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Blue Jays Rumors: Encarnacion Will Get MRI, David Price in Play?
The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a 5-1 loss to the Oakland A’s on Saturday, but the loss of Edwin Encarnacion may be devastating. In the first inning Encarnacion was attempting to beat out a groundball when he suffered the... More of this article »
A’s Trade Prospects for Jeff Samardzija, Jason Hammel
The Oakland Athletics traded top prospect Addison Russell , fellow prospect Billy McKinney, pitcher Dan Straily and possibly a player to be named later to the Chicago Cubs for starters Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel in the first... More of this article »
Rays Set To Sign International Shortstop Prospect Adrian Rondon
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to sign international shortstop prospect Adrian Rondon, according to Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeportes.com, but technically cannot sign the the youngster until July 7 because he has yet to turn 16. Thats... More of this article »
Twins Joe Mauer to the DL with Oblique Injury
The Minnesota Twins announced first baseman Joe Mauer has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained oblique . First baseman/outfielder Chris Colabello has been recalled from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move.... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals Take a Shot, Sign Raul Ibanez
KANSAS CITY, MO — Last year Raul Ibanez, 42, smacked 29 home runs for the Seattle Mariners which got him a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels. After batting .157/.258/.265 in 57 games, the Angels released the veteran of... More of this article »
Nats Bryce Harper is Back From DL
The Washington Nationals Bryce Harper has been activated from the 15 day DL. Harper missed 59 games because of a torn ligament in his left thumb. Coincidentally, or not, tonight is Bryce Harper bobblehead night at Nationals Park. ... More of this article »
M’s Taijuan Walker Set for 2014 MLB Debut
The Seattle Mariners highly touted prospect Taijuan Walker will make his 2014 Major League debut against the Houston Astros. Walker started three games for the Mariners last season and likely would have been a part of the Seattle... More of this article »
Jason Grilli, Ernesto Fieri Swapped In Change of Scenery Deal
The Los Angeles Angels and Pittsburgh Pirates traded closers Jason Grilli and Ernesto Fieri in a move that both teams hope will help both players. Grilli had served as the Pirates’ primary closing option for most of the past two... More of this article »
Red Sox Shut Down Middlebrooks, Victorino For Foreseeable Future
The Boston Red Sox season of gloom continues. The team announced that it was shutting down outfielder Shane Victorino and third baseman Will Middlebrooks for the foreseeable future. Victorino is out with recurring lower back problems... More of this article »
Astros Prospect Carlos Correa Will Miss the Rest of 2014
Houston Astros top prospect Carlos Correa will miss the remainder of 2014 after undergoing surgery Wednesday to repair a fracture of his fibula just above his right ankle, general manager Jeff Luhnow said. The injury spoils a spectacular... More of this article »
Tim Lincecum Throws Second Career No-Hitter Against Padres
San Francisco Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum threw his second career no-hitter this time against the San Diego Padres, 4-0 at AT&T Park. Lincecum joins Josh Beckett and Clayton Kershaw as pitchers who have thrown no hitters... More of this article »
Bad Mood For Rays David Price Means Bad News For Pirates
ST PETERSBURG, Fl — As it turns Rays ace David Price being in a bad mood over trade rumors turned out to be bad news for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Price came up two outs short of a shutout, striking out 11 Pirates, marking the... More of this article »
Dodgers Ace Clayton Kershaw No-Hits Rockies
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw faced just 28 batters in throwing his first career no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies striking out a career-high 15 batters en route to an 8-0 win. The no hitter comes less than a month... More of this article »
Red Sox DFA Grady Sizemore, Recall Garin Cecchini
The Boston Red Sox gave every opportunity for veteran Grady Sizemore to stick with the team as a centerfirlder , but his time is Boston is now over. The Red Sox designated outfielder Sizemore for assignment late this afternoon. The... More of this article »
Red Sox Sign Picks Michael Chavis, Michael Kopech, Sam Travis
The Boston Red Sox reached agreement with with three of it top draft picks, Michael Chavis, Michael Kopech, and Sam Travis, from the 2014 MLB Draft. Chavis, selected 26th overall, agreed to a full-slot bonus of $1,870,500 and will... More of this article »
Mariners Logan Morrison: “I acted like a 3-year-old”
Seattle Mariners outfielder/first baseman Logan Morrison needed five stitches to close a gash above his left eye after assaulting the Mariners dugout with his bat. The bat shattered leaving him with a laceration above his eye that... More of this article »
Tyler Kolek: Marlins Reach Agreement With Second Overall Pick
The Miami Marlins shave reached an agreement with Tyler Kolek, the second overall pick of the 2014 draft, and will officially introduce their newest prospect later today.The deal is worth a reported $6 million below the approximate... More of this article »
Tony Gwynn, Hall of Famer Dies at 54
Tony Gwynn, legendary hitter and Hall of Famer has died of cancer at age 54. He had been on medical leave since late March from his job at his alma mater San Diego State, while recovering from cancer treatment. He had been signed... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays Make Change at Closer – Grant Balfour Out
There is probably not a manager in baseball more loyal to his players than Tampa Bay Rays skipper Joe Maddon, but even he has a breaking point. The Rays will go with a closer-by-committee approach to replace struggling right-hander... More of this article »
Pirates Place Gerritt Cole On DL With Shoulder Fatigue
The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed young ace Gerrit Cole on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder fatigue. The move is retroactive to June 4. The Pirates called up lefty Jeff Locke from Triple-A Indianapolis to start Sunday’s... More of this article »
Rangers Mitch Moreland Out For Three Months
Texas Rangers DH/1B Mitch Moreland will undergo ankle survey that will keep him out of action for at least he next three months and may miss the rest of the season. Moreland is batting .246/.297/.347 (77 OPS+) in 52 games. For his... More of this article »
Twins Sign Kendrys Morales, DFA Jason Kubel
After signing free-agent Kendrys Morales to a deal a spot on the roster had to be created and today the Minnesota Twins designated for assignment Jason Kubel. Morales played 156 games for Seattle last year, hitting .277 with 34 doubles,... More of this article »
Rays Ben Zobrist Dislocates Thumb – DL Stint Likely
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ben Zobrist dislocated his thumb sliding head first into second base on a steal attempt in the top of the fifth against the Seattle Mariners today and will likely be head to the disabled list. Rays manager... More of this article »
Rays Add Brad Boxberger to Bullpen
The Tampa Bay Rays have recalled reliever Brad Boxberger from AAA Durham according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Boxberger has pitched six scoreless innings posting in four appearances for the Rays this season. Obtained... More of this article »
Reds Jay Bruce Lands on 15 Day DL – Needs Knee Surgery
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Jay Bruce was placed on the 15 day disabled list and will require knee surgery that will sideline the 27 year old for 3-4 weeks. Bruce has hit .218/.355/.366 (99 OPS+) with only three home runs in 29... More of this article »
Yankees Send Michael Pineda To DL, Activate Brendan Ryan
The New York Yankees sent starter Michael Pineda to the 15 day disabled list after suffering a strain in a muscle in his back. Pineda said his right lat muscle suddenly felt tight after a pitch in the first inning of the simulated... More of this article »
Rays DFA Heath Bell, Nate Karns Called Up
The Tampa Bay Rays have designated Heath Bell for assignment and called up Nathan Karns form Durham to take his place on the roster. Bell has pitched to a 7.27 ERA in 13 games this season. The Rays will have 10 days to trade... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays Extend Yunel Escobar
The Tampa Bay Rays like Yunel Escobar, Escobar likes being in Tampa Bay, and the two sides agreed to a two-year extension covering 2015 and 2016 worth a guaranteed $13 million. The deal also includes a club option for 2017. The... More of this article »
Buehrle, Bautista, Blue Jays Too Much For Rays
ST.PETERSBURG, Fl.– Mark Buehrle pitched into the ninth inning, Jose Bautista hit two solo home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second straight night 3-0. The win ends a winless road series streak... More of this article »
Chris Archer, Rays Reach Agreement on Extension
The Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Chris Archer have reached an agreement on a six-year deal with two option years worth $25.5 million, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. The Rays said that the deal guarantees Archer $25.5... More of this article »
Blue Jays Bounce Back, Beat Rays 4-2
ST.PETERSBURG, Fl. — Toronto’s Drew Hutchison pitched into the sixth inning, allowing just three hits to Tampa Bay, and Adam Lind gave the Blue Jays all the run support that was needed with a first inning three run homer... More of this article »
Orioles Reach Agreement With Nelson Cruz On One Year Deal
The Baltimore Orioles have reached an agreement with free agent outfielder Nelson Cruz on a one-year deal with a base salary of $8 million, plus $750K in incentives. The deal represents a 43% pay cut essentially over what Cruz declined... More of this article »
Braves Sign Andrelton Simmons to New Seven-year Deal – $58 Million
The Atlanta Braves continued the signing binge of its own players today, this time signing shortstop Andrelton Simmons to a seven-year deal worth $58 million. Simmons, 24, joins first baseman Freddie Freeman, right fielder Jason... More of this article »
Rays Add Erik Bedard On Minor League Deal
The Tampa Bay Rays have reached an agreement on minor league deal with free agent left-handed starting pitcher Erik Bedard. The deal will include a spring training invite. He was 4-12 with a 4.59 ERA, 1.48 WHIP an 138 strikeouts... More of this article »
Rays Deal Jose Lobaton to Nationals for Nate Karns
The Tampa Bay Rays and Washington Nationals have agreed to a trade that will send catcher Jose Lobaton to the Nats for right-hander Nate Karns. Two other players will head to Washington in the deal, tweets Marc Topkin of the Tampa... More of this article »
Orioles Reach Agreement With Suk-Min Yoon, Pending Physical
The Baltimore Orioles have reached an agreement with South Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon, pending a physical, on a three-year deal worth $5.75 million. With the Orioles passing a physical in not a rubber stamp proposition. The Orioles’... More of this article »
Sam Fuld Agrees to Minor League Deal With Oakland
Super Sam Fuld as he was affectinately to Tampa Bay Rays fans has found a new home on the west coast. Fuld reached an agreement on a minor league deal with the Oakland Athletics on a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. Fuld... More of this article »
Braves Reach Agreement With Freddie Freeman on Extension
Its been a busy day for the Atlanta Braves. Earlier we reported that team had reached an agreement for outfielder Jason Heyward on a two-year extension and now according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports the Braves have agreed to terms on... More of this article »
Dodgers Reach Agreement With Chone Figgins on Minor League Deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers reached an agreement with veteran infielder-outfielder Chone Figgins on a minor league deal that includes and invite to major league camp this spring. Figgins is trying to resurrect his career after three... More of this article »
Rays Trade Alex Torres To Padres for Logan Forsythe
The Tampa Bay Rays and the San Diego Padres have agreed on a trade that will send left-hander Alex Torres to the Padres in exchange for infielder Logan Forsythe. The deal was first reported by Chris Coltillo of the MLB Daily Dish,... More of this article »
David Price and Rays Avoid Arbitration
The Tampa Bay Rays have reached an agreement with ace David Price to avoid arbitration. The deal is for $14 million as reported by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times and represents a $4 million increase over last years salary. Price... More of this article »
Chone Figgins Works Out For Scouts at USF in Tampa
Chone Figgins worked out at USF Baseball Stadium today in front of scouts as he works his way back to the Major Leagues. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins were among the teams represented and Tampa Bay Rays skipper Joe Maddon... More of this article »
Twitter Family Helps Tampa Bay Rays Fan Realize Dream
For most Tampa Bay Rays fans going to Tropicana Field to enjoy a game is easy. For avid Rays fan Randi Oomens, better known as Ro on Twitter, not so much. Twitter can be a great source of information, some good, some not so good,... More of this article »
Alex Rodriguez Suspension Reduced to 162 Games
Alex Rodriguez will miss the entire 2014 season after MLB arbitrator Fredric Horowitz reduced the original 211 game suspension for his involvement in Major League Baseball’s Biogenesis scandal. Rodriguez quickly reaffirmed that... More of this article »
Maddux, Thomas and Glavine First-Ballot Selections into Hall of Fame
Greg Maddux, Frank Thomas and Tom Glavine were selected as 2014 Hall of Fame inductees by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Wednesday. Craig Biggio fell just short of induction with 74.8 percent of the 75 percent... More of this article »
Rakuten Golden Eagles Will Post Masahiro Tanaka After All
The Rakuten Golden Eagles reportedly have decided to post right-hander Masahiro Tanaka according to Sponichi and Nikkan Sports. Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times provided the translations from the sites. Major League... More of this article »
Rays Add Jordan Norberto On Minor League Deal
The Tampa Bay Rays reportedly have reached an agreement with left-hander Jordan Norberto on a minor league deal. The deal was announced by Norberto on his Twitter account and conformed by Suasn Slusser as a minor league deal. Norberto... More of this article »
Report: Rakuten Golden Eagles Wont Post Masahiro Tanaka
Wanting to pitch in Major League Baseball appears like it won’t be enough for Masahiro Tanaka. Several news outlets in Japan are reporting that the Rakuten Golden Eagles, who control the rights to Tanaka until the end of 2015,... More of this article »