Minor MLB Transactions: 2/7/20 Here are the latest minor moves from around baseball… The Tigers have signed right-hander Chris Smith to a minor league contract, Robert Murray tweets. Smith was with the Tigers for a brief period last year, but he suffered an elbow injury in spring training and wound up needing Tommy John surgery.…
DetailsGiants Announce Hunter Pence Signing, Outright Luis Madero The Giants have announced the earlier-reported signing of outfielder Hunter Pence. Righty Luis Madero was outrighted to create roster space. Pence will earn $3MM in addition to picking up some potential incentives, according to Kerry Crowley of the Bay Area News Group (via Twitter). More to come…
DetailsNew Details Emerge On Astros Sign-Stealing Scandal Much as we’d all rather focus on other matters, it’s impossible to ignore the still-fully-emerging Astros sign-stealing scandal. Jeff Luhnow and A.J. Hinch lost their jobs; the club was penalized with sacrificed draft picks and a fine. But that didn’t close the book on the matter. Developments this…
DetailsChecking In On Last Year’s AL Division Champs Most or all of last year’s division winners figure to enter the upcoming season as the favorites to repeat, but some degree of turnover is inevitable. Last season, for instance, three of the game’s six divisions crowned new champions. You never know which winner(s) from a year…
DetailsLatest On Yasiel Puig Yasiel Puig has been the top dog on the free agent market for over a week now. His market situation remains largely unclear, though a few new tidbits of information have emerged today. Both the Rays and Giants have given some indication of interest in the 29-year-old outfielder, per reports from Jon…
DetailsMLBPA irate over delays holding up Mookie Betts blockbuster trade While the players wait in the four-team blockbuster trades that sent Mookie Betts to the Dodgers, the players association is calling out MLB, demanding a resolution with spring training almost ready to begin. “The proposed trades between the Dodgers, Red Sox, Twins and Angels need…
DetailsTony Clark Blasts Betts Swap Hold-Up Plenty of fans and folks in the game are no doubt frustrated by the uncertainty hanging over a dramatic duo of prospective trades centered around superstar Mookie Betts. MLBPA chief Tony Clark made clear that he’s got even bigger problems with the situation in a statement today. “The proposed trades…
DetailsRangers Sign Cody Allen The Rangers have announced a minor-league deal with righty Cody Allen. He’ll receive an invitation to participate in MLB Spring Training. Southpaw Brandon Mann is also joining the Texas organization. His own minors deal won’t come with a spring invite. More to come … Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/02/rangers-sign-cody-allen.html
DetailsGiants Sign Billy Hamilton The Giants announced today that they have signed veteran center fielder Billy Hamilton. He’ll receive a minor-league deal with an invitation to MLB Spring Training. More to come … Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/02/giants-sign-billy-hamilton.html
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The Nike Air Zoom BB NXT Aims to Limit Game Fatigue The Beaverton footwear giant wants every player to try the Nike Air Zoom BB NXT, regardless of position. The game has changed from the early days when big men wore bulky sneakers, and guards rocked lightweight options. A forward like Anthony Davis is rocking…
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