Hot Stove Week in Review March 1-15
NEWS Ronald Acuna Jr. is hoping to return in May from his torn right ACL last July. The Padres have announced that Fernando Tatis Jr. is out up to 3…
Hot Stove Week in Review Feb 16-28
NEWS The Rangers have shut down 3B prospect Josh Jung after he strained the labrum in his left shoulder, and it will require surgery. He’ll be out 6-8 months. Free…
Hot Stove Week in Review Feb 1-15
NEWS The White Sox hired Nicky Delmonico as a minor league hitting coach. He played with the White Sox from 2017-20. RHP Kumar Rocker could pitch in Independent Leagues before…
Hot Stove Week in Review Jan 15-31
NEWS RHP Anibal Sanchez considering return to MLB in 2022. Francisco Liriano has announced his retirement from MLB. He had a 14-year MLB career spent mostly with the Twins and…
Hot Stove Week in Review Jan 1-15
NEWS The Padres have hired Mark Loretta as a special assistant to the CEO. Loretta had a 15-year MLB career, he was a 2-time All-Star and won a Silver Slugger.…
Hot Stove Week in Review Dec 21-30
This will probably be the last Hot Stove Week in Review until the lockout ends unless there is a bunch of newsworthy events to report or a run-on minor league…
Hot Stove Week in Review Dec 13-20
NEWS The Rays announced they’ve promoted vice president of baseball development Peter Benedix to the title of GM. The Mets have hired Buck Showalter to a 3-year contract as…
Hot Stove Week in Review Dec 2-12
NEWS The Golden Days Era veteran committee elected 4 people into the Baseball Hall of Fame: Gil Hodges (12 votes), Jim Kaat (12 votes), Minnie Minoso (14 votes) and Tony…
Hot Stove Recap Nov 30-Dec 1
NEWS The Braves exercised a 2024 option on manager Brian Snitker’s contract. He got an extension in February with a 2024 option. Snitker has been with the organization for 45…
Hot Stove Recap Nov 28-29
NEWS Braves OF Marcell Ozuna is eligible to play next season after receiving suspension of 20 games for violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse…