The Reds have acquired from the Blue Jays RHP Hector Perez for a player to be named or cash. The 40-man roster is at 36 players. Perez, 24, last season made his Major League debut with 1 relief appearance for the Blue Jays. He was […]
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Cleveland Indians place three on All-MLB Teams; RHP Shane Bieber earns first-team accolades
CLEVELAND, OH – Major League Baseball today announced the selections for the second annual All-MLB Team presented by CohnReznick. The first and second teams, which were announced earlier this evening on MLB Network, were determined by a combination of voting from fans and a decorated […]
Indians extend invitations for new MLB Player Development Structure
CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Indians are excited to announce the club has invited the Columbus Clippers, Akron RubberDucks, Lake County Captains and Lynchburg Hillcats to become our affiliates in MLB’s new Player Development structure. The current structure calls for the Columbus Clippers to remain […]
Cleveland Indians finalize 2020 MLB Coaching Staff; DeMarlo Hale Named Bench Coach
CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Indians today announced the following transactions relative to the 2021 Major League Coaching Staff: Named DeMarlo Hale Major League Bench Coach. Hale, 59, joins the Cleveland staff after spending the last two seasons in the Atlanta Braves organization, spending 2019 in Player […]
Nationals add needed slugging 1B in veteran Josh Bell in trade with Pirates
The Washington Nationals certainly solved a huge question mark at first base on Thursday with the acquisition of slugging switch-hitter Josh Bell. Washington sent right-handers Wil Crowe, its No. 3 prospect and Eddy Yean, its No. 6 prospect, to Pittsburgh. There was a hole at first base following […]
Pittsburgh Pirates get two of Nationals Top 10 prospects in trade of 1B Josh Bell
December 24, 2020 The Pittsburgh Pirates today acquired right-handed pitchers Wil Crowe and Eddy Yean (pronounced “YEEN”) from the Washington Nationals in exchange for first baseman Josh Bell. The announcement was made by General Manager Ben Cherington. The 26-year-old Crowe is currently ranked by MLBPipeline as the Nationals’ third-best […]
Detroit Tigers sign fireballing RHP José Ureña to one-year free agent contract
DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers today announced that the club has signed righthanded pitcher José Ureña to a one-year Major League contract. Ureña joins the Tigers after spending the first six Major League seasons of his career with Miami, where he posted a 32-46 record and […]
Houston Astros sign outfielder Jose Siri to Minor League contract
Deal includes invite to Major League Spring Training HOUSTON, TX – Earlier this week, the Houston Astros agreed to terms on a minor league contract with outfielder Jose Siri. The deal includes an invitation to Major League Spring Training. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager James […]
Red Sox sign RHP Matt Andriese to one-year pact; C Deivy Grullón claimed off waivers by Cincinnati Reds
BOSTON, MA — The Boston Red Sox today signed right-handed pitcher Matt Andriese to a one-year contract for the 2021 season, with a club option for the 2022 season. In addition, catcher Deivy Grullón today was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds. Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom […]
NY Mets sign RHP Noah Syndergaard to 1-year contract
FLUSHING, N.Y., December 22, 2020 – The New York Mets today announced that they have avoided arbitration with RHP Noah Syndergaard, agreeing to terms on a one-year contract. Syndergaard, 28, underwent “Tommy John” surgery on March 26 earlier this year. The 6-6, 240-pounder is 47-30 with […]
Boston Red Sox sign veteran outfielder Hunter Renfroe to one-year deal
Hunter Renfroe with Padres 2018 photo By Ian D & Andrea on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0, https commons.wikimedia.org December 14, 2020 BOSTON, MA — The Boston Red Sox today signed outfielder Hunter Renfroe to a one-year contract for the 2021 season. Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom […]
Cleveland Indians ownership announce decision to change team nickname
December 14, 2020 CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Indians today announced our decision to begin the process of changing from our team name “Indians.” Since July, we have conducted an extensive process to learn how our team name affected different constituencies and whether it aligned […]
Kansas City Royals re-sign improved reliever Greg Holland
December 14, 2020 Greg Holland pitching for Kansas City 2015 photo By Arturo Pardavila III on Flickr, CC BY 2.0, https commons.wikimedia.org KANSAS CITY, MO (December 14, 2020) – The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have re-signed free agent pitcher Greg Holland. Per club policy, […]
Texas Rangers announce signing of players to minor league contracts with invitation to MLB spring training camp
December 14, 2020 Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has signed the following three players to Minor League contracts with invitations to 2021 Major League Spring Training camp: · Right-handed pitcher Jharel Cotton (pronounced juh-rell) · Outfielder Jason Martin · Right-handed […]
Oakland A’s announce 2021 Player Development Staff
12/15/20 Oakland, Calif. – The Oakland A’s have announced their 2021 player development department and minor league coaching staffs, including the promotion of Bobby Crosby to manager of the Midland RockHounds, and the promotion of Adam Rosales to manager of the Arizona A’s. Ed Sprague enters his sixth season with the […]
New York Mets improve catching depth with signing of James McCann
James McCann with White Sox rounding bases 2019 photo By David from Washington, DC – _25A4903, CC BY 2.0, https commons.wikimedia.org 12/15/20 FLUSHING, N.Y., December 15**, 2020 –** The New York Mets announced today that the team has signed All-Star catcher James McCann to a […]
Rangers acquire RHP Jose Corniell and PTBNL from Seattle Mariners in exchange for RHP Rafael Montero
The 17-year-old Corniell was signed by Seattle in 2019 12/15/20 Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has acquired right-handed pitcher Jose Corniell and a player to be named later from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for right-handed pitcher Rafael Montero. The […]
Free agent outfielder David Dahl signed to Major League contract by Texas Rangers
David Dahl at bat for Rockies in 2016 By jenniferlinneaphotography on Flickr, CC BY 2.0, https commons.wikimedia.org The 2019 National League All-Star has spent his entire career in the Colorado organization 12/15/20 Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has signed free […]
Cincinnati Reds organization extends Minor League working agreements with Louisville, Chattanooga, Dayton & Daytona
CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Reds have extended invitations to keep their minor league affiliates in Louisville, Chattanooga, Dayton and Daytona. The Reds will keep their short-season teams at their Arizona League and the Dominican Summer League complexes. Their teams in Billings and Greeneville will become […]
December at the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame ‘Deck the Hall’!
Holiday activities for the whole family on Dec. 12 & 19 Saturday, December 12 • Winter Wonderland theater continues • 25% discount on HOF merchandise, plus additional specials on holiday gift items • Kids 12 and under can fill a “Red Stocking” with candy throughout […]