Former big league reliever Jack Baldschun passed away this week after a battle with leukemia, according to an obituary from the Malcore Funeral Home in Green Bay. He was 86 years old. An Ohio native, Baldschun entered the minor league ranks in 1956 as a signee of the Washington Senators. He’d spent four years in the Reds’ organization thereafter before moving to the Phillies … [Read more...] about Jack Baldschun Passes Away
NL Central Notes: Stroman, Taylor, Reds
Starting pitcher Marcus Stroman has repeatedly stressed his desire to sign a long-term extension with the Cubs, even as he could reach free agency after this season on the heels of a career year. Stroman, who can opt-out of the final one year and $21MM left on his contract at season’s end, has posted a sensational 2.42 ERA (184 ERA+) through 14 starts with a 21.7% strikeout … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: Stroman, Taylor, Reds
Reds Sign Michael Mariot To Minor League Deal
The Reds have signed right-hander Michael Mariot to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Louisville. Mariot, 34, has 44 games of major league experience, which came with the Royals and Phillies back in the 2014-2016 seasons. He has a 5.98 career ERA in 49 2/3 innings with a 20% strikeout rate, 12.4% walk rate … [Read more...] about Reds Sign Michael Mariot To Minor League Deal
Reds Place Graham Ashcraft On Injured List
The Reds announced that they have placed right-hander Graham Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list due to a left calf contusion. In a corresponding move, they recalled right-hander Ricky Karcher, who will be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game. Ashcraft was struck by a comebacker in his start yesterday and initially stayed in the game but it seems there … [Read more...] about Reds Place Graham Ashcraft On Injured List
Big Hype Prospects: Cowser, De La Cruz, Rushing, Vientos, Keith
Last week’s lead Big Hype Prospect, Andrew Abbott, is already on his way to the Majors. Let’s see if we can pull the trick two weeks in a row. Five Big Hype Prospects Colton Cowser, 23, OF, BAL (AAA) 186 PA, 8 HR 5 SB, .347/.484/.590 When he hit the injured list with a quad injury in mid-May, Cowser was playing his way into Major League consideration. Cowser returned to action … [Read more...] about Big Hype Prospects: Cowser, De La Cruz, Rushing, Vientos, Keith