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Arizona Diamondbacks Extend J.J. Putz, Aaron Hill Next?
Yesterday we learned the Arizona Diamondbacks reached an agreement with J.J. Putz on a one-year extension that will keep him with the Diamondbacks through the 2014 season. Putz pitched to a 2.82 ERA in 2012 with 32 saves. Putz previously... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves: Top 10 Prospects for 2013
In recent years, the Atlanta Braves farm system has produced a myriad of names who have helped the club at the Major League level. Jason Heyward, Freddie Freeman, Kris Medlen, Mike Minor, Randall Delgado, Brandon Beachy, Craig Kimbrel... More of this article »
Houston Astros: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Casual baseball fans snicker at the Houston Astros. Considering that they lost 107 games last year in the National League Central, and they are slated to make their American League West debut in 2013, that humor is understandable.... More of this article »
Can the Philadelphia Phillies Match Up with Washington Nationals in 2013?
While Philadelphia Phillies fans wait for Ruben Amaro to find a veteran outfielder, Spring Training is quickly approaching. The Washington Nationals are the reigning National League East Champions winning 98 games in 2012. The Phillies... More of this article »
New York Yankees: Understanding the (lack of) spending
Yankees fans are something very few people understand. In the only major North American team sport without a salary cap, the Yankees are the Kings of payroll. Everyone outside of this universe will automatically hate the team for this... More of this article »
Colorado Rockies: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Catcher Wilin Rosario, and infielders Jordan Pacheco and Josh Rutledge, were rookies who logged respectable Major League debuts for the Colorado Rockies in 2012. Unfortunately for the Rockies, none of the aforementioned players are... More of this article »
Toronto Blue Jays and Colby Rasmus Avoid Arbitration
The Toronto Blue Jays reached an agreement with Colby Rasmus on a one-year deal worth $4.675 million and avoided arbitration with a young outfielder. Rasmus hit .223 last year with Toronto, with 23 home runs and 75 RBI. Rasmus made... More of this article »
Bourn, Lohse, Soriano Still Lead List of Unsigned MLB Free Agents
There is four weeks left before pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Michael Bourn, Kyle Lohse and Rafael Soriano headline a list unsigned MLB free agents. All are represented by Scott Boras and all are are looking for... More of this article »
Oakland A’s Reward Manager Bob Melvin With Two-Year Extension
Under Bob Melvin the Oakland Athletics won 94 games in 2012 , a 20 game improvement over the previous season. Melvin was named the 2012 American League Manager of the Year. Melvin was the second manager in Oakland history to earn BBWAA’s... More of this article »
Miami Marlins: Austin Kearns to Sign Minor League Deal
Austin Kearns spent 2012 with the Miami Marlins and hit .245 with four home runs and 16 RBI. Kearns was used primarily as a right-handed bat off the bench. According to the Miami Herald Kearns will re-sign with the Marlins on a minor-league... More of this article »
WBC Team USA Pitching Staff Begins to Take Shape
Team USA for the 2013 World Baseball Classic will not be formally announced until Thursday evening, but the Team USA pitching staff is being assembled. Team USA manager Joe Torre will have R.A. Dickey, Andy Pettitte, Ryan Vogelsong... More of this article »
MLB Free Agency: Why Has There Been No Interest in Kelly Johnson?
When it came to older infielders this off-season, both the free-agent market and team’s interest were flush. In fact, all of Marco Scutaro, Jeff Keppinger, and Maicer Izturis received surprising three-year, multi-million dollar... More of this article »
Mets GM Alderson Watches Brian Wilson in Private Work Out
New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson observed free agent closer Brian Wilson in a private workout and reportedly the Mets have strong interest in the former San Francisco Giants closer. The Mets current closer Frank Francisco ... More of this article »
Detroit Tigers: Top 10 Prospects for 2013
With Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder, Justin Verlander and Anibal Sanchez representing more than half of their 2013 payroll – and Victor Martinez and Torii Hunter getting eight-figure salaries as well – the Detroit Tigers... More of this article »
Giancarlo Stanton in World Baseball Classic, Mike Trout Opts Out
Team USA added another potent bat to the lineup for this year’s World Baseball Classic when it was reported by CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman that Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton will join the team. Earlier today... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians: Top 10 Prospects for 2013
Guided by new skipper Terry Francona, the Cleveland Indians will have a different look in 2013, partially because of a trade that netted the club highly regarded starting pitching prospect Trevor Bauer. Gone are veterans Grady Sizemore... More of this article »
Philadelphia Phillies Sign Veteran Right-hander Rodrigo Lopez
The Philadelphia Phillies signed veteran right-hander Rodrigo Lopez to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training. Lopez , 37 spent most of last season in AAA Iowa and posted a 5.28 ERA over 73 1/3 innings. He did... More of this article »
New York Yankees: Derek Jeter Begins Workouts in Tampa
According to New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman, Derek Jeter has removed the walking boot from his left ankle has begun to work out at the team’s minor league complex in Tampa Florida. Jeter fractured his left ankle... More of this article »
Adam Jones Will Play for Team USA in World Baseball Classic
When Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones was invited to represent the U.S. in the upcoming 2013 World Baseball Classic, Jones didn’t take the decision lightly, nor did he take time to think it over. He accepted the invitation... More of this article »
Cincinnati Reds: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
After dealing highly regarded prospects Yonder Alonso and Yasmani Grandal last offseason in the package that yielded starting pitcher Mat Latos, the Cincinnati Reds farm system lost some firepower. Yet the organization that has produced... More of this article »
Chicago White Sox: Top Prospects For 2013
There was a changing of the guard on the south side of Chicago with longtime assistant general manager Rick Hahn taking over for Kenny Williams. The duo will still be working together with Hahn as the GM and Williams, who served as... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Just as he did when he was general manager of the Boston Red Sox, Cubs president Theo Epstein is focusing on building a contender at the Major League level by developing a deep and talented farm system. Epstein and general manager... More of this article »
Red Sox Want Deal with Mike Napoli to be One Year
Jim Bowden of ESPN and MLB Network Radio is reporting that the Boston Red Sox are trying to reduce the three year $39 million deal with free agent Mike Napoli, to one year because of concerns about Napoli’s hip. The Red Sox... More of this article »
MLB – Players Union Reach Agreement: Expand Testing For HGH
Major League Baseball and the players Association reach an agreement that will expand testing for human growth hormone (HGH) throughout the regular season. Last year players were subject to blood testing for HGH during spring training.... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox: Top 10 Prospects for 2013
Boasting a well-stocked farm system rich with potential impact players who are slated to open the 2013 season at Double-A or Triple-A, the Boston Red Sox have shaped their current off-season strategy to ensure that many of these prospects... More of this article »
Baltimore Orioles Top 10 Prospects for 2013
With Manny Machado being promoted to the major leagues last season Dylan Bundy establishes himself as the number one prospect in the Orioles system. After Bundy right-hander Kevin Gausman and infielder Jon Schoop should be next... More of this article »
Do the 2013 Detroit Tigers Need a “Proven” Closer?
Bruce Rondon is considered the favorite to become the Tigers closer After closing for the Detroit Tigers for the past three seasons, Jose Valverde was granted his free-agency. The pitcher’s departure–perhaps not to-be-missed... More of this article »
Diamondbacks Justin Upton Rejects Trade To Mariners
Arizona outfielder Justin Upton invoked his limited no trade clause to veto an agreed -upon trade to the Seattle Mariners. Upton’s contract allows him to veto a trade to four teams, one of which is the Mariners. Toronto, Boston... More of this article »
Arizona Diamondbacks: Top 10 Prospects for 2013
The Diamondbacks boast a deep and talented rotation that includes Ian Kennedy, Trevor Cahill, Brandon McCarthy and Daniel Hudson along with homegrown arms like Wade Miley and Patrick Corbin. The depth continues at the minor league... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs: Theo Epstein’s Patient Approach to Rebuilding
After two World Series titles raised the expectations of the Boston Red Sox and their wunderkind GM Theo Epstein, the Red Sox Way, as it’s sometimes called, abandoned its steady approach to organizational depth in favor of win-now,... More of this article »
Seattle Mariners Should Trade Justin Smoak or Mike Carp
The Mariners would be wise to deal Justin Smoak or Mike Carp The Seattle Mariners are a young team. Up and comers like: Kyle Seager, Brendan Ryan, Michael Saunders, Jesus Montero and Casper Wells can be found up and down its roster.... More of this article »
Baseball Hall Of Fame Vote: Writers Say No to Everyone for 2013
Craig Biggio’s 3060 career hits were not enough for induction into the Hall of Fame In a not totally unexpected vote the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) failed to elect a single player from a ballot of 37 candidates... More of this article »
New York Yankees: Offseason Moves Still to Come
How does New York finish the offseason? Let’s ignore the right-handed, 30 home run-capable, “elephant” in the room. It’s been mentioned enough times since the moment Denard Span joined the Nationals that Michael... More of this article »
Options for Phillies Outfield: Alfonso Soriano and Michael Cuddyer
Add Alfonso Soriano and Michael Cuddyer to the list of outfield options for Philadelphia In a press conference on Monday, Ruben Amaro Jr. went on record one more time about needing one more new face in the Phillies clubhouse. As... More of this article »
Hall of Fame: Does Barry Bonds Deserve Vote From BBWAA?
Barry Bonds will find out today about induction into the Hall of Fame Major League Baseball pitchers and catchers do not report to camp for another month, but today brings baseball into the forefront of baseball news. It’s the... More of this article »
Washington Nationals: Market For Michael Morse Is Now Open
The signing of Adam LaRoche makes Michael Morse a valuable trade chip for Washington Michael Morse hit 31 home runs and had 95 RBI in 2011. Last year, Morse battled injuries and hit 18 home runs with 62 RBI in 43o plate appearances. Morse... More of this article »
MLB Buys Rockies Domain for $1.2 Million
Record price paid for a sports related domain Major League Baseball paid $1.2 million for the domain name Rockies.com in a deal that was brokered by Venture Capital Group according to Josh Leventhal of Baseball America. The group... More of this article »
Adam LaRoche Reaches Agreement with Washington Nationals
LaRoche finally re-signs returns to Washington The Washington Nationals have reached an agreement with free agent Adam LaRoche on a two-year deal. LaRoche declined a qualifying offer from Washington earlier this off-season, which... More of this article »
Texas Rangers Jurickson Profar Appears Headed Back to Minors
Profar made his major-league debut in September Jurickson Profar is arguably the top prospect in all of baseball. Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said the team plans to start Ian Kinsler at second base for 2013, meaning... More of this article »
Could the Atlanta Braves Sign B.J. Upton and Michael Bourn?
Is it possible the Braves could re-sign Michael Bourn? Going into the off-season there were nine players who declined their qualifying offers–thus forcing any prospective team without a protected first-round pick to surrender... More of this article »
Roger Clemens May Take Role With Houston Astros
Clemens maybe returning to baseball in 2013 after all Roger Clemens is appearing on the Hall of Fame ballot for the very first time this year. Today we have news that the seven-time Cy Young winner may be ready to take on an active... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox Rookie Program In Full Swing
Xander Bogaerts will headline a field of Red Sox rookies The Boston Red Sox will get a glimpse into the future when the team host its Rookie Program which begins today and runs all week. The program will provide seminars to help... More of this article »
New York Yankees: Top 10 Prospects for 2013
The Yankees have one of the more controversial farm systems in baseball. By no means is it elite, but some go as far as to call it barren, which is also patently false.Though the Yankees likely do not have a top prospect in the top... More of this article »
2013 Top 10 Major League Prospects – Baseball News Source
In 2012, Major League Baseball experienced a memorable year for young phenoms. Mike Trout, who is 21, was named American League Rookie of the Year while Bryce Harper, who turned 20 in October after the season ended, received National... More of this article »
Philadelphia Phillies Continue Search for Veteran Outfielder
Vernon Wells may prove to be a cost prohibitive option Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. is still looking to add a veteran outfielder for opening day. Amaro has made it no secret that he’s not all that comfortable... More of this article »
Rangers Settle For Lance Berkman On One Year Deal
Berkman played just 36 games in 2012 Lance Berkman and the Texas Rangers agreed on a one year $10 million deal, with a one year vesting option, that will be triggered if Berkman reaches 550 plate appearances. Berkman received an... More of this article »
Upton, Kubel: Which Outfielder Should the Diamondbacks Trade?
Arizona has five starting-caliber outfielders There have been a lot of rumors surrounding the Arizona Diamondbacks and their outfield depth. Especially now with the recent, [extremely] surprising signing of Cody Ross, the Snakes... More of this article »
Philadelphia Phillies 2013: Infield Preview
Jimmy Rollins will be 34 this year The Philadelphia Phillies aren’t getting any younger around the infield in 2013, with starters of 33, 34, 34, and 36. Baseball Insiders projects the Phillies infield to contribute 50 home runs... More of this article »