Look what the Royals want to do to KC; Rob Manfred stepping down, Lenny Dykstra has a stroke
credits: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Frank Becerra Jr/USA TODAY / USA TODAY NETWORK Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports | source: Getty Images Wait until you hear what the Kansas City Royals want to do
source: Getty Images If you think the Oakland A’s have a lot of nerve in asking for taxpayers to fund their new stadium on the Las Vegas strip to the tune of $380 million in public funding, wait until you hear what the Royals are doing in Kansas City. - Julie DiCaro Read More
Jenny Cavnar becomes first woman to get full-time MLB TV play-by-play gig
source: Getty Images For the first time in MLB history, a woman will serve as the leading play-by-play announcer for a major league team. NBC Sports California announced Tuesday that Jenny Cavnar will serve as the primary play-by-play announcer for the Oakland Athletics. - Cale Clinton Read More
Commissioner Rob Manfred to retire when current contract ends
Feb 15, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; MLB commissioner Rob Manfred talks with media at George M. Steinbrenner Field. credits: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday that he will retire at the end of his current term when it concludes on Jan. 25, 2029.
Manfred, 65, made the declaration when asked a question about his future during a press conference in Tampa, Fla.
“You can only have so much fun in one lifetime,” Manfred said. “I have been open with (the owners) about the fact that this is going to be my last term.” - Field Level Media Read More
Report: Former OF Lenny Dykstra recovering after having a stroke
Mets’ Wally Backman and Lenny Dykstra before Game 6 against the Red Sox at Shea Stadium Oct. 25, 1986. Mets Vs Red Sox 1986 World Series credits: Frank Becerra Jr/USA TODAY / USA TODAY NETWORK Former major league outfielder Lenny Dykstra sustained a stroke earlier this week and is recovering at a Los Angeles hospital, the New York Post reported on Thursday. - Field Level Media Read More
Giants among favorites for quartet of unsigned stars
Sep 16, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger (24) looks on against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. credits: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports The San Francisco Giants struck out in their big swings to land Shohei Ohtani and other marquee names during the main wave of free agency, but remain in play for the quartet of big names who remain unsigned. - Field Level Media Read More
Orioles RHP Kyle Bradish (UCL sprain) to open season on IL
Oct 7, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish (39) reacts after the last out of the top of the first inning was recorded against the Texas Rangers during game one of the ALDS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. credits: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish will begin the upcoming season on the injured list due to a sprained UCL in his pitching elbow.
Bradish is not alone in nursing an injury for the Orioles.
General manager Mike Elias also announced Thursday that 2023 American League Rookie of the Year Gunnar Henderson is dealing with an oblique injury and left-hander John Means is behind in his recovery from an elbow injury that caused him to sit out the AL Division Series last October. - Field Level Media Read More
Yankees sign RHP Lou Trivino, move OF Jasson Dominguez to 60-day IL
Oct 22, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Lou Trivino (56) pitches in the seventh inning against the Houston Astros during game three of the ALCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. credits: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The New York Yankees signed right-hander Lou Trivino to a one-year contract for the 2024 season with a club option for 2025.
Reports pegged the deal at $1.5 million for the upcoming season and $5 million for 2025.
Trivino, 32, is not expected to start the season with the Yankees. He missed the 2023 season after being diagnosed with a right elbow strain during spring training and undergoing Tommy John surgery on May 3, 2023. - Field Level Media Read More
RHP Spencer Turnbull agrees to 1-year deal with Phillies
May 6, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull (56) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. credits: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports Right-hander Spencer Turnbull agreed to a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.
In a corresponding move to create room on the 40-man roster, the Phillies designated right-hander McKinley Moore for assignment.
Turnbull, 31, became a free agent after pitching parts of five seasons for the Detroit Tigers. Last season, he was limited to seven starts and went 1-4 with a 7.26 ERA, 24 strikeouts and 15 walks in 31 innings while missing time with neck and toe injuries. He became a free agent after the season. - Field Level Media Read More
Three-time World Series champion Don Gullett dies
Aug 28, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; A detailed view of the Cincinnati Reds jersey logo during the ninth inning of the game between the Washington Nationals and the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park. credits: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports Former major league left-hander Don Gullett, who was with the Cincinnati Reds for seven of his nine seasons and helped win three World Series titles for two clubs, died Wednesday. He was 73. - Field Level Media Read More
Astros name Josh Hader closer, Ryan Pressly setup man
Feb 14, 2024; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh Hader (71) looks on during spring training practice at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. credits: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports New Houston Astros manager Joe Espada announced Wednesday that newly acquired Josh Hader will be the team’s closer this season, bumping Ryan Pressly to a setup role. - Field Level Media Read More