Baseball News
Robinson Cano Apologizes to Mets for Steroids Suspension
The New York Times - 17 Mar 2022 02:40
Cano, who has served two suspensions for performance-enhancing drug use, apologized to his Mets teammates. But at 39, he finds himself on a team that no longer needs him.
Yankees Owner Hal Steinbrenner Defends His Payroll
The New York Times - 17 Mar 2022 02:49
With an expensive roster, and high expenses, Hal Steinbrenner brushed off talk of pressure from the Mets' Steven A. Cohen. "I can't control what resources other owners or other teams have."
Rangers, IF Miller agree on 2-year, $10M deal
ESPN - 17 Mar 2022 22:46
Infielder Brad Miller has agreed to a two-year, $10 million deal with the Texas Rangers.
Sources: Rockies, Bryant reach 7-yr., $182M deal
ESPN - 17 Mar 2022 03:20
Third baseman Kris Bryant, a career .278 hitter who had 25 home runs and 73 RBIs between the Cubs and Giants last season, has agreed to a seven-year, $182 million deal to join the Colorado Rockies, sources told ESPN.
Tigers reach 2-year deal with lefty reliever Chafin
ESPN - 17 Mar 2022 22:44
Left-hander reliever Andrew Chafin, who had 64 strikeouts and a 1.83 ERA in 71 games for the Cubs and Athletics last season, has reached a two-year deal with the Tigers.
Anthony Volpe will be on display when Bombers open Grapefruit League play vs. Pirates
NY Daily News - 17 Mar 2022 16:53
The Bombers see Anthony Volpe as the shortstop of the future. Friday afternoon, everyone can get a glimpse of that future.
Why Freddie Freeman in a Dodgers uniform marks a loss for baseball
ESPN - 17 Mar 2022 14:57
Zack Greinke returning to Kansas City is exactly the kind of sentimental move every fan loves. It also makes watching Freddie Freeman leave Atlanta that much more tragic.
Free-agency grades: Kris Bryant got paid! ... but can the Rockies actually win?
ESPN - 17 Mar 2022 03:26
Bryant's $182 million payday sent shock waves through baseball, but his new team is still miles away from the top of the NL West standings.
L.A. to host MLB draft during All-Star festivities
ESPN - 17 Mar 2022 22:51
The Orioles have the first pick in the MLB draft, which will be held in conjunction with the All-Star Game in Los Angeles from July 17-19.
Mets notebook: Jacob deGrom embarrasses hitters in live batting practice, Grapefruit League news and more
NY Daily News - 17 Mar 2022 22:09
"Jake's gonna make the club," Buck Showalter joked.
Ralph Terry, Yankee Hurler Redeemed by One Pitch, Dies at 86
The New York Times - 17 Mar 2022 20:20
In 1960 he gave up the home run that handed the Pittsburgh Pirates a World Series victory. Two years later he got the final out of the Series against the San Francisco Giants.
Flaherty to seek 2nd opinion on ailing shoulder
ESPN - 17 Mar 2022 19:52
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty will seek a second medical opinion on his ailing pitching shoulder.
What is Freddie Freeman's fantasy baseball value with the Dodgers?
ESPN - 17 Mar 2022 18:20
Tristan H. Cockcroft explains the fantasy impact -- for 2022 and beyond -- of the most anticipated free agent signing of this offseason.
Free-agency grades: With Freddie Freeman on board, can anyone stop the Dodgers?
ESPN - 17 Mar 2022 09:00
The longtime Braves star is headed home to Los Angeles, joining one of the league's most potent offenses. How much better does he make the World Series favorites?
Sources: Freeman, Dodgers reach $162M deal
ESPN - 17 Mar 2022 07:26
Freddie Freeman has agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a six-year, $162 million deal, sources said.
Diamondbacks sign pitcher Kennedy for one year
ESPN - 17 Mar 2022 02:53
Veteran right-hander Ian Kennedy and the Arizona Diamondbacks finalized a one-year, $4.75 million contract on Wednesday that returns the 2006 first-round selection to one of his former clubs.
Mets react to NYC vaccine mandate that may keep some players off Citi Field
NY Daily News - 17 Mar 2022 01:54
Wednesday Brandon Nimmo, the Mets union rep, was still waiting to find out whether the mandate will definitely stay in place by the Citi Field home opener on April 15.
MLB adds 30 doubleheaders to revised 2022 slate
ESPN - 17 Mar 2022 01:05
MLB released a revised schedule Wednesday, extending the last day of the regular season by three days to Oct. 5, and booking additional doubleheaders to account for postponements due to the lockout.
Padres' Tatis opts for surgery on broken left wrist
ESPN - 17 Mar 2022 00:44
Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has elected to have surgery on his broken left wrist. GM A.J. Preller earlier this week said Tatis is expected to miss three months.
Robinson Cano apologizes to the Mets organization and fans: 'There's no excuse'
NY Daily News - 17 Mar 2022 00:44
This wasn't the same Robinson Cano that Mets fans were greeted by just over three years ago.
Brewers ready to slot McCutchen into DH duty
ESPN - 17 Mar 2022 00:32
Five-time All-Star Andrew McCutchen officially joined the Brewers on Wednesday and is going to see time at designated hitter, team president David Stearns said.