June 17th, 2023 HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Astros have acquired RHP Joel Kuhnel from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations. To make room for Kuhnel on the 40-man roster, the Astros transferred RHP Lance McCullers Jr. to the 60-day IL. Additionally, Kuhnel has been optioned to […]
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Oakland A’s acquire RHP Yacksel Rios from Atlanta Braves for cash considerations
June 18th, 2023 OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A’s acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Yacksel Rios from the Atlanta Braves organization for cash considerations, the club announced today. Rios has spent the entire season at Triple-A Gwinnett where he is 1-1 with seven saves, a 1.46 […]
Baltimore Orioles: Hall of Famer Relief Pitcher Dick Hall passes away at age 92
Dick Hall, who spent nine of his 19 seasons in the majors as an Orioles relief pitcher and earned election into the team’s Hall of Fame, passed away on Sunday, June 18, at the age of 92. Known for his pinpoint control, Hall went 65-40 […]
Atlanta Braves News: Releases roster for second annual Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase at Truist Park June 24-25
Top 45 Native American high school baseball players will represent over 30 tribal affiliations from 13 states and Canada ATLANTA (June 19, 2023) – The Atlanta Braves will host the second annual Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase at Truist Park, June 24 – 25. A pro-style workout will […]
Chicago Cubs News: Named ‘Corporation of the Year’ by United Negro College Fund Chicago
Corporate award was presented at UNCF’s annual gala Saturday night CHICAGO – On Saturday, June 17, the Chicago Cubs were named “Corporation of the Year” by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Chicago. UNCF strives to change the narrative of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) across […]
MLB News: Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.) announces strategic partnership with career technology platform PODIUM-X
Podium-X to Continue B.AT.’s Ongoing Work for the Baseball Family By Changing the Way Former Professional Athletes Pursue Career Opportunities; Technology Platform to Offer Resume Support, Access to Job Opportunities, Career Coaching, and More The Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.) announced in May a strategic partnership […]
MLB News: Scotts and MLB reveal grant recipients of the 2023 Scotts® Field Refurbishment Program
The Blue Ribbon-Panel, including 1997 World Series Champion and MLB Network analyst Cliff Floyd and Olympic Gold Medalist Jennie Finch, awarded three in-need communities with field refurbishments The Scotts Company LLC (Scotts) and Major League Baseball today awarded three communities from across the United States […]
MLB News: Major League Baseball launches “MLB Together” as new social responsibility platform
New Mental Health & Wellness Initiative Debuts as Part of MLB Together; Cancer Survivor Liam Hendriks Named MLB Together Ambassador Major League Baseball recently announced the debut of “MLB Together,” the League’s new platform emphasizing Baseball’s efforts to make important societal contributions through the […]
MLB May 2023 News: MLB mourns loss of St. Louis Cardinals beat writer Rick Hummel
Commissioner’s statement Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. issued the following statement today regarding the passing of longtime St. Louis Post-Dispatch baseball writer Rick Hummel, who was 77: “Rick Hummel was one of the best and most respected baseball writers of his or any era. It […]
MLB News: MLB and the Seattle Mariners announce the 2023 All-Star Legacy initiative to make long-term impact on Seattle community
Effort Will Support the Sustainable Growth of Youth Baseball & Softball and Support Historically Underserved Community College Students As They Complete Their Education; Since 1997, More Than $100 Million Has Been Contributed To Host Communities through the All-Star Legacy Initiative Seattle, WA – Major […]
MLB News: Former Mariners Harold Reynolds, Raul Ibañez to manage SiriusXM All-Star Futures teams
Two-Time All-Star, MLB Network Analyst Reynolds to Lead AL Futures Squad; 2009 All-Star, MLB Senior VP, On-Field Operations Ibañez to Manage NL Futures Team; Futures Game to Begin All-Star Saturday Festivities at T-Mobile Park, Live on Peacock and SiriusXM A pair of former Seattle Mariners […]
MLB News: MLB and MLB Players, Inc. form new partnership to increase player marketing
MLB Acquires Group Player Rights From MLB Players, Inc. for Sponsor Usage Major League Baseball and MLB Players, Inc., the business arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, formed a new agreement designed to increase player marketing through league sponsors and third-party league relationships. […]
MLB News: Albert Pujols named special assistant to the Commissioner
Newly Retired Baseball Great to Advise on Player Relations and Issues in the Dominican Republic; Pujols Also Will Serve as MLB Network Analyst Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. announced in early June that Major League Baseball has named Albert Pujols as Special Assistant […]
MLB News: Two Minor League Players Suspended
The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced in early June, that two Minor League players have been suspended following their violations of Major League Baseball’s Joint Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Los Angeles Angels Minor League pitcher Darlin Francia, who is currently […]
MLB News: Braves’ Acuña Jr., Angels’ Ohtani leading respective leagues in first Scotts MLB All-Star Ballot update for the 2023 Midsummer Classic in Seattle
Seven Players Holding Leads of Less Than 100K Votes for Right to Advance to Phase 2; MLB Network to Announce Finalists on Thursday, June 22nd; ESPN to Unveil Starters on Thursday, June 29th; Full Rosters on Sunday, July 2nd June 12th, 2023 Outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. of […]
MLB News: Gunnar Henderson of the Baltimore Orioles named American League Player of the Week presented by Chevrolet; Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks named National League Player of the Week presented by Chevrolet
Isaac Paredes, Taylor Walls of the Rays Combine for Play of the Week with Clutch Double Play June 12th, 2023 A pair of rookies from the 2019 MLB Draft have been named the Players of the Week presented by Chevrolet, with Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson being […]
MLB disciplines LA Angels’ Brandon Drury
Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury has received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for making contact with Umpire Ramon De Jesus while arguing balls and strikes in his Club’s game vs. the Texas Rangers last night at Globe Life Field in Arlington, […]
MLB News: Participating players, schedule announced for 2023 MLB Draft Combine at Chase Field in Phoenix
More than 270 Draft-Eligible Players to Take Part in Combine Activities; MLB Network To Feature Extensive Live On-Site Coverage on June 20-21; Fans have free access to Combine on June 20-21 June 14th, 2023 Major League Baseball and USA Baseball today announced the list of […]
MLB disciplines NY Mets pitcher Drew Smith
June 14th, 2023 Michael Hill, Major League Baseball’s Senior Vice President of On-Field Operations, announced today that New York Mets pitcher Drew Smith has received a 10-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for violating the prohibitions on foreign substances, which resulted in his ejection […]
Cincinnati Reds News: Madisonville selected for ‘Community Makeover’ by Reds, P&G, Cincinnati Zoo & Cincinnati Children’s
Over 400 volunteers to participate in service day on July 27 June 16th, 2023 The Cincinnati Reds, P&G, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital have selected the Cincinnati neighborhood of Madisonville for the 2023 Community Makeover. Now in its 14th year, […]