Phillies outfielders Ben Revere and Domonic Brown filed for salary arbitration Tuesday. They are the club’s only players eligible for arbitration.
Moss, five other Indians file for arbitration
The Indians’ most prominent arbitration case this offseason involves the team’s most prominent acquisition of the winter. Slugger Brandon Moss, who was acquired in a trade with the A’s in December, was one of six players to file for arbitration for Cleveland on Tuesday. Carlos Carrasco, Lonnie Chisenhall, Marc Rzepczynski, Bryan Shaw and Josh Tomlin also filed.
Ellis avoids arbitration, signs for $4.25 million
Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis beat the deadline to file for arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $4.25 million contract for 2015.
Rockies host ceremony for Galarraga Field renovation
Andres Galarraga Field at the Owen Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver will continue to sparkle, thanks to the Baseball Tomorrow Fund, the Rockies, the MLB Groundskeepers and several companies.
Cuban pitcher Lopez agrees to record deal with D-backs
Cuban right-handed pitching prospect Yoan Lopez has agreed to a record-setting $8.27 million bonus with the D-backs. The club has not confirmed the deal, but “it’s all pending a physical right now,” D-backs general manager Dave Stewart said.
Chapman’s generosity benefits college volleyball team
The Mount St. Joseph University men’s volleyball team doesn’t have a huge budget, nor does it get a ton of media attention. The Lions do not play home games in front of thousands of fans at their gym. But this is a program that can say it has one very good friend in Reds closer Aroldis Chapman.
D-backs scour the globe in order to improve
The D-backs have been active on the international market since the period began, signing prospects from places like the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Taiwan.
Rangers hopeful arbitration hearings can be avoided
The Rangers remain hopeful that they can go another year without having an arbitration hearing with one of their players. The Rangers had three players officially file for arbitration on Tuesday. Pitcher Ross Detwiler, closer Neftali Feliz and first baseman Mitch Moreland will exchange salary figures with the team on Friday.
Rangers add power bat Peguero on Minors deal
The Rangers added an intriguing power bat to their Spring Training roster when they signed outfielder Carlos Peguero to a Minor League contract with an invitation to big league camp.
Moyer to join Mariners Hall of Fame this summer
Longtime Major League starting pitcher Jamie Moyer, who spent 11 seasons with the Mariners, has been selected as the ninth member to be enshrined in the Mariners Hall of Fame.
Herrera turning heads with strong showing in winter ball
The Phillies took a flier on Odubel Herrera in the Rule 5 Draft in December because they liked what he could bring to the outfield with his athleticism and offense. The Phillies could use some depth in the outfield in 2015 and beyond, and it’s becoming clear why the organization felt it was worth taking a chance on the 23-year-old.
Royals extend Yost’s contract through 2016
The Royals have agreed to a one-year contract extension with manager Ned Yost, whose deal now runs through the 2016 season.
Baker to get Lasorda Award at star-studded event
Dusty Baker will receive the Tommy Lasorda Managerial Achievement Award at Dennis Gilbert’s 12th annual Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation Awards Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.
Returning from pair of injuries, Morton back on mound
Given the amount of time he’s spent on the disabled list the past few years, Charlie Morton has grown used to pitching at unusual times, often alone and in front of more eyes than usual. That was the case Tuesday morning, as Morton toed the rubber of a bullpen mound at Pirate City during the second day of the Pirates’ four-day mini-camp.
Aaron as Hawks owner would be win for Atlanta
You have Hank Aaron, and then you have … well, let’s be honest. None of the other names matter. Not around this city, where various media outlets say the list of those in a group trying to buy the local NBA team goes from Steve Kaplan (who?) to folks named Erick Thohir, Handy Purnomo Soetedjo and Jason Levien to their only partner who counts. We’re back to Henry Louis Aaron.
Source: Braves agree to deal with Wandy
Furthering their attempt to round out their starting rotation, the Braves have decided to take a chance on left-handed pitcher Wandy Rodriguez, who reportedly recently failed a physical after agreeing a Minor League deal with the Phillies. The Phils have not confirmed that report.
Lack of big trade shows Mets wisely playing long game
It’s officially mid-January, and, unless you firmly believe in the ability of Wilmer Flores, the Mets still don’t have a shortstop. Maybe this is surprising, maybe not, because the Mets, despite an obvious need, left the position untouched in the Hot Stove season a year ago, too. But the status-quo shortstop situation is a source of angst for some, a source of shrugs for others. It all depends on what you think of the Mets’ competitive chances in 2015.