The Rockies have placed scuffling starting pitcher Austin Gomber on outright waivers, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Gomber has not been designated for assignment and remains with the Rockies while the waiver process is pending. Outright waivers are irrevocable, so he’d change teams within the next 48 hours if another team places a claim. That said, it’s frankly … [Read more...] about Rockies Reportedly Place Austin Gomber On Waivers
Rockies To Select McCade Brown
The Rockies will promote pitcher McCade Brown to make his MLB debut on Sunday against the Pirates, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com. The 25-year-old will step into the rotation spot vacated when the Rox released Austin Gomber this afternoon. General manager Bill Schmidt tells Harding that the Rockies weren’t going to make an effort to re-sign Gomber, a free agent, and … [Read more...] about Rockies To Select McCade Brown
Rockies Release Austin Gomber
The Rockies have released veteran lefty Austin Gomber, per a team announcement. (Thomas Harding of MLB.com reported the move just minutes prior to its announcement.) He was reportedly placed on outright waivers earlier this week. Given that he’s now being released, it’s clear he wasn’t claimed. Colorado will give his 40-man spot to lefty reliever Lucas Gilbreath, whose contract … [Read more...] about Rockies Release Austin Gomber
MLB, ESPN Nearing Deal Involving MLB.TV And In-Market Rights For Five Clubs
Major League Baseball and ESPN are seemingly going to continue their relationship but with a new shape. Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reports that the league and the network have an agreement in place which would give ESPN the right to sell all out-of-market games digitally. These rights have previously been sold by the league to consumers as the MLB.TV package. Under the … [Read more...] about MLB, ESPN Nearing Deal Involving MLB.TV And In-Market Rights For Five Clubs
Rockies Designate Austin Nola For Assignment
The Rockies announced Monday that they’ve designated catcher Austin Nola for assignment. His roster spot will go to righty Chase Dollander, who’s been recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque and will start tonight’s game versus the Cardinals in St. Louis. Nola, 35, has spent the bulk of the season with Triple-A Albuquerque after signing a minor league contract over the winter but … [Read more...] about Rockies Designate Austin Nola For Assignment