Postmortem: Mets Again a Losing Ballclub, But Only Just So
For a time it didn’t seem inevitable, but with a split of the Nationals in yesterday’s road finale, the Mets lost their 82nd game, clinching a losing season for the sixth straight year. With the final...
View ArticleMets Clinch Best Record of Terry Collins Era
With a rocket shot off Lucas Duda’s bat in last night’s victory, the Mets officially made 2014 their best in four years under Terry Collins. After posting a 77-85 mark in Collins’ 2011 team debut, New...
View ArticleJoe Maddon opts out of contract, Wilpon says Mets won’t change managers
Update, 2:20 PM: Mets COO Jeff Wilpon is telling every reporter who will listen that the Mets aren’t changing managers. Frankly, the fact that Wilpon is opening his mouth is bad enough. That he’s...
View ArticleGiancarlo Stanton agrees to 13-year extension with Marlins
Giancarlo Stanton has an extension in place with the Marlins that will pay him $325 million over the next 13 seasons. The deal includes a full no-trade clause, as well as an opt-out that Stanton can...
View ArticleBraves trade Jason Heyward to Cardinals
The Braves have traded right fielder Jason Heyward to the Cardinals – along with Jordan Walden – for Shelby Miller and High-A RHP Tyrell Jenkins. The Cardinals announced the trade on Twitter. Heyward,...
View ArticleHall of Fame ballot to be unveiled on Monday
The 2015 Hall of Fame ballot, with Mike Piazza‘s name appearing for the third time, will be unveiled by the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Monday. Along with Piazza, other returning candidates will...
View ArticleYasmany Tomas signs six-year deal with Arizona
Cuban free agent outfielder Yasmany Tomas has agreed to a six-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks worth $68.5 million dollars. The deal reportedly has an opt-out after the fourth year. Tomas, 24,...
View ArticleDidi Gregorius traded to Yankees
In a three-team trade, Didi Gregorius has been dealt to the Yankees, LHP Shane Greene is going from the Yankees to Detroit, and LHP Robbie Ray and SS prospect Domingo Leyba are going from Detroit to...
View ArticleJimmy Rollins traded to Dodgers
Jimmy Rollins, who recently said he would refuse to waive his no-trade rights if the Mets worked out a deal for him, has been traded to the Dodgers. In addition to refusing a potential deal to the...
View ArticleMariners acquire outfielder Justin Ruggiano from Cubs
The Mariners announced Wednesday that they have acquired outfielder Justin Ruggiano from the Cubs for minor league pitcher Matt Brazis. Ruggiano, 32, hit .281/.337/.429 with 6 home runs in 81 games...
View ArticleMax Scherzer agrees to seven-year deal with Nationals
Early Monday morning, it was reported that Max Scherzer had agreed to a seven-year deal with the Nationals worth more than $180 million. On Sunday afternoon, news broke that the Nationals were own of...
View ArticleJurickson Profar begins throwing program
Rangers shortstop Jurickson Profar, who missed all of last season due to a torn muscle in his right (throwing) shoulder, began a throwing program on Wednesday. Profar’s rehab had been shut down in...
View ArticleRed Sox agree to terms with Yoan Moncada
The Red Sox have signed Cuban free agent Yoan Moncada for a bonus that is reportedly worth $31.5 million. Due to the 100 percent tax Boston will pay for going over their international spending limit,...
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