The Seattle Mariners signed infielder Tommy La Stella to a one-year contract on Thursday, adding another versatile veteran to their roster.
The Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder already has blown past his career high in home runs, but he's not the only surprising slugger this season.
The former Cub has more than doubled his career home run total in just seven weeks with the Halos. Where's this surprising spike coming from?
The Los Angeles Angels have reached one-year contract agreements with all six of their remaining arbitration-eligible players: Tyler Skaggs, Andrew Heaney, Cam Bedrosian, Hansel Robles, Luis Garcia and Tommy La Stella.
Tommy La Stella, a fan favorite who set the Cubs' single-season record with 24 pinch hits last season, has been traded to the Angels, where he could earn everyday at-bats.
Coastal Carolina eliminated TCU from the College World Series on Saturday, meaning Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta -- a Horned Frogs alum -- will have to get a tattoo honoring the Chanticleers' win.