Chicago Cubs acquire LHP Tom Cosgrove from San Diego Padres

By Skip Coopersmith     4 10 2025   CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today acquired left-handed pitcher Tom Cosgrove from the San Diego Padres for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Caleb Kilian has been designated for assignment. Cosgrove, 28, is 1-3 with a 3.95 ERA…

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Chicago White Sox announce ‘Grinder Ball Rule #45’ T-shirts in support of 2005 World Series champion Bobby Jenks and his fight against cancer

By Skip Coopersmith     4 11 2025   Proceeds Benefit Jenks’ Favorite Chicago Charity, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana; Opportunity for Fans to Support Families Battling Cancer   CHICAGO – The White Sox and Chicago White Sox Charities (CWSC) announced today the launch of a special initiative, ‘Grinder Ball Rule…

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New York Yankees News: Names YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits co-host of the New York Yankees Official Podcast

By Skip Coopersmith   4 11 2025   Marakovits’ Debut Highlights the Podcast’s Recently Released Season 3 Premiere   The New York Yankees today announced that YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits has joined the New York Yankees Official Podcast as a co-host this season. Marakovits has already appeared on the first two episodes of the podcast’s third season, which premiered…

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MLB News: Miami’s Arias Suspended

By Skip Coopersmith     4 11 2025   The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that Miami Marlins Minor League infielder Gregori Arias, who is currently on the roster of the Dominican Summer League Marlins, has received a 56-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance in violation…

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Pirates announce Roster move involving Kyle Nicolas

By Snuffy Smith   April 11, 2025   The Pittsburgh Pirates today recalled right-handed pitcher Kyle Nicolas from Triple-A Indianapolis. The 26-year-old righthander was scored upon twice in four appearances this season with Indianapolis prior to being promoted to the Pirates today. Nicolas also went 1-0 with a 1.00 ERA (9.0ip/2r/1er) in eight appearances this…

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