New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – The Major League Baseball Players Association issued a press release Thursday announcing that 147 players have officially filed for free agency. This year’s group of free agents is headlined by New York Yankees second baseman […]
Toronto, ON (SportsNetwork.com) – The Toronto Blue Jays named Kevin Seitzer hitting coach on Thursday. Seitzer, 51, joins manager John Gibbons’ staff after most recently serving a similar role with the Kansas City Royals from 2009-12. A runner-up to unanimous […]
Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – Matt Williams officially became the new manager of the Washington Nationals on Thursday. The Nationals gave Williams a multi-year contract. A five-time All-Star and former Arizona Diamondbacks coach, Williams replaces Davey Johnson, who retired following the […]
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago White Sox have exercised their 2014 club option on reliever Matt Lindstrom. The 33-year-old will earn $4 million next season. “Matt’s versatility, durability and fit for our ballpark were important factors in deciding to […]
(SportsNetwork.com) – The 2013 World Series will be remembered for the mini controversy surrounding the mysterious substance on Jon Lester’s glove, the walk-off obstruction call and, of course, David Ortiz hitting baseballs as if they were beach balls. Ortiz’s Herculean […]
Boston, MA (SportsNetwork.com) – Boston outfielder Shane Victorino is in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s Game 6 of the World Series, where the Red Sox will be attempting to finish off the St. Louis Cardinals and capture their third championship […]
Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Oakland Athletics outfielder Josh Reddick underwent successful surgery on his right wrist on Wednesday. The procedure was performed by Dr. Mark Belsky in Newton, Massachusetts on Wednesday morning. Dr. Belsky conducted a TFCC debridement of Reddick’s […]
Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) – The Baltimore Orioles named Dave Wallace pitching coach on Tuesday. Wallace replaces Rick Adair, who left the club for personal reasons back in August. The 66-year-old was chosen over former Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee, […]
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms on a six-year, $68-million contract with free agent Cuban first baseman Jose Abreu. Abreu will receive a $10-million signing bonus and be paid $7 million in 2014 and […]
Detroit, MI (SportsNetwork.com) – Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera underwent surgery on Tuesday. The Tigers announced on Twitter that the slugger had “successful core muscle repair surgery.” Cabrera will undergo rehab for the next 6-to-8 weeks and is expected […]