Latest On Francisco Lindor’s Future After an offseason of trade rumors, the Indians still employ superstar Francisco Lindor. This is the time of year for extension talks and there are indications of mutual interest. But it’s far from clear there’s a match to be made. Both Lindor and Cleveland president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti…
DetailsMike Tauchman was close to changing Yankees’ playoff fate TAMPA — A year ago, Mike Tauchman was buried in the Rockies’ system before being dealt to the Yankees in a late spring training transaction that cost Tyler Wade a big-league roster spot. Acquired for lefty Phillip Diehl to provide outfield depth, Tauchman developed into a…
DetailsYoenis Cespedes looks ‘really good’ after boycotting media PORT ST. LUCIE — Yoenis Cespedes won’t discuss it, but Monday he resembled a baseball player again, even if only in one facet of the game. Hours after telling reporters at his locker he won’t be speaking to the media this season, Cespedes was on a back…
DetailsRed Sox Ownership Downplays Role Of Luxury Tax In Mookie Betts Trade Apparently not content to let Jim Crane draw all the headlines for ownership comments worthy of skepticism, Red Sox principal owner John Henry, chairman Tom Werner and president/CEO Sam Kennedy on Monday all denied that the trade of Mookie Betts and David Price…
DetailsAstros’ Francis Martes suspended 162 games for PEDs MLB finally came down hard on an Astros player this spring, but it has nothing to do with illegal sign-stealing. Right-handed pitcher Francis Martes on Monday was suspended 162 games — a full season — without pay after testing positive for Boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance, MLB announced.…
DetailsFrancis Martes Suspended Full Season For PED Astros righty Francis Martes has been suspended for 162 games after testing positive for the banned performance enhancing drug baldenone. It was his second such test; he had previously served an 80-game suspension during the 2019 season. More to come … Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/02/francis-martes-suspended-full-season-for-ped.html
DetailsCBD Photo Gallery: UAB 10 Notre Dame 7 UAB picked up a 10-7 victory over Notre Dame on Saturday afternoon. Here are some of the best… Visit College Baseball Daily for the Full Story Source: http://www.collegebaseballdaily.com/2020/02/17/cbd-photo-gallery-uab-10-notre-dame-7/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CollegeBaseballDaily+%28College+Baseball+Daily%29
DetailsDodgers Outright Tyler White The Dodgers outrighted first baseman Tyler White, MLB.com’s Ken Gurnick reports on Twitter. He cleared waivers after recently being designated for assignment. White is slated to participate in MLB camp as a non-roster player. He’ll still have a shot at an Opening Day job, but that’ll likely only come to fruition…
DetailsHow Rob Manfred can really punish Astros in badly needed mulligan Rob Manfred is an avid golfer, so he is quite familiar with the concept of a mulligan. And this commissioner of baseball has never needed a second chance more. No leader of any entity wants to set the precedent that he can be backed…
DetailsMike Trout, Justin Turner Offer Strong Opinions On Astros Scandal Some may have scandal fatigue, but there are good reasons this one isn’t dying a quick death: the high level of anger from rival players and a still-running string of questionable statements and (non-)actions from those in positions of power. Today’s comments from two prominent,…
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