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White Sox DFA Mat Latos, Sign former Twin Justin Morneau

Jun 9, 2016

American League, American League Central, Chicago White Sox, Transactions

On the afternoon of the 2016 Major League Baseball first year player draft, the Chicago White Sox, who own three of the first 50 picks, were busy, making other roster moves in an attempt to stop the bleeding on...

The Yankees Need Another First Baseman

Cory Fallon

Feb 16, 2016

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees have had a quiet offseason so far, picking up a few guys and solidifying their team. But with the recent injury to Greg Bird, who was expected to be the backup for starter Mark Teixeira, th...

Five value free agents for the Baltimore Orioles to consider

Joshua Sadlock

Nov 14, 2015

American League, Baltimore Orioles, Features, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Credit: Mitchell Layton / Getty Images North America A unique blend of homegrown talent, trade acquisitions, and savvy free-agent signings has turned the Baltimore Orioles back into a yearly contender. Thos...

Colorado Rockies Decline Justin Morneau’s 2016 Option

Patrick Brewer

Oct 29, 2015

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

The Colorado Rockies will not pick up Justin Morneau’s $9 MM option for 2016, the team said Thursday. The option was a mutual one between Morneau and the team, who elected to not bring the 1st baseman back for ...

Are the Red Sox Buyers or Sellers This Year?

Evan Marinofsky

Jul 4, 2015

American League, American League East, Boston Red Sox, Features, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

As of late, the Boston Red Sox seem to have found their groove. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games, and are winners in five of their last eight games. Up until June 18th, the Red Sox looked to be out of playof...

Chris Heston Makes Case for Spot in Giants’ Rotation

Chris Roth

Apr 14, 2015

Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, National League, National League West, Opinions & Predictions, San Francisco Giants

Names like Madison Bumgarner, Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain and Ryan Vogelsong are household names to San Francisco fans. But if you asked Giant fans if they knew who Chris Heston was before he made his first start o...

Giants Drop Fourth Straight Despite Heston’s Second Strong Outing

Chris Roth

Apr 13, 2015

Colorado Rockies, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League West, San Francisco Giants

SAN FRANCISCO - The Giants' 2015 home opener was supposed to be filled with fun and excitement as San Francisco raised a pennant celebrating their third World Series title in the last five years. Obviously s...

Colorado Rockies Season Preview

John Pielli

Feb 26, 2015

Colorado Rockies, Major League Baseball, National League West, Opinions & Predictions

As we work towards Opening Day, John Pielli will be previewing each team based on past performance, offseason moves, minor league system, and overall outlook for 2015. Today: the Colorado Rockies. The Colorado...

Baltimore Orioles Sign Chris Parmelee to Minor League Deal

James B. Terry

Jan 27, 2015

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

The Baltimore Orioles have signed 1B/OF Chris Parmelee to a minor league contract, according to NBC Sports. Parmelee hit .256 for the Minnesota Twins last season with seven home runs and a career high 28 RBI...

Power Rankings: Top 15 First Basemen in the Majors

Will Gribin

Dec 29, 2014

American League, National League, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy New Year, and Happy Kwanzaa to anyone who celebrates! I do know one holiday we all celebrate and that is opening day! Unfortunately we still have to wait a bit for that...

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