The Chicago Cubs have informed pitcher Carlos Silva that he will not be a part of their starting rotation or make the team’s 25-man roster. The Cubs took rookie Marcos Mateo over the $11.5-million Silva for the final spot on […]
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Mike Hampton retires
Veteran pitcher Mike Hampton has announced his retirement from major league baseball. The two-time All Star posted a 148-115 record during 15-year MLB career with the Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, New York Mets, Colorado Rockies, Atlanta Braves, and Arizona Diamondbacks. […]
Brad Lidge to start season on DL
More bad news on the injury front for the Philadelphia Phillies. One day after the team officially announced star 2nd baseman Chase Utley will begin the season on the disabled list, the Phillies announced closer Brad Lidge will miss the […]
Yankees close to signing RHP Kevin Millwood
The New York Yankees are close to signing free-agent pitcher Kevin Millwood to an incentive-laden minor league contract. Millwood was 4-16 with a 5.10 ERA last season for the Baltimore Orioles. The 14-year veteran went 13-10 with a 3.67 ERA […]
Barry Bonds case starts, Anderson in contempt
Hang on to your hats, the Barry Bonds case is going to be a bumpy ride. Today, both sides are ready to give opening statements and, oh by the way, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston is expected to send Bonds’ […]
30 Clubs in 30 Days: No.1 Philadelphia Phillies
We made it! It’s been a long time coming but we’ve finally got there, the final team on our 30 Clubs in 30 Days Countdown! And we did it two weeks before MLB Network! Without further ado the team that […]
Pittsburgh Pirates moving pitchers
Charlie Morton is looking like he will grab the final spot in the starting roation. in 14 innings of work over 14 games, Morton has a 1.29 ERA with eight strikeouts. Also, according to the Associated Press, the Pirates reassigned […]
Bonds trial starts
Three years later. Three years after Barry Bonds was charged with perjury – for lying to a federal grand jury about taking performance-enhancing drugs. Today, the Barry Bonds perjury trial finally starts. Bonds’ lawyers and prosecutors start to select the […]
Oliver Perez released
The New York Mets pitching woes continue. Monday they released pitcher Oliver Perez. The left-hander allowed back-to-back home runs to two minor leaguers on Saturday. The move will cost the Mets roughly $12 million. The story was originally tweeted by […]
Philadelphia Phillies sign Luis Castillo
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed 2nd baseman Luis Castillo to a minor-league deal. The 35-year-old second baseman was released by the New York Mets on Saturday and quickly signed with the division rival Phillies after clearing waivers at 1pm on […]