Justin Levine, Author at Baseball Essential

Mets trade Kirk Nieuwenhuis to Angels

May 27, 2015

American League, American League West, Features, Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball, Media

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis from the New York Mets, according to a report from Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com. Source: Kirk Nieuwenhuis traded to #Angels — Adam Rubin (@AdamRubinES...

Cubs trade Wellington Castillo to Mariners

Justin Levine

May 19, 2015

Chicago Cubs, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Media, National League Central, Rumors

The Seattle Mariners are set to acquire catcher Wellington Castillo from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for RHP Yoervis Medina, according to a report from Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. It was earlier reported b...

Angels did not allow Hamilton to speak with owner Arte Moreno

Justin Levine

May 17, 2015

American League West, Features, Major League Baseball, Media, Rumors, Texas Rangers

Josh Hamilton has been working very hard to keep himself healthy and focused ever since being traded from the Los Angeles Angels last month. Josh is said to be making solid progress and is just about a week awa...

Jose Veras agrees to minors deal with Astros

Justin Levine

May 15, 2015

American League West, Contract, Fantasy, Headlines, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Media, Minor League Baseball

The Houston Astros have agreed to terms on a minor league deal with veteran RHP Jose Veras, according to a club announcement. He will report to extended spring training in Kissimmee, Florida. With this deal ...

Tommy Hanson agrees to minors deal with Giants

Justin Levine

May 14, 2015

Contract, Minor League Baseball, National League West, San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants have agreed to terms on a minor league deal with RHP Tommy Hanson, according to a report from Baseball America's Matt Eddy. Hanson, 28, made his major league debut with the Atlanta B...

Red Sox trade Edward Mujica to Athletics

Justin Levine

May 9, 2015

American League East, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Media, Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics have acquired RHP Edward Mujica and cash considerations from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations, according to a club announcement. Mujica ...

Angels acquire Chad Smith

Justin Levine

May 8, 2015

American League West, Headlines, Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired RHP Chad Smith from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for cash considerations, according to a club announcement from the A's organization. Smith was designated for assignmen...

Mets Shut Down David Wright

Justin Levine

May 8, 2015

Features, Headlines, Injuries, Major League Baseball, Media, National League East, New York Mets

The New York Mets are expected to shut down veteran third baseman David Wright, according to a club announcement made earlier today. David was taking part in a rehab program to recover from a hamstring injury ...

Jordan Walden Out Six to Ten Weeks with Muscle Strain

Justin Levine

May 6, 2015

Fantasy, Features, Headlines, Injuries, Major League Baseball, National League Central, St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jordan Walden is set to miss the next six to ten weeks with a muscle strain in his right shoulder, GM John Mozeliak told reporters including Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-...

Hernandez signs contract with Saints

Justin Levine

May 6, 2015

Contract, Headlines, Independent Baseball

Former major-league left-handed pitcher Pedro Hernandez has signed a contract with the St. Paul Saints of the American Association -- an Independent Baseball League. The club announced the deal earlier this aft...

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