Phoenix, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – The Arizona Diamondbacks have made former major league pitcher Dave Stewart their new general manager, with the team to formally introduce the four-time 20-game winner during a press conference scheduled for Friday. In addition to Stewart, […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – For some reason it’s become fashionable to rip Derek Jeter on his way out. And I have no idea why. In a time when professional athletes seem to be known more for beating their wives, driving […]
Bronx, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter announced Tuesday that Chris Tillman will take the mound for next week’s opener of the American League Division Series. The AL East champion Orioles will begin the playoffs at home on […]
Arlington, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Texas Rangers activated outfielder Jim Adduci from the 15-day disabled list prior to Tuesday’s game against the Houston Astros. Adduci suffered a concussion during a 4-2 loss to Houston on Aug. 28 after hitting his […]
Flushing, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – The New York Mets signed general manager Sandy Alderson to a three-year contract extension Tuesday. Alderson, whose current deal was set to end at the conclusion of this season, made his first move just moments after […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – While there still may be a few playoff spots to be decided in the American League, the National League is essentially set. We may not know exactly how it will play out as far as seeding, […]
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves have fired general manager Frank Wren. Braves president John Schuerholz announced the decision Monday, a day after the club was officially eliminated from playoff contention. The Braves were tied for first place at […]
Bronx, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka was activated off the 60-day disabled list Sunday. Tanaka had been sidelined since early July with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. Doctors recommended rehab rather […]
Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Matt Garza was ejected from Saturday’s game against Pittsburgh after hitting Pirates star Andrew McCutchen twice. Garza hit McCutchen in the third and fifth innings, the second time after the benches had been […]
Oxford, MS (SportsNetwork.com) – Ole Miss has extended the contract of head baseball coach Mike Bianco through the 2018 season. Bianco’s four-year extension starts at a base salary of $640,000 plus incentives. “Mike Bianco has set the tone for ultimate […]