By BILLY HEYEN One day after being acquired by the Miami Marlins in a trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates, Aquinas alumnus Chris Bostick has been called up to the major leagues. After game one of a doubleheader today, the Marlins placed infielder Martin Prado on the 10-day disabled list and promoted Bostick, who had initially been assigned to Triple-A New Orleans. The … [Read more...] about Chris Bostick called up to major leagues for Miami
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Report: Aquinas alum Chris Bostick traded to Miami Marlins
By BILLY HEYEN The Miami Marlins traded cash to acquire Chris Bostick on Sunday, per MLB Network. He's been added to the Marlins' 40-man roster, as well, per MLB.com. Bostick had been designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates after spending the majority of the season at Triple-A Indianapolis, where he was an International League All Star earlier in the … [Read more...] about Report: Aquinas alum Chris Bostick traded to Miami Marlins
Stanton smashes, Angels ascend and Washington walks-off
As the halfway point of August is drawing closer, fans are starting to pay more attention to MLB standings. Although the National League playoff picture seems to be taking shape, almost every team is still in contention in the American League. Giancarlo Stanton tied the Miami Marlins record for most home runs in a single season by blasting his 42nd round-tripper of the … [Read more...] about Stanton smashes, Angels ascend and Washington walks-off
Sox ‘Sale’ to victory; Garcia goes Grande; Conforto and Judge unleash
Michael Conforto and Aaron Judge launched a pair of home runs further than 440 feet in their victories. The Cubs and Pirates stayed scorching hot while Milwaukee continues to free fall. Out west, Alex Wood finally appeared to be human as Atlanta crushed the Dodgers. St. Louis Cardinals (47-49) 11 Chicago Cubs (49-46) 4 CHICAGO- Both starting pitchers allowed two earned … [Read more...] about Sox ‘Sale’ to victory; Garcia goes Grande; Conforto and Judge unleash
No no-no; Let’s take a break and Houston lifts off
The baseball world collectively shifted their eyes towards the Rocky Mountains Sunday afternoon as Colorado Rockies rookie starting pitcher Kyle Freeland came within two outs of throwing the second no-hitter in team history. With the longest season in North American professional sports, major leaguers will get a chance to collect their breath as the All-Star Break has arrived. … [Read more...] about No no-no; Let’s take a break and Houston lifts off