Anthony Volpe is out of the lineup as the Yankees open their series against the Nationals. It’s the second straight game in which José Caballero gets the start at shortstop. New York is giving the scuffling Volpe what amounts to a two-day mental reset. However, manager Aaron Boone made clear this evening that the Yankees aren’t moving the third-year infielder to …
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Legendary Giants shortstop heads to Astros
For one beautiful week in December 2022, Carlos Correa was a member of the San Francisco Giants, and he was going to be in San Francisco for the next 13 years. Then the Giants postponed his introductory news conference because of a bad physical, or cold feet, and the Carlos Correa SF Era was over. Now, the Carlos Correa Minnesota …
Read More »Twins shortstop Carlos Correa could be on trade market despite obstacles
Twins shortstop Carlos Correa emerged as an unexpected trade candidate ahead of Thursday’s MLB trade deadline. The Houston Astros had discussions about trying to trade for Correa, their shortstop for seven seasons before he signed with the Twins as a free agent twice, the Minnesota Star Tribune learned. It’s unclear if trade talks involving Correa have progressed — the trade …
Read More »Twins draft slick-fielding shortstop Marek Houston, then focus on high-upside picks
Wake Forest shortstop Marek Houston is widely considered one of the elite fielders in a shortstop-heavy 2025 MLB Draft class, and the Minnesota Twins are big enough believers in the strides he made offensively this season to select the 21-year-old with the No. 16 pick on Sunday. Even first-round picks drafted as shortstops often wind up sliding down the defensive …
Read More »Cincinnati Reds 1st Round Draft Pick: Steele Hall – Shortstop – redsminorleagues.com
Cincinnati Reds 1st Round Draft Pick: Steele Hall – Shortstop redsminorleagues.com Nationals make 17-year-old Eli Willits No. 1 overall pick MLB.com Cincinnati Reds select prep right-hander Aaron Watson with 51st pick in 2025 MLB draft Yahoo Sports Cincinnati Reds select HS shortstop Steele Hall with 9th overall pick in 2025 MLB draft Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati Reds 2nd Round Draft Pick: Aaron Watson – RHP redsminorleagues.com …
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