Baseball
Sources: RHP Johnson goes from Japan to S.D.
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Baseball
Monday, 23 December 2019 06:50
After rediscovering himself in Japan, right-hander Pierce Johnson has reached an agreement with the San Diego Padres on a two-year, $5 million deal with a club option for a third year, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.Johnson, 28, struggled in the big leagues in his previous stint. The 2012 first-round pick by the Cubs made only one appearance for Chicago before…
Report: Umps back test plans for auto strike zone
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Baseball
Saturday, 21 December 2019 15:52
NEW YORK -- Computer plate umpires could be called up to the major leagues at some point during the next five seasons.Umpires agreed to cooperate with Major League Baseball in the development and testing of an automated ball-strike system as part of a five-year labor contract announced Saturday, two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The Major…
Way-too-early 2020 MLB starting rotation rankings
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Baseball
Friday, 20 December 2019 12:41
The starting pitcher market has been boiling atop the MLB hot stove the past few weeks. Just check out a list of the top 20 or so starters who have changed teams since the end of the 2019 season:Gerrit Cole, Zack Wheeler, Corey Kluber, Madison Bumgarner, Dallas Keuchel, Cole Hamels, Wade Miley, Julio Teheran, Chase Anderson, Zach Davies, Tanner Roark,…
Sources: Blue Jays, LHP Ryu agree to $80M deal
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Baseball
Sunday, 22 December 2019 20:25
Left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a four-year, $80 million contract, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.A severe groin injury robbed Ryu of 15 weeks in 2018, but he stayed healthy throughout 2019 with the Los Angeles Dodgers and was among the best in the National League.Ryu, who returned to the…
Olney: Rays' Charlie Morton bound to be a trade target
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Baseball
Saturday, 21 December 2019 10:34
Starting pitchers among Major League Baseball's free agents continue to come off the board quickly: Stephen Strasburg followed by Gerrit Cole followed by Madison Bumgarner, Wade Miley, Julio Teheran and Gio Gonzalez, all faring better than anybody might have expected last winter. With the preferred pitching pendulum in MLB seemingly swinging back from relievers to starting pitchers again, there is…
More...
Sunday, 22 December 2019 07:29
Source: Shaw, Blue Jays have 1-year, $4M deal
Saturday, 21 December 2019 16:55
Sources: ChiSox get Keuchel at 3 years, $55.5M
Saturday, 21 December 2019 18:27
Are the White Sox MLB contenders with their reinforced rotation?
Saturday, 21 December 2019 08:59
Tigers reach deals with ex-Twins Schoop, Cron
Saturday, 21 December 2019 11:51
Report: Cespedes' salary for '20 cut by $23.5M
Friday, 20 December 2019 15:56
14-year vet Kinsler retires one hit shy of 2,000
Friday, 20 December 2019 16:20
Dodgers' Hill named Tony Conigliaro Award winner
Friday, 20 December 2019 14:26
Average MLB salary drops for 2nd straight year
Friday, 20 December 2019 14:42
Source: White Sox add to rotation with Gonzalez
Friday, 20 December 2019 09:51
Twins add relievers Clippard, Romo to bullpen
Thursday, 19 December 2019 17:37
Which teams have gained (and lost) the most wins this offseason?
Thursday, 19 December 2019 11:53
'Strategy is sacred': Managers weigh in on three-batter rule, sign-stealing scandal
Thursday, 19 December 2019 16:37
Ohtani completes final step in Tommy John rehab
Thursday, 19 December 2019 11:52
Source: Teheran, Angels agree to one-year deal
Thursday, 19 December 2019 12:13
Royals reach deal with 3B Franco, sources say
Thursday, 19 December 2019 10:14
Report: MLBPA wants Ellsbury's $26M from Yanks
Thursday, 19 December 2019 07:31
Source: Brewers, Smoak reach 1-year, $5M deal
Tuesday, 17 December 2019 14:28
Sizing up the relief pitcher market so far -- and where it could go from here
Wednesday, 18 December 2019 12:42
MLB Duo Power Rankings: Are Trout and Rendon baseball's best pair of teammates?
Wednesday, 18 December 2019 16:39