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St. Louis Cardinals Fire Scouting Director Amid Hacking Scandal

Jul 2, 2015

Breaking News, Headlines, Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals

According to lawyers for the St. Louis Cardinals, the team has terminated the services of Chris Correa, who was their scouting director. This move comes after a FBI investigation into whether or not the Cardina...

Minnesota Twins Announce 25-Man Roster

Stevie Larson

Apr 2, 2015

Breaking News, Headlines, Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins announced their 25-man roster on Thursday night after their game against the Boston Red Sox. They will carry 12 pitchers and 13 position players. Highlighting the final roster are newly acqu...

Jackie Mitchell, The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig

Stevie Larson

Apr 2, 2015

Baseball History, Features, New York Yankees

In 1931, the New York Yankees were on their way back to New York after Spring Training when they stopped in Chattanooga, Tenn., for a couple of exhibition games against the Lookouts. The first game was schedule...

Minnesota Twins News and Notes: Week of 4/5

Stevie Larson

Mar 29, 2015

American League Central, Features, Headlines, Minnesota Twins

Here is a wrap up of the last week of news for the Minnesota Twins. On Saturday, the Twins announced that Tommy Milone will be the fifth starting pitcher. The move means that Mike Pelfrey will begin the seas...

Minnesota Twins News and Notes: Week of 3/22

Stevie Larson

Mar 22, 2015

Minnesota Twins

Here is a summary of Minnesota Twins news from the last week: Twins catcher Josmil Pinto suffered a concussion after being hit with three backswings during Saturday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. “W...

REPORTS: Major League Baseball to Allow In-Market Streaming

Stevie Larson

Mar 21, 2015

Breaking News, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Rumors

Major League Baseball is nearing a deal with TV providers to enable fans to stream local games in market, according to the New York Post. The price has not been set, but it is unlikely that fans would have t...

Astros In “Serious Discussions” To Acquire Free Agent Ryan Vogelsong

Stevie Larson

Jan 19, 2015

Headlines, Houston Astros, Offseason

According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the Houston Astros are in serious discussions to acquire starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong, who is a free agent. Sources: #Astros in serious discussions with free-agent...

Houston Astros looking for starting pitching, are interested in Ryan Vogelsong

Stevie Larson

Jan 17, 2015

Headlines, Houston Astros, Offseason, Rumors

The Houston Astros recently acquired catcher Evan Gattis from the Atlanta Braves, and it appears that they may not be done this off season. According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, the Astros still have money lef...

Hiroki Kuroda to return to Japan

Stevie Larson

Dec 26, 2014

Headlines, New York Yankees, Offseason

Hiroki Kuroda to return to Japan, pitch for Hiroshima http://t.co/FDXfFaZFMx — ESPN New York (@ESPNNewYork) December 27, 2014 Hiroki Kuroda will return to Japan to pitch for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. The 3...

Washington Nationals Sign Dan Uggla and Heath Bell

Stevie Larson

Dec 26, 2014

Headlines, Offseason, Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals have signed Dan Uggla and Heath Bell to similar minor league deals with invitations to major league spring training, the team announced Friday. Last season, Uggla played for Atlanta ...

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