The Chicago Cubs have reached an agreement with first baseman Garrett Cooper on a minor league contract, which includes an invitation to join the team’s big league camp for spring training. The deal was announced by the Cubs on Saturday. At 33 years old, Cooper split his time between Miami and San Diego last season,…
The Diamondbacks encountered early spring injuries, with a notable scare on Thursday involving Christian Walker, their power-hitting Gold Glove first baseman. Walker took a pitch to his right hand during a Cactus League game against the Giants, prompting his immediate removal. Fortunately, subsequent X-rays revealed no fractures, diagnosing only a bone contusion at the back…
The Boston Red Sox underwent a lackluster offseason, particularly in addressing their pitching needs following the departure of key pitchers Chris Sale and James Paxton, amounting to a significant loss in their rotation. Their sole acquisition for the rotation has been Lucas Giolito, with ongoing negotiations with Jordan Montgomery, albeit contingent upon a potential reduction…
After an unexpected ALCS run in 2021, the Boston Red Sox now find themselves in a challenging position three seasons later. Over the past two seasons, they’ve struggled, finishing with a 78-84 record each time, landing them at the bottom of the American League East. With a roster mix of veterans and some young talent,…
Juan Soto has added his voice to those urging the New York Yankees to make a significant move, suggesting the pursuit of pitcher Blake Snell and expressing enthusiasm about pairing him with Gerrit Cole at the forefront of the team’s rotation. While Soto lacks insider information regarding Snell’s potential move, he is fully supportive of…
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…