Infielder Ildemaro Vargas designated for assignment March 28th, 2021 MESA — The Chicago Cubs today selected the contracts of left-handed pitcher Rex Brothers and infielders Matt Duffy and Eric Sogard. Infielder Ildemaro Vargas has been designated for assignment. Chicago’s 40-man roster stands at 40 players. Brothers, […]
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Colorado Rockies announce latest transactions
March 27th, 2021 SCOTTSDALE – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Chi Chi González and have placed right-handed pitcher Scott Oberg on the 60-day injured list after undergoing a procedure to relieve blood clots in his right elbow. […]
Toronto Blue Jays assign several players to minor league camp
March 27th, 2021 The Toronto Blue Jays have assigned the following 10 players to the Minor League working group. All players remain eligible to play in Grapefruit League games as needed. Optioned:Adams, RileyEspinal, SantiagoPalacios, JoshPayamps, Joel Reassigned:Jiménez, DanySmith, KevinSnead, KirbyUreña, RichardWall, ForrestWhite, Tyler Remaining in Major League camp […]
New York Yankees roster moves for 3/27/21
The Yankees made the following roster moves: Released C Robinson Chirinos and INF Derek Dietrich from their minor league contracts. Signed 1B/OF Jay Bruce to a Major League contract and selected him to the 40-man roster. Placed RHP Clarke Schmidt on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow strain. COURTESY THE NY […]
Chicago Cubs reduce roster to 31 players
March 27th, 2021 MESA – The Chicago Cubs today reduced their spring roster from 38 to 31 players. Infielder Nico Hoerner and left-handed pitcher Brad Wieck have been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Four non-roster invitees have been assigned to minor league camp: right-handed pitchers Shelby Miller, […]
Oakland A’s announce roster moves
March 27th, 2021 OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland A’s reassigned six non-roster invitees to their minor league camp, the club announced today. The six include left-handed pitcher Reymin Guduan, right-handed pitcher Deolis Guerra, catchers Francisco Peña and Carlos Pérez, infielder Pete Kozma and outfielder Cody Thomas. Oakland […]
Twins get roster down to 30 after reassigning five players
FT. MYERS, FL – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have reassigned the following players to minor league camp: catcher Tomás Telis, infielders Tzu-Wei Lin and JT Riddle, and outfielders Keon Broxton and Rob Refsnyder. The Twins currently have 30 active players in camp (2 non-roster): 16 pitchers (2 non-roster), 3 catchers, […]
Kansas City Royals Statement on Mike Bell passing
SURPRISE, AZ (March 26, 2021) – “The Kansas City Royals join the rest of Major League Baseball to mourn the passing of Minnesota Twins bench coach Mike Bell earlier today. Mike, who was raised in a historic baseball family, touched so many lives, first as a […]
Texas Rangers set to host Milwaukee Brewers March 29-30 exhibition games at Globe Life Park
March 26th, 2021 With masks required and other health protocols in place, fans welcomed to Globe Life Field for Rangers games for the first time Arlington, Texas— The Texas Rangers will host the Milwaukee Brewers in a pair of exhibition games at Globe Life Field […]
New York Yankees roster moves for March 26 and 27
March 26th, 2021 Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees optioned RHP Deivi García to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. March 27th, 2021 Released C Robinson Chirinos and INF Derek Dietrich from their minor league contracts. Signed 1B/OF Jay Bruce to a Major League contract and selected him to the 40-man roster. Placed RHP Clarke Schmidt on the 60-day […]
Astros extends contract of RHP Lance McCullers, Jr.
March 26th, 2021 All-Star righthander agrees to five-year deal HOUSTON, TX – The Astros have agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension with RHP Lance McCullers Jr., General Manager James Click announced today. The contract begins in 2022 and runs through 2026. Financial terms of […]
Arizona Diamondbacks issue Statement on the passing of Mike Bell
March 26th, 2021 PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks issued the following statement on the passing of Mike Bell, an original expansion draft pick of the franchise in 1997 who served as a minor league manager, field coordinator, farm director and Vice President of Player Development. […]
Twins mourn loss of bench coach Mike Bell; son of Buddy Bell, brother of Reds manager David Bell
March 26th, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The entire Minnesota Twins organization is saddened by the death of current bench coach Mike Bell, who passed away today at the age of 46 from cancer. The Twins issued the following statement regarding the loss of Bell: “The Minnesota […]
Cardinals mourn loss of former All-Star 1B/RF Joe Cunningham
March 26th, 2021 Innovative Cardinals Marketing & Community Executive Died This Week At 89 ST. LOUIS, Mo., March 26, 2021 – The St. Louis Cardinals organization was saddened to learn of the passing of former All-Star first baseman/outfielder “Smokey” Joe Cunningham at the age of 89 this week. […]
Cincinnati Reds announces What’s New at Great American Ball Part for 2021
March 26th, 2021 The Cincinnati Reds are excited to WELCOME FANS back to the ballpark! Health & Safety Protocols Health and safety measures fans should expect when visiting include: Masks are mandatory and should cover the nose and mouth unless actively eating or drinking in […]
Seattle Mariners ticket sales are selling fast!
March 26th, 2021 The restricted capacity tickets for the first 11 games on the Seattle Mariners schedule are selling fast with four games sold out and three more down to very limited inventory. T-Mobile Park’s capacity is limited to 9,000 per game at least for […]
Baltimore Orioles elect J.J. Hardy and Mike Devereaux to their Hall of Fame
March 26th, 2021 Longtime Orioles Broadcaster Joe Angel Named Herb Armstrong Award Winner The Orioles today announced that former shortstop J.J. HARDY and former outfielder MIKE DEVEREAUX have been elected to the Orioles Hall of Fame. Additionally, long-time Orioles radio broadcaster JOE ANGEL will be inducted as this year’s Herb Armstrong […]
MLB and MLBPA issues update on weekly COVID-19 Testing results
March 26th, 2021 Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association jointly announced today the latest COVID-19 testing results conducted under MLB’s COVID-19 Health Monitoring & Testing Plan. The independent Utah laboratory has reported the following results during the past week: Weekly Monitoring Testing: 13,978 […]
Boston Red Sox announce roster cuts
March 26th, 2021 BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today announced the following roster moves: Infielder Jonathan Araúz was optioned to the Alternate Training Site following last night’s game against the Minnesota Twins. Six players were reassigned to the minor leagues: catcher Chris Herrmann, infielder/outfielder Danny Santana, outfielders César Puello and Michael Gettys, […]
St. Louis Cardinals reduce Spring Training roster to 36
JUPITER, Fla. – The St. Louis Cardinals announced following this evening’s game that they have optioned or re-assigned eight players, reducing the number of players in Major League camp to 36. The team optioned pitcher Johan Oviedo and re-assigned pitchers Jesũs Cruz, Evan Kruczynski, Matthew Liberatore, Zack Thompson and Tommy Parsons, infielder Nolan Gorman and outfielder Matt […]