The Giants will reportedly ink veteran left-handed reliever Jeremy Affeldt to a three-year deal worth around $18 million.
Plenty of cost-effective alternatives on market
Every agent is going to try to explain to teams why there’s no comparable player to his this offseason. It’s understandable, but is it true? Not necessarily.
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Trout preparing for life in left without mentor Hunter
Torii Hunter played a big part in helping Mike Trout become one baseball’s best at age 21. Now Trout is starting to come to grips with the reality that his biggest mentor probably won’t be back next season.
Trout preparing for life in left without mentor Hunter
Torii Hunter played a big part in helping Mike Trout become one baseball’s best at age 21. Now Trout is starting to come to grips with the reality that his biggest mentor probably won’t be back next season.
Bourgeois chooses free agency over Triple-A
Outfielder Jason Bourgeois has declined an assignment to Triple-A Omaha and decided to become a free agent, the Royals announced on Monday.
Montgomery continues racking up K’s at AFL
Mark Montgomery has wasted little time transforming from an off-the-radar prospect to a special find by the Yankees’ scouting department.
Santana ready to hit ground running in KC
Right-hander Ervin Santana was happy and healthy as he spent his first day in Kansas City as a member of the Royals on Monday.
Santana ready to hit ground running in KC
Right-hander Ervin Santana was happy and healthy as he spent his first day in Kansas City as a member of the Royals on Monday.
Rangers face tough task in prioritizing needs
The Rangers are going to be serious players for free-agent pitcher Zack Greinke, but they also have to address their bullpen and catching situation.
Rangers face tough task in prioritizing needs
The Rangers are going to be serious players for free-agent pitcher Zack Greinke, but they also have to address their bullpen and catching situation.
Miley finishes close second to Harper for NL ROY
Just days before the start of the 2012 regular season, D-backs left-hander Wade Miley thought for sure he was headed to Triple-A Reno. Not only did Miley make the team, he wound up being the team’s lone All-Star representative and he capped his year by finishing second in voting for the National League Rookie of the Year Award.
Win total shouldn’t deny Kershaw another Cy
Look over the game logs. Look over the numbers. Then do a little experiment — put your finger over the won-lost record and see what you see. There’s not a better candidate for the National League Cy Young Award than Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw.
Free agent Hunter meets with Tigers in Detroit
Torii Hunter has been to Comerica Park and downtown Detroit several times as a visiting player. On Tuesday, he took a visit as a free agent, meeting with members of the Tigers’ front office as Detroit took its courtship to an in-person level.
Harper wins close NL Rookie of the Year race
Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was named the National League Rookie of the Year Award winner, as voted by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Monday.
Cespedes runner-up in AL Rookie of Year voting
A’s outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, who finished second behind Trout in nearly every rookie offensive category, placed second in the voting, done by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.