Los Angeles, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Los Angeles Dodgers were awarded outfielder Mike Baxter off waivers from the New York Mets on Thursday. Baxter appeared in 74 games with the Mets in 2013, but batted just .189 with no home […]
Arlington, TX (Sports Network) – Nolan Ryan will retire as chief executive officer of the Texas Rangers effective Oct. 31, the Hall of Famer announced Thursday. Ryan was appointed as the Rangers’ CEO in March of 2011 and had previously […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Philadelphia Phillies outrighted outfielders Roger Bernadina and Casper Wells, and pitchers J.C. Ramirez and Cesar Jimenez off the 40-man roster on Thursday. Bernadina played in 27 games with the Phillies this season after being designated […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – Say what you want about the Los Angeles Dodgers, but they are having fun. And you know what? The St. Louis Cardinals could use a little bit of their swagger, as they try to close out […]
Anaheim, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Angels named Don Baylor, a member of the team’s Hall of Fame, their new hitting coach on Wednesday. Baylor has an extensive coaching background, including managerial stints with the Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs. He […]
Cincinnati, OH (SportsNetwork.com) – Cincinnati Reds pitcher Mat Latos had an arthroscopic procedure performed on his right elbow last week, the team’s official site reported Wednesday. Latos underwent the surgery, which involved the removal of bone chips, this past Friday […]
Detroit, MI (SportsNetwork.com) – Trailing 2-1 to the Boston Red Sox in the ALCS, Detroit manager Jim Leyland has made a number of changes to his batting order. Miguel Cabrera, who led the American League with a .348 batting average […]
Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates have added a ninth minor league affiliate to their development system, partnering with Bristol of the Appalachian League. The advanced rookie league in Bristol, Va., will give the Pirates their first Appalachian League […]
Phoenix, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – The Arizona Diamondbacks and relief pitcher Matt Reynolds have agreed to terms on a one-year contract that includes an option for 2015, the team announced Tuesday. Reynolds, who underwent Tommy John surgery on Sept. 24 and […]
Cleveland, OH (SportsNetwork.com) – The Cleveland Indians announced on Tuesday that outfielder Michael Bourn underwent surgery on his left hamstring. The procedure, called a distal hamstring debridement, was performed in Dallas by Dr. Dan Cooper. Bourn suffered the injury while […]