Baseball News
Yankees Give Aaron Hicks a 7-Year, $70 Million Extension
The New York Times - 25 Feb 2019 19:29
Hicks, 29, has blossomed in New York after arriving via a 2015 trade with the Minnesota Twins.
The Yankees Have a Tantalizing Young Core. Can They Keep It Intact?
The New York Times - 25 Feb 2019 10:00
The team finally got their payroll below baseball's luxury tax threshold last season. Now they have to figure out which young players to extend.
Giants ace Bumgarner uneven in spring debut
ESPN - 25 Feb 2019 02:13
Madison Bumgarner's line from his preseason debut didn't look good, but the pitcher and San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy weren't daunted.
Black agrees to 3-year extension with Rockies
ESPN - 25 Feb 2019 18:45
The Colorado Rockies and manager Bud Black have agreed to a three-year contract extension. Black is 178-147 in his two seasons with the Rockies.
Meet new Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro, who's ready to do 'whatever it takes' to improve
Miami Herald - 25 Feb 2019 18:12
A catcher's mask pendant hangs at the bottom of a gold chain around Jorge Alfaro's neck. The small charm, which is normally concealed behind Alfaro's shirt, was a gift from …
Yankees name Pettitte special adviser to GM
ESPN - 25 Feb 2019 17:25
The New York Yankees have named former star pitcher Andy Pettitte as a special adviser to the general manager.
Lies, damn lies, and projections
ESPN - 25 Feb 2019 16:44
The Cubs are the latest team to be unhappy about their poor PECOTA projection. But is it silly to care?
Meet the man(nequin) keeping Nats' endless uniform combos straight
ESPN - 25 Feb 2019 16:34
Bryce Harper probably won't be wearing any of Washington's 18 potential threads this spring, but there is a 6-foot 45-pounder in the clubhouse who will. And he might be making history.
Buster's Buzz: Phillies should set hard deadline on Bryce Harper
ESPN - 25 Feb 2019 16:08
The Phillies absolutely want Harper. But does he want them? It's time for a final answer.
DeGrom makes spring debut; heater hits 97 mph
ESPN - 25 Feb 2019 00:44
After one exhibition start, Jacob deGrom has a 9.00 ERA. No worries, because all other signs are positive for one of the top pitchers in the major leagues.