Mike Piazza Doesn’t Have ‘Animosity’ Toward Dodgers, But Will Wear Mets Cap In Hall Of Fame
Along with Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Piazza was elected to the Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 62nd round of the 1988 draft, Piazza is the lowest-drafted player elected to the Hall of…
Ken Griffey Jr. And Mike Piazza Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame
Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the 2016 class on Wednesday. Griffey, who was eligible for the first time in his career, set a record by appearing on 99.32…
New York Yankees Trade For Cincinnati Reds Closer Aroldis Chapman
The New York Yankees announced on Monday they traded for Cincinnati Reds All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman. Cincinnati received a package of prospects in Caleb Cotham, Rookie Davis, Eric Jagielo and Tony Renda. None of the four Minor Leaguers are from…
MLB News: Hisashi Iwakuma Re-Signs With Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners announced Thursday night Hisashi Iwakuma re-signed to a one-year contract with vesting options for 2017 and 2018. Iwakuma returns to Seattle after agreeing to a three-year, $45 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Dec. 6.…
Former Dodgers Outfielder Justin Ruggiano Signs With Rangers
Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Justin Ruggiano signed a one-year, $1.65 million contract with the Texas Rangers, the club announced on Thursday. The deal also includes incentives, the details of which were not released. The Seattle Mariners traded Ruggiano to…
MLB Rumors: San Francisco Giants Making ‘Strong Push’ To Sign Johnny Cueto
UPDATE (Dec. 14, 12:45 p.m. PT): With the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants both involved to sign Johnny Cueto, the Giants are the perceived favorite, via Jon Heyman of CBS Sports: The San Francisco Giants are strong in…
Top Zack Greinke Quotes From Introductory Press Conference With Diamondbacks
After officially signing Zack Greinke to a six-year, $206.5 million contract on Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks held an introductory press conference for the 32 year old on Friday at Chase Field. With over $60 million in deferred salaries part of…
Zack Greinke’s Contract With Diamondbacks Includes Over $60 Million In Deferred Salaries
The Arizona Diamondbacks made their six-year, $206.5 million contract with Zack Greinke official on Tuesday, then introduced the 32 year old in a press conference held at Chase Field on Friday morning. Greinke was flanked by Diamondbacks general manager Dave…
Juan Nicasio Reportedly Agrees To Contract With Pirates
In a move that set the trend for what was to come under Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, the club acquired Juan Nicasio from the Colorado Rockies last November in effort to bolster the pitching staff.…
MLB News: Joe Torre Says Domestic Violence Investigations Won’t Be Rushed
After watching and learning from the miscalculations of the National Football League, Major League Baseball now finds itself connected to alleged domestic violence incidents. The Los Angeles Dodgers have unfortunately become all too familiar with the matter, as Yasiel Puig…
Zack Greinke Officially Signs 6-Year, $206.5 Million Contract With Diamondbacks
Zack Greinke officially joined the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, signing a six-year, $206.5 million contract. He will continue wearing No. 21. Greinke agreed to terms with the Diamondbacks last week, though the agreement was pending a physical that the 32…
Jeff Samardzija Agrees To 5-Year Contract With San Francisco Giants
The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants were stunned Friday evening when Zack Greinke spurned the two National League West rivals in favor of agreeing to a six-year, $206.5 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Greinke's contract is pending…
