Dodgers announcer Steiner gets contract extension LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Dodgers have agreed to a contract extension with play-by-play announcer Charley Steiner, who will work a reduced schedule in 2019 at his request. The team said Monday the deal extends through the 2021 season. Steiner, who is 69, is entering his 15th season with…
DetailsYankees pay Sabathia’s $500K bonus despite ejection in finale CC Sabathia gave up half a million dollars to show he had his teammate’s back. Instead, the New York Yankees paid their veteran left-hander for his loyalty. The 38-year-old pitcher was two innings from receiving a $500,000 for pitching 155 innings last season when he was…
DetailsFinal MLB Payrolls For All 30 Teams Show Second-Largest Decline Since 2004 Spending was down dramatically on player payroll in Major League Baseball for 2018, based on final payroll figures. Based on figures provided by the Associated Press, the 30 clubs in MLB spent $4.548 billion on player salaries. That was down $115.388 million compared…
DetailsAndrew McCutchen eager to play in hitter friendly ballpark PHILADELPHIA-Andrew McCutchen returned to his home state to join his third team in less than 12 months, intent on regaining his old hitting stroke. The Philadelphia Phillies introduced their newest outfielder at a news conference Tuesday, a week after giving him a $50 million, three-year contract…
DetailsCarlos Beltran reportedly joining Yankees’ front office as special advisor to GM On the eve of their meeting with free agent Manny Machado, the New York Yankees have hired nine-time All-Star Carlos Beltran as a special advisor to general manager Brian Cashman, according to multiple reports. Beltran, who spent three seasons with the Yankees (2014-16),…
DetailsJob Posting: Driveline Floor Trainer and R&D Integration Engineer Please note, this posting contains two positions. Position: Full-Stack Integration Engineer, R&D Location: Kent, WA Compensation: Commensurate with experience; top-end of MLB entry-level developer salary ranges. Benefits: Healthcare, profit sharing, opportunity for work-related paid travel (all after probationary period). Start Date: Mid-January, 2019 Full-time salaried and…
DetailsWilson Ramos insists his knee is healthy now Between a torn anterior cruciate ligament and hamstring injuries in recent seasons, Wilson Ramos has spent plenty of time rehabbing his legs. But the Mets’ new catcher insists his legs are fresh after a season in which he was limited to 111 games — only 96 behind…
DetailsBrandon Nimmo is happy the J.T. Realmuto talk is over Brandon Nimmo learned his lesson in 2016 about getting too caught up in trade rumblings. That year, Nimmo originally was included in a trade to the Reds for Jay Bruce, but the deal was modified, allowing the then-rookie outfielder to remain with the Mets. The…
DetailsMachado’s best landing spots, from top to bottom Last week, with the Winter Meetings wrapping up, we put together an updated Power Rankings for potential landing spots for Bryce Harper. We owe it to Manny Machado to run him through the Power Rankings meter himself, particularly with him out meeting with teams this week before…
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Effectively Wild Episode 1310: Pool Party Ben Lindbergh and Jeff Sullivan banter about the Astros’ signing of Michael Brantley, the curious cases of blocked prospects Kyle Tucker and Alex Verdugo, the Mets’ signing of Wilson Ramos, and the unique career of globe-trotting Trey Hillman. Then (20:49) they talk to Charlie Olson, co-founder and CEO of…
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