It isn’t the biggest signing, though the Toronto Blue Jays shortened their odds of trying to find bench help by signing infielder-outfielder Ernie Clement. He has been invited to the major-league camp after signing a minor-league contract. Clement, listed generously as being a 6-footer, joins Cavan Biggio and Santiago Espinal as insurance policies for Toronto’s big-name, […]
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Miami Marlins bring in two veterans, both of whom have boosted the competition at Spring Training. The signings of infielders Yuli Gurriel and Jose Iglesias not only bring leadership and experience, but they will also be counted on to help a young inexperienced team. At this point, both players have agreed to minor league contracts […]
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USA 3, Colombia 2 PHOENIX, Mar. 15 — Mike Trout went 3-for-4 with three RBI, giving USA all the runs it needed to defeat Colombia, 3–2, and advance to the quarterfinals in the World Baseball Classic. Trout is the first American with a three-hit, three-RBI game in the WBC since current Team USA manager Mark […]
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The Washington Nationals are a work in progress as they enter the one-month mark for spring training 2023. After winning the World Series in 2019, they have finished in last place in each of the last three seasons. They have decided to (re)build around a core of players including veterans and prospects. Since Camp Began […]
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The Milwaukee Brewers‘ second base options will be settled over the next few weeks as spring training winds down. With the trade of Kolten Wong, the team has been looking at several players. They are looking at an everyday starter, and also who will serve as backup(s). Important Position All positions in baseball are important, […]
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Spencer Turnbull is back, and hopefully better than ever. He suffered a forearm strain in 2021, and underwent Tommy John surgery. His return is celebrated news for him, his team, and certainly for the fans. 2021 Great Start Turnbull was off to a great start for the Tigers in 2021, posting an […]
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WBC: For Canada and Mexico, It’s Win or Go Home PHOENIX, Mar. 15 — Canada and Mexico square off on the final day of pool play in the World Baseball Classic Wednesday. Both teams have identical 2–1 records, so this game is win-or-go-home. The big news from the pregame session with Canada manager Ernie Whitt […]
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