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…
Mark McGwire Named San Diego Padres Bench Coach
Former Los Angeles Dodgers hitting coach Mark McGwire has officially been named the San Diego Padres bench coach, the club announced on Wednesday. The Padres also announced the rest of manager Andy Green's coaching staff for the 2016 season. Returning…
David Price Agrees To 7-Year, $217 Million Contract With Boston Red Sox
After multiple weeks of little-to-no activity for free agent-starting pitchers, the market has quickly picked up. Amid multiple reports of headliners Zack Greinke and David price drawing interest from multiple teams, J.A. Haap signed with the Toronto blue jays. Jordan…
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…
