Archives for Pro Baseball News category
10 Nov
Outfielder Jeff Francoeur officially became a free agent after he was outrighted off the Texas Rangers' 40-man roster, cleared waivers and declined his outright assignment.
10 Nov
Attorneys and prosecutors continue to work on a plea bargain in the case of New York Mets reliever Francisco Rodriguez, who is charged with third-degree assault, second-degree harassment and criminal contempt.
10 Nov
Two members of the Japan Series-winning Chiba Lotte Marines say they want to play in the major leagues next season.
10 Nov
Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki won his 10th straight Gold Glove Award on Tuesday, headlining an AL team with several repeat winners.
9 Nov
George Steinbrenner and baseball historian and official scorer Bill Shannon have been voted posthumous awards by the New York chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
9 Nov
Camden Yards will be getting a facelift in preparation for its 20th season as home for the Orioles.
9 Nov
The Mets plan to interview Ken Oberkfell for their managerial opening.
9 Nov
World Series MVP Edgar Renteria has asked that a celebration in his honor be called off in his home country, with the money donated to Colombia flood victims.
9 Nov
A Florida judge says prosecutors cannot use results of a second blood test in the DUI manslaughter case of former major league ballplayer Jim Leyritz.
9 Nov
Source: The close relationship between Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf and free agent Paul Konerko should be a factor in contract talks.
9 Nov
Ryne Sandberg, who recently decided not to return as the Chicago Cubs' Triple-A manager, is a candidate for the same position with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
9 Nov
Rafael Soriano, Mariano Rivera and Joaquin Benoit are top free agency options
9 Nov
Yankees legends George Steinbrenner and Billy Martin will be on the Hall of Fame ballot.
9 Nov
Cliff Lee's agent said that he is no hurry to make a deal for his free agent.
9 Nov
Several sources told ESPN New York that while the Yankees have yet to make a formal offer to Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera or Cliff Lee, offers are currently being prepared for all three.
8 Nov
Jon Miller and Joe Morgan's 21-year run on ESPN's "Sunday Night Baseball" is over.
8 Nov
Tsuyoshi Nishioka, a 26-year-old shortstop for the Chiba Lotte Marines of the Pacific League in Japan, will be posted for MLB teams this week, a source close to the situation said Monday.
8 Nov
Derek Jeter is a free agent, and can negotiate with any team.
8 Nov
Paul DePodesta is leaving his role as executive vice president with the San Diego Padres to join GM Sandy Alderson's front office with the New York Mets.
8 Nov
New York Mets GM Sandy Alderson will begin interviewing external candidates for manager Tuesday when Boston Red Sox bench coach DeMarlo Hale visits Citi Field.
