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Castillo, Craig and Kazmir could bolster Red Sox
Considering the widely publicized pitching woes and the unexpectedly anemic offense, it could be worse for the Boston Red Sox. Almost a quarter of the 2015 regular season is complete, and the team favored by many pundits to win the... More of this article »
Hot May Has Cory Spangenberg Among Top NL Rookies
When a team drafts a player tenth overall, they are doing so with the hopes of him someday being a big part of the team’s everyday lineup. But for the San Diego Padres’ 2011 draft pick Cory Spangenberg, his original impact with... More of this article »
Bryce Harper, Two More Home Runs To Continue Hot Streak
With the amount of expectations built upon them, the month of April was exactly the kind of start to the season that the Washington Nationals wanted to avoid. Even with eight wins in their last ten contest, Washington still finds themselves... More of this article »
Noah Syndergaard To Make Major League Debut Tuesday
Hang on baseball world, The Dark Knight of Gotham is about to get his Robin. With Matt Harvey making his return to the MLB after missing the 2014 season after undergoing Tommy John Surgery, the New York Mets has taken baseball by storm... More of this article »
Red Sox dismiss Nieves, DFA Mujica
Following Wednesday night’s debacle that saw Red Sox pitching issue nine walks in a 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay, Boston general manager Ben Cherington made two moves to address a pitching staff that is last in the American League in... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox Need Changes, and Now
For the Boston Red Sox, Wednesday’s night’s loss to Tampa Bay served as an excruciating microcosm of how the young 2015 campaign has unfolded. Plagued by woeful starting pitching, a leaky bullpen and a lack of hitting with... More of this article »
Yankees Roster: What’s the Best Course of Action in April?
It’s about that time of year where minor clues start to be handed out like early Easter eggs during spring training and it coincidentally coincides with another annual Yankees’ tradition: Pitching injuries. Chris Capuano... More of this article »
New York Yankees Rotation: Healthy or Not, Here They Are
Much has been made of the health in the Yankees’ starting rotation, from the front-end arms of Masahiro Tanaka and Michael Pineda to the depth potential in Ivan Nova and CC Sabathia. New York will be going into the regular season... More of this article »
It’s Clear the Yankees Did Not Have a Plan for Yoan Moncada
It’s been two days and Yoan Moncada is still a Boston Red Sox player. This didn’t turn out to be a cruel joke Hal Steinbrenner tried to pull to literally see if his Father might roll over in his grave. And as the past 48... More of this article »
Scott Baker – Most Important Player Not on Yankees 40 Man Roster
The New York Yankees will need a lot to go right in order to be contenders for the 2015 season. CC Sabathia and his recent weight gain will have to stay healthy and effective. Michael Pineda and Mashiro Tanaka will likely have to avoid... More of this article »
Yankees Need to Remember Own History
The New York Yankees have won 27 world championships spread out across 92 years. Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Yogi Berra, Joe Dimaggio: The team in pinstripes has no shortage of greatness from greatest to simply “Hall of Famer”.... More of this article »
New York Yankees Made the Smartest Decisions This Winter
With pitchers and catchers due to report this weekend and James Shields firmly planted on the Padres’ roster, the majority of the heavy and impactful lifting is complete for the 2015 winter. The New York Yankees used the past... More of this article »
James Shields, San Diego Padres Reach Agreement on Four-Year Deal
The San Diego Padres and James Shields have reached an agreement on a four-year deal reportedly worth between $72 million and $78 million. the deal includes an option for its fifth season and is contingent on Shields passing a physical.... More of this article »
New York Yankees: Five Possible Outcomes in 2015
It seemed like such a dismal failure, but the New York Yankees actually finished as the second best team in the American League East last season. We discovered: Masahiro Tanaka, Dellin Betances and what Brett Gardner‘s power... More of this article »
Rays Ink Ronald Belisario to Minor League Deal
The Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent right-hander Ronald Belisario to a minor league deal according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Belisario was thought to on the verge of a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this week... More of this article »
Pitchers Under Pressure in 2015: Red Sox Clay Buchholz
As we head into Spring Training there are always questions when it comes to your favorite Major League Baseball team. Today I want to begin to take a look at some pitchers that are going to be under the microscope this spring because... More of this article »
Red Sox Trade Analysis: Robbie Ross, Anthony Ranaudo
Desiring a power left-hander for their bullpen, the Boston Red Sox tapped into their pitching depth once again to acquire Robbie Ross from the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. Boston sent 25-year-old right-hander Anthony Ranaudo to Texas.... More of this article »
Phillies Need to Trade Jonathan Papelbon, Any Takers?
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies are still talking to the Brewers and Blue Jays about a Jonathan Papelbon trade. Two sources said on Tuesday evening that the talks are alive, although the seriousness of those discussions is unclear. Yahoo!... More of this article »
Yankees Need to Stay Firm with Alex Rodriguez
Reports on Monday indicated the New York Yankees were planning on suing its highest paid player in the event he had any modicum of success. Ladies and Gentleman, only Alex Rodriguez can create those headlines. We live in a Yankees’... More of this article »
Bud Selig’s Last Day as MLB Commissioner, Game in Better Shape Now
Today is the last day in the reign of the Commissioner of Baseball. Like all leaders there are those that love him and those that hate him. Believe me in the beginning of his tenure the easiest day in sports talk radio was to open... More of this article »
Why is James Shields Still Without a Deal ?
James Shields is waiting by the phone hoping it will ring. Going into the MLB off season he was one of the biggest free agents out there ready to offer his services to the highest bidder. But something happened on the way to the bank... More of this article »
Washington Nationals on the Rise, Detroit Tigers Window Closing?
The Washington Nationals have their man, Max Scherzer. Scott Boras has done it again. Just when you thought Scherzer was going to be cooling his heels while everyone else was reporting to spring training, he signed a contract... More of this article »
New York Yankees Should be All in on Yoan Moncada
With Brian Cashman seemingly fully in control of personnel decisions, the New York Yankees have continued a calculated approach towards a youth movement this winter. Signing Cuban super-prospect, Yoan Moncada, would be the crown jewel... More of this article »
Rob Manfred: 5 Challenges that Await New MLB Commissioner
Rob Manfred will take the reins of running Major League Baseball from Bud Selig next week and become the 10th commissioner of the game of baseball. Even though most fans might disagree (especially Oakland A’s fans) Bud Selig... More of this article »
Red Sox Should Stay the Course With Jackie Bradley Jr.
In Major League Baseball, producing difference-making young players is crucial to building an annual contender. Even the big market teams cannot fill every position with premium names carrying salaries north of $20 million a year.... More of this article »
MLB Arbitration: Teams, Players Ready for Hearings
Arbitration is a word that I don’t really think anyone in the game of baseball likes. Arbitration is a mechanism that the powers in Major League Baseball came up with that keeps the game from turning on itself after years of... More of this article »
Philadelphia Phillies, Ruben Amaro Need Trade Partners
Ruben Amaro Jr. needs his phone to ring. Philadelphia Phillies fans need his phone to ring. Any chance for the Phillies to turn the page on their 2008 World Series Championship team hangs in the balance. The Phillies clubhouse... More of this article »
New York Yankees from 2014 to 2015: Position by Position
Finishing 2014 with an 84-78 record meant a distant second place in the American League East for the Yankees. It also meant four games back from playing in a one game playoff which produced a team who would finish two runs from a World... More of this article »
James Shields, Max Scherzer and the Market Jon Lester Set
New Years Day has come and gone and James Shields and Max Scherzer are both waiting for a call from their agents to tell them if they will be in Arizona or Florida when pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training. Shields is... More of this article »
Zobrist, Escobar Traded, Rays Shed Money, A’s Upgrade Middle Infield
Reports from Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle have the Oakland Athletics acquiring middle infielders Ben Zobrist and Yunel Escobar in exchange for C/DH John Jaso and minor leaguers Daniel Robertson and Boog Powell. For... More of this article »
Ryan Lavarnway Designated for Assignment by Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles have designated catcher and former Boston Red Sox prospect Ryan Lavarnway for assignment, a move necessitated to make space on the 40 man roster after the team signed Delmon Young to a new one-year deal.... More of this article »
Rich Herrera Stepping Up To The Plate
An open letter to baseball fans around the world. I am very excited to join the team at BaseballNewsSource.com as the newest blogger to the site. I have covered MLB for almost two decades working for many different ball clubs along... More of this article »
Yankees Sign Stephen Drew, Add Infield Flexibility
The New York Yankees re-signed 31-year-old, Stephen Drew, for a one year, $5 million dollar deal with potentially 1-2 million in incentives on Tuesday. Drew will be expected to play second base and provide insurance to Didi Gregorius... More of this article »
HOF 2015: Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz, Craig Biggio
Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio were voted into the baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America and will be officially inducted July 26 in Cooperstown, New York. Smoltz, Johnson... More of this article »
Yankees Rumors: Potential Remaining Offseason Moves
It’s been an off-season of saving money and getting younger for the New York Yankees. This isn’t some sort of alternate Universe but it is a clear philosophical shift by the front office to go in a different direction,... More of this article »
Seattle Mariners Acquire Seth Smith from Padres
The San Diego Padres continued with their busy offseason on Tuesday, sending outfielder Seth Smith to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for right-handed pitcher Brandon Maurer. Padres General Manager A.J. Preller has been very aggressive... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays Reportedly Reach Agreement With Asdrubal Cabrera
The Tampa Bay Rays have reached an agreement with free-agent middle infielder Asdrubal Cabrera, according to FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal. The deal is contingent on Cabrera passing a physical. Cabrera, 29, spent time in 2014 with... More of this article »
Yankees Trade Shawn Kelley to Padres
The New York Yankees and San Diego Padres have agreed to a trade that will send right-hander Shawn Kelley to the Padres in exchange for minor league right-hander Johnny Barbato. Kelley went 3-6 with a 4.53 ERA in 59 appearances... More of this article »
Red Sox, Padres Swap Will Middlebrooks, Ryan Hanigan – Analysis
Formerly considered a likely long-term fixture at third base for the Boston Red Sox, Will Middlebrooks is getting a much-needed fresh start with a new club for which he has a chance to fill the hot corner role in 2015. On Thursday,... More of this article »
New York Yankees Making Trades to Contend in the Future
The New York Yankees became creative in its search for starting pitching on Friday, trading 28-year-old swing-man David Phelps and 31-year-old Martin Prado for 24-year-old, Nathan Eovaldi, backup 1B/OF, Garrett Jones and 22-year-old... More of this article »
Rays Deal Wil Myers in Blockbuster Trade with Padres, Nationals
The Tampa Bay Rays sent outfielder Wil Myers to the San Diego Padres as part of a three team trade that involved 11 players. Myers heads to San Diego as the centerpiece of the trade. San Diego also receives young minor league arms... More of this article »
San Francisco Giants Re-Sign Sergio Romo
The San Francisco Giants have re-signed reliever Sergio Romo, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Romo will receive two years and $15 million. It’s the first significant move of the offseason for the Giants, who were unable... More of this article »
Red Sox, Tigers swap Yoenis Cespedes, Rick Porcello
Boston’s rotation reconstruction continued Thursday morning. The Red Sox acquired 25-year-old right-hander Rick Porcello from the Detroit Tigers for outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, right-handed reliever Alex Wilson and a minor leaguer,... More of this article »
Red Sox Begin Rotation Rebuild, Acquire Wade Miley
Hours after Jon Lester signed with the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington told reporters that his club would make multiple moves to bolster the starting rotation. One transaction was initiated on Wednesday... More of this article »
Phillies Start Restructure by Dealing Jimmy Rollins to Dodgers
Questions have lingered about the Philadelphia Phillies’ off-season plans. Will they unload veterans and rebuild or keep their prominent names and make one final run at a Natioanl League East title with the current group? Phillies... More of this article »
Jon Lester agrees to deal with Chicago Cubs
Jon Lester has finally made his decision. After deliberating for days, the 30-year-old left-hander has agreed to a six-year, $155 million deal with the Chicago Cubs, according to multiple media reports. Lester will earn a $25.83 annual... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays all in with Kevin Cash
According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (Twitter link), the Tampa Bay Rays are expected to name Kevin Cash as the teams manager, replacing the popular Joe Maddon who opted out of his deal with Tampa Bay on October. Cash, 36, spent... More of this article »
Red Sox Sign Hanley Ramirez to four-year deal
You can’t say the Boston Red Sox are taking the holiday week off. Already in agreement with free-agent Pablo Sandoval, the Red Sox have reached an agreement with Hanley Ramirez on a four-year $88 million deal that will bring... More of this article »