Why your Astros cheating anger likely won’t last long A few years ago, on the 20th anniversary of the last ruinous baseball strike, I wrote a column commemorating that sad event and marveled at the fact that the sport, by all appearances, had made a full recovery from what seemed a suicide mission. At the…
DetailsCzech Republic not represented by Eagles Praha in CEB Cup This year, the Czech Republic will not be represented by the runner up of the Czech championship. Eagles Praha has announced to denounce participation. As a result, multi Czech champion Draci Brno will take the place of Eagles Praha. According to the Czech baseball website…
DetailsThe crazy Mike Trout HGH conspiracy theory is officially dead As if this week in MLB couldn’t get crazier. On the heels of the Astros cheating saga that has rocked the sport, the league and union on Friday dismissed an unsupported claim that Angels superstar outfielder Mike Trout was using human growth hormone (HGH), the…
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Toronto Blue Jays unveil new alternate uniform Rather unexpected, the Toronto Blue Jays presented a new uniform on their Fanfest today. An alternate powder blue uni and corresponding cap. The uni is a nod to the powder blue road unis the Blue Jays wore at the end of the seventies and in the eighties. “Powder…
DetailsBraves Sign Chris Rusin To Minor League Deal The Braves have signed lefty Chris Rusin to a minor league deal and invited him to major league camp, per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal (via Twitter). Rusin made just two appearances for the big league club in Colorado last season, making 25 appearances (10 starts) for the…
DetailsThe Wieners the World Forgot (Part 3) Kids all over Seattle shouted “hot diggity dog” when they discovered that Seattle Rainiers wiener cards were back in 1963. Garbage can raiding and dumpster diving would once again be the norm in alleys across the city. Kids “dogged” their mothers to not “wienie out” and buy the…
DetailsAstros To Interview Dusty Baker The Houston Astros will interview veteran skipper Dusty Baker on Monday, writes MLB.com’s Matt Kelly (crediting Jon Paul Morosi). Baker has also drawn interest from the Mets to fill their recent opening. While the Astros and Baker have connected, Baker has yet to hear from the Mets (or Red Sox),…
DetailsMinor MLB Transactions: 1/18/20 We’ll use this post to track some minor signings throughout the day… The Indians added a pair of minor leaguers, the team announced. Southpaw Gunner Leger and catcher Yojhan Quevedo will report to minor league camp at the beginning of March. A Louisiana native originally drafted in the 26th round by…
DetailsIndians’ Francona: “Lindor Not On Trading Block” Indians’ manager Terry Francona spoke clearly and confidently during an appearance on MLB Network Radio’s Remember When (audio link). According to Francona, Francisco Lindor is not on the trading block. “I can guarantee you we’re not trying to trade Lindor. We have him for two more years. Keeping…
DetailsNew Rule Allows Angels To Keep Ohtani On Roster As Hitter While On Rehab Assignment Angels’ GM Billy Eppler has been working with the Commissioner’s office on finding a solution to handling injured list stints for Shohei Ohtani, whom Eppler catalogues nicely as a player with a “dual distinction.” With Ohtani in mind, the Commissioner’s…
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