Former Gold Glove catcher Tucker Barnhart is retiring after a 12-season MLB career with the Reds, Tigers, Cubs, Diamondbacks, and Rangers. Drafted by the Reds in 2009, he became Cincinnati’s primary catcher, earning two Gold Glove awards and finishing with 920 games played, 662 hits, and a career batting average of .241/.318/.351.
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Burns' Start Against Atlanta Suspended Burns' start against Atlanta on Saturday was suspended due to inclement weather, as reported by Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Prior to the suspension, he pitched one perfect inning, recording two strikeouts. Want More Context? 🔎
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Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn, recovering from a right shoulder impingement, had a successful rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse, pitching 5.1 innings with two earned runs and a 2.45 ERA across seven starts. Despite his strong minor league performance, Blackburn's major league numbers this year are poor, going 0-3 with a 7.71 ERA in six games, leaving his role with the Mets uncertain. Want More Context? 🔎
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Outfielder Forrest Wall has opted out of his minor league deal with the Padres and is entering free agency after playing 69 games at Triple-A this season. A former first-round pick, Wall has struggled to find consistent success in the majors, with a brief stint in 2023 yielding a solid but limited performance, leading to speculation about potential overseas opportunities. Want More Context? 🔎
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