Baseball News
Giants sign RHP Cahill to minor league deal
ESPN - 12 Feb 2020 17:24
Trevor Cahill, who posted a 6.92 ERA in his first 11 starts for the Angels and spent the final four months of the 2019 season in an inconsequential bullpen role, has signed a minor league deal with the Giants.
Sources: Pirates add Dyson to help fill void in CF
ESPN - 12 Feb 2020 16:52
The Pirates have agreed to a one-year contract with outfielder Jarrod Dyson, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Braves lefty Hamels has shoulder discomfort
ESPN - 12 Feb 2020 16:49
Braves left-hander Cole Hamels has shoulder discomfort and will be reevaluated in three weeks.
As Mets Open Camp, the Astros' Shadow Looms Large
The New York Times - 12 Feb 2020 02:24
They lost their newly hired manager because of his role in Houston's sign-stealing scandal. But the Mets feel their second choice, Luis Rojas, is capable of leading a contender.
Red Sox Name Ron Roenicke as Interim Manager
The New York Times - 12 Feb 2020 02:02
Roenicke, Boston's bench coach, was put in charge on the eve of the team's first spring training workout. He replaced Alex Cora, who was let go because of his role in the Astros' sign-stealing scandal.
MLB OKs 3-batter minimum among rule changes
ESPN - 12 Feb 2020 23:48
In addition to the three-batter minimum for relief pitchers, other MLB rules to take effect in 2020 include 26-man rosters through Aug. 31 and a 15-day injured list for pitchers.
Shelton: Kela to open season as Pirates' closer
ESPN - 12 Feb 2020 21:51
Keone Kela will be the Pirates' closer to open the season, manager Derek Shelton said Wednesday.
MLB uniform changes for 2020 that we're particularly fond of
ESPN - 12 Feb 2020 21:40
Several Major League Baseball teams have made uniform alterations for the 2020 season -- here are our favorite new looks.
Maybin returns to roots, gets deal with Tigers
ESPN - 12 Feb 2020 21:23
Cameron Maybin is returning to the Tigers, the team that drafted him in the first round in 2005, agreeing to a one-year contract Wednesday.
Sources: Mariners reach deal with righty Walker
ESPN - 12 Feb 2020 21:10
The Mariners have agreed to a one-year deal with pitcher Taijuan Walker, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Jays say they're aware of McGuire's recent arrest
ESPN - 12 Feb 2020 19:41
Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire was arrested on Friday for allegedly exposing himself, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office told Sportsnet.
Sources: Crane, Astros to talk scandal strategy
ESPN - 12 Feb 2020 05:23
Astros owner Jim Crane is expected to meet with the entire roster Wednesday to discuss how the team will publicly address the sign-stealing scandal that led to the firing of GM Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch, sources t...
Rockies beat catcher Wolters in salary arbitration
ESPN - 12 Feb 2020 04:24
Teams improved to 4-0 in salary arbitration this year when the Colorado Rockies defeated catcher Tony Wolters, who will earn $1.9 million rather than his request for $2,475,000.
Theo acknowledges 'differences' with Maddon
ESPN - 12 Feb 2020 01:07
Theo Epstein saw more "cause for concern" with the Cubs last season in that he didn't see Joe Maddon's usual approach working anymore, while Maddon said the front office "wanted to change everything."