The St. Louis Cardinals have made significant moves early on in free agency to ensure they don’t repeat their last-place finish in the 2023 season. They signed Kyle Gibson, Lance Lynn, and the ace Sonny Gray, who finished second in the American League’s Cy Young Award voting. The team struggled in 2023 due to their …
Former Detroit Tigers’ relief pitcher Guillermo “Willie” Hernández passed away on Monday night at 69 years old. Hernández, who won the American League MVP and Cy Young awards, as well as the World Series in 1984, died at his home in Sebring, Florida. His funeral services are scheduled to be held in Aguada, Puerto Rico …
The GM meetings in Scottsdale, Arizona set the stage for trade season across the league, with teams signaling their interest in both trade talks and free-agent players. While free agency usually dominates MLB transactions during November and early December, breakout trades often take place. This year, numerous big names are up for discussion, but nothing …
Take a bow, Miguel Cabrera. The veteran first baseman concluded his illustrious 21-year MLB career in Detroit on Sunday, in the presence of his family and a capacity crowd of grateful Tigers fans. At the age of 40, Cabrera departs the MLB scene as one of the greatest players of all time. Following a five-year …
1 of 5 | Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona looks up at the crowd during a tribute in his honor prior to a game against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday at Progressive Field in Cleveland. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Sept. 28 (UPI) — Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona expressed his gratitude and …
1 of 5 | Outfielder Harrison Bader hit .239 through 83 games this season for the New York Yankees. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Aug. 30 (UPI) — The Los Angeles Angels have made a surprising series of MLB moves, placing six players on waivers including Lucas Giolito, Harrison Bader, and Mike …
Aug. 10 (UPI) — Michael Lorenzen made a remarkable entrance for the Philadelphia Phillies, throwing a no-hitter in just his second start since joining the team. The veteran pitcher’s flawless performance took place in his first home game following a trade. On Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park, Lorenzen etched his name into the MLB record …
1/5 Former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Rich Hill is set to join his 13th team. File Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License Photo Aug. 1 (UPI) — The San Diego Padres have made a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates to acquire left-handed pitcher Rich Hill and first baseman Ji Man Choi. According to sources from MLB.com, …
1/5 First baseman C.J. Cron hit .260 through 56 games this season for the Colorado Rockies. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo July 31 (UPI) — The Los Angeles Angels have made a significant trade with the Colorado Rockies, acquiring outfielder Randal Grichuk, first baseman C.J. Cron, and receiving cash considerations. In exchange, …
1/5 Relief pitcher David Robertson spent last season with the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 28 (UPI) — The Miami Marlins have bolstered their pitching staff by acquiring reliever David Robertson in a trade with the New York Mets, announced Friday. In exchange for the veteran …