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Scott Kazmir Wins Rotation Spot, First Start to Be Against Rays
The Cleveland Indians announced yesterday that Scott Kazmir and earned a spot in the Indians rotation and as baseball fate would have it, his first start will come against his former team the Tampa Bay Rays on April 6. Kazmir enjoyed... More of this article »
Kyle Lohse Finds A Home With Milwaukee Brewers
Pending a physical free-agent right-hander Kyle Lohse has finally found a home, agreeing to a three-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. The 34-year-old right-hander was 16-3 with a 2.86 ERA last season for the St. Louis Cardinals,... More of this article »
Red Sox News: Jacoby Ellsbury Ankle “Nothing of a Concern”
Initially reported as a jammed heel Boston Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury rolled his ankle while getting back to first base on a pickoff attempt in the first inning of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater. “I... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox: Jackie Bradley Jr.’s Play Continues to Force Tough Decision
Jackie Bradley Jr. continues to make the decision about where he will start the season for the Boston Red Sox tougher by the game. Bradley Jr. came into today’s game with the Philadelphia Phillies hitting a toasty .429 (21-for-49)... More of this article »
Los Angeles Angels Garrett Richards Figuring it Out
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Garrett Richards is pitching with purpose. On Saturday Richards cruised through 6 1/3 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers allowing three hits and one run in the Angels 5-1 win at Temple Diablo Stadium.... More of this article »
Cincinnati Reds Decide Aroldis Chapman Is Closer After All
The Cincinnati Reds have decided against moving Aroldis Chapman into the rotation and the 25-year-old flamethrower will remain the closer for the team. Mike Leake who pitched to a 4.58 ERA in 2012 will be the Reds fifth starter.... More of this article »
Indians Option Bauer: Kazmir, Carrasco Battle For Final Rotation Spot
The Cleveland Indians optioned right-hander Trevor Bauer to AAA Columbus today setting up a battle for the fifth spot in the Indians rotation between Scott Kazmir and Carlos Carrasco. Bauer allowed 13 runs, 11 earned over 16 1/3... More of this article »
Miami Marlins Release Veteran Chone Figgins
The Miami Marlins released veteran infielder Chone Figgins today. Figgins was signed to a minor league deal in early February in hopes that he could provide some infield that and perhaps contribute in the outfield. Figgins was released... More of this article »
Los Angeles Dodgers Hanley Ramirez Out With Thumb Injury
Hanley Ramirez will be out somewhere between 2-10 weeks with a thumb injury sustained while playing for the Dominican Republic in the final of the World Baseball Classic, according to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times. Ramirez,... More of this article »
Pittsburgh Pirates Acquire John McDonald from Diamondbacks
The Pittsburgh Pirates have completed a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks sending infielder John McDonald to Pittsburgh. McDonald is owed $1.5 million in 2013 and will be a free agent at the end of the season. Arizona acquired... More of this article »
WBC 2013: Pitching Dominant Dominican Republic beats Puerto Rico
The Dominican Republic beat Puerto Rico for the third time in the tournament 3-0 to win 2013 World Baseball Classic. The Dominican Republic captured the first two games, winning 4-2 in the first round in San Juan and 2-0 in the second... More of this article »
WBC 2013: Dominican Republic Reaches Final With Win Over The Netherlands
The Dominican Republic scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth inning and got enough pitching from starter Edinson Volquez to beat the Netherlands 4-1 in semifinal action of the 2013 World Baseball Classic. The Dominicans remain... More of this article »
Red Sox News: Ortiz Still On The Mend, Drew To See Concussion Specialist
David Ortiz did not take batting practice on Monday still bothered by a right heel inflammation. Ortiz strained his right Achilles’ tendon last July 16. Manager John Farrell didn’t seem overly alarmed. “When he... More of this article »
Mariners Michael Morse Hits 6th Spring Home Run
Michael Morse was rumored to be heading to at least a half-dozen teams this winter. The Seattle Mariners finally made the deal with the Washington Nationals and so far Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik is looking like... More of this article »
Padres Chase Headley Out For a Month With Broken Thumb
Chase Headley will miss at least a month, the result of breaking the tip of his left thumb while sliding into second base on Sunday trying to break up a double play. The injury is not likely to require surgery and will need about... More of this article »
WBC 2013: Puerto Rico Beats Japan To Advance To Title Game
The surprising Puerto Ricans first eliminated the United States, then took care of two-time World Baseball Classic champion Japan with a 3-1 victory two days later in the event’s first semifinal. Alex Rios hit a two-run homer,... More of this article »
Aroldis Chapman Wants To Close and The Reds Should Let Him
The Cincinnati Reds are expected to decide in the next few days what role flame throwing Aroldis Chapman will have for the 2013 season, a starter or the closer. Apparently those within the Reds organization have differing opinions. General... More of this article »
WBC 2013: Puerto Rico Eliminates USA 4-3
Puerto Rico beat the United States 4-3 to eliminate Team USA from the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Down by four runs late against Puerto Rico, the United States rallied for a run in the bottom of the seventh, cutting its deficit to... More of this article »
WBC 2013: Dominican Republic Rallies Late To Beat USA
Erik Aybar delivered a pinch-hit in the top of the ninth inning to score Nelson Cruz to break a 1-1 tie and the Dominican Republic went on to beat team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Jose Reyes then followed with a single to... More of this article »
WBC 2013: Late Puerto Rico Rally Eliminates Italy
Puerto Rico plated three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to complete a rally from a three-run deficit and eliminate Italy from the World Baseball Classic. Mike Aviles started the scoring in the eighth with a fielders... More of this article »
Royals News: Luke Hochevar Moved To Bullpen
When the Kansas City Royals signed right-hander Luke Hochevar to a new deal worth $4.56 million In January, we questioned which pitcher they were signing, The Hochevar that pitched to a 2.12 ERA with 87 strikeouts over 106 innings... More of this article »
World Baseball Classic 2013: Gonzalez, Wright Power USA Over Puerto Rico
Gio Gonzalez cruised through five innings of shutout baseball, allowing just three hits, while striking out five David Wright backed up the effort with five RBI and Team USA beat Puerto Rico 7-1 in the World Baseball Classic in Miami. Jeremy... More of this article »
WBC 2013: Dominican Republic Rallies for Win Over Italy
The Dominican Republic rallied from a four run deficit with three runs of their own in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat Italy 5-4 in the World Baseball Classic. Italy scored four runs in the first inning on a sacrifice... More of this article »
World Baseball Classic 2013: Japan Beats The Netherlands To Win Pool
In a game that mattered only for seeding in the semi finals Japan bested the Netherlands 10-6 to win Pool 1 in the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Japan and the Netherlands had already secured berths in the single-elimination semifinal... More of this article »
Rays News: Price Opening Day Starter, Archer, Odorizzi, Torres Sent Down
To the surprise of almost no one, Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon announced that David Price will be the opening day starter on April 2 when the Rays host the Orioles. “Being the Opening Day starter is what you want to... More of this article »
Indians News and Notes: Scott Kazmir Tosses Four Scoreless Innings
Scott Kazmir has not pitched in the big leagues since 2011 when the Los Angeles Angels released him. Kazmir is doing everything he can to make it back to the major leagues with the Cleveland Indians this spring. Kazmir tossed... More of this article »
Why Price Can’t Be Right For The Tampa Bay Rays
Pardon the hyperbole, but there are at least 200 million reasons why signing Tampa Bay Rays Cy Young winner David Price to a long-term deal makes sense, at least for Rays fans. At the same time, and this isn’t hyperbole,... More of this article »
World Baseball Classic 2013: The Netherlands Upsets Cuba To Reach Semis
The Netherlands came back from a two run eighth-inning deficit and upset Cuba 7-6 to advance to the semi finals of the World Baseball Classic. The Netherlands becomes the first European team to reach the final four advancing with... More of this article »
Dodgers Zack Greinke To Have “Precautionary Exam” on Sore Elbow
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke complained of an irritation in his right elbow while throwing on Sunday. That was enough for the team to send him to Dr. Neal El Attrache for what the team called a “precautionary... More of this article »
World Baseball Classic 2013: USA Advances to Second Round
Team USA again waited until late in the game to rally for a 9-4 win over Canada and advanced to the second round of the World Baseball Classic. Adam Jones doubled in the tying and go-ahead runs in the eighth inning, Eric Hosmer hit... More of this article »
WBC News: Wright’s Slam Sets Up Showdown With Canada
David Wright woke up Teams USA’s offense with a grand slam In the fifth inning in the United States beat Italy 6-2 late Saturday night in the World Baseball Classic. The USA Bounced back from a 5-2 loss to Mexico on Friday night... More of this article »
WBC News: Cuba Sends Chinese Tapei Home With 14-0 Win
Chinese Taipei has been eliminated from the 2013 World Baseball Classic after Cuba issued a 14-0 beating in a game which ended in the seventh inning due to the mercy rule. Frederich Cepeda, Yasmany Tomas, Jose Abreu and Alfredo Despaigne... More of this article »
WBC News: Mexico Handles Listless Team USA Behind Gonzalez, Gallardo
Mexico starter Yovani Gallardo pitched three and one-third innings, allowing one run on two hits and a walk while striking out four and Adrian Gonzalez blasted a two-run home run, and had three RBI to lead Mexico to a 5-2 victory... More of this article »
Royals News: Wade Davis to Miss Start With Sore Shoulder
It certainly isn’t time to panic, but Wade Davis acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays this winter along with James Shields will skip his next start due to a sore shoulder. Davis It is attempting to move back to the starting rotation. He... More of this article »
Dominican Republic Rolls Venezuela 9-3 in World Baseball Classic
The Dominican Republic showed off some of their offensive prowess to defeat Venezuela 9-3 in the WBC. Robinson Cano had three hits and three RBI, and Hanley Ramirez added a home run to lead the Dominican team. After jumping... More of this article »
WBC News: Italy, The Netherlands Post Upset Wins, Japan Rolls on
Diegomar Markwell turned in six solid innings of one run ball and Jonathan Schoop knocked in four runs with a homer and a double as The Netherlands beat Cuba 6-2 in the start of Round 2 WBC play. Markwell surrendered nine hits... More of this article »
Cardinals Reach Agreement with Allen Craig on Contract Extension
The St. Louis Cardinals have reached an agreement with 1b/OF Allen Craig on a five-year contract extension that includes a team option for the 2018 season. Craig , 28, has hit .300/.348/.515 with 37 homers and 57 doubles in 857... More of this article »
Chicago White Sox Extend Chris Sale Contract, Five years $32.5 million
The Chicago White Sox have reached an agreement with left-hander Chris Sale on a five year contract extension worth $32.5 million. The deal includes two option years that could push the value of the contract up to $60 million.... More of this article »
Blue Jays News: Brett Lawrie Leaves Exhibition With Strained Oblique
Brett Lawrie was removed from Team Canada’s Exhibition game against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. The Toronto Blue Jays third baseman left the game in the third inning of a 12-2 loss to Cincinnati, Apparently after... More of this article »
Cardinals News: Furcal To Have Tommy John Surgery
Hindsight is always 20/20 and for Rafael Furcal the decision not to undergo surgery after he partially tore his ulnar collateral ligament last August will cost him the 2013 season. Furcal and the team had tried rehab rather than... More of this article »
WBC News: China Rallies For Win Over Brazil, Qualifies for Next WBC
Team China stunned Team Brazil with five runs in the eighth inning to win 5-2 in Group A pool play of the World Baseball Classic.Brazil led 2-0 in the eighth but China scored its first run on a bases-loaded walk before Chang... More of this article »
Cardinals News: Rafael Furcal to be Examined by Dr. Andrews
Earlier this week BNS reported that Rafael Furcal was feeling increasing pain in his elbow. Apparently the soreness in his right elbow warrants a trip to see Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday. Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak... More of this article »
WBC News: Netherlands Advances With 4-1 Victory Over Australia
The Netherlands secured a spot in the next round of the World Baseball Classic with a 4-1 victory over team Australia on Tuesday. The victory gave the Netherlands a 2-1 record in Group B. Round two will be played in Tokyo. Jonathan... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox: Can David Ortiz Last A Full Season?
Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz ran the bases on Saturday and experienced soreness in his troublesome right Achilles tendon that he strained last July. Reportedly Ortiz will try and run again today with the goal of playing spring... More of this article »
Tigers News: Bruce Rondon, Closer Situation Causing Concern For Leyland
Bruce Rondon has made four appearances this spring spanning 3-2/3 innings: three runs, five hits, five walks, six strikeouts. His ERA is 7.36. While the Detroit Tigers continue to downplay the struggles of their young right-hander,... More of this article »
Rangers Martin Perez Suffers Brokern Forearm
The case for signing free agent pitcher Kyle Lohse got a little better today when Texas Rangers left-hander Martin Perez suffered a broken ulna in his left forearm when he was struck by a line drive during the sixth inning of... More of this article »
Angels’ Mike Trout: “My Time Will Come”
When the Los Angeles Angels renewed American League Rookie of the Year Mike Trout‘s contract on Saturday for $510,000, his agent Craig Landis said the deal “falls well short of a ‘fair’ contract,.” After... More of this article »
Texas Rangers and Kyle Lohse May Be Still Be a Match
Free agent right-hander Kyle Lohse remains on the market and according to Jeff Wilson of the Star-Telegram, the Rangers have remained in contact with Lohse and agent Scott Boras. Lohse Has been unable to attract much interest... More of this article »