MLB questioning players regarding sign-stealing scandal Major League Baseball is turning to the players for help in the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing investigation. League officials, investigating whether the Astros stole signs electronically and cheated over the past three seasons, have asked players what they know about the range of alleged sign-stealing techniques, according to an ESPN.com…
DetailsQuick Hits: Astros Investigation, Minor Leagues, Manfred, Rangers As part of an organized probe into Houston’s alleged use of technology to steal signs, investigators under the direction of commissioner Rob Manfred met with “15-20” Astros personnel this past week, according to Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated. Members of the club’s 2017 coaching staff, including manager…
DetailsRosenthal: The Reds are interested in Zack Wheeler; the Braves’ big bullpen bet; more notes As first reported by Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times, free-agent third baseman Josh Donaldson is a legitimate consideration for the Dodgers. Donaldson, who turns 34 on Dec. 8, would provide right-handed balance for a team heavy in left-handed…
DetailsJob Openings – Diamondbacks Short-Season Hitting Coordinator From time to time, as a service to our readers, MLB Trade Rumors will post job opportunities of possible interest that are brought to our attention. MLBTR has no affiliation with the hiring entity, no role in the hiring process, and no financial interest in the posting of…
DetailsLiberty CEO Maffei Foresees More Offseason Spending For Braves Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei briefly discussed the Braves offseason outlook in a television appearance on CNBC yesterday. In the course of a ten-minute interview with CNBC’s David Faber, Maffei indicated that the club plans to “spend some money” this winter, even after the club’s recent…
DetailsReds Interested In Zack Wheeler Add the Reds to the many teams interested in coveted free-agent right-hander Zack Wheeler, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports (subscription required). Wheeler’s longtime team, the Mets, as well as the White Sox, Twins, Angels, Padres, Yankees and Blue Jays are also among the clubs that have been connected to…
DetailsDodgers Extend Andrew Friedman The Dodgers have signed president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman to a contract extension, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. Terms of the deal are unknown. More to come. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/11/dodgers-extend-andrew-friedman.html
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DetailsMemphis releases 2020 Baseball Schedule MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Set for its 107th season of college baseball, Memphis announced its 2020 spring… Visit College Baseball Daily for the Full Story Source: http://www.collegebaseballdaily.com/2019/11/22/memphis-releases-2020-baseball-schedule/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CollegeBaseballDaily+%28College+Baseball+Daily%29
DetailsJose Bautista Not Prepared To Officially Retire Veteran slugger Jose Bautista isn’t announcing a comeback bid after taking off the 2019 season, but neither is he prepared to declare his career over. The 39-year-old discussed his status with MLB.com’s Nathalie Alonso (Spanish language link). Bautista says he really isn’t sure yet what will happen with his…
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