Ryan Thoms, Author at Baseball Essential

Twins Shortstop Jorge Polanco Suspended 80 Games for PEDs

Mar 20, 2018

Breaking News, Minnesota Twins, Spring Training

Jorge Polanco informed the Twins on Sunday that he would be serving an 80-game suspension due to the presence of Stanozolol in his body. Polanco was informed that he violated Major League Baseball’s drug policy...

How the Texas Rangers Will Use Tim Lincecum to Start 2018

Ryan Thoms

Mar 10, 2018

Headlines, Opinions & Predictions, Texas Rangers

With the Tim Lincecum comeback experiment in full stride, the Texas Rangers have some decisions to make about how they will utilize the two-time former Cy Young Award Winner and World Series champion. As it ...

Rays Acquire C.J. Cron, DFA Corey Dickerson

Ryan Thoms

Feb 18, 2018

Breaking News, Los Angeles Angels, Offseason, Tampa Bay Rays, Transactions

The Rays had a busy Saturday evening as they traded away Jake Odorizzi for a prospect. Along with that move, they acquired 1B/DH C.J. Cron from the Halos for a player to be named later and, to many people’s sur...

Phillies Ink Francisco Rodriguez To A Minor League Deal

Ryan Thoms

Jan 29, 2018

Breaking News, Offseason, Philadelphia Phillies, Transactions

Francisco Rodriguez has been advocating for a comeback and now it appears a team is willing to take a flyer on the former elite closer as the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to bring him on through a minor le...

Top 10 Power-Hitters for 2018

Ryan Thoms

Jan 14, 2018

In a year which saw the single-season total home run record shattered, the new rookie home run record accomplished, and the first true chase to 60 home runs in a few years, 2017 was truly a season defined by po...

Astros Acquire Gerrit Cole from Pirates

Ryan Thoms

Jan 13, 2018

Breaking News, Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates, Transactions

After what seemed like a never-ending saga, the Pittsburgh Pirates have finally parted ways with right handed starter Gerrit Cole. The Houston Astros will be the team receiving Cole, and will be sending four pl...

Report: Yankees, Pirates Talks Regarding Gerrit Cole Have ‘Cooled’

Ryan Thoms

Dec 20, 2017

American League, American League East, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, New York Yankees, Offseason, Pittsburgh Pirates, Rumors

After making a huge splash prior to the Winter Meetings in acquiring Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees stayed busy during the meetings especially in the starting pitcher department. While the Yankees have resigned...

Giants Acquire Evan Longoria from Rays

Ryan Thoms

Dec 20, 2017

American League, American League East, Breaking News, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League West, Offseason, San Francisco Giants, Tampa Bay Rays, Transactions

In a very shocking turn of events, it has been confirmed by the teams that the Tampa Bay Rays have parted ways with their franchise third baseman, Evan Longoria. The team on the receiving end will be the San Fr...

Blue Jays Acquire Aledmys Diaz from Cardinals

Ryan Thoms

Dec 2, 2017

American League, American League East, Breaking News, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, Transactions

The Toronto Blue Jays made a splash on Friday evening by acquiring former All-Star shortstop Aledmys Diaz from the St. Lous Cardinals. In the process, they parted away with minor league outfielder J.B. Woodman ...

Phillies Designate Former First Overall Pick Mark Appel For Assignment

Ryan Thoms

Nov 20, 2017

Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, Offseason, Philadelphia Phillies, Transactions

As a part of a series of moves to cut down on the team’s 40-man roster, the Phillies decided to designate for assignment right-handed pitcher Mark Appel. Mark Appel was the Houston Astros’ first-overall pick of...

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