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BREAKING: Cole Hamels traded to Rangers in 8-player blockbuster

Jul 29, 2015

Breaking News, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Rumors, Transactions

At long last, the Philadelphia Phillies have finally decided to pull the trigger on a trade involving lefty Cole Hamels. According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, the Texas Rangers have agreed to send...

Astros promote top prospect Carlos Correa

Daniel Sherriff

Jun 7, 2015

American League, Breaking News, Headlines, Major League Baseball

The Houston Astros have been one of the biggest surprises in baseball this year. For once in what seems like forever, they are playing some pretty good baseball. They've been in first place in the AL West divi...

Tulowitzki will not demand trade from Rockies after meeting with agent

Aaron Cornielle

May 14, 2015

Breaking News, Colorado Rockies, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League West, Rumors

As reported yesterday by his agent, Colorado Rockies All-Star SS Troy Tulowitzki was set to have a meeting with him to discuss the possibility of demanding a trade from the last-place Rockies. Tulowitzki spoke ...

Brewers Fire Manager Roenicke After 7-18 Start

Niklas Jarvinen

May 3, 2015

Breaking News, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers announced a shocking move on Sunday night, as they have relieved Ron Roenicke of his managerial duties via a statement released by the team on Twitter. Roenicke relieved of managerial...

Tigers’ closer Joe Nathan placed on the disabled list

Aaron Cornielle

Apr 8, 2015

American League, American League Central, Breaking News, Detroit Tigers, Headlines, Injuries, Major League Baseball

The Detroit Tigers’ bullpen is already in mid-season form. The team announced following today’s game that closer Joe Nathan has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with an elbow flexor strain. To fill in N...

Oakland Athletics Sign Barry Zito to Minor League Deal

Ryan Hathaway

Feb 17, 2015

Breaking News, Headlines, Oakland Athletics

Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reported that the A's have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with 36 year-old left-hander Barry Zito. Slusser adds in her story that Zito has been workin...

Mets Sign Michael Cuddyer

Jacob Seus

Nov 10, 2014

Headlines, National League, National League East, New York Mets

The first big splash of the MLB offseason belongs to Sandy Alderson and the New York Mets. On Monday the Mets inked star outfielder Michael Cuddyer to a two-year deal. Cuddyer was considered one of the best bat...

Royals call up Brandon Finnegan 2014 Draftee

Baseball Essential

Aug 31, 2014

American League Central, Detroit Tigers, Headlines, Kansas City Royals, Minor League Baseball, Postseason, Texas Rangers

Brandon Finnegan was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 45th round in the 2011 draft out of Southwest High School in Fort Worth Texas, however like most players drafted in these late rounds they decline to si...

Jon Lester Traded To Athletics in Blockbuster

Jon Becker

Jul 31, 2014

Boston Red Sox, Oakland Athletics

In the most shocking trade of the days leading up to the deadline by far, now-former Boston Red Sox ace Jon Lester will head to the Oakland Athletics along with outfielder Jonny Gomes in exchange for outfielder...

Angels acquire Huston Street

Baseball Essential

Jul 18, 2014

American League, American League West, Los Angeles Angels, National League, National League West, San Diego Padres

The Los Angeles Angels have made a move. The Angels are set to acquire Huston Street from the San Diego Padres. Players that have been confirmed in the deal are Houston Street from the Padres and Taylor Lindsey...

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