Baseball News
Gabe Kapler and Giants Have 13-Person Coaching Staff
The New York Times - 6 Apr 2022 13:06
Gabe Kapler's enormous staff of 13 coaches is too many to fit in a dugout, but the unorthodox approach helped the team win 107 games in 2021. A trend was officially set.
Yankees Postpone Opener Against Red Sox
The New York Times - 6 Apr 2022 17:31
With rain in the forecast, the opening day matchup between the Yankees and the Red Sox was pushed to Friday.
Rays OF Margot gets 2-year deal worth $19M
ESPN - 6 Apr 2022 06:16
The Tampa Bay Rays and outfielder Manuel Margot, who would have been eligible for free agency after this season, have agreed to a two-year contract worth $19 million.
Yanks carry 16 P's; reunite with ex-slugger Bird
ESPN - 6 Apr 2022 00:35
The Yankees will carry 16 pitchers and three bench players as season opens with expanded rosters. New York is also reuniting with former slugger Greg Bird on a minor league deal.
MLB names Sabathia special assistant to Manfred
ESPN - 6 Apr 2022 22:08
As a special assistant to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, CC Sabathia, who retired after the 2019 season, is tasked with addressing player relations, diversity, equity and inclusion, social responsibility, youth participat...
Ex-Yankees ace CC Sabathia named special ass't to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred
NY Daily News - 6 Apr 2022 21:08
The Yankees' former ace couldn't stay out of the game for long.
M's-Twins opener PPD, pushing back star debuts
ESPN - 6 Apr 2022 16:37
The Opening Day game between the Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins has been postponed because of inclement weather in the forecast Thursday in Minneapolis.
MLB players union gave $50K to minor leaguers
ESPN - 6 Apr 2022 00:35
The union for Major League Baseball players gave $50,000 to their minor league counterparts in November 2021, according to the annual financial disclosure dated March 31 and filed by the MLBPA with the U.S. Labor Departm...
Poll: Interest outweighs ire over season delay
ESPN - 6 Apr 2022 22:08
About 1 in 4 fans of Major League Baseball feel at least some anger toward the sport after its first work stoppage in a generation, according to a new poll, but the vast majority are still excited about the new season.
Yankees-Red Sox Opening Day at Stadium pushed to Friday by rain
NY Daily News - 6 Apr 2022 15:41
The Yankees and Red Sox will have to wait an extra day to renew their pleasantries.
Reports: Astros, Pressly agree to $30M extension
ESPN - 6 Apr 2022 06:16
The Astros and closer Ryan Pressly have agreed to a two-year contract extension, according to multiple reports.
Reds release outfielder Akiyama after 2 seasons
ESPN - 6 Apr 2022 00:35
The Cincinnati Reds released outfielder Shogo Akiyama on Tuesday and will owe him $8 million for the 2022 season.
Cards' Goldschmidt bats .500 in spring training
ESPN - 6 Apr 2022 00:35
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt closed spring training Tuesday with an incredible .500 batting average in preseason play.