This has been a winter of content for Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish, who has spent most of it in Texas working out at the Ballpark.
Torii returns to open arms at TwinsFest
For Torii Hunter, it felt like he never left. The outfielder, who rejoined the Twins on a one-year deal after leaving Minnesota following the 2007 season, was perhaps the most popular player at TwinsFest this weekend.
Opening Day: Manfred takes over as Commissioner
Rob Manfred became baseball’s first new Commissioner in 23 years at 12:01 a.m. Sunday morning when Bud Selig officially stepped down. Manfred’s vision as he ascends to baseball’s most powerful position has three key components.
Winning T-shirt designs unveiled
The Brewers on Sunday unveiled seven winning T-shirt designs to be distributed during all-fan giveaways at 2015 home games. For the first time, fans decided the winners in an online vote.
Henderson, Thornburg aiming for Opening Day
Brewers relievers Jim Henderson and Tyler Thornburg, who missed most of last season with arm injuries, each expressed optimism during Sunday’s “Brewers On Deck” about being healthy in time for Opening Day.
Mariners close to reuniting with Endy, Gutierrez
Two familiar outfielders, Endy Chavez and Franklin Gutierrez, are close to returning to the Mariners on Minor League deals with invitations to next month’s Major League Spring Training.
Braun says ‘so far, so good’ with right thumb
More than three months after undergoing a procedure to relieve nerve pain that contributed to the least productive season of his career, Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun was still brimming with optimism on Sunday.
At ‘On Deck’ event, Brewers owner says roster’s not set
A year after using the event to announce a record-setting contract for Matt Garza, Brewers principal owner Mark Attanasio told fans at Sunday’s “On Deck” event that the team’s 2015 edition is still under construction.
Network deems Hanley top left fielder in a tight race
Entering the 2015 season, Major League Baseball is stacked with great left fielders. Some are well known, others are under the radar and one has yet to even play the position. Who’s the top left fielder in baseball right now? MLB Network’s response may surprise you.
SoxFest concludes with high hopes for 2015
SoxFest ’15, which concluded Sunday afternoon at the Hilton Chicago, was almost exclusively messages of thanks and visions of grandeur toward the team’s second playoff appearance since the White Sox won the World Series 10 years ago.
Fans show support, optimism at Target Field TwinsFest
TwinsFest was held at Target Field for a second straight year this weekend, and team president Dave St. Peter said roughly 14,000 fans attended the event to help generate $300,000 for the Twins Community Fund.
Murphy’s unclear role a result of injuries, outfield depth
Right fielder David Murphy, who was signed to a two-year contract prior to last season, likely stands to lose playing time if both Brandon Moss and Nick Swisher are healthy and ready to go by Opening Day.
Perkins recovered from arm injury, prepared for camp
Twins closer Glen Perkins said he’s fully recovered from his left forearm injury that saw him miss the last two weeks of the 2014 season, and he’ll be ready to go for Spring Training.
Chicago to host public memorial for Banks at Daley Plaza
The bronze statue of Ernie Banks will be installed in Daley Plaza from Wednesday until Saturday as a public memorial for fans who want to celebrate the Hall of Famer’s life, the Cubs and the City of Chicago announced Sunday. The outdoor plaza is at 50 W. Washington Street.
Kluber collects Cy Young Award, joins Tribe Fest
Following a whirlwind trip to New York and back, Indians starter Corey Kluber returned to Tribe Fest with his American League Cy Young Award in tow.
Maddon watches Baez play in Puerto Rico
Cubs manager Joe Maddon was in Puerto Rico this weekend to watch Javier Baez play in the championship series with Santurce. What was he looking for? Maddon told the young infielder he wanted to “see him smile.”
Selig goes out on top in final day as Commissioner
Bud Selig might just remember it as one of the best evenings of his life. His emotions bubbled to the surface a time or two, but there were also waves of laughter and joy in his final hours as Commissioner on Saturday night, as he was honored at the New York Baseball Writers’ Association of America Dinner.