The front of rotation ace Johnny Cueto’s No. 47 jersey said “Los Rojos,” as the club is planning a Spanish-language alternate look for 2013. Cueto is from the Dominican Republic.
Chapman bittersweet about move to rotation
Aroldis Chapman certainly likes the idea of moving into the Reds rotation in 2013. But the left-hander will also miss being a closer.
Leake preparing to start, but role undecided
Reds starter Mike Leake heard that his team’s signing of Jonathan Broxton to be the closer and moving Aroldis Chapman to the rotation would have repercussions.
Young will feel at home with Phillies
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel is going to love Michael Young — and so will Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard, etc. Young will fit nicely on a team that prides itself on playing the game right, on playing hard and on competing like crazy.
Reliever Beimel should be ready for Spring Training
Lefty reliever and free agent Joe Beimel is ahead of schedule on his way back from Tommy John surgery and should be fully ready for the start of Spring Training.
Longtime Minors manager Carey dies at age 59
P.J. Carey, whose 22-season Minor League managing career was spent mostly directing the Rookie and Class A prospects in the Rockies’ system, died Friday night at age 59 after a long illness.
Phillies acquire veteran Young from Rangers
Rangers icon Michael Young is the Phillies’ new third baseman, after he agreed on Saturday to waive his no-trade clause. In return, the Rangers will receive right-handed reliever Josh Lindblom and a Minor League pitcher, Lisalverto Bonilla, who represented the Phillies in the 2012 All-Star Futures Game.
Rangers deal Young to Phils for pair of righties
The Rangers on Saturday traded Michael Young, who made his debut with Texas in 2000, to the Phillies for right-handers Josh Lindblom and Lisalverto Bonilla.
Giants’ table-setters set contract table for each other
During their contract negotiations with the Giants, Angel Pagan and Marco Scutaro proved that what happens on the field can shape what happens off the field, too.
Giants’ table-setters set contract table for each other
During their contract negotiations with the Giants, Angel Pagan and Marco Scutaro proved that what happens on the field can shape what happens off the field, too.
Reds awaiting word from Rolen about ’13
The Reds are still awaiting word from free-agent third baseman Scott Rolen about whether he intends to play in 2013.
Determined Votto discusses rehab at Redsfest
Joey Votto spoke at Redsfest like a man determined to return to 100 percent next season after missing 48 games in 2012 due to a knee injury that required two surgeries.
Reliever Montgomery on the rise in Yanks’ system
Remember the name Mark Montgomery. Many have not yet heard of the Yankees’ pitching prospect. I believe the 22-year-old right-handed reliever will soon become a household name.
Reliever Montgomery on the rise in Yanks’ system
Remember the name Mark Montgomery. Many have not yet heard of the Yankees’ pitching prospect. I believe the 22-year-old right-handed reliever will soon become a household name.
Hunting mishaps aren’t without precedent
The recent hunting injury of Padres pitcher Andrew Cashner is the latest in a long line of obscure offseason mishaps by Major Leaguers, and it serves as a reminder that all activities come with a risk.
Hunting mishaps aren’t without precedent
The recent hunting injury of Padres pitcher Andrew Cashner is the latest in a long line of obscure offseason mishaps by Major Leaguers, and it serves as a reminder that all activities come with a risk.
D-backs add free agent McCarthy to rotation
The Arizona Diamondbacks made a strike for one of the game’s most coveted free-agent starting pitchers on Friday, when they signed Brandon McCarthy to a two-year contract worth $15.5 million.