Category: Hot Stove

NEWS The Rays have announced they signed president of baseball operations Erik Neander and manager Kevin Cash to long-term contract extensions. Corey Kluber announced his retirement from MLB. He had…

NEWS Jimy Williams passed away at the age of 80. He managed the Blue Jays, Red Sox and Astros for a total of 12 seasons winning 910 games. In 1999…

NEWS The BBWAA elected three new Hall of Famers, Adrian Beltre (95.1), Todd Helton (79.7) and Joe Mauer (76.1). The next closest were Billy Wagner (73.8), Gary Sheffield (63.9), Andruw…

NEWS The Giants announced they hired Dusty Baker as a special assistant to the President of Baseball Operations. Kendall Graveman of the Astros underwent shoulder surgery and is expected to…

NEWS The Cardinals announced they hired former Red Sox GM Chaim Bloom as an advisor to president of baseball operations John Mozelkiak. The Marlins have hired Rachel Balkovec to be…

NEWS Michael Brantley announced his retirement from MLB. He had a 15-year career spent entirely with the Guardians and Astros. Brantley was a 5-time All-Star and won a Silver Slugger…

NEWS Andrelton Simmons announced his retirement from MLB. He had an 11-year career spent mostly with the Braves and Angels. Simmons was a 4-time Gold Glove winner.   TRANSACTIONS The…

NEWS The Red Sox announced they have elected Dustin Pedroia, Jonathan Papelbon and Trot Nixon into the teams Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be on May 30th. Sean Newcomb…

NEWS The Mets #4 prospect 2B/OF/SS Ronny Mauricio has a torn ACL in his right knee and will require surgery. A timeline for his recovery has not been reported. Mauricio…

NEWS Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki has asked to be posted for MLB teams, but Chiba Lotte Marines are likely to deny his request.   TRANSACTIONS The Mets have signed RHP…