San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The San Diego Padres officially announced the signing of starting pitcher James Shields to a four-year contract on Wednesday. The deal, which will reportedly pay the right-hander approximately $75 million, includes a club option for […]
Milwaukee, WI (SportsNetwork.com) – Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy will be sidelined for most of spring training because of a right hamstring strain. The Brewers did not disclose how Lucroy was hurt, but said the “mild” strain will keep the […]
Miami, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Miami Marlins will apparently host the 2017 All-Star Game. The Miami Herald reported that Major League Baseball should make it official sometime before pitchers and catchers report to spring training. It will be Miami’s first […]
Bronx, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Alex Rodriguez met with New York Yankees ownership and other team officials Tuesday and offered an apology for his actions over the past few years. A joint statement was released after the meeting, which included Yankees […]
Detroit, MI (SportsNetwork.com) – The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that designated hitter Victor Martinez underwent successful medial menisectomy surgery on his left knee. It’s expected that Martinez will start rehab immediately and resume full baseball activities in 4-to-6 weeks. “We […]
St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) – The St. Louis Cardinals and outfielder Jon Jay agreed on a two-year contract through 2016, avoiding salary arbitration, the team announced Monday. Jay, 29, hit team-best .303 with three homers and 46 RBI last season. […]
(SportsNetwork.com) – James Shields has reportedly found a new team. According to SB Nation, the free agent pitcher and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a four-year contract that includes a club option for a fifth season. The deal, […]
Cincinnati, OH (SportsNetwork.com) – The Cincinnati Reds and third baseman Todd Frazier avoided arbitration Sunday by agreeing to a two-year contract. The deal is worth $12 million, according to multiple reports. Frazier, who turns 29 next week, set career highs […]
(SportsNetwork.com) – Oakland Athletics pitcher Jarrod Parker reportedly lost his arbitration case. According to CBSSports.com, Parker will receive $850,000 for the 2015 season instead of the $1.7 million he requested. Parker is coming off a second Tommy John procedure. He […]
Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker lost his arbitration case, but will still make some decent money for the 2015 season. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Saturday that Walker had filed for arbitration at $9 million for […]