Three-time NL MVP Albert Pujols agreed Thursday to a $254 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels weren’t done with Pujols and also signed LH pitcher CJ Wilson away from the Texas Rangers for five-years, $77.5 million. Wilson was considered the best free agent pitcher on the market.
Pujols batted .299 with 37 […]
After Mariano Rivera saved the game for the Yankees as they beat the Mariners 3-2, it was just like every other save. The only exception was this save was his 600th and he moves to within 1 save from Trevor Hoffman’s all time save record of 601.
In a season in which Derek Jeter already reached […]
The Toronto Blue Jays are being accused of stealing signs witnessed by an unidentified American League team. Stealing signs has been around since the start of the game and many teams have been accused of doing this over the years. While it’s not illegal it’s certainly frowned upon.
It’s reported that an American League bullpen had […]
1. Carlos Beltran, Mets OF. K-Rod’s friend and former teammate expects to go somewhere, though the Mets are expected to wait another week to 10 days to let things settle and see where they stand. Though there’s been speculation Beltran would clear waivers with his $18.5-million salary, Alderson is said not to be so sure […]
Roy Oswalt rushed to return the first time his back put him on the disabled list. He won’t make that mistake again with a mild bulging disk means he is unlikely to return until August.
The three-time All-Star is 4-6 with a 3.79 ERA in 13 games and 1-5 with a 4.06 ERA over his last […]
Sources have indicated that Major League Baseball is possible in discussions to realign the divisions. If it ain’t broke why fix it? Sources say they would eliminate the divisions overall and make it 15 National League teams and 15 American League teams.
Right now there are 16 National League teams and 14 American League teams so […]
Harmon Killebrew, the big-swinging slugger for the Minnesota Twins and the face of the franchise for so many years, died Tuesday at age 74 after battling esophageal cancer. The team said Killebrew died peacefully at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz., with his wife, Nita, and their family at his side.
His 573 home runs still rank […]
Bud Selig made news with his intent to assume control of the LA Dodgers and also hinted that he wants to expand the 2012 playoffs to 10 teams.
With both sides expressing support for adding two playoff teams in 2012, negotiators for baseball players and owners are considering having the new wild-card round be best-of-3 or […]
Bud Selig decided on Thursday that Major League Baseball would take over the embattled Los Angeles Dodgers franchise, a move that some in the Dodgers office are questioning. Dodgers executive Steve Soboroff was mystified by the move and claims the Dodgers are in good shape financially and called Selig’s decision “irresponsible” and came as “a […]
A major turn of events in the Cliff Lee sweepstakes took place late Monday night when Ruben Amaro and the Philadelphia Phillies have reached a preliminary agreement with Lee. Sources reveal this deal is pending Lee passing a physical. Most feel the deal with be 5 years $120 million with an option for a sixth […]
