Today is May 14th 2019, and this is Friday’s edition of On the Hop.

Headlining:

Shohei Ohtani's First HR of 2019 (NBC Sports)

Rays Considering Keuchel After Glasnow Injury (BR)

Trump Takes Credit for Red Sox Streak (Yahoo)

Injured List Updates:

Carlos Rodon Having Tommy John Surgery (Chicago Sun Times)

Pirates starter, Jameson Taillon 10-Day IL (Sporting News)

Jonathan Loaisiga Out Four Weeks (MLB TR)

Miguel Andujar Back on 10-Day IL (BR)

David Robertson Out Three More Weeks (ESPN)

Dustin Pedroia's Rehab Delayed (BR)

Mike Clevinger Ready For Bullpen Session (Sporting News)

Nelson Cruz MRI Comes Back Negative (Twin Cities)

Quick Takes:

Indians Promote Oscar Mercado MLB TR)

Royals Promote Nicky Lopez (NBC Sports)

Kendrys Morales Designated For Assignment (The Score)

Verlander's Theory on Tigers Lack of WS Ring (WXYZ.com))

City of Oakland Grants A's Site for Stadium (ESPN)

That’ll do it for me. Thanks so much for tuning in to Tuesday’s edition of On the Hop news. I’ve got another challenge for ya. If you’re in line or going through the drive-thru for Taco Tuesday, thinking about paying for someone else’s meal. Why? Because it’s a kind gesture. And it actually brightens your day as well. Give it a go. Talk with you tomorrow.

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