Baseball News
Yankees Say D.J. LeMahieu Is Worth Waiting For
The New York Times - 17 Dec 2020 00:46
The team's primary off-season goal remains re-signing the free-agent infielder, who could command a lucrative four-year contract at age 32.
Mets' pressure to improve rotation increases as Noah Syndergaard's rehab timeline becomes clearer
NY Daily News - 17 Dec 2020 00:44
Don't expect Noah Syndergaard to return until the summer of 2021.
Mattingly bemoans lack of action, wants changes
ESPN - 17 Dec 2020 23:42
Don Mattingly joined the growing list of voices who think MLB needs more action, saying Thursday "we have to be open-minded" about more rule changes.
Astros GM: Verlander hopes to pitch in 2021
ESPN - 17 Dec 2020 16:41
Astros GM James Click said Wednesday on MLB Network that Justin Verlander hopes to pitch this season despite having undergone Tommy John surgery on Sept. 30.
Age is just a number: Over-30 MLB free agents teams shouldn't be afraid to sign
ESPN - 17 Dec 2020 13:55
No matter how many birthdays players like Nelson Cruz have celebrated, they can be assets for teams looking to win now.
Ex-Reds RHP DeSclafani to Giants on 1-year deal
ESPN - 17 Dec 2020 05:50
The San Francisco Giants have signed right-handed pitcher Anthony DeSclafani to a one-year contract, with ESPN's Jeff Passan reporting the deal is worth $6 million.
Managers told to plan for normal spring schedule
ESPN - 17 Dec 2020 04:00
Big league managers say Major League Baseball instructed them to prepare for spring training to start on time in mid-February despite uncertainty around the coronavirus.
Black downplays Arenado, Story trade rumors
ESPN - 17 Dec 2020 03:54
Rockies manager Bud Black is confident that, despite trade rumors, stars Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story will help anchor the team's lineup when the 2021 season begins.
Mets manager Luis Rojas was 'shocked' and 'disappointed' by Robinson Cano's repeat steroid suspension
NY Daily News - 17 Dec 2020 00:31
It came as a shock to Rojas when he learned last month that Cano tested positive for a steroid for the second time in his career.