Tuesday, 4/7/2015
- Thanks to a last-minute promotion of Ryan Lavarnway, 11 Jews made Opening Day rosters this week * * *
- Kevin Pillar went 2-for-4 with a stolen base Monday and scored Toronto’s first run of 2015 in a 6-1 win over the Yankees * * *
- Ian Kinsler went 2-for-4 and struck Detroit’s first 2015 hit in 4-0 win Monday over Minnesota * * *
- Milwaukee’s Ryan Braun went 0-for-2 and exited Monday’s game in the 6th with a strained rib-cage muscle * * *
- L.A.’s Joc Pederson went 1-for-3 with a double, walk, stolen base, and diving catch in Monday’s 6-3 win over San Diego * * *
- Oakland’s Sam Fuld went 2-for-4 with a stand-up triple, walk, and sliding catch in Monday’s 8-0 win over Texas * * *
- Oakland’s Ike Davis went 0-for-3 with 2 walks, an unassisted double play, and a toss from his knees Monday * * *
- Released by the Diamondbacks, Danny Moskovits has signed with the independent New Jersey Jackals * * *
- Released by the Orioles, prospect Casey Haerther has re-signed with the independent Winnipeg Goldeyes * * *
- Pitching prospect Sean Bierman has been released by the Atlanta Braves * * *
- Pitching prospect Robert Stock has been released by the Astros * * *
- LSU’s Alex Bregman, Baseball America’s #7 college draft prospect, is hitting .333 with 7 HR, 31 RBI, 17 SB and a .629 slugging pct. * * *
- Vanderbilt’s Rhett Wiseman, Baseball America’s #78 college draft prospect, is hitting .345 with 6 HR and 24 RBI * * *
