https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:58:57 +000015https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/royals-seth-lugo-activated-off-concussion-list-will-start-today-against-cardinals-r10131/  What could have been a lengthier stay on the concussion list turned out to be a minimal one. The Kansas City Royals on Friday activated right-handed starter Seth Lugo from the seven-day concussion list and optioned right-handed reliever Mason Black to Triple-A Omaha. Lugo will be on the...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:43:46 +000010131https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/blue-jays-promote-brendon-little-send-chad-dallas-down-r10130/  Turns out that Chad Dallas was just called up to be a safety net. The Toronto Blue Jays on Friday optioned the right-hander back to Triple-A Buffalo and called up left-hander Brendon Little from Buffalo. Dallas was called up Wednesday when right-handed starter Max Scherzer went on...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:46:13 +000010130https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/drew-pomeranz-is-available-again-%E2%80%94-should-the-cubs-try-to-recapture-last-years-magic-r10129/The Chicago Cubs’ bullpen construction this season was no different than what we have traditionally seen from the Jed Hoyer-Carter Hawkins group since they took over the job from Theo Epstein. Once again, they opted to sign a bunch of cheaper options in the hopes that they'd be able to coax more fr...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:38:01 +000010129https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/red-sox-minor-league-report-marvin-alcantaras-multi-hit-game-led-to-portland-victory-at-home-r10128/Boston Red Sox Affiliate Recap (June 18) Triple-A Worcester Red Sox Season Record: 35-33 The Worcester Red Sox out-hit the Lehigh Valley IronPigs 13 to 11 and clawed all the way back from an early three-run hole, but they failed to capitalize with the bases loaded in the ninth and dr...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +000010128https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/brewer-fanatic/jacob-misiorowskis-meteoric-ascension-as-told-through-pok%C3%A9mon-evolution-r10127/Pokémon is the world’s highest-grossing media franchise of all time, netting more than $100 billion in total revenue. It includes video games, an animated television series, various movies, and the ever-popular trading card game. While specific storylines vary across each medium, the basic premise...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +000010127https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/a-500-week-for-the-padres-r10126/Randy Holt and Steve Drumwright recap the start of the Padres' road trip against the Orioles and Cardinals and then go in-depth on the struggles by the starting rotation, including the lack of going deeper into games. They check in on the minor leagues and possible promotions, take a look at the up...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:45:01 +000010126https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/forum-friday-discuss-gomezs-staying-power-royces-hot-streak-laws-latest-mock-r10124/Hey, how bout that Gomez guy! He's doing great...wait, wut?? Is it real? Please oh please oh please oh please..... Hmmmmm...maybe???   View the full articleFri, 19 Jun 2026 16:35:01 +000010124https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/cubs-call-up-justin-dean-r10125/    With only a few 40-man roster options available, the Chicago Cubs opted for outfield defense to replace a slumping hitter. The Cubs on Friday called up outfielder Justin Dean from Triple-A Iowa following the demotion of designated hitter Moises Ballesteros. Dean will be maki...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:31:50 +000010125https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/gleeman-the-geek-twins-are-still-kicking-r10123/You can listen by downloading us from:  iTunes,  Spotify, YouTube, iHeartRadio,  Stitcher, GleemanAndTheGeek.com,  or by clicking this link,  or by watching/listening below.   https://youtu.be/MbC0KeSQujM View the full art...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:13:09 +000010123https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/brandon-valenzuelas-double-helps-blue-jays-beat-red-sox-for-first-sweep-since-march-r10122/Owen and Jesse are overjoyed to get to talk about the Blue Jays' first series sweep since opening weekend against the Athletics. They talk about Trey Yesavage's impressive 7 1/3 inning start in the third game of the series, give flowers to Spencer Miles, Simeon Woods Richardson, and Louis Varland f...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:22:48 +000010122https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/fish-on-first/should-marlins-listen-on-sandy-alcantara-despite-recent-surge-r10121/With Peter Bendix in charge of baseball operations, it's never as simple as "buyer or seller" for the Miami Marlins. The club leads Major League Baseball with 11 wins in June, but the roster is far from perfect and any move the Marlins make will take the long-term consequences into account. AJ...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:11:00 +000010121https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/the-brandon-valenzuela-problem-the-blue-jays-didnt-see-coming-r10120/The Blue Jays expected Alejandro Kirk's return to solve a problem. Instead, it may have created a new one. When the season began, Kirk was on the short list of Blue Jays players the team couldn't afford to lose. He’s a middle-of-the-order bat, a leader in the clubhouse, and one of the best def...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:38:02 +000010120https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-still-viewing-themselves-as-trade-deadline-buyers-despite-long-odds-r10119/As Major League Baseball inches closer to the trade deadline, one of the most valuable exercises isn't identifying specific trade targets. It's figuring out which teams believe they are buying and which ones are preparing to sell. That information shapes virtually every conversation that follows....Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:12:02 +000010119https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/ty-frances-june-swoon-is-becoming-impossible-for-padres-to-ignore-r10118/From a distance, Ty France’s 2026 season does not look especially concerning. Through his first 154 plate appearances, the San Diego Padres first baseman owns a .245/.294/.434 slash line, has hit six home runs, and carries a 102 wRC+. Those are perfectly respectable numbers for a complementary hitt...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:54:02 +000010118https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/brewer-fanatic/welcome-to-milwaukee-cooper-pratt-r10117/Jack and Spencer react to Jacob Misiorowski's historic 95-pitch shutout against the Phillies and preview what to expect from Cooper Pratt. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brewer-fanatic-podcast/id1740648724  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CY8mWsQayqjDXqw...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:37:02 +000010117https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/grand-central-mets/mets-minor-league-report-late-heroics-in-syracuse-st-lucie-cant-stop-winning-r10116/Nick Morabito launched two home runs, and Cristian Pache walked it off as Syracuse rallied past Norfolk, 6-5, in 10 innings. Jonathan Santucci spun six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts to lead Binghamton, where Chris Suero and Jose Ramos homered in an 8-1 win. Joel Lara struck out seven over...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:20:32 +000010116https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/citing-success-of-kody-clemens-twins-sign-trent-hrbek-chad-radke-r10115/The Minnesota Twins' endless bargain-bin shopping has resulted in precious few finds, but it feels safe to say that acquiring Kody Clemens for cash in April 2025 was an unqualified success. Clemens has played close to every position on the field, hit for unexpected power, and is a clubhouse favorit...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:15:01 +000010115https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/byron-buxton-continues-to-make-his-feelings-about-a-trade-crystal-clear-r10114/As MLB’s August 3 trade deadline inches closer, the Minnesota Twins continue to occupy baseball's uncomfortable middle ground. They're not out of the race. They're not exactly contenders either. At 36-40, Minnesota sits third in the American League Central, 4 1/2 games behind the division-lead...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:09:43 +000010114https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/brewer-fanatic/brewers-minor-league-link-report-618-rodriguez-and-martinez-lead-affiliates-to-two-thursday-victories-r10113/Transactions: N/A     Game Action: Nashville Pre-Game Media Notes Final: Memphis (Cardinals) 7, Nashville 3 Box Score Via a Sounds’ press release, game details: Ethan Murray Homers in Sounds Loss – Nashville's Playoff Hopes Dwindle Nashville dropped...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:33:00 +000010113https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/byron-buxton-has-become-a-legitimate-al-mvp-contender-r10112/On June 5, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was placed on the 10-day IL with a right rib stress fracture, sidelining the perennial All-Star for six to eight weeks. Before hitting the shelf, the 34-year-old was hitting .248/.375/.533 with 17 home runs and a 148 wRC+. Performing 48% better tha...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:58:03 +000010112https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/brewer-fanatic/10-thoughts-on-the-brewers-season-to-date%E2%80%94one-for-each-of-aaron-ashbys-wins-r10110/For most pitchers, reaching 10 wins is a milestone that reflects months of taking the ball every fifth day. Aaron Ashby has taken a far different path. The Brewers’ versatile left-hander became the first pitcher in Major League Baseball to reach double-digit victories in 2026, despite working out o...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:53:02 +000010110https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/daniel-lynch-iv-finally-found-his-place-in-kansas-city-r10111/Few players spend as much time caught between promise and production as Daniel Lynch IV did. The talent was always evident. Establishing himself in the role the Royals envisioned for him proved far more difficult. The Royals invested in him, hoping he would become an important piece of their r...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:52:02 +000010111https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/royals-minor-league-report-618-storm-chasers-sweep-naturals-walk-off-and-power-surges-across-the-royals-system-r10109/  Josh Rojas and Gavin Cross each homered as the Omaha Storm Chasers took both ends of a doubleheader in St. Paul, 12-4 and 6-2. Ramon Ramirez crushed two home runs and drove in four to lead Quad Cities to a 9-3 win, while David Shields struck out 10 over five innings. Rudy Martin Jr. delivere...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:33:03 +000010109https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/suddenly-hitters-are-having-a-much-easier-time-timing-up-phil-maton-r10108/When the Cubs gave Phil Maton a two-year contract worth $14.5 million over the winter, they expected him to solidify the back end of the bullpen and be a bridge to Daniel Palencia. It was an understandable contract for a reliever who has been pretty consistent since the 2020 season. Unfortunately,...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:30:02 +000010108https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/grand-central-mets/brett-baty-is-a-major-mets-problem-again-r10107/Brett Baty entered 2026 with far fewer questions surrounding his future than he had a year earlier. After finally translating his offensive tools into production during a breakout 2025 season, he appeared to have established himself as a meaningful part of the New York Mets' long-term plans. A...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:53:02 +000010107