Judging by the reception he received from fans attending this weekend’s PirateFest, Michael McKenry owns Pittsburgh. What the popular catcher does not own is his position.
Andruw signs deal to play in Japan
Five-time All-Star Andruw Jones is taking his career to Japan. The 35-year-old outfielder signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Rakuten Eagles of Japan’s Pacific League. The club officially announced the deal Sunday.
Andruw signs deal to play in Japan
Five-time All-Star Andruw Jones is taking his career to Japan. The 35-year-old outfielder signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Rakuten Eagles of Japan’s Pacific League. The club officially announced the deal Sunday.
Final outcome dampens Reds’ brilliant season
Cincinnati won 97 games, buried everyone to win the National League Central by nine games and it felt — completely unfulfilling. A crushing defeat against the Giants in the five-game NL Division Series was hard to take.
Multiple players added to potential Dickey deal
Since sources confirmed Friday night that the Mets and Blue Jays were working on a trade to send reigning National League Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey north of the border, the deal has reportedly grown to include at least seven players, including three catchers.
Front office handles tough questions at PirateFest
Saturday afternoon’s Ask Pirates Management session with at-large fans was slightly more confrontational than it had been Friday night, when season-ticket holders comprised the audience grilling club president Frank Coonelly, general manager Neal Huntington and manager Clint Hurdle.
Ask the Pirates Hour is highlight of PirateFest
PirateFest is an offseason baseball-palooza, turning the David L. Lawrence Convention Center into a mall-midway-arcade mashup.
Hamilton: Rangers missed chance to seal a deal
Josh Hamilton expressed disappointment Saturday that the Rangers did not chase after him harder as a free agent.
Manuel has faith in Phillies’ offseason moves
Attending the Phillies’ Holiday Week of Giving festivities, manager Charlie Manuel responded to reports that the team has signed Mike Adams and John Lannan and is intensifying talks with Cody Ross.
Moreno: LA rivalry didn’t factor into Hamilton deal
Arte Moreno tried to quell any talk of his full-court press on Josh Hamilton being a direct response to the Dodgers’ acquisition of Zack Greinke.
Healthy Walker excited about arbitration process
Neil Walker circles the sprawling PirateFest at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center as the picture of health.
Phillies agree to one-year deal with Lannan
Sources confirmed that the Phillies have agreed to terms with right-hander Mike Adams to be their setup man and left-hander John Lannan to be their fifth starter. The deals are pending physicals.
Phils reach agreement with reliever Adams
The Phillies have found their setup man. MLB.com confirmed the Phillies have agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with right-hander Mike Adams.
Fan Cave spreads holiday cheer to Jersey children
The holiday season came early to the Fan Cave on Friday, as Major League Baseball played host to 35 children from the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton, N.J. The kids were bussed in to Broadway and W. 4th Street and treated to a night of revelry and holiday spirit.
Holiday Tour stops at Westfield Valencia Saturday
The Dodgers Holiday Tour of Southern California will stop at Westfield Valencia on Saturday when Nick Punto and Tim Leary will participate in a meet-and-greet and autograph signing.
Town hall session kicks off PiratesFest
Among the topics discussed by president Frank Coonelly and GM Neal Huntington was the payroll for 2013.
Rockies won’t trade Cuddyer without big return
The Rockies are maintaining a high price for teams interested in trading for center fielder Dexter Fowler. It also has emerged that the Rockies have the same or similar stance for any team interested in outfielder-first baseman Michael Cuddyer.