the Rangers' second game of the season in Houston on April 2.

Pirates Shut Down Gerrit Cole With Inflamed Right Elbow - RealGM Wiretap
The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed Gerrit Cole on the 60-day disabled list nike basketball shoes uk , effectively ending his 2016 season.


Cole returned to the mound on Monday after missing three weeks. He allowed five runs on four hits and four walks in just two innings against the Philadelphia Phillies.


The Pirates announced his injury as right elbow posterior inflammation.


"I'm disappointed. There's just not enough time to recover," Cole said. "I'm disappointed I'm not out there to help the team. That's the one thing I've been fighting for all season, to try to be able to contribute to our ultimate goal. It's unfortunate we ran out of time."

Mariners Call Rockies About Drew Stubbs - RealGM Wiretap

The Seattle Mariners reportedly inquired with the Colorado Rockies about the availability of Drew Stubbs.


Colorado is willing to listen to offers for Stubbs and would like a controllable pitcher in return.


Stubbs, 29, has posted a career-best .297.335.498 slash line with ten home runs an 11 stolen bases in 258 plate appearances.


The right-handed hitter is earning $4.1 million through arbitration this year and should be in line for a raise in 2015.

Harrison To Start For Rangers On Opening Day - RealGM Wiretap

Matt Harrison will start on Opening Day for the Rangers, manager Ron Washington announced Thursday, according to an ESPN report.


Yu Darvish will start the Rangers' second game of the season in Houston on April 2.

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