By Dan Hock CHICAGO – Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ, second baseman Nico Hoerner and shortstop Dansby Swanson tonight were named National League Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners at their respective positions. This is the first time the Cubs have had at least three […]

By Dan Hock CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs mourn the passing of longtime clubhouse manager and loving husband and father Tom “Otis” Hellmann who passed away last night. Tom was part of the Cubs organization for the last 41 seasons, joining Chicago in 1983, where […]

By Dan Hock CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today announced their minor league managers and coaching staffs for the 2024 season. A detailed list of each club’s managers and coaching staffs are included on the following page. The Cubs minor league clubs include Triple-A Iowa, […]

By Dan Hock CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today announced their minor league coordinators for the 2024 season. Kevin Graber enters his second season with the Cubs as minor league field coordinator while also serving as the baserunning coordinator for the first time. He was […]

By Dan Hock CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs have invited the following 19 non-roster players to major league Spring Training. The following 11 pitchers have been invited to major league camp: right-handed pitchers Colten Brewer, Chris Clarke, Carl Edwards Jr., Sam McWilliams, Ethan Roberts, Cam […]

By Dan Hock CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today announced the 2024 promotional calendar for the upcoming regular season, featuring over 50 promotional items, four ballpark celebrations and events, nearly 30 Special Ticket Offers and more. Fans can take advantage of some of these offers and […]

By Dan Hock CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs are expanding the 2024 promotional calendar for the upcoming regular season to include a new cap series that honors and recognizes the culture and diversity of individuals from seven different cultures, including Caribbean, Greek, Irish, Italian, Mexican, Polish […]

By Dan Hock   February 27, 2024   MESA, Ariz. – The Chicago Cubs today have agreed to terms with outfielder Cody Bellinger on a three-year major league contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 40-man roster now stands at 40. Bellinger, 28, […]

By Doc McElroy Reds at Guardians, 3:05 p.m. ET Reds: The 10-pitcher battle for five rotation spots begins in earnest on Saturday, when Carson Spiers gets the ball to start. Spiers, a prospect who debuted near the end of 2023, likely has an outside shot at […]

By Dan Hock REDS STATEMENT ON FRANCHISE HALL OF FAME LEFTY FEBRUARY 14, 2024   The Cincinnati Reds offer condolences to the family and friends of Reds Hall of Fame pitcher Don Gullett, who died today at age 73. Reds CEO Bob Castellini said, “Don […]

By Doc McElroy February 15th, 2024 MLB Digital Platforms To Carry At Least 10 Games Live and Blackout Free MLB Network to Air 5 Games Live, Plus Reveal The Rosters on MLB Tonight on Thursday, March 7th at 11 a.m. ET; Spring Breakout Tickets Are […]

By Doc McElroy February 16th, 2024   Major League Baseball (MLB) announced today an agreement with PitchCom to extend their league-wide vendor relationship providing patented, award-winning signal-calling systems to every Major League Club and AAA affiliate through at least the 2026 season. First adopted for […]

By Doc McElroy February 16th, 2024   MLB Umpire Camps Serve as the Main Pathway to Pursue Professional Umpiring Careers   Major League Baseball today announced the 2024 slate of free, one-day MLB Umpire Camps that will be held across the country this season. The MLB […]

By Doc McElroy February 16th, 2024   The Ohio Lottery Post-Game Concert Series is back in 2024 with live performances on the field after three Reds games at Great American Ball Park. Yacht Rock Music Night featuring The Docksiders Friday, Aug. 16 following Reds vs. Kansas City […]

By Doc McElroy Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced the 2024 ticket public onsale date as well as the 2024 promotional calendar for fans at Progressive Field. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to the Cleveland Guardians home opener on April […]

By Doc McElroy CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today finalized their Major League Performance and Technology Teams following internal promotions and external hirings: PERFORMANCE TEAM Jeff Desjardins (Head Athletic Trainer): Promoted to Head Athletic Trainer following 14 seasons in the lead assistant role. The […]

By Dan Hock David Bell Reds Manager 2024 Winter Caravan. Team Outlook. January 2024.mp3 FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS David Michael Bell (born September 14, 1972) is an American former professional baseball third baseman, who is currently the manager for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). Over the course of his 12-year MLB playing […]

By Dan Hock   The Pirates are deeply saddened by the passing of Tom Walker. He passed back in October 2023. Tom spent six seasons in the Major Leagues, making his debut with the Montreal Expos in 1972. He also pitched with the Detroit Tigers, […]

By Dan Hock Pittsburgh’s Ke’Bryan Hayes has been named the winner of the Fielding Bible Award among third basemen. Hayes was also named the Fielding Bible’s first ever Defensive Player-of-the-Year. This is the second time in three seasons Hayes has earned Fielding Bible Award accolades […]

By Dan Hock Pittsburgh’s Ke’Bryan Hayes was named the winner of the 2023 Rawlings Gold Glove Award for National League third basemen. The 26-year-old Hayes led all third basemen in MLB this season with 21 Defensive Runs Saved according to both the Fielding Bible and […]