The Los Angeles Dodgers recall catcher Austin Barnes from Oklahoma City and place Russell Martin on the bereavement list ahead of Saturday's game.

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Austin Barnes from Triple-A Oklahoma City and placed Russell Martin...

Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports The Opening Day starter curse claims another victim. Being named as a team’s Opening Day starting pitcher is considered to be an honor and a privilege for most Major League hurlers, but in recent years, the assignment has turned into a curse for the Milwaukee Brewers. The latest victim is 2019’s opener Jhoulys Chacin, who had been enduring perhaps the worst season of his career before succumbing to a lat injury in his latest start on July 24th. As it turns out, Chacin won’t get the chance to return from that injury, as he has been designated for...

CC Sabathia (5-7, 5.01) will start for the Yankees, while Tony Gonsolin (1-1, 3.00) will go for the Dodgers.        

Max Fried (14-4, 3.84) will start for the Braves, while Zack Wheeler (9-7, 4.40) will go for the Mets.        

Three thoughts from the Astros win. Roberto Osuna is back, Zack Greinke is undefeated since his arrival, and Abraham Toro gets his first hit in the Majors. There were a few observations I noticed from the Astros defeat of the Los Angelos Angels 5-4 last night. Roberto Osuna has shown that he’s still worthy of […] Astros notes: Osuna back on track, Greinke 4-0 as an Astro, Toro’s first hit - Climbing Tals Hill - Climbing Tals Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Friday night, the Milwaukee Brewers made a strong attempt at a no-hitter against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It fell short, but what are some other close no-hit bids for the Crew that just didn’t make it? Jordan Lyles and the Milwaukee Brewers came oh so close to just the second no hitter in franchise history on […] Milwaukee Brewers: A history of recent Brewers no-hit bids - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Kris Bryant’s Players Weekend shoes | Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/ The Cubs look to even up the series against the Nats. Saturday notes: The Cubs begin today’s action half a game behind the Cardinals in the N.L. Central, as St. Louis won their game Friday evening. The Cardinals host the Rockies again Saturday night, so this Cubs/Nationals game will be over by the time that one begins. The nine runs scored by the Nats Friday give them 90 runs over their last nine games, an average of 10 runs per game. What’s most remarkable about that is that they won only seven of the nine, including...