The Los Angeles Angels Claim Kean Wong
The Los Angeles Angels acquired second base prospect Kean Wong off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday and transferred Griffin Canning to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.
Wong was remo...
This Week in Waiver Claims
With just under two weeks remaining before the postseason, there's not as much of an incentive for teams to make additions, as newly acquired players will not be eligible for postseason play. But that doesn't m...
With Blake Swihart, the Red Sox Created a Scapegoat for their Embarrassingly Bad Start
The Boston Red Sox announced on Tuesday that they had recalled catcher Sandy Leon from Triple-A Pawtucket and designated catcher Blake Swihart for assignment in a corresponding move.
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Texas Rangers Sign Veteran Catcher Jeff Mathis
For the second season in a row, the Texas Rangers were the first team to sign a new player through major league free agency. Last year, it was announced that the Rangers would sign Doug Fister on Monday, Novemb...
Red Sox Designate Hanley Ramirez for Assignment
In a shocking development, the Boston Red Sox have officially designated first baseman Hanley Ramirez for assignment, as first reported by the Boston Globe.
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Royals, Yordano Ventura Agree To 5-Year, $22 Million Extension
Last night, Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reported the Royals and right-hander Yordano Ventura were in “deep discussions” on a five-year extension which include an option for a sixth year and guarantee him north ...
Atlanta Braves Release Jose Veras
After an attempt to make the big league roster as a non-roster invitee this spring training, veteran reliever Jose Veras was released by the Atlanta Braves on Thursday morning, according to David O'Brien of the...