Articles
Correa Wins Sporting News AL Rookie Of The Year
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa won the Sporting News AL Rookie of the Year award on Monday. The award is voted on by the current players in the MLB, which showed the great praise Correa already has from his peers. The 21-year-old won the award after only competing in 99 games, but that’s how good […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoNavarro May Return With Jays Next Season
Dioner Navarro said he’s open to returning with the Toronto Blue Jays for the 2016 season. The 31-year-old catcher will be a free agent after this season. Navarro was the backup catcher this year in Toronto after being the starter in 2014. He will test the free agent market although he could return to Toronto […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoCuban Pitcher Yasiel Sierra Could Be Signed To MLB Team Soon
Cuban right-hander Yasiel Sierra was watched by 350 scouts in Florida on Thursday. The pitcher showcased his talents to the MLB world and could be the next Cuban defector to be signed by a major league team. He can’t be signed yet but could be cleared to do so soon. Sierra pitched professionally for five […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoMatz Named Mets Game 4 Starter
Steven Matz has been named the Game 4 starter of the World Series for the New York Mets against the Kansas City Royals. The rookie left-hander has pitched once in each series. Matz allowed three runs in his first start and suffered the loss. He bounced back with only one run allowed in his second […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoSyndergaard Starting Game 3, Potentially Game 7
Noah Syndergaard will start Game 3 of the World Series for the New York Mets against the Kansas City Royals. The rookie right-hander will pitch start the first ever World Series game at Citi Field next Friday. Syndergaard will pitch in what is normally a pivotal game in any series. It could be 1-1 or […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agodeGrom Named Game 2 Starter Of World Series
Jacob deGrom will start Game 2 of the World Series for the New York Mets against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. The Game 2 start will give the right-hander an extra day of rest as he prepares for what could be at least two appearances in order to win the World Series. deGrom last […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoAaron Sanchez Expected To Be In Jays' Rotation In 2016
Aaron Sanchez is expected to return to the Toronto Blue Jays starting rotation next season after dealing with a shoulder injury this season. Sanchez, 23, was moved to the Toronto bullpen after he returned from the shoulder injury. The expectation is that he will be one of the five starters in the rotation to start […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoCespedes (Shoulder) Says He Will Be Ready For Game 1
Yoenis Cespedes said he will indeed be ready for Game 1 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. The New York Mets outfielder received a cortisone injection in his banged up shoulder that he suffered at some point on Thursday, which forced him to be removed from Game 4 of the […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoUribe (Chest) Will Fly With Mets To Kansas City
Juan Uribe will fly with his teammates to Kansas City either to be on the World Series roster or to be in the clubhouse. The New York Mets third baseman hasn’t played since Sept. 20 because of a bruised chest. Uribe was left off the NLDS and NLCS roster but there is a slight chance […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoPrice 'Absolutely' Considering Re-Signing With Jays
David Price will consider re-signing with the Toronto Blue Jays after the team’s postseason run. The left-hander will be one of the most sought-after free agents in the league during the upcoming off-season. Toronto gave away a ton of prospects to land Price, and if it loses him, it will make the trade not as […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoGiants Making A Run At Greinke?
The San Francisco Giants are going to make a run at free agent pitcher Zack Greinke. Greinke opted out of the final three years of his contract to become a free agent. The right-hander left $71 million on the table by leaving his deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. There is now “a ton of […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoHarvey To Start Game 1 Of World Series
New York Mets manager Terry Collins announced that Matt Harvey will start Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals. Harvey, 26, was set to pitch Game 5 of the NLCS but instead, the Mets swept the Chicago Cubs. The right-hander pitched Game 1 on Oct. 17 and will be […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoPirates Acquire Trevor Williams From Marlins
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired RHP Trevor Williams from the Miami Marlins for RHP Richard Mitchell. This is a minor deal of teams simply swapping young pitchers. Williams, 23, is inching his way closer to the Major League level as a starter while Mitchell, 20, still needs to work his way through the minors before ever […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoEscobar Named ALCS MVP
Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar was named as the Most Valuable Player of the ALCS. The 28-year-old was the best player on the field throughout the six-game series with a .478 BA (11-for-23) with 6 runs scored and 5 RBI. The Royals scored 38 runs in six games in part thanks to Escobar at […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoGiants Will Exercise $5.5 Mill Option On Aoki
The San Francisco Giants will exercise Nori Aoki’s $5.5 million option for the 2016 season. The defending World Series champions are under the impression that the right fielder will continue to heal from a concussion that forced his 2015 season to end early. The hope is that Aoki will be back in time for Spring […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoTwins Pursuing Pierzynski For 2016
The Minnesota Twins are “expected to look to bring back” A.J. Pierzynski for the 2016 season. The veteran catcher had an amazing season for a 38-year-old catcher. Pierzynski finished the 2015 season with a .300/.339/.430 batting line with 9 HR and 49 RBI over 113 games for the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta could look to re-sign […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoIndians 'Have Some Interest' In Ozuna
The Cleveland Indians “have some interest” in Marcell Ozuna. The Tribe need some help at centerfielder, and Ozuna could be the help they’re looking for, according to CBS Sports. Marlins general manager Michael Hill has said the club intends to keep Ozuna, but the outfielder might not want to be in Miami for the 2016, […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoCespedes (Shoulder) Doesn't Participate In Team Workouts
Yoenis Cespedes will not participate in the New York Mets workouts on Friday. The outfielder is dealing with a shoulder issue that he suffered at some point prior to Game 4 on Wednesday. Cespedes didn’t receive a cortisone shot, which could be good news for the severity of the injury. It could be simply a […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoDan Haren Retires
Dan Haren announced that he is retiring from baseball on Thursday. The starting pitcher revealed earlier in October that this was his last season. Haren did not appear in any of the nine games that the Cubs competed in this postseason. The 35-year-old announced through his Twitter account that his career is done after the […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoGordon Hit In Face During Batting Practice
Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon was hit in the face with a ball during batting practice on Thursday. Gordon suffered a bloody nose but manager Ned Yost said he is otherwise fine. The starting leftfielder will likely be in the Kansas City lineup when it host the Toronto Blue Jays for Game 6 of […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoCubs Want Fowler Back For 2016
The Chicago Cubs want Dexter Fowler back on the team for the 2016 season. The centerfielder made $9.5 million during the final year of arbitration. Fowler is now a free agent because the Cubbies were eliminated in the NLCS on Wednesday. There will be plenty of suitors that want his talents. Theo plans to talk […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoUribe (Chest) Likely Not On Mets World Series Roster
Juan Uribe is not expected to land on the New York Mets World Series roster next week. The third baseman has missed the entire postseason due to a bruised chest that he suffered on Sept. 20. Uribe recently began baseball activities with the hopes of being healthy enough to make the World Series roster. There […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoMarlins Interested In Mattingly As Manager
The Miami Marlins are interested in former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly. Mattingly was let go as the manager of the Dodgers after the team was eliminated by the New York Mets in the NLDS in what Mattingly said was a “mutual parting.” After five seasons in L.A., he said he won’t manage in […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoTanaka (Elbow) Underwent Surgery To Remove Bone Spur
New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka underwent arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to remove a bone spur from his right elbow. The bone spur dates back to his time in Japan, according to the Yankees front office. Six weeks of exercise and strengthening is required before the start of a throwing program. The right-hander should be […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoJustin Turner (Knee) To Undergo Surgery Thursday
Justin Turner will undergo arthroscopic surgery on Thursday to remove loose bodies from his left knee after what was the best stretch of his entire career. The Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman was playing through a nagging knee injury throughout the ALDS. Turner had a .526 BA with 6 2B, 4 RBI, 10 hits over […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoNavarro Starting, Batting 7th For Jays During ALCS Game 5
The only change on both sides of the ALCS rosters is that Dioner Navarro catch for the Toronto Blue Jays for Wednesday’s Game 5. Navarro is usually the battery-mate for Marco Estrada and he will on Wednesday. The catcher will bat seventh right behind Troy Tulowitzki and in front of Kevin Pillar. The 31-year-old went […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoPrice Available Out Of Bullpen For ALCS Game 5
David Price will be available out of the bullpen for Wednesday’s Game 5 of the ALCS against the Kansas City Royals. The Toronto Blue Jays starter pitched Game 2 and was dominant for six innings until it all came a part in the seventh. The left-hander was tagged for five innings in the seventh as […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoPhillies Sent Brown Outright To Triple-A
The Philadelphia Phillies sent Domonic Brown outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 28-year-old now has the option to become a free agent if he opts out of his assignment. If he doesn’t opt out, Brown could start the 2016 season not on the main roster. In his sixth MLB season, Brown did not produce all […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoZito Announces Retirement Monday
Barry Zito announced his retirement from MLB on Monday after 14 years in the league. The left-hander had a rollercoaster career and after a World Series trophy, Cy Young award and three All-Star appearances, the 37-year-old decided to put an end to his career. Zito’s last season was filled with a minor league stint before […]
Greg Rollins 9 years agoHammel Named Game 4 Starter For Cubs
Jason Hammel has been named the Chicago Cubs starter for Game 4 of the NLCS on Wednesday. The right-hander didn’t fare too well in his first start of the post-season during the NLDS. Hammel allowed two runs on three hits and three walks in only three innings pitched. He didn’t suffer the loss, but he […]
Greg Rollins 9 years ago