November 28, 2014 · Hardball Talk
Yesterday, we learned that the Marlins were considering Evan Gattis and Chris Davis as trade options for an upgrade at first base. You can add Brandon Moss of the Athletics to the list, per MLB.com’s Joe Frisaro, as well as Allen Craig of the Red Sox (via Clark Herald of the Miami Herald).The...
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November 28, 2014 · Tampa Tribune
Sean Rodriguez watched the past few weeks as a handful of familiar faces left the team while the Tampa Bay Rays front office retooled the roster and bolstered the farm system.“I figured there were going to be some more moves,” Rodriguez said. “But I didn’t think I would be one of them.”Rodriguez...
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November 28, 2014 · Chicago Tribune
An array of delays has forced the Chicago Cubs to make contingency plans in the event that construction on the Wrigley Field outfield bleachers isn't completed by the April 5 season opener against the National League Central champion St. Louis Cardinals.The Cubs, already under a tight schedule,...
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November 28, 2014 · Newark Star-Ledger
Are the Mets the kings of New York?Well, they at least have better chance at winning the World Series than the Yankees, according to Bovada.The sports betting website puts the Mets’ odds at winning at title at 20/1. The Yankees?...
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November 28, 2014 · New York Post
The Mets remain willing to let the market take shape and see if anything develops to their liking in their continued search for a starting shortstop.One new name that could intrigue them is Xander Bogaerts, but it appears he may...
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November 27, 2014 · The Sports Xchange
Former Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Dave Martinez once played for the Chicago Cubs. He's likely soon to wear the uniform again.Martinez resigned from the Rays this week when he was not named as one of three finalists for the...
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November 26, 2014 · The Sports Xchange
The Arizona Diamondbacks reportedly have agreed to a lucrative contract with Cuban slugger Yasmany Tomas.The deal will be worth $68.5 million over six years, according to MLB.com sources, who say the contract includes an opt-out...
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November 26, 2014 · The Sports Xchange
The Arizona Diamondbacks reportedly have agreed to a lucrative contract with Cuban slugger Yasmany Tomas.The deal will be worth $68.5 million over six years, according to MLB.com sources, who say the contract includes an opt-out...
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November 26, 2014 · ESPN Chicago
The Chicago White Sox made the signing of Adam LaRoche official Tuesday, coming to terms on a two-year, $25 million contract with the first baseman.To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Scott Carroll was...
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November 26, 2014 · Purple Row
It would be foolish to say that the Tulo-to-New York talk is officially dead, but it appears we've just about reached that point.The Yankees have "no interest whatsoever" in acquiring Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and the...
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November 26, 2014 · The Crawfish Boxes
The Houston Astros ranked dead last in bullpen ERA last season, in all of baseball. With plenty of optimism surrounding the approaching season, many are advocating that the dire bullpen of last season needs a makeover. It isn't...
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