Dodgers acquire RHP Juan Nicasio
The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired right-handed pitcher Juan Nicasio from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. The trade is official and has been announced...
Josh Willingham retires after eleven seasons
After 11 Major League seasons, Josh Willingham has decided to call it a career. The 35-year old outfielder told ESPN.com about his retirement Monday morning, saying that “After praying on my decision many times...
Mets’ prospect Kevin McGowan talks growing up, getting drafted, plans, and more
This morning I had the pleasure to interview Kevin McGowan Jr., a pitcher in the New York Mets organization.
1) What are your expectations heading into next season?
"Hey, man, thanks for getting a hold o...
The Gamble on Jason Heyward
Everyone was well aware of the predicament facing the St. Louis Cardinals. The tragic death of Oscar Taveras was going to force the Redbirds to alter their offseason plans and make a move to fill the now-gaping...
Braves Release Jonny Venters
On Friday, the Atlanta Braves released former left-handed setup man Jonny Venters.
In August, David O’Brien reported that 29-year old Venters had re-torn his Ulnar Collateral Ligament while attempting to rehab...
Looking For Power? Look No Farther Than The Trade Block
Baseball is currently undergoing an era in which offensive production is hard to come by and games are dominated by pitchers. Teams in search of a power bat don’t have the amount of options they did in the past...
Orioles agree with Rey Navarro on major-league contract
Shortstop Rey Navarro, a minor-league free agent, was signed by the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. The deal was a major-league contract. The speedy Puerto Rican drew interest from multiple teams, including the ...
Toronto Blue Jays no longer an option for Pablo Sandoval
It seems as if the Toronto Blue Jays have dropped out of the race for free agent third baseman Pablo Sandoval, according to Rogers Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith.
Nicholson-Smith reports that there has not ...
Will the Mets compete in 2015?
At a recent charity event, 24 year-old Zack Wheeler expressed his optimism for this upcoming New York Mets season. Wheeler explained that, “You look at our staff, and if you’re human, you can only be like, ‘Yea...
Twins win bidding for Hyeon-jong Yang
Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that the Minnesota Twins have won the bid for Korean pitcher Hyeon-jong Yank. They have 30-days to negotiate a deal. Bernardo says thaat the two sides are cl...