Reliever Roundup and Bullpen Bonanza — April 2024 Awards Welcome to the first monthly awards edition of Reliever Roundup and Bullpen Bonanza! These awards are for March and April of the 2024 season. We’ve had some expected results and some surprises. Some key injuries have thrown relief units into disarray. There have been newcomers rising […]
Read MoreThe Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals made a trade on Friday. The Redbirds are sending outfielder Tyler O’Neill to Beantown for two pitchers; Nick Robertson and Victor Santos. Both teams are coming off disappointing seasons. The Cardinals were expected to challenge the Milwaukee Brewers for the National League Central title, but instead finished […]
Read MoreSonny Gray inks deal with Cardinals Right-hander Sonny Gray and the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a three-year, $75 million deal, pending completion of his physical. The club has not confirmed the deal, but The Athletic‘s Ken Rosenthal broke the news of the deal’s details. Spotrac reports a base $25 million average annual value […]
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays have traded for closer Jordan Hicks. The flame-thrower comes over from the St Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals will receive two prospects. The Blue Jays wasted no time making a deal after placing closer Jordan Romano on the IL. Cardinals are Sellers The Cardinals have had a slow start to the season […]
Read MoreThe Texas Rangers have made another splash, adding left-hander Jordan Montgomery in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. News of the deal was first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. This is the fourth trade that the Rangers have made in less than a week. On Friday, they acquired catcher Kevin Plawecki in a deal […]
Read MoreFred McGriff, Scott Rolen — Ordinary, Hardworking Guys — Inducted into Hall of Fame COOPERSTOWN, NY (Jul 23) — The Hall of Fame Class of 2023, Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen, gave their speeches Sunday in the induction ceremony. Both were humble and from the heart, making the room get dusty at the end. McGriff, […]
Read MoreOzzie Smith Leads On-field Clinic in Cooperstown for 20th Year COOPERSTOWN, NY. (Jul 21) — Dozens of fans young and old descended on Doubleday Field Friday morning for a dream experience with Hall of Fame legends. Ozzie Smith, for the 20th year, led an on-field instruction along with Eddie Murray, Larry Walker, and Dave Winfield […]
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