Baseball News
MLB Camps: Yankees Add Josh Donaldson, Braves Add Matt Olson, Padres Lose Fernando Tatis Jr.
The New York Times - 15 Mar 2022 01:12
With the lockout over and camps open, the Yankees remade their infield, Atlanta acquired a star (and moved on from another) and there was terrible news from the Padres.
Phils add Familia, continue bid to boost bullpen
ESPN - 15 Mar 2022 21:54
The Phillies have added right-hander Jeurys Familia on a one-year deal, one day after agreeing to a one-year deal with lefty Brad Hand that sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan is worth $6 million.
An 'eerie' reality: Braves teammates brace for life after Freddie Freeman
ESPN - 15 Mar 2022 03:21
Matt Olson's arrival in Atlanta is a bittersweet reality for the Braves clubhouse -- one that likely means saying goodbye to a beloved teammate.
Yankees notebook: Updates on Jameson Taillon, Miguel Andujar and Luis Severino
NY Daily News - 15 Mar 2022 23:33
Jameson Taillon is ahead of schedule.
Lupica: Baseball has its own set of Kyrie Irvings on its hands now
NY Daily News - 15 Mar 2022 23:05
All the unvaccinated players on the Yankees and Mets just turned into Kyrie.
Jacob deGrom Plans to Opt Out of Mets Deal
The New York Times - 15 Mar 2022 00:25
The longest-tenured Met would give up one year at $30.5 million while seeking a new contract. Pete Alonso, meanwhile, was fine after a scary car accident.
Aaron Judge won't discuss Yankee contract extension during season: 'We'll be focused on winning ballgames'
NY Daily News - 15 Mar 2022 22:57
The clock is ticking.
Welcome gift: Braves sign Olson to $168M deal
ESPN - 15 Mar 2022 22:21
The Atlanta Braves have signed newly acquired first baseman Matt Olson to an eight-year, $168 million deal that runs through the 2029 season, it was announced Tuesday.
Five free-agent fits for Freddie Freeman as Braves move on
ESPN - 15 Mar 2022 21:40
With Atlanta signing Matt Olson to an eight-year deal a day after trading for their new first baseman, we look at where Freeman could land.
Atlantic League alters DH rule, allows steal of 1B
ESPN - 15 Mar 2022 20:03
Major League Baseball is tweaking a rules experiment in the Atlantic League that will allow teams to retain their designated hitter for the rest of the game if the starting pitcher completes at least five innings.
The Yankees and Mets have traded places
NY Daily News - 15 Mar 2022 19:14
What the Mets are doing right now is what the Yankees did for generations. No longer.
Astros' McCullers suffered setback during lockout
ESPN - 15 Mar 2022 18:03
Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., who is coming off a career season, is currently not throwing after a flexor tendon problem worsened during the lockout and isn't healed. He expects rehab to take at least a few weeks.
Shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who grew up a Yankee fan, is exactly where he wants to be
NY Daily News - 15 Mar 2022 17:15
Isiah Kiner-Falefa was traded twice in the span of a few days before landing with the Yankees, the team he grew up watching.
Sources: OF McCutchen, Brewers agree to deal
ESPN - 15 Mar 2022 03:26
Outfielder Andrew McCutchen and the Brewers are in agreement on a contract, sources confirmed Monday.
Dodgers set to honor Koufax with statue unveiling
ESPN - 15 Mar 2022 02:43
The Dodgers will unveil a statue of Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax on June 18, after initial plans were changed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cardinals' Molina misses start of spring training
ESPN - 15 Mar 2022 01:32
Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina will be a late arrival for what could be his final spring training because of what St. Louis president of baseball operations John Mozeliak called "personal issues."
Donaldson, Cole move past sticky stuff dispute
ESPN - 15 Mar 2022 01:07
With Josh Donaldson and Gerrit Cole now Yankees teammates, the pair sat down with manager Aaron Boone on Monday for a "productive" conversation after sparring last year amid MLB's crackdown on the use of foreign substanc...
Mariners acquire Winker, Suarez from busy Reds
ESPN - 15 Mar 2022 01:06
A day after dealing pitcher Sonny Gray to the Minnesota Twins, the Cincinnati Reds stayed active in the trade market on Monday, finalizing a deal to send All-Star outfielder Jesse Winker and third baseman Eugenio Suarez ...
Harper wants Phillies to add another big bat
ESPN - 15 Mar 2022 00:13
Bryce Harper said it would be a "downer" if the Phillies didn't sign Kris Bryant, Nick Castellanos or Kyle Schwarber this offseason.