Brent Morel News

It was less than a year ago that Hawk Harrelson's close minded stance on Sabermetrics and opinion of the movie and book Moneyball were addressed on national television by mainstream SABR poster boy Brian Kenny.

Jul 21, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox third baseman Brent Morel deflects an RBI single off the bat of Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis into left field in the fifth inning at US Cellular Field.

The Pirates have announced that they've claimed third baseman Brent Morel off waivers from the Blue Jays.

Morel was the White Sox's starting third baseman as a 24-year-old rookie in 2011, but hit just .245 with a .653 OPS in 126 games and has played sparingly in the majors since then.

The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have claimed RHP LIAM HENDRIKS off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.

'I'm fine,' Koufax said about an hour after being struck on the forehead by an Andre Ethier line drive during batting practice.

Hendriks spent last season with the Minnesota Twins, going 1-3 with a 6.85 ERA in 10 appearances .