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A Retrospective on the Tyler Thornburg Trade

Jul 11, 2019

Boston Red Sox, Headlines, Milwaukee Brewers, Opinions & Predictions

In December of 2016, the Boston Red Sox acquired Tyler Thornburg from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Travis Shaw, as well as prospects Mauricio Dubon, Josh Pennington, and Yeison Coca. The move, orchestr...

In Tragic Death, Tyler Skaggs Still Got What We All Need

Tom Dorsa

Jul 3, 2019

Headlines, Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball

A few days ago, a friend of mine committed suicide. According to the Carrollton, Texas police department, the lonesome middle-aged man passed away from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, leaving little...

What David Ortiz Means to the City of Boston

Jason Kelly

Jun 11, 2019

Boston Red Sox, Breaking News, Headlines

The city of Boston was shaken to its core on Sunday night upon hearing the news that beloved Boston Red Sox slugger, David Ortiz, had been shot in the Dominican Republic. After the news broke, details began tri...

News and Notes from Tuesday: Two Trades, Three Extensions, and More

Joe Orsatti

Apr 4, 2019

Major League Baseball, Statistics, Transactions

The Toronto Blue Jays dominated the headlines, once again, on Tuesday, swinging four moves in total. The first, and most notable, was the trade that sent outfielder Kevin Pillar to the San Francisco Giants for ...

Gregory Polanco, Pirates agree to five-year extension

Jacob Fagan

Apr 3, 2016

Breaking News, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Pittsburgh Pirates

According to Jeff Passan of Yahoo, the Pirates and Gregory Polanco have agreed to a five-year extension worth over $30 million. The deal will include two club options and could reach $60 million if they are exe...

Yankees Call Up Top Prospect Greg Bird

Gershon Rabinowitz

Aug 13, 2015

American League East, Breaking News, Minor League Baseball, New York Yankees

In a year where the New York Yankees have used over 50 players and nearly 15 rookies, the club has decided to add another to the active roster, promoting Gregory Bird to the major leagues. Initially reported by...

James Kaprielian Makes Pro Debut with Gulf Coast Yankees

Gershon Rabinowitz

Aug 12, 2015

Breaking News, Minor League Baseball, New York Yankees

On the heels of first-overall draft pick Dansby Swanson making his professional debut with the short-season Hillsboro Hops of the Northwest League, George King of the New York Post has learned that pitcher Jame...

Report: Indians, Cardinals working on “significant trade”

Jacob Fagan

Jul 29, 2015

American League, American League Central, Breaking News, Cleveland Indians, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, Rumors, St. Louis Cardinals

According to Chris Cotillo of SB Nation, the Indians and Cardinals are believed to be close on a deal that would include Cardinals’ prospect Rob Kaminsky. Cotillo speculates that Brandon Moss, Carlos Santana...

Mets Call Up Top Prospect Michael Conforto

Gershon Rabinowitz

Jul 24, 2015

Breaking News, Headlines, Interviews, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, National League, National League East, New York Mets, Prospect Reports

Advancement to the Major League level is an honor bestowed on less than one percent of all professional baseball players. Getting the call from a minor league manager to the big club is a moment dreamed about a...

Jameis Winston’s NFL Contract Ends Baseball Career

Gershon Rabinowitz

May 4, 2015

Breaking News, College, Features, Headlines, Opinions & Predictions

Being drafted at the top of the board can represent validation for years of hard work and sacrifice. The latter can be the consequence of notoriety as childhood aspirations give way to future pursuits. Tampa Ba...

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