Plus Pete Rose, ex-MLB players behaving poorly, and even when Ohtani strikes out it makes the news
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(SI.com) Diamondbacks Trade Left-hand Reliever to Mets
On Thursday, the Arizona Diamondbacks traded left-hand reliever José Castillo to the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations, as announced by the Mets on X/Twitter.
The 29-year-old left-hander was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on May 12 following a string of rough outings. Castillo made five appearances with the Diamondbacks, but struggled to the tune of a rough-looking 11.37 ERA.
(MLB.com) ‘Mad scientist’ Corbin Carroll concocting MVP-level start to ‘25
Despite his small size, Carroll’s power has surged this season, maximizing the potential of his efficient swing, grip strength and strong forearms. He’s in the upper echelon in MLB in bat speed and hard-hit and barrel percentages. And he is the only player in MLB in the top 3% of the league in both expected slugging percentage and sprint speed.
That his extra bases and stolen bases also come with one of the highest outs above average totals of any right fielder over the last three seasons only adds to his allure.
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(The Athletic) Should Pete Rose get into the Hall of Fame? We asked 12 current members
In the plaque gallery, though, there’s still no spot for Rose — and there can’t be until the summer of 2028, the earliest he could be inducted after Commissioner Rob Manfred ruled on Tuesday that a person’s place on the ineligible list expires upon death. Rose, who died at 83 last Sept. 30, could be considered by the Classic Baseball Era Committee in December 2027, the next time it meets to evaluate players who made their greatest impact before 1980.
The Athletic contacted a dozen Hall of Famers, spanning several eras, to see what baseball’s immortals think about the new guy on the waiting list. Here’s what they told us.
Former MLB shortstop Rafael Furcal was arrested Wednesday in South Florida, according to the Associated Press.
The three-time All-Star reportedly turned himself in at Broward County jail on a warrant issued Monday and was quickly released on bond. He faces charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and throwing a missile into public or private dwelling.
The Los Angeles Dodgers gave out a Shohei Ohtani bobblehead on Thursday showcasing their superstar stealing a base, in celebration of his unprecedented 50-50 season in 2024. He flashed the other part of that accomplishment during the game, cranking two homers in the span of two innings.
But then Jhonny Pereda got the best of him.