It’s a sad day in the world of baseball. In an era of free-agency, arbitration and hold-outs, the league has lost something more important that a contract negotiation. The oldest living major leaguer died today. Tony Malinosky was 101. He […]
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Yankees sign Eric Chavez to minor-league deal
The New York Yankees have signed 3rd baseman Eric Chavez to a 1-year minor league contract. Chavez will receive $1.5 million in base salary if he makes the Yankees 25-man roster. The deal also includes upwards of $4 million in […]
First MLB arbitration case won
Pitcher Ross Ohlendorf got his first win of the season. It matches his win total from all of 2010. He defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first salary arbitration. He was 1-11 last season and still got a raise from […]
Spring Training: One Week Away!
Can you believe it? Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training for the start of the 2011 MLB season in just ONE WEEK. Here is a list of starting dates for all 30 teams: Pitchers & Catchers Report: Arizona Diamondbacks: […]
Orioles sign Vladimir Guerrero
The Baltimore Orioles have signed OF/DH Vladimir Guerrero to a 1-year $8 million contract according to Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes. The 35-year old Guerrero hit .300 with 29 home runs and 115 RBIs last season with the Texas Rangers. […]
Breaking: Andy Pettitte announces retirement
Andy Pettitte has announced his retirement from baseball. Pettitte and the Yankees have scheduled a press conference for Friday afternoon to announce the decision according to Yankees Broadcaster Michael Kay. As late as last week Pettitte was still working out […]
San Francisco Giants hire Lou Pinella as Advisor
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the World Series Champion San Francisco Giants have hired hall-of-fame manager Lou Pinella as a front office advisor. More to come…
Phillies Top 25 Moments of 2010: #1 Welcome to Doctober
As the 2011 season approaches, it’s time to look back at some of the top moments from the Philadelphia Phillies 2010 season. While the team came short of their ultimate goal of winning a World Series championship, there were still […]
Orioles sign P Justin Duchscherer
The Baltimore Orioles have signed pitcher Justin Duchscherer to a 1-year deal worth upwards of $4.5 million including performance based incentives. The six-foot-three right-hander played most of his career in Oakland after breaking into the Bigs in 2001 with Texas. […]
Phillies Top 25 Moments of 2010: #2 Simply Perfection
As the 2011 season approaches, it’s time to look back at some of the top moments from the Philadelphia Phillies 2010 season. While the team came short of their ultimate goal of winning a World Series championship, there were still […]