Free Agent Spending By Team: American League As we covered earlier this week, almost all of the prominent free agents in this year’s class have already exited the board. Because of that, we’ll see more and more minor league signings and fewer and fewer major league deals in the weeks leading up to the start…
DetailsLuis Rojas is feel-good step Mets and MLB needed Jeff Wilpon recalled meeting his new manager late in 2006, at the Mets’ old complex in the Dominican Republic, on a day when Dominican icon — and Met, at that time — Pedro Martinez blessed the up-and-comers with his presence. “Pedro would come by with his…
DetailsEx-Astro Dallas Keuchel apologizes for cheating scandal that rocked MLB Mike Fiers blew the whistle, and now another former Astros pitcher has apologized for the team’s scheme to steal opposing signs via electronic equipment in 2017. Dallas Keuchel, the former Cy Young award winner who signed this winter with the Chicago White Sox, told reporters…
DetailsTwins Designate Ryne Harper The Twins have designated right-hander Ryne Harper for assignment, the club informed reporters including Dan Hayes of The Athletic (Twitter link). His roster spot was needed for the addition of Josh Donaldson. More to come … Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/01/twins-designate-ryne-harper.html
DetailsOct 12: No Angels OCTOBER 12, 1986 | ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – The California Angels were one strike from their first World Series on this date in 1986 when they suffered a heartbreaking loss. It was a spectacular series that had tragic consequences beyond baseball. On this day, there were no Angels in the outfield. It was game 5…
DetailsMets nightmare has become ‘dream come true’ for Luis Rojas A nightmarish situation for the Mets ended up with Luis Rojas calling his ascension to being named Friday as manager of the Mets “a dream come true.” Barely one week after Carlos Beltran was jettisoned in the wake of MLB’s investigation into the Houston Astros’…
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Pittsburgh Pirates unveil new jerseys Today, on the first day of their fanfest, the Pittsburgh Pirates presented their 2020 jerseys. Like so many clubs, the Bucs lifted the veil a little bit at Instagram as they showed their alternate black jersey first. View this post on Instagram These new uniforms POP We’ll be releasing a…
DetailsNationals Nearing Deal With Welington Castillo The Nationals are closing in on a contract with backstop Welington Castillo, per MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand (via Twitter). He’ll be in big league camp this spring. More to come … Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/01/nationals-nearing-deal-with-welington-castillo.html
DetailsMariners Claim Nick Margevicius The Mariners have claimed lefty Nick Margevicius off waivers from the Padres, per a club announcement. He had been designated for assignment recently. More to come … Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/01/mariners-claim-nick-margevicius.html
DetailsCubs Nearing Deal With Steven Souza The Cubs are closing in on a deal with free agent outfielder Steven Souza Jr., per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (via Twitter). If completed, it’ll be the Chicago organization’s first MLB contract of the offseason. More to come … Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/01/cubs-nearing-deal-with-steven-souza.html
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