FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS tball player who was an eight-time All-Star shortstop and two-time World Series champion in Major League Baseball. He rates as one of the most accomplished two-sport athletes in American sports history, a college All-America in baseball and basketball as well as one of only 13 to play […]
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Reds honor late LHP Tom Browning with jersey on Outfield Wall at Great American Ball Park
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Thomas Leo Browning (April 28, 1960 – December 19, 2022) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1984 to 1995, spending almost his entire career with the Cincinnati Reds. In his rookie season in 1985, Browning won 20 games and was runner-up for the National League (NL) Rookie of […]
Reds give new ace Hunter Green huge extension
San Diego Padres News: To wear Pacific Coast League uniforms on April 17
Johnny Ritchey Scholarship winners will also be honored in pregame ceremony SAN DIEGO – On April 11, the San Diego Padres announced they will be wearing their Pacific Coast League uniforms on April 17 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Johnny Ritchey breaking the professional baseball […]
Chicago Cubs, outfielder Ian Happ agree to terms on a three-year contract extension
CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs and outfielder Ian Happ have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension covering the 2024-26 seasons. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Happ, 28, last season was named to his first N.L. All-Star Team and went on to […]
Pittsburgh Pirates give update on pitcher J.T. Brubaker
From Pirates Director of Sports Medicine, Todd Tomczyk: Pirates RHP JT Brubaker underwent right elbow surgery by Dr. Keith Meister on April 12 to reconstruct the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). His projected full return to Major League competition is 14-16 months. COURTESY PIRATES MEDIA RELATIONS & MLBpressbox.com
New York Mets News: Katie Haas joins Franchise as executive vice president, ballpark operations and experience
Jeff White moves to executive vice president, business affairs FLUSHING, N.Y., April 12, 2023 – The New York Mets announced today that Katie Haas will join the organization on May 1 as the club’s Executive Vice President of Ballpark Operations and Experience. Haas was previously the […]
MLB News: Details for the commemoration of Jackie Robinson Day in 2023
Major League Baseball, in coordination with the Robinson Family, MLB Clubs and various partners, has announced Baseball’s efforts to celebrate the legacy of Jackie Robinson and the 50th anniversary of the Jackie Robinson Foundation, a living legacy to both Jackie and Rachel Robinson. “I am thrilled […]
Minnesota Twins place Kyle Farmer on the 10-day injured list, select contract of Kyle Garlick
Gilberto Celestino transferred to 60-day Injured List NEW YORK, NY – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have placed infielder Kyle Farmer on the 10-day Injured List with a facial laceration. Farmer, 32, sustained the injury in the fourth inning of yesterday’s game against the Chicago White […]
MLB News: Nike becomes presenting sponsor of RBI to grow program around the world
MLB and Nike Expand Partnership to Increase Baseball and Softball Access In Underserved Communities April 14th, 2023 Major League Baseball and Nike, Inc. (Nike) today announced Nike as the presenting sponsor of the Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) Program, MLB’s youth initiative to provide baseball and […]
LA DODGERS TO CELEBRATE JACKIE ROBINSON DAY DURING SIX-GAME HOMESTAND
The Dodgers welcome the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets to town LOS ANGELES – The Dodgers will open their second homestand of the season tomorrow, facing the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets. Los Angeles will join all of Major League Baseball on Saturday, April […]
Daily Almanac for Saturday, April 15, 2023: Jackie Robinson Day around Major League Baseball
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Jackie Robinson Day is a traditional event which occurs annually on April 15 in Major League Baseball (MLB), commemorating and honoring the day Jackie Robinson made his major league debut. Celebrated at MLB ballparks, on that one day, all players, coaches, and managers on both teams, and the […]
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS EXTEND PRESIDENT OF BASEBALL OPERATIONS JOHN MOZELIAK THRU 2025
TEAM HAS RECORDED 15-CONSECUTIVE WINNING SEASONS UNDER HIS WATCH The St. Louis Cardinals announced a few weeks ago that the team has extended the contract of President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak through 2025. The announcement was made by Cardinals Chairman Bill DeWitt, Jr. “I am very pleased […]
St. Louis Cardinals News: 2023 Cardinals Hall of Fame ballot nominees announced
Fans to Select One Former Cardinals Great for Induction on August 20 ST. LOUIS, Mo., February 23, 2023 – The St. Louis Cardinals have revealed Joaquín Andújar, Steve Carlton, David Freese, Matt Morris, and Edgar Renteria as the modern players nominated for possible induction into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame, presented […]
St. Louis Cardinals, All-Star pitcher Miles Mikolas agree on 2-year extension
The St. Louis Cardinals announced during spring training that they have agreed to a two-year (2024-25) contract extension with All-Star pitcher Miles Mikolas that will keep him in a Redbirds uniform through at least the 2025 season. “We are extremely pleased to announce that Miles Mikolas will […]
St. Louis Cardinals 2023 Opening Roster
15 players developed within the organization; three newcomers on team The St. Louis Cardinals is in their 132nd season of play in the National League. The team’s 26-player active roster includes three first-time Cardinals (Willson Contreras, Tyler Motter and Jordan Walker), two rookies (Alec Burleson […]
Cleveland Guardians News: Announces post-game concert featuring Walk the Moon on June 24
Admission included with June 24 ticket; $20 add-on ticket available for postgame field access April 11th, 2023 Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced that WALK THE MOON will perform a post-game concert at Progressive Field following the June 24 game against the Milwaukee […]
Cleveland Guardians announce 2023 player programs, community programs and partnerships
Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced 18 player programs for the 2023 season with 25 participating Guardians players. The club will also participate in several additional community programs and partnerships. Guardians Player Programs New Programs Oscar Gonzalez, Bottle Caps for a Cause Oscar […]
Milwaukee Brewers News: Announces election of former pitching ace Ben Sheets to Walk of Fame
Bob “Hurricane” Hazle to be Inducted into Braves Wall of Honor MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers a couple of months ago announced that four-time All-Star pitcher Ben Sheets has been elected into the Walk of Fame. When inducted, Sheets will become the 22nd individual to receive the honor […]
MLB mourns loss of former player/broadcaster Tim McCarver at age 81
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS James Timothy McCarver (October 16, 1941 – February 16, 2023) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) and television sports commentator who played from 1959 to 1980 for four teams, spending almost all of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies. A two-time All-Star, he helped the Cardinals to the 1964 World Series title, batting .478 […]