MLB in Brief: Gary Sanchez DFA | Automatic catch zones?

Gary Sanchez DFA

We have to make room for Tomas Nido.

Automatic catch zones?

Not for Luis Severino.

This could be a first step towards a possible robotization of the game.

Aaron Boone spoke with Clarke Schmidt

The pitcher avoided a league suspension after a suspicious substance was detected on his hands during a game.

Boone said conversations have already been had with Clarke Schmidt re: sticky stuff, no need to have them pregame today. Boone says he doesn’t think it should be an issue.

— Brendan Kuty 🧟‍♂️ (@BrendanKutyNJ) May 25, 2023

John Baker, a name to remember

Is the Pirates coach on his way to becoming a manager in the Majors?

John Baker, Pirates coaching and player development director, is one name to remember in managerial searches during the upcoming offseason.

Former Red Sox and Cubs executive Kyle Evans mentioned Baker’s name as a future MLB manager during an @MLBNetworkRadio last week interview.

—Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) May 25, 2023

Love for his assailant

Vladdy Guerrero Jr. signs a ball used by Luke Raley (a position player) to strike it out.

A funny mistake at the Padres

Jake Cronenworth was heading to the team bench a little too early.

Jake Cronenworth thought this ball was caught so he wasn’t covering first.

Lane Thomas would become the game’s opening run pic.twitter.com/e1qD8oDrQq

— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) May 25, 2023

15 years later…

A look back at Clayton Kershaw’s first career start.