, when he was rocked for 10 earned runs and eight hits, including five home runs, over 3 1/3 innings of an 11-3 loss in Dodger Stadium on Aug. 18, 2023. Roberts revealed after that game that Gonsolin, a National League All-Star when he went 16-1 with a 2.14 ERA in 24 starts in 2022, had been "dealing with an arm issue" for four to six weeks. Gonsolin had season-ending Tommy John surgery two weeks later. Gonsolin regressed, mostly because of arm troubles, in 2023, going 8-5 with a 4.98 ERA in 20 starts. He attempted a comeback last summer in hopes of boosting the team's injury ravaged rotation in the playoffs, making three rehabilitation starts for Triple-A Oklahoma City in September. But he was not activated for a postseason that ended with the Dodgers beating the New York Yankees in the World Series. Gonsolin competed with Dustin May for the fifth rotation spot this spring but was placed on the 15-day injured list because of back tightness at the end of camp. He has made four rehab starts for Oklahoma City, going 1-1 with a 3.21 ERA, with 16 strikeouts and six walks in 14 innings. With left-hander Blake Snell on the injured list because of shoulder inflammation, the Dodgers resorted to a bullpen game against the Chicago Cubs this past Wednesday.
Hamilton Spectator
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin to return to action for first time since 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin will be activated off the injured list and is expected to make his first major league start in 20 months against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made the announcement Saturday. Gonsolin's last start also came against the Marlins, when he was rocked for 10 earned runs and eight hits, including five home runs, over 3 1/3 innings of an 11-3 loss in Dodger Stadium on Aug. 18, 2023. Roberts revealed after that game that Gonsolin, a National League All-Star when he went 16-1 with a 2.14 ERA in 24 starts in 2022, had been 'dealing with an arm issue' for four to six weeks. Gonsolin had season-ending Tommy John surgery two weeks later. Gonsolin regressed, mostly because of arm troubles, in 2023, going 8-5 with a 4.98 ERA in 20 starts. He attempted a comeback last summer in hopes of boosting the team's injury ravaged rotation in the playoffs, making three rehabilitation starts for Triple-A Oklahoma City in September. But he was not activated for a postseason that ended with the Dodgers beating the New York Yankees in the World Series. Gonsolin competed with Dustin May for the fifth rotation spot this spring but was placed on the 15-day injured list because of back tightness at the end of camp. He has made four rehab starts for Oklahoma City, going 1-1 with a 3.21 ERA, with 16 strikeouts and six walks in 14 innings. With left-hander Blake Snell on the injured list because of shoulder inflammation, the Dodgers resorted to a bullpen game against the Chicago Cubs this past Wednesday. ___ AP MLB:
