Padres Sign Jerad Eickhoff The Padres have agreed to a minor-league deal with righty Jerad Eickhoff, the former Phillies hurler recently told Aaron Hancock of Indiana’s 14 News. Eickhoff adds that he received an invitation to participate in the MLB side of Spring Training. Now 29 years of age, Eickhoff broke into the majors with…
DetailsKeith Hernandez finalizing $2.4 million deal to return to SNY Keith Hernandez is finalizing a new three-year, approximately $2.4 million contract to continue as an analyst on SNY’s Mets games, The Post has learned. Hernandez, 66, chose to do a three-year contract after completing a four-year deal. On the final Mets game broadcast of last…
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DetailsCarlos Beltran cheating mess is perfect storm that can get a lot worse for Mets For the Mets, the sign-stealing saga that has now brought upheaval to the Astros and Red Sox is the flood in the apartment above you. It is not your flood. But here it is seeping into your apartment. It is…
DetailsChris Russo takes aim at Justin Verlander in Astros cheating scandal Chris Russo joins a long list of people that were infuriated by the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, but he uniquely saved his harshest words for their star pitcher. The Sirius XM and MLB Network host went on one of his classic rants against Houston during…
DetailsHats off to these 10 popular caps in 2019 Across 160 teams, Minor League caps provide fans with limitless options to adorn their heads. Take a look at 10 top-selling lids from 2019 and what makes them pop off the digital shelves. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20200115&content_id=312382850&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsThe Best (Expected) Fastballs of 2019 If you’re into FanGraphs’ linear pitch values, there was a many-way tie for the single most valuable pitch of the year. As the pitch values are context-neutral and count-adjusted, the best pitch you can throw is a 3-0 pitch that retires a batter. 3-0 is the worst count you…
DetailsMLBTR Poll: Grading The Josh Donaldson Signing After a lengthy and complicating matchmaking process, the Twins have reportedly come away with elite veteran third baseman Josh Donaldson. It’s a momentous occasion for the Minnesota organization, which is looking to fend off the Indians and White Sox to repeat as AL Central champ. Though a big strike…
DetailsMark Teixeira: Mets must fire Carlos Beltran after cheating scandal A former Yankees teammate of Carlos Beltran’s says the Mets must fire Beltran after their new manager was named in MLB’s report on the Astros’ cheating scandal. Mark Teixeira, who played with Beltran in the Bronx for three years, says the Mets need to dump…
DetailsTop 25 Breakdown: No. 12 Florida State Florida State’s loaded pitching staff and intriguing power potential give new head coach Mike Martin Jr. a real chance to pick up right where his dad left off in 2019: with a run to Omaha. Source: https://d1baseball.com/season-preview/top-25-breakdown-no-12-florida-state/
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