Trea Turner is one of the top prospects in baseball. His career is in limbo, however, after the 11-player, three-team trade that routed outfielder Wil Myers from Tampa Bay to San Diego. He is caught up in the red tape of the so-called Pete Incaviglia Rule.
Rollins understands why Utley is staying in Philly
It makes perfect sense to Jimmy Rollins why Chase Utley wants to stay in Philadelphia, despite Phillies interim president Pat Gillick saying the team will not win again until 2017 at the earliest.
Giants acquire McGehee to fill third-base spot
The Giants filled their third-base vacancy on Friday night, announcing they obtained Casey McGehee from the Marlins for a pair of Minor League right-handers.
Dodgers surpass Yankees for highest payroll
It’s official: The Dodgers have passed the Yankees as baseball’s highest-spending team. According to calculations made by MLB and reported by The Associated Press, the Dodgers 2014 payroll was a record $257,283,410. That’s more than $20 million above the previous high, recorded by the Yankees a year ago.
Padres build stacked offensive lineup with bevy of moves
The Padres — who haven’t advanced to the playoffs since 2006 and haven’t been very relevant since — continued a frenzied and unusually bountiful offseason with a bevy of notable roster moves Friday.
Hits keep coming: Padres acquire slugger J. Upton
The Padres traded for outfielder Justin Upton and right-hander Aaron Northcraft from the Braves early Friday, dealing left-handed pitcher Max Fried, the team’s No. 3 prospect, in addition to infielders Jace Peterson, Dustin Peterson, outfielder Mallex Smith and the Padres’ fourth international bonus pool slot.
Hits keep coming: Padres acquire slugger J. Upton
The Padres traded for outfielder Justin Upton and right-hander Aaron Northcraft from the Braves early Friday, dealing left-handed pitcher Max Fried, the team’s No. 3 prospect, in addition to infielders Jace Peterson, Dustin Peterson, outfielder Mallex Smith and the Padres’ fourth international bonus pool slot.
Preller sure keeps things moving as rookie GM
One of the more amazing parts of A.J. Preller’s story is that, until the last few weeks, he was a relative unknown outside of baseball. But things have changed, and dramatically. The Padres have gotten everyone’s attention, and so has their new general manager.
Preller sure keeps things moving as rookie GM
One of the more amazing parts of A.J. Preller’s story is that, until the last few weeks, he was a relative unknown outside of baseball. But things have changed, and dramatically. The Padres have gotten everyone’s attention, and so has their new general manager.
Silverman taking bold steps necessary to reshape Rays
On second thought, give Matt Silverman, the Tampa Bay Rays’ “rookie” general manager credit. What Silverman has done is far more than tweaking the roster. Call it a major overhaul.
Kemp pumped to join forces with Padres
New Padres outfielder Matt Kemp was energized and animated at various points on Friday, meeting with reporters for the first time since the five-player deal between the National League West rivals was consummated late Thursday.
Kemp pumped to join forces with Padres
New Padres outfielder Matt Kemp was energized and animated at various points on Friday, meeting with reporters for the first time since the five-player deal between the National League West rivals was consummated late Thursday.
Padres deal Hanigan to Red Sox for Middlebrooks
San Diego sent catcher Ryan Hanigan, who was acquired from Tampa Bay in the Wil Myers trade, to Boston in exchange for third baseman Will Middlebrooks.
Padres deal Hanigan to Red Sox for Middlebrooks
San Diego sent catcher Ryan Hanigan, who was acquired from Tampa Bay in the Wil Myers trade, to Boston in exchange for third baseman Will Middlebrooks.
From security guard to Santa: MLB spreads holiday cheer
On Friday night in Greenwich Village, LeRoy Hendricks, a longtime fixture on the serious side of Major League Baseball Security, renewed what has become a beloved and jolly holiday tradition of his own in later life. He handed out presents to 50 kids as the annual Santa Claus during MLB’s Winter Wishes 2014 event for the Castle Hill Club House of the local Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club.
Dodgers release veteran reliever Wilson
The Dodgers released reliever Brian Wilson on Friday and the club will be responsible for the 32-year-old right-hander’s $10 million salary for 2015.
Dodgers release veteran reliever Wilson
The Dodgers released reliever Brian Wilson on Friday and the club will be responsible for the 32-year-old right-hander’s $10 million salary for 2015.