Kyle Hemminger, Author at Baseball Essential

Mariner Notes: 4/13/15 – Wilhelmsen To DL, Ackley Starts In Center?

Apr 13, 2015

After coming off a series win against the Oakland Athletics, the Seattle Mariners head to Los Angeles to face the Dodgers in a 3-game series. Before today's game, the Mariners made their first roster move of th...

Seattle Mariners Sign Rickie Weeks to One-Year Deal

Kyle Hemminger

Feb 12, 2015

American League West, Seattle Mariners

According to Jim Bowden of ESPN.com, the Seattle Mariners have signed second baseman Rickie Weeks to a one-year deal, worth $2 million dollars and an additional $2 million in incentives. According to a club so...

Rockies Rumors: Shopping outfielder Charlie Blackmon?

Kyle Hemminger

Jan 17, 2015

Colorado Rockies, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League West, Rumors

Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon, who hit .288/.335/.440 with 19 homers, 72 RBI and 28 stolen bases has been brought up in "trade talks with multiple teams" according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Morosi of FoxSp...

Mariners Ink Five Arbitration-eligible Players to Deals

Kyle Hemminger

Jan 17, 2015

American League, American League West, Major League Baseball, Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners have avoided arbitration hearings with five of their six eligible players, signing outfielders Austin Jackson, Dustin Ackley and Justin Ruggiano; first baseman Logan Morrison and left-hande...

Mariners acquire Mike Kickham from Cubs

Kyle Hemminger

Jan 14, 2015

Chicago Cubs, Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners have acquired left-handed pitcher Mike Kickham from the Chicago Cubs for minor-league pitching prospect Lars Huijer. #Mariners announce acquisition of LHP Mike Kickham for minor-league RHP...

Mariners acquire outfielder Seth Smith from Padres

Kyle Hemminger

Dec 30, 2014

San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners have acquired outfielder Seth Smith from the San Diego Padres in exchange for right-handed reliever Brandon Maurer. The news was first reported by Jerry Crasnick of ESPN. Seth Smith for Br...

Cubs acquire Miguel Montero from Diamondbacks

Kyle Hemminger

Dec 9, 2014

Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, National League, National League Central, National League West

The Chicago Cubs have acquired veteran catcher Miguel Montero from the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitchers Jeferson Mejia and Zack Godley. The news was first reported by Jon Morosi of Fox Sports. Miguel Montero ...

Diamondbacks’ Mark Trumbo “definitely in play” for a Trade

Kyle Hemminger

Dec 8, 2014

Arizona Diamondbacks, National League West

After signing Yasmany Tomas to a 6-year deal earlier in the week, Diamondbacks GM Dave Stewart made it clear that the D-Backs had "no interest" in moving outfielder Mark Trumbo. That statement was believed t...

Mariners’ pursuit for Melky Cabrera is “serious”

Kyle Hemminger

Dec 7, 2014

American League West, Headlines, Offseason, Rumors, Seattle Mariners

After signing right-handed slugger Nelson Cruz to a 4-year deal, the Mariners have hopped right back into the free agency market, expressing "serious" interest in outfielder Melky Cabrera. The news was first re...

Rangers among teams in talks with catcher Geovany Soto

Kyle Hemminger

Dec 1, 2014

American League, American League West, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Rumors, Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers are among five to six other teams "in talks" with catcher Geovany Soto, according to Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com. A "reunion" between the Texas Rangers and Geovany Soto, who played for...

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