Recent MLB Roster Shuffles
With the World Series over, Major League Baseball teams have begun to shave their 40-man rosters in preparation for the offseason. Here is all of the player movement from the MLB period, which I call "The Purge...
White Sox Catcher Welington Castillo Suspended 80 Games for PED Violation
Welington Castillo, the primary catcher for the Chicago White Sox, has been suspended 80 games for a positive PED test, as first reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
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White Sox Sign Welington Castillo to Two-Year Deal
According to Ken Rosenthal on The Athletic, 31-year-old catcher Welington Castillo has signed a two-year contract with a club option for a third with the Chicago White Sox. The deal is worth $15 million guarant...
Cubs Acquire Fernando Rodney From Mariners
After the Seattle Mariners designated RHP Fernando Rodney for assignment on August 23, the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a deal to acquire Rodney for cash considerations or a player to be named later.
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Prospect Watch: Cubs’ Kyle Schwarber
Barring any unforeseen issues with recent call-ups (and still considered rookies) Kris Bryant, Addison Russell and Jorge Soler the top prospect in the Chicago Cubs organization is now Kyle Schwarber.
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Padres’ Federowicz Out 3-6 Months, Trade Opportunity for Cubs?
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The San Diego Padres had high hopes for catcher Tim Federowicz, until an MRI revealed a complete lateral meniscus tear in his right knee, says Barry Blo...