Cooperstown, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – As expected, John Smoltz, Pedro Martinez and Craig Biggio will enter the Hall of Fame in July with caps most associated with their respective teams. Smoltz will have an Atlanta Braves cap, Martinez will go in […]
Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – The Washington Nationals made it official on Wednesday, announcing a seven-year contract for free-agent pitcher Max Scherzer. The deal is reportedly worth $210 million. Scherzer turned down a $160 million offer last year from the Tigers. […]
Milwaukee, WI (SportsNetwork.com) – Left-hander Dontrelle Willis, who hasn’t appeared in a major league game since 2011, signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. The deal includes an invitation to spring training. Willis made 13 starts […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros have acquired 19-year-old pitching prospect Akeem Bostick from the Texas Rangers in exchange for catcher Carlos Corporan. Corporan was designated for assignment on Tuesday after the Astros signed outfielder Colby Rasmus. Bostick was […]
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday that it has reached a new five-year pact with its umpires union. The World Umpires Association, which represents all major-league arbiters, worked with MLB to secure a deal which […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros signed free agent outfielder Colby Rasmus Tuesday to a one-year contract. Rasmus will reportedly make $8 million for the upcoming season, according to multiple reports. The 28-year-old batted .225 with 40 RBI and […]
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs filled a need for an experienced center fielder on Monday, acquiring Dexter Fowler from the Houston Astros as part of a three-player trade. The Cubs sent infielder Luis Valbuena and pitcher Dan Straily […]
Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – The Washington Nationals have reportedly completed a seven-year contract for free-agent pitcher Max Scherzer. Terms of Scherzer’s deal weren’t available, according to the Washington Post, but the newspaper reports it’s almost sure to be worth more […]
Baltimore, MD (SportsNetwork.com) – The Baltimore Orioles have come to terms with four of their marquee players, thus avoiding arbitration hearings. All-Star catcher Matt Wieters, first baseman Chris Davis and pitchers Chris Tillman and Brian Matusz each reached one-year agreements […]
(SportsNetwork.com) – The San Francisco Giants have filled a need with the signing of outfielder Nori Aoki to a one-year deal on Friday, according to multiple reports. The contract is reportedly worth a base of $4 million and also includes […]