Previewing the upcoming Rule 5 Draft
The Rule 5 Draft is always the last order of business at the Winter Meetings, attended by front-office executives from all 30 teams before they make a dash for the airport afterward. Selecting a player...
View ArticleCards have financial flexibility heading to Meetings (St Louis Cardinals)
(Source: St Louis Cardinals) Though the Cardinals have shied away from taking center stage at the Winter Meetings since their unsuccessful negotiations with Albert Pujols in 2011, this seems poised to...
View ArticleMeetings could be catalyst for Tribe moves
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Indians have done a lot of talking behind the scenes up to this point this offseason. Cleveland has explored the trade front and the free-agent market, searching for ways to...
View ArticleBusy week ahead for new GM Atkins
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The ideal situation for any new hire is to receive at least a few days to settle into a job, but Ross Atkins doesn't have that luxury. Instead, he's about to be tossed into the...
View ArticleCardinals open for business at annual Winter Meetings
NASHVILLE -- With a detailed to-do list and the financial resources to be aggressive in the free-agent market, the Cardinals have arrived at the Opryland Hotel ready to continue to their work. The...
View ArticleOrioles add Berry, Ohlman and Gamboa to 40-man roster
The Orioles added left-handed pitcher Tim Berry, catcher Michael Ohlman and right-hander Eddie Gamboa to the organization's 40-man...
View ArticleChambers among three outrighted off 40-man roster (St Louis Cardinals)
(Source: St Louis Cardinals) ST. LOUIS -- Catcher Rob Johnson, outfielder Adron Chambersand outfielder/first baseman Brock Petersonjoined the ranks of free agency after being outrighted from the...
View ArticleNew baseball rules will evolve, Torre says
PHOENIX • While baseball continues to wrestle with the specific language and nuances of the provisions meant to protect catchers from collisions at home plate, executive Joe Torre said Wednesday that...
View ArticleNewer baseball rules to evolve, Torre says
PHOENIX • While baseball continues to wrestle with the specific language and nuances of the provisions meant to protect catchers from collisions at home plate, executive Joe Torre said Wednesday that...
View ArticleCubs add prospect Edwards to 40-man roster (MLB - Major League Baseball)
(Source: MLB - Major League Baseball) Edwards, 23, is 14-7 with a 1.86 ERA in 50 Minor League games (49 starts) over the last three seasons. He has 294 strikeouts over 237 innings and has given up two...
View ArticleWang among five first-timers on Opening Day roster
play video Wang discusses his recent outing against the Rockies Facebook Twitter Email PHOENIX -- Twenty percent of the players pegged for Milwaukee's 25-man roster will line up for their first Major...
View ArticleBraves add Reyes, Perez, Vasquez to 40-man roster (MLB - Major League Baseball)
(Source: MLB - Major League Baseball) ATLANTA -- The Braves added infielder Elmer Reyes and two pitchers -- Carlos Perez and Luis Vasquez -- to their 40-man roster in anticipation of next month's Rule...
View ArticleBaseball is a young man's game, as you see by All-Star rosters
CINCINNATI - It's been two decades since Kevin Garnett opened up the NBA Preschool Learning Academy by jumping immediately from high school to the NBA draft. Since 1995, the Association and its fans...
View ArticleChambers among three outrighted off 40-man roster (MLB - Major League Baseball)
(Source: MLB - Major League Baseball) ST. LOUIS -- Catcher Rob Johnson, outfielder Adron Chambersand outfielder/first baseman Brock Petersonjoined the ranks of free agency after being outrighted from...
View ArticleSwanson, D-backs agree at $6.5 million ahead of deadline
Shortstop Dansby Swanson, the first overall pick in baseball's amateur draft last month, agreed Friday to a $6.5 million signing bonus with the Arizona Diamondbacks just before the deadline for him to...
View ArticlePADRES ADD THREE TO 40-MAN ROSTER, DEAL FUENTES TO K.C.
Ahead of Thursday night’s deadline to protect players from the Rule 5 draft, the Padres added three prospects — right-hander Tayron Guerrero, infielder Taylor Lindsey and outfielder/first baseman Alex...
View ArticleAngels looking to be opportunistic at Winter Meetings (MLB - Major League...
(Source: MLB - Major League Baseball) "Part of the appeal of building flexibility and depth is that it does give you the ability to capitalize on opportunity," Dipoto said. "We'll be open to that."...
View ArticleMariners add four to 40-man roster before deadline (Los Angeles Dodgers)
(Source: Los Angeles Dodgers) SEATTLE -- Outfielder Stefen Romero, the Mariners' No. 7 ranked prospect by MLB.com, was one of four players added to Seattle's 40-man roster on Wednesday as the club...
View ArticleMariners add four to 40-man roster before deadline (Seattle Mariners)
(Source: Seattle Mariners) SEATTLE -- Outfielder Stefen Romero, the Mariners' No. 7 ranked prospect by MLB.com, was one of four players added to Seattle's 40-man roster on Wednesday as the club moved...
View ArticleBrewers add three prospects to 40-man roster (Milwaukee Brewers)
(Source: Milwaukee Brewers) With the additions, the Brewers have 39 players on their 40-man roster. Jungmann, the Brewers' No. 10-ranked prospect by MLB.com who will turn 25 next month, was 12-10 with...
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