Lakeland, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Detroit Tigers made another move in an attempt to fill a sudden need at shortstop, acquiring veteran Alex Gonzalez from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for infielder Steve Lombardozzi. The Tigers could be without shortstop […]
Surprise, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – The Texas Rangers announced Sunday that infielder Jurickson Profar will miss 10-to-12 weeks after an MRI revealed a torn muscle in his right shoulder. The injury will not require surgery, but it will leave the 21-year-old […]
Fort Myers, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Matt Moore received stitches for a cut lip after he was struck in the face by a line drive during Sunday’s spring training game against Boston. Moore recovered to throw Xander […]
Ft. Myers, FL (Sports Network) – The Boston Red Sox and reigning World Series MVP David Ortiz have finally agreed to a contract for the 2014 season. According to the Boston Globe, the new pact is worth $16 million. The […]
Tempe, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim granted unconditional releases to three veteran players on Sunday, cutting loose first baseman Carlos Pena, catcher Yorvit Torrealba and infielder Chad Tracy. In addition, pitcher Wade LeBlanc was reassigned to […]
Port St. Lucie, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The New York Mets released pitcher Kyle Farnsworth Sunday after the veteran reliever failed to make the club during spring training. Farnsworth, signed to a minor league contract in early February, allowed five runs […]
Lakeland, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – Detroit Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer has declined a long-term contract offer from the club. Scherzer avoided arbitration in January, agreeing to a one-year deal that is reportedly worth $15.25 million. The Cy Young winner can become […]
Goodyear, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – The Cleveland Indians released former Gold Glove outfielder Jeff Francoeur on Saturday. Francoeur, signed as a free agent to a minor league contract on Jan. 6, batted .286 with a home run in 13 spring training […]
Maryvale, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – The Milwaukee Brewers have exercised the 2015 club option on manager Ron Roenicke. The Brewers believe that Roenicke can get the team back on track after a 74-88 record in 2013. “In picking up the option […]
Kissimmee, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros released outfielder J.D. Martinez on Saturday. Martinez, who was vying for a spot in left or right field, hit .167 with one RBI in 14 games this spring. The 26-year-old Martinez spent parts […]