Baseball News
Twins add Gold Glove SS Simmons, sources say
ESPN - 27 Jan 2021 04:22
Shortstop Andrelton Simmons and the Minnesota Twins are in agreement on a one-year, $10.5 million contract, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Way-too-early 2022 Hall of Fame preview: How Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz add even more ballot drama
ESPN - 27 Jan 2021 13:38
Think this year's voting was full of difficult decisions? Wait until A-Rod and Big Papi are eligible for the first time while Bonds, Clemens and others get one last chance.
BBWAA requests Hall of Fame directors to keep Curt Schilling on 2022 ballot
NY Daily News - 27 Jan 2021 23:38
The BBWAA isn't letting Curt Schilling off the Hall of Fame hook that easy.
Former Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen becomes COO of Roc Nation Sports
NY Daily News - 27 Jan 2021 20:09Infielder Galvis, Orioles agree to 1-year contract
ESPN - 27 Jan 2021 03:26
The Orioles filled a hole in their infield by agreeing to a 1-year deal with free agent Freddy Galvis.
Source: Semien, Jays agree to 1-year, $18M deal
ESPN - 27 Jan 2021 02:14
Infielder Marcus Semien is in agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays on a one-year, $18 million contract, a source familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Winners and losers on a Hall of Fame election day in which nobody got elected
ESPN - 27 Jan 2021 01:56
What were the surprises and disappointments -- and what does it say about the ballot?
La Stella finalizing deal with Giants, sources say
ESPN - 27 Jan 2021 05:18
Second baseman Tommy La Stella and the San Francisco Giants are finalizing a contract, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan. The deal is expected to be for three years.
Ex-minor league manager Ron Johnson dies at 64
ESPN - 27 Jan 2021 03:37
Ron Johnson, who worked 25 seasons as a minor league manager and spent the 2010 and '11 seasons as the Red Sox's first base coach, died Tuesday. He was 64.
J.T. Realmut Agrees to $115 Million Contract with Phillies
The New York Times - 27 Jan 2021 02:10
Realmuto's five-year, $115.5 million deal will surpass Joe Mauer's record for the highest annual pay for a catcher.
Left-handed reliever Aaron Loup finalizing deal with Mets: source
NY Daily News - 27 Jan 2021 23:57
The Mets lost three-time All-Star and bullpen target Brad Hand to the Nationals this week, and quickly pivoted to another solid left hander.
Springer: Echoes of Astros in Jays' young core
ESPN - 27 Jan 2021 23:40
New Blue Jays star George Springer said Wednesday that he thinks Toronto's promising young core is similar to the group he played with that led Houston to its first World Series title in 2017.
Reports: Yankees add O'Day to bolster bullpen
ESPN - 27 Jan 2021 22:07
The Yankees have agreed to a 1-year deal with submarining reliever Darren O'Day, according to reports, bolstering their bullpen two days after trading Adam Ottavino to Boston.
Aaron diversity fund starts with $2M in pledges
ESPN - 27 Jan 2021 20:17
The Braves plan to honor Hank Aaron during the upcoming season, starting with a $1 million donation to establish the Henry Louis Aaron Fund, which will work to increase minority participation among players, managers, coa...
All the dominoes that come with the Phillies' J.T. Realmuto deal
ESPN - 27 Jan 2021 16:20
The Phillies didn't just sign a big check. This deal did other things. It probably kept Bryce Harper happy. It could help lure pitchers. It shows the Phillies are serious about contending. And that's just the beginning.
Baseball Hall of Fame: The Nine Years in Which No Players Were Elected
The New York Times - 27 Jan 2021 16:16
For the ninth time since 1936, baseball writers failed to elect any Hall of Famers. The jilted players are in good company.