MLB News: Jim Johnson Signs 1-Year Deal With Atlanta Braves
Former Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Jim Johnson signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, the club announced Monday afternoon. Johnson returns to Atlanta, where he enjoyed plenty of success last season prior to a failed stint with the…
MLB In Talks To Play Regular-Season Series In London
As other major North American professional sports leagues have held regular season games overseas with some regularity, Major League Baseball has yet to do so. While it was a goal and desire under former MLB commissioner Bud Selig, an opportunity…
Former Dodgers Closer Takashi Saito Hired As Padres Intern
Although the Los Angeles Dodgers have a history of signing marquee international free agents, their addition of relief pitcher and Japanese native Takashi Saito didn't exactly meet Saito signed to a Minor League contract with the Dodgers in 2006 and…
MLB News: Chris Heisey Signs Minor League Contract With Nationals
Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Heisey signed a Minor-League contract with the Washington Nationals with a non-roster invitation to Spring Training, the club announced on Saturday. Shortly after Andrew Friedman was hired as Dodgers president of baseball operations, he…
Bryce Harper Wins NL MVP; Zack Greinke, Clayton Kershaw Finish In Top 10
Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was unanimously voted the 2015 National League MVP. Harper becomes the first player in Montreal Expos/Nationals franchise history to win the award. Overall, Harper, 23, is the fourth-youngest to win the award, behind Vida Blue…
MLB News: Bud Black Join Angels Front Office As Special Assistant
UPDATE (Nov. 24, 3:35 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim officially announced the hiring of former San Diego Padres manager Bud Black as special assistant to Angels general manager Billy Eppler. Black was once believed to be a…
Jake Arrieta Wins 2015 NL Cy Young Award; Zack Greinke Finishes 2nd, Clayton Kershaw 3rd
Chicago Cubs ace Jake Arrieta capped off a remarkable close to the 2015 season with his first career National League Cy Young Award. Arrieta received 17 first-place votes, with Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw finishing second…
Dallas Keuchel Snaps Clayton Kershaw’s Streak Of Warren Spahn Awards
Houston Astros ace Dallas Keuchel was named the 2015 Warren Spahn Award winner, which is given annually to best left-handed pitcher in the Majors. The award is presented by the Oklahoma Sports Council in the home state of Spahn, a…
Joe Maddon Named NL Manager Of The Year; Don Mattingly Ties For 5th
Chicago Cubs skipper Joe Maddon was named the 2015 National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday. Maddon received 18 first-place votes, and 11 and 1 second and third-place votes to finish with 124 points. St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike…
Kris Bryant Unanimous Winner Of NL Rookie Of The Year; Joc Pederson Receives One Vote
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant was unanimously named the Baseball Writers' Association of America Jackie Robinson National League Rookie of the Year. He's the 20th player overall and 11th in the NL to win the award by unanimous vote.…
Giants General Manager Bobby Evans Comments On Acquiring NL West Players
At times an overlooked aspect of free agency is the possibility of a player leaving one club to join a rival team. With multiple rivalries across baseball, a player jumping ship has the potential to add another layer to an…
Padres Complete Trades To Send Joaquin Benoit, Craig Kimbrel Out Of NL West
Along with Friday being filled with news of players formally accepting or declining respective qualifying offers, the San Diego Padres continued with their trade activity that's typically reserved for Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings. On Thursday, San Diego traded setup…
