Professional Baseball News

MLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Philip Humber (0-1, 4.15) was the losing pitcher in relief for AAA Sacramento.

In front of Charley Landgraf ’75 and other Nationals fans, Anthony Rendon (.407) went 2-for-4 with 3 RBI and a strikeout and added a defensive gem at 3^rd base for Washington.  Read more.

Complete Owls stats are here.

Brock Holt:
Yesterday, Boston optioned Brock Holt to AAA Pawtucket.

Jameson Taillon:
Taillon to have Tommy John surgery (MLB.com)

MLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Tony Cingrani (0-1, 2.45) was the losing pitcher as St Louis defeated Cincinnati, 5-3.  Jared Rogers (0-0, 1.80) only allowed 1 run in 5 innings but got a no-decision for AAA New Orleans. 

Jeremy Rathjen (.214) went 2-for-4 with a homer, 2 runs, a RBI, a walk and a strikeout for Hi-A Rancho Cucamonga.

Complete Owls stats are here.

Player Moves:
Yesterday, Boston recalled Brock Holt from AAA Pawtucket.

Rematch:
This afternoon, the probable starters for Cincinnati and St. Louis are Tony Cingrani (0-0, 0.00) and Michael Wacha (0-0, 0.00) (Texas A&M).

MLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Joe Savery (0-0, 0.00) earned a save for AAA Sacramento and Austin Kubitza (1-0, 1.80) was the winning pitcher for A West Michigan.

Jeremy Rathjen (.100) doubled for Hi-A Rancho Cucamonga and Craig Manuel (.333) went 2-for-3 with a RBI and a strikeout for A Hagerstown.

Complete Owls stats are here.

Lance Berkman:
Berkman, Oswalt officially retire as Astros (MLB.com)
Astros pay homage to legends (Houston Chronicle)

MLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Josh Rodriguez (.200) homered for AAA New Orleans and Michael Ratterree (.333) went 2-for-5 with a double and a run for A Wisconsin.

Complete Owls stats are here.

Lance Berkman:
Astros to honor Lance Berkman and Roy Oswalt today (MLB.com)
Berkman reflects on career, return home (Houston Chronicle)

Evan Gattis (Thanks, Fort Bend Owl!):
Emerging from darkness, Gattis grateful for new story (MLB.com)

MLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Josh Geer (0-1, 2.25) was the losing pitcher for AA San Antonio and Tyler Duffey (1-0, 4.50) was the winning pitcher for Hi-A Fort Myers.

Anthony Rendon (.467) went 2-for-4 with a run and a strikeout.  Brock Holt (.667) went 3-for-3 with 2 runs, a walk and a double and Paul Janish (.286) went 2-for-4 with a run.

Complete Owls stats are here.

Owls in Professional Baseball / 2014 Season:
Click here for a list of Owls in professional baseball at the RUBPA website.  I plan to keep the list current during the season.  Corrections, updates and comments are welcome.  Thank you, Carrie Wall!   

Tony Cingrani:
Cingrani thriving with Reds with spectacular high-wire act (SI.com)

MLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
David Aardsma (1-0, 0.00 was the winning pitcher in relief for AAA Memphis and John Simms (0-0, 0.00) earned a save for A Hagerstown.  

Anthony Rendon (.455) singled in a pinch hit appearance for Washington.  Brock Holt (.333) doubled for AAA Pawtucket and Michael Ratterree (.250) tripled for A Wisconsin.

Complete Owl stats are available here.

Michael Ratterree:
Rattlers outfielder off to strong start as pro (Post Crescent)

MLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Anthony Rendon (.400) went 2-for-5 with a double and a RBI for Washington.  Tony Cingrani (0-0, 0.00) pitched 7 shutout innings but did not factor in the decision as Cincinnati edged St Louis, 1-0. Complete Owls stats are here.

2014 First-Year MLB Player Draft:
This week, TTF Baseball ranked Skyler Ewing as one of ten college players on the rise.  Also, Perfect Game ranked Zech Lemond 17^th among the top 50 college prospects for the draft (subscription content).

MLB Scoreboard:
No Owls were in action yesterday.  Tonight, the probable starters for Cincinnati and St. Louis are Tony Cingrani and Michael Wacha (Texas A&M).

Spring Training:
On Saturday in Milwaukee, Michael Ratterree homered for the Brewers in their Final Spring Training game against the Royals.  Click here for a photo of 4 Owls and 1 Longhorn in Scottsdale last week.

MLB Scoreboard:
Yesterday, Anthony Rendon (.400) doubled and homered and drove in 4 RBI for Washington.  Complete Owls stats are here.

Tonight, the Astros host the Yankees to open their season.  Click here for a timely story by Jeff Ryan ‘67/’69 entitled “Learning to love baseball and hating the Yanks”.

Opening Day MLB Rosters Set Yesterday:
Owls on Opening Day MLB rosters include Tony Cingrani (Cincinnati) and Anthony Rendon (Washington). 

Mark Appel:
In his Minute Maid Park debut yesterday as a professional, Astros starter Mark Appel pitched three shutout innings against Veracruz in an exhibition game.  He will open the season with Hi-A Lancaster in the California League.  Read more.