A few more free agents came off the market Tuesday, with Brandon Crawford signing a six-year deal to return to San Francisco and Cliff Pennington joining the Angels. But there’s still plenty left to resolve this offseason, with more signings and trades on the horizon.
Banister wins AL Manager of the Year Award
Rangers manager Jeff Banister has won the 2015 American League Manager of the Year Award, presented by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
Fantasy roundup: Trades shake up outlooks
With no shortage of notable early-offseason transactions, fantasy owners should pay close attention to the following moves.
Giants sign Crawford to six-year deal
The San Francisco Giants and Brandon Crawford have reached an agreement on a six-year contract through 2021, club senior vice president and general manager Bobby Evans announced Tuesday. The deal covers his two remaining years of arbitration and four years of free agency.
Top skippers ‘wowed’ the baseball world in 2015
There’s a wow factor in the BBWAA’s selection of the Manager of the Year Award winners. No doubt Joe Maddon of the Cubs, who won the National League honors on Tuesday, and Jeff Banister of the Rangers, the American League selection, earned the Award.
Maddon wins NL Manager of the Year
Cubs skipper Joe Maddon was named BBWAA NL Manager of the Year on Tuesday. The 61-year-old Maddon, who previously won American League Manager of the Year honors twice, was the only NL skipper to appear on all 30 ballots, garnering 18 first-place votes to runner-up Mike Matheny’s nine.
Pennington inks 2-year contract with Angels
The Angels signed free agent Cliff Pennington on Tuesday, addressing their need for a veteran utility infielder.
Matheny runner-up for NL Manager of the Year
In his most challenging year on the job, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny delivered arguably his best performance. And in the end, he earned his highest finish yet in the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s National League Manager of the Year Award voting.
Collins finishes 3rd for NL Manager of the Year
Terry Collins may not have won the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s National League Manager of the Year Award on Tuesday, finishing third behind Chicago’s Joe Maddon and St. Louis’ Mike Matheny, but his mere presence on the ballot spoke volumes about what he and the Mets accomplished in 2015.
Asuaje expects Padres to be a ‘great fit’
Carlos Asuaje hasn’t been a member of the Padres for even a week, yet the infielder has become a fast fan of his new organization.
Hinch finishes second in BBWAA skipper race
Astros manager A.J. Hinch finished second in the Baseball Writers’ Association of America American League Manager of the Year Award balloting, it was announced Tuesday.
Molitor third in AL MOY voting
Twins manager Paul Molitor finished third in voting for the 2015 Baseball Writers’ Association of American American League Manager of the Year Award.
Former Pirates prospect killed in plane crash
Jordan Galvez, a onetime teenage infield prospect with the Pirates, was reportedly killed Tuesday in a plane crash in his native Colombia.
Tigers to be prudent in filling hole in left
The Tigers have made it clear that their offseason focus is pitching, both starters and relievers. But the biggest void in their lineup won’t catch new general manager Al Avila out of left field.
Orioles targeting second-tier starters
Executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette told MLB Network Radio the Orioles’ priority is filling out a rotation by obtaining a No. 1, 2 or 3 starter, adding that there’s not “that many No. 1 starters, but there’s some twos and threes in there that we could be very competitive on.”
Often larger than life, Papi’s had incredible run
Has a nickname fit a player better than Big Papi does David Ortiz? He’s had a career that lived up to it.
Rangers announce plans for new Urban Youth Academy
The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association are joining together to build an Urban Youth Academy in West Dallas. Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw and the West Dallas-based Mercy Street are also significantly involved in the project.