Baseball

Breaking News

Baseball

Why no leadoff hitter will ever top Rickey Henderson

Written by I Dig Sports

Published in Baseball

Saturday, 21 December 2024 18:18

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsIf you could name one player in the history of baseball who was the Platonic ideal of a leadoff hitter, who would you name?Rickey.Even today, 21 years after Rickey Henderson's last big league appearance and as the news of his death just four days before his 66th birthday reached us, that first name is likely the immediate response…

Sources: Goldschmidt to Yankees on 1-year deal

Written by I Dig Sports

Published in Baseball

Saturday, 21 December 2024 13:08

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFirst baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees are in agreement on a one-year, $12.5 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN, pairing the 2022 National League MVP and seven-time All-Star with the American League champions in the midst of a significant overhaul.Goldschmidt, 37, has been among the most consistent hitters of his generation. He combines power and…

Marlins reach 1-year contract with INF Wagaman

Written by I Dig Sports

Published in Baseball

Friday, 20 December 2024 20:48

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMIAMI -- The Marlins and infielder Eric Wagaman have agreed to a one-year contract.The Marlins announced the deal Friday. Infielder Vidal Bruján was designated for assignment to make room for Wagaman on the team's 40-man roster.The 27-year-old Wagaman made his big league debut with the Los Angeles Angels in September. He hit .250 with two homers and 10…

Yankees ship Trevino to Reds for Cruz, Jackson

Written by I Dig Sports

Published in Baseball

Friday, 20 December 2024 20:11

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe New York Yankees traded catcher Jose Trevino to the Cincinnati Reds for right-hander Fernando Cruz and catcher Alex Jackson, the teams announced Friday.The move represents a passing of the torch behind the plate for the Yankees.Trevino, 32, arrived in New York via trade with the Texas Rangers before the start of the 2022 season to start behind…

Record 9 MLB teams docked $311M in luxury tax

Written by I Dig Sports

Published in Baseball

Friday, 20 December 2024 15:56

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsA record nine MLB teams were over the luxury tax threshold for 2024, according to a memo sent to teams on Friday and obtained by ESPN.The result was a record $311 million paid in penalties, led by the Los Angeles Dodgers who are paying $103,016,896. The New York Mets were next at $97,115,609. The Chicago Cubs were taxed…

More...

Friday, 20 December 2024 14:34

Rangers ink lefty sidearmer Milner to 1-year deal

Friday, 20 December 2024 12:38

A's pick up veteran infielder Urshela, sources say

Friday, 20 December 2024 12:38

O's, Dodgers lead in unspent international money

Friday, 20 December 2024 12:38

Sources: Sandoval, Red Sox agree to 2-year deal

Friday, 20 December 2024 12:38

Sources: Astros, 1B Walker reach 3-yr., $60M deal

Friday, 20 December 2024 11:07

How can A's persuade free agents to play in a minor league park? A dash of hope -- and a ton of cash

Thursday, 19 December 2024 18:31

Phillies adding Kepler to mix in OF, sources say

Thursday, 19 December 2024 13:35

Nats sign pitcher Soroka to one-year, $9M deal

Thursday, 19 December 2024 13:35

Like father, like son: Yanks trade thrills Bellinger

Thursday, 19 December 2024 14:14

Sosa admits 'mistakes,' set for reunion with Cubs

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 19:26

Sources: Mets add another arm with Canning deal

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 16:22

Sources: Cards' Arenado blocks trade to Astros

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 13:08