N&N: Eddie Rosario revenge game goes (mostly) as planned
Morning news and notes for Friday, June 25, 2021
Yesterday’s baseball: CTC Recap | MLB Recap | Box Score
Today’s baseball: Cal Quantrill vs. Danny Coulumbe
Cleveland baseball news
Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario exacts revenge on Twins: ‘I love this moment’ | The Athletic
As the sharply struck grounder skipped through the infield and his bat spun through the air like a pinwheel, Eddie Rosario stared at the home dugout at Target Field.
Civale (finger) shut down, likely out 4-5 wks. | MLB
Terry Francona warned everyone that Aaron Civale would miss some time, and now we have a somewhat definitive timeline. Cleveland’s last remaining Opening Day pitcher will miss four to six weeks with an injured finger.
Terry Francona needs a starter for Sunday and 5 other things about the Indians | Cleveland
So, who starts for Cleveland on Sunday now that Eli Morgan has been bumped to Monday? No one seems to know for sure, but Logan Allen was pulled from his Triple-A start last night and seems like a candidate.
Indians Make Four Roster Moves | MLB Trade Rumors
Austin Hedges returned from the concussion protocol list yesterday, which set off a flurry of roster moves including DFA’ing Ryan Lavarnway and selecting Justin Garza to replace the injured Aaron Civale.
Around the league
- The Mets still aren’t good.
- The A’s are dealing with more injuries.
- Four Cubs pitchers combined to no-hit the Dodgers.
- Old friend Francisco Mejía had a walk off ... something.
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