The Seattle Mariners made two promotions ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox: outfielder Lazaro Montes and left-handed pitcher Hoby Milner. The Mariners signed Milner to a minor-league contract on the same day. Montes is a top 100 prospect entering his first stint in the majors. They made two corresponding moves by designating […] The post Seattle Mariners Add Reinforcements Ahead of Boston Red Sox Game appeared first on HEAVY.

Over the weekend, the Chicago Cubs decided to part ways with veteran reliever Hoby Milner. Well, on Tuesday, he found a new home in Major League Baseball. MLB.com wrote (on Aug. 30): “Chicago Cubs released LHP Hoby Milner.” Milner was DFA’d the day before, but the Cubs were proactive and went ahead and just released […] The post Recently Released Chicago Cubs Pitcher Signs with New MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY.

The Mariners signed and called up Hoby Milner, who owns a 1.02 career ERA against Seattle and gives Dan Wilson a different bullpen look.

The Mariners add a lefty reliever with 10 years of MLB experience.

The Mariners are 5.5 games out of a wild card position.

The Chicago Cubs released Hoby Milner on Monday

Despite a strong rehab stint, the veteran southpaw faces an uncertain future as Chicago gambles on underlying metrics and swing-and-miss potential over proven results this season.

The Chicago Cubs began their series against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday afternoon after dropping their previous series to the Arizona Diamondbacks.Chicago entered Friday with a 76-58 record.In the middle of Friday’s game against Cincinnati, the Cubs made a notable move involving their bullpen.Cubs Cut 35-Year-Old PitcherAccording to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Cubs designated […] The post Chicago Cubs Suddenly Cut 35-Year-Old Pitcher During Red Series appeared first on HEAVY.

The Chicago Cubs made a surprising call on Hoby Milner after his rehab assignment was up.