Robert Gasser will make his MLB debut for the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Wire Troll: Robert Gasser Gets to the Bigs

And, no, it was not worth the wait, despite improved control. This year, however, Lively looks like a completely different pitcher, notwithstanding a rough outing Thursday. Overall, he’s fared quite well over his first five starts for the Tribe thanks to a sinker that’s never performed better. In fact, other than his slider, Lively is seeing better results will all his offerings, even getting positive value out of his changeup and cutter for the first time in his career. We’re not 100 per cent sold on the sustainability of his results, but you may as well add him while he’s getting it done.

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Joey Bart has moved up the depth chart for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Wire Troll: Joey Bart Bolts up Bucs Depth Chart

For now, Bart is seeing changeups much less often this season, and that’s good because he’s never fared well against the pitch. Bart’s work behind the plate was questionable when he was in high school, but he’s made amazing progression since then to the point that if he landed a full-time gig, he could compete for some defensive hardware.

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Abraham Toro will man second base for the Oakland Athletics for a little while.

The Wire Troll: Abraham Toro Takes Over Second Base for the A’s

He delivered an RBI single on Thursday, giving him four RBI in two games as he had raised his BA to a respectable level (before an 0-fer on Friday) while displaying much more pop than he did during his 56-game look at this level last year. Best of all, Fernandez’s strike zone judgment is vastly improved. Could he get a look at Coors before season’s end?

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