Los Angeles Angels acquire INF Luis Guillorme from Atlanta

By Gordon “Goody” Tate 5 11 2024   ANAHEIM – The Angels today acquired INF Luis Guillorme from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. In a corresponding 40-man roster move, INF Anthony Rendon has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. A native of Caracas, Venezuela,…

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Chicago White Sox News: acquires Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa from Texas in exchange for Robbie Grossman; select the contract of Zach Remillard from Triple-A Charlotte

By Gordon “Goody” Tate May 8, 2024     ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Chicago White Sox have acquired minor-league right-handed pitcher Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa (“hoo-OH-pee two-EE-oh-NEE-toe-ah”) from the Texas Rangers in exchange for outfielder Robbie Grossman. The White Sox also have selected the contract of infielder Zach Remillard from Class AAA Charlotte. Hoopii-Tuionetoa, 23, is…

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Cleveland Guardians get RHP Darren McCaughan in trade with Marlins

By Gordon “Goody” Tate May 9, 2024   CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced the following transactions relative to the 40-man roster: Acquired RHP Darren McCaughan (mih-CACK-en) from the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations; optioned McCaughan to AAA Columbus. Transferred RHP Gavin Williams to the 60-day Injured List (right elbow inflammation). McCaughan, 28, was acquired…

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Kansas City Royals News: Salvador Perez, Seth Lugo named Royals Player/Pitcher of the Month for March/April

By J.Y. Montimer KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced this afternoon that catcher Salvador Perez and right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for March/April. The awards are determined by a local media vote. Perez ranked among American League leaders in several offensive categories through the first month of the…

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Seattle Mariners statement on the passing of ownership partner Frank Shrontz

By J.Y. Mortimer May 4th, 2024   SEATTLE, Wash. – Frank Shrontz, who helped provide local, national, and international gravitas to the Mariners partnership group that helped save baseball in Seattle in 1992, has passed away. A life-long resident of the Pacific Northwest, Shrontz devoted his life to his family, public service, and his community. “Frank…

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LA Dodgers activate RHP Walker Buehler

By J.Y. Mortimer May 6th, 2024   LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler off the injured list and placed right-handed pitcher Joe Kelly on the injured list with right posterior shoulder strain. Buehler, 29, will make the start for the Dodgers this evening against the Marlins. It will be…

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Texas Rangers gets OF Robbie Grossman back in trade with Chicago White Sox in exchange for Minor League RHP Anthony Hoopii-tuionetoa

By J.Y. Mortimer Fixture on Rangers’ 2023 World Series championship club returns 5 8 2024   Oakland, Calif. — The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has acquired outfielder Robbie Grossman from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa (pronounced hoo-OH-pee two-EE-oh-NEE-toe-ah). To make room for Grossman on the…

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