Joshua Sadlock, Author at Baseball Essential

New York Yankees Hold Secret Workout with Yoan Moncada

Feb 19, 2015

Breaking News, Headlines, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees

The New York Post is reporting that the Yankees have held a second, "secret" workout with Cuban prospect Yoan Moncada. The workout took place early Wednesday morning at the Yankees spring training facility. The...

This Day in Baseball: Fernando Valenzuela

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 19, 2015

Baseball History, Features, History, Los Angeles Dodgers, National League

2/19 On this day in 1983, Fernando Valenzuela became the first player in baseball history to be awarded over $1,000,000 through the arbitration process. The Los Angeles Dodgers young Mexican pitcher had tak...

Orioles “Close to Deal” with Everth Cabrera

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 18, 2015

American League East, Baltimore Orioles, Breaking News, Headlines, Offseason

Orioles insider Eduardo Encina is reporting that the team is closing in on a one year deal with former All-Star shortstop Everth Cabrera. The deal will be in the $2.4 million range and is pending on Cabrera pa...

Why Jason Giambi Will Be A Major League Manager

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 17, 2015

Features, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Yesterday, Jason Giambi announced his retirement after 20 Major League seasons spent with the Athletics, Yankees, Rockies and Indians. The past two seasons spent with the Indians saw the former AL MVP take on a...

This Day in Baseball: 2/17

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 17, 2015

Baseball History, Features, History

On this day in 1990, Yankees scout Herb Raybourn made what seemed at the time a relatively insignificant signing. Raybourn came to terms on a $3,000 contract with a slight 20 year-old pitcher from Panama City....

This Day in Baseball: 2/16

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 16, 2015

Baseball History, Features, History

On this day in 1950, Honus Wagner, "The Flying Dutchman," officially retired from baseball. Wagner's professional baseball career spanned nearly four decades. He followed up his 21 year playing career with an...

Five Developing Stories to Watch for Baltimore Orioles

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 15, 2015

American League, American League East, Baltimore Orioles, Major League Baseball

The four greatest words in the English language are open for debate, but I would like to throw my own nomination into the running. "Pitchers and catchers report." The Orioles will kick off Spring Training thi...

This Day in Baseball: 2/15

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 15, 2015

Baseball History, Features, History

On this day in 1946, Hank Greenberg signed a $60,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers. Three days after signing the contract, Greenberg married Caral Gimbel, New York City department store heiress. Hammerin' ...

This Day in Baseball: 2/14

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 14, 2015

Baseball History, Features, History

On this day in 1887, the Chicago White Stockings sold Mike "King" Kelly to the Boston Beaneaters for $10,000 - or roughly half of what Miguel Cabrera will earn per plate appearance this season. It was a record ...

Harvey, Alvarez Highlight Orioles Invitees

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 13, 2015

American League East, Baltimore Orioles

With Spring Training right around the corner, it is time to examine the non-roster invitees to major league camp. This year, the Orioles will have at least 15 invitees on minor league contracts hoping to make a...

Author Joshua Sadlock