Three years ago, Jeremiah Paprocki made history by becoming the first African American to take on the role of public address announcer for the Chicago Cubs. He achieved this milestone at just 21 years old, making him the youngest PA announcer at Wrigley Field. This opportunity came while he was still pursuing his undergraduate degree…
On Wednesday, the Baltimore Orioles made an announcement revealing that they have inked a minor league contract with seasoned second baseman Kolten Wong. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com disclosed that Wong will be part of the major league camp as a non-roster invitee. Wong, who experienced the 2023 season with both the Seattle Mariners and Los…
The Boston Red Sox announced on Wednesday the passing of Stacy Wakefield, wife of former Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, following her battle with pancreatic cancer. In a statement, the family expressed deep sorrow, sharing that Stacy, cherished as a mother, daughter, sister, niece, and aunt, passed away at her Massachusetts home. They noted that…
When Marcus Stroman departed the Chicago Cubs for free agency following the 2023 season, a vacancy arose that needed addressing before the forthcoming year commenced. The front office successfully addressed this by securing Japanese sensation Shota Imanaga on a team-friendly contract. Expected to join ace Justin Steele at the forefront of the rotation, Imanaga is…
Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Jesse Scholtens has suffered a torn UCL, rendering him unavailable for the entirety of the 2024 season. As a result, he has been designated for the 60-day injured list following the White Sox’s trade of left-handed pitcher Bailey Horn to the Chicago Cubs. Scholtens, aged 30, had his major league…
The Cincinnati Reds actively pursued a reunion with Sonny Gray during the recent offseason, but he eventually signed with the St. Louis Cardinals. Gray, a strong contender for the American League Cy Young Award last season, would have undoubtedly bolstered the Reds’ struggling starting rotation. Despite their limited financial resources, the Reds were clearly prioritizing…
The San Francisco Giants entered spring training expecting to field one of their youngest and most inexperienced Opening Day rotations in team history. However, a series of early spring training injuries have added further uncertainty to the pitching staff. Keaton Winn, initially anticipated to be the Giants’ fourth starter, continues to be sidelined with elbow…
The article from NBC Sports Boston discusses potential options for the Red Sox to improve their team, particularly by adding a right-handed hitter to balance their predominantly left-handed lineup. It suggests three former Red Sox players who are currently free agents and could fit the bill. Firstly, it mentions J.D. Martinez, highlighting his impressive performance…
Juan Soto seems to have developed a strong affinity for being part of the New York Yankees, forming a quick bond with the team’s star player and captain, Aaron Judge. Following his trade to the Yankees in December, Soto made an impactful debut during spring training against the Toronto Blue Jays, contributing to a 12-6…
In Fort Myers, Florida, the Red Sox hosted the Minnesota Twins for their first home game of the spring season, fielding a lineup that included several seasoned veterans. Notably, regular players such as Rafael Devers, Trevor Story, Masataka Yoshida, and Tyler O’Neill made their first appearances this spring. Adding an interesting twist to the lineup…