MLB Network correspondent Jon Heyman reported that there are four teams bidding on Trevor Story and the star shortstop is expected to make a decision “soon.” — The Giants and Red Sox were mentioned, while the other two remain a mystery. Heyman mentions that for Story “winning is a priority” and that he would be … Read more
TAMPA, Florida – Yankees player Miguel Andújar was recently held up at gunpoint in the Dominican Republic, according to multiple reports, but the infielder/outfielder is still expected to arrive in time for the start of Spring Training. — Andújar, 27, was assaulted during the incident at his San Cristóbal farm, according to ESPN Deportes. — … Read more
DETROIT — The wait to immortalize Lou Whitaker’s No. 1 jersey will finally end this summer. The Tigers announced Tuesday that Whitaker’s jersey will be retired during a ceremony at Comerica Park on Saturday, Aug. 6, prior to their 6:10 p.m. game. ET against the Rays. — It’s an event that has required a lot … Read more
On the 30th anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Orioles, pitchers—both local and opposition—might feel more comfortable in the ballpark. — The Orioles have decided to move the left field wall away and make it double the height, to try to “take this significant step toward neutrality.” — Right now, the … Read more
NEW YORK – Buck Showalter will be back in a cave in New York. — Nearly 30 years after managing the Yankees, Showalter was hired as manager of the Mets, the fifth club of which he will coach in the majors. — Showalter replaces Luis Rojas, who left in early October after two losing seasons. … Read more
The Giants added an arm to their pitching depth by making a minor league trade with the Braves, acquiring right-hander Tanner Andrews for cash. — That change came a day after Atlanta had chosen Andrews in the Rule 5 Draft from the Marlins. — Drafted in the 10th round of the 2018 amateur draft by … Read more
SNY’s Andy Martino reported that the roster of candidates to lead the Mets includes former managers Buck Showalter and Brad Ausmus, as well as current Astros bench coach Joe Espada, Rays bench coach, Matt Quatraro, and Pirates bench coach Don Kelly. — According to Martino, it is still too early to name a favorite, but … Read more
The Red Sox are one of the teams that have shown interest in Puerto Rican Javier Báez, according to a report by MLB Network contributor Jon Heyman. — Xander Bogaerts is Boston’s starting shortstop, but the veteran’s defense is much to be desired. Since the beginning of 2016, Bogaerts adds – 40 outs above the … Read more
Red Sox designated hitter JD Martinez will remain with the club in 2022 after deciding not to get out of his contract, which has one more year left, according to MLB Network correspondent Jon Heyman. — Heyman also reported that Boston declined its $ 10 million option on right-hander Garrett Richards and its $ 6 … Read more
HOUSTON – The 2021 Braves didn’t finally reach a record above .500 until Aug. 8, the latest date for a club that has even made it to a World Series. And as they finished the regular season with 88 wins, it’s safe to say they took advantage of a weak division to win their fourth … Read more