Goodyear, AZ (Sports Network) – The Cleveland Indians released outfielder Ben Francisco on Monday. Francisco, a six-year veteran, appeared in 82 games in 2012 with the Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays, batting .240 with four home […]
Sarasota, FL (Sports Network) – Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie pulled out of the World Baseball Classic on Thursday due to a strained left rib cage. Lawrie suffered the injury while fielding a ball at third base during […]
Sarasota, FL (Sports Network) – Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie pulled out of the World Baseball Classic on Thursday due to a strained left rib cage. Lawrie suffered the injury while fielding a ball at third base during […]
Glendale, AZ (Sports Network) – The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms on a five-year, $32.5 million contract with front-of-the-rotation starter Chris Sale. The left-hander’s salary over the course of the five years will escalate from $850,000 in 2013 […]
New York, NY (Sports Network) – New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera will reportedly announce his future plans on Saturday. According to the New York Post, Rivera is expected to retire following the 2013 season. The Yankees will host a […]
Jupiter, FL (Sports Network) – St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Rafael Furcal will undergo reconstructive elbow surgery. Noted sports surgeon Dr. James Andrews examined Furcal on Wednesday and will perform the Tommy John procedure some time next week. The Cardinals did […]
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) – Isn’t it fun to think about the coming baseball season while snow is falling? You’re darn right it is and for those of you who don’t get snow, and don’t have to shovel it, well, […]
Tampa, FL (Sports Network) – Injuries to the New York Yankees’ sluggers continue to pile up as the team announced on Wednesday that first baseman Mark Teixeira is expected to miss 8-to-10 weeks with a strained tendon in his right […]
Surprise, AZ (Sports Network) – Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer has been selected to replace the injured Mark Teixeira on Team USA’s roster for the World Baseball Classic. Teixeira, who was the only true first baseman on the […]
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) – Here we go again. Major League teams have renewed their first- and second-year players and, of course, someone is not too happy. This time, it’s Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim outfielder Mike Trout, the 21- […]