Report: Braves to interview Ron Washington, Bud Black for manager vacancy

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 10/3/2016

The Atlanta Braves will interview external candidates Ron Washington and Bud Black for their future managerial opening reports Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Atlanta has interviewed a handful of internal candidates thus far. Interim manager Brian Snitker, bench coach Terry Pendleton, first base coach Eddie Perez, and third base coach Bo Porter have all met with […]

<> at Fenway Park on July 20, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Manfred offered Red Sox chance to cancel Pomeranz deal

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 10/2/2016

The Boston Red Sox organization expressed unhappiness with the San Diego Padres after it was revealed Padres general manager A.J. Preller wasn’t honest about Drew Pomeranz’s medical records following a trade for Anderson Espinoza. Preller received a 30-game ban for withholding medical information and the Red Sox continued to cry foul. It turns out, the Red […]

CHICAGO, IL – APRIL 23: Robin Ventura #23 of the Chicago White Sox before the game against the Kansas City Royals on April 23, 2015 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

Report: White Sox to replace Robin Ventura with Rick Renteria as manager

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 10/1/2016

Robin Ventura’s time with the Chicago White Sox will end on Monday, as the club is expected to announce that bench coach Rick Renteria will replace him as manager, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. Ventura has been in the White Sox dugout since 2012. His most successful season came in his […]

ANAHEIM, CA – MAY 19: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrates his solo homerun with manager Mike Scioscia #14 and Dino Ebel #21 of the Los Angeles Angels to trail 3-2 to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 19, 2016 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Scioscia backtracks on previous comments, endorses Trout for MVP despite record

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Mike Scioscia is backing superstar Mike Trout as AL MVP. That might not seem noteworthy, but the comments reverse the Los Angeles Angels managers previous thoughts on qualifications for the award. Back in August, Scioscia said “there needs to be value on how you’ve affected a team’s performance.” Interesting comments considering Scioscia has the American […]

TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 14: Edwin Encarnacion #10 of the Toronto Blue Jays rounds the bases after hitting a sixth inning solo home run against the Texas Rangers in game five of the American League Division Series at Rogers Centre on October 14, 2015 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Edwin Encarnacion following loss: ‘I don’t want to leave here like that’

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/30/2016

Edwin Encarnacion potentially played his last game in Toronto following the Blue Jays 4-0 loss verse the Baltimore Orioles. The defeat pushed Toronto into a tie with Baltimore for the top Wild Card spot in the American League. With the loss, Encarnacion might have played his last game at the Rogers Centre. He told Shi […]

CHICAGO, IL – JULY 27: Theo Epstein (R), President of Operations for the Chicago Cubs, talks with head football coach Jim Harbaugh of the University of Michigan before the game between the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 27, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

Theo Epstein signs five-year extension with Cubs

0 comments by Jesse Kramer on 9/28/2016

Cubs president Theo Epstein has agreed to a five-year extension that will keep him in Chicago through 2021, the franchise announced Wednesday. Epstein, who signed with the Cubs in October 2011, has successfully completed a massive rebuild of the franchise. The Cubs are the best team in baseball at 101-56 and will have home-field advantage […]

Duquette: Trumbo is “worth a significant investment”

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/25/2016

When Seattle dealt Mark Trumbo and C.J. Riefenhauser to Baltimore for Steve Clevenger, there was no predicting Trumbo’s sizable impact on the Orioles. Trumbo’s set the league afire in 2016, leading the show with 45 home runs. The Mariners salary dump turned into a best case scenario for Baltimore, as the organization sits in the […]

during game five of the American League Divison Series at Kauffman Stadium on October 14, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Dallas Keuchel and Lance McCullers will only return if Astros make postseason

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/20/2016

If the Houston Astros want to make the postseason, they’ll have to do it without top starters Dallas Keuchel and Lance McCullers. At 79-71, Houston sits 3.5 games back of the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles for an AL Wild Card spot. The Astros are 9.5 games back of Texas for the division lead. […]

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – JUNE 8: Pitcher Joel Peralta #62 of the Tampa Bay Rays walks off the field after striking out Mike Zunino #3 of the Seattle Mariners to get out of the top of the eighth inning of a game on June 8, 2014 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)

Joel Peralta tells ex-Rays teammates he’s retiring

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/16/2016

Reliever Joel Peralta visited ex-Tampa Bay Rays teammates on Saturday, breaking the news he’s retiring from the league, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Peralta reportedly has a healthy arm,

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 10: Gary Sanchez #24 of the New York Yankees celebrates his sixth inning home run against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on September 10, 2016 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Joe Girardi: Gary Sanchez should be considered for AL Rookie of the Year

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/13/2016

Gary Sanchez may only have 32 MLB games under his belt in 2016, but New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi believes the starting catcher should receive rookie of the year consideration. Girardi told the New York Daily News Sanchez “should be considered” for AL Rookie of the Year. He admitted it’s going to be difficult […]

CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 04: Danny Salazar #31 of the Cleveland Indians takes the mound against the Miami Marlins in the sixth inning of their interleague game at Progressive Field on September 4, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the Marlins 6-5. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

Indians must reevaluate rotation after Danny Salazar lost for season

0 comments by Joseph Coblitz on 9/12/2016

The Indians announced earlier today that Danny Salazar will miss the regular season with a strained right flexor tendon after the starting pitcher had an MRI done on Monday. Salazar has been dealing with arm pain for much of the year, first being announced on June 6th when he missed a start, then it struck […]

SEATTLE, WA – AUGUST 21: Ryan Braun #8 of the Milwaukee Brewers prepares in the dugout for an at-bat during a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on August 21, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. The Brewers won the game 7-6. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

Brewers, Dodgers worked until last minute on Ryan Braun/Yasiel Puig trade

0 comments by Joe Lucia on 9/11/2016

The August 31st waiver trade deadline passed nearly two weeks ago, and there were no major moves. One the major deals discussed involved the Dodgers and Brewers, and involved both Ryan Braun and Yasiel Puig potentially changing addresses. The deal (obviously) didn’t happen, but just how close was it? MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy reported that the […]

during a game at Marlins Park on September 7, 2016 in Miami, Florida.

Andrew Cashner may not re-sign with Marlins due to facial hair policy

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/9/2016

The Miami Marlins might lose starting pitcher Andrew Cashner in free agency and it has nothing to with baseball. Cashner spoke with Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald and admitted he “hates” the Marlins facial hair policy. Cashner was acquired from the San Diego Padres in late July for a package which included top prospect Josh […]

Twins are considering Alex Anthopoulos for President role

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/6/2016

The Minnesota Twins are considering Los Angeles Dodgers executive Alex Anthopoulos for their open position of President of Baseball Operations reports Jon Morosi of Fox Sports. The Twins adopted the position of President of Baseball Operations after restructuring the front office in mid-July. Owner Jim Pohlad reportedly had disagreements with general manager Terry Ryan about […]

SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 04: Starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker #52 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is helped off the field after being hit in the head with a batted ball off the bat of Kyle Seager of the Seattle Mariners in the second inning at Safeco Field on September 4, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Matt Shoemaker undergoes emergency surgery to stop brain bleeding

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/5/2016

Matt Shoemaker underwent surgery late on Sunday to stop bleeding in his brain reports the Associated Press. The Los Angeles Angels starter was seriously injured after getting struck on the right side of his head by a Kyle Seager line drive. Shoemaker was immediately taken to hospital following the incident. The right-hander received CT scans […]

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