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Dodgers acquire Bud Norris from Braves in five-player dealThe Los Angeles Dodgers announced today that they have acquired righty Bud Norris from the Atlanta Braves. To make room for him on the 25 and 40-man rosters, lefty Ian Thomas was designated for assignment meaning the Dodgers have ten days to trade...
Cubs sweep Reds with three days of incredible featsLast year, the Chicago Cubs did what no one expected them to do last year – they won 97 games, beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in a Wild Card game in Pittsburgh and swept the St. Louis Cardinals for the National League Division Championship....
Phillies edge Diamondbacks, could Greinke land on DL?A vote of confidence usually means “the kiss of death.” Complement me and then fire me, the scenario is often portrayed.In the case of Diamondbacks’ manager Chip Hale, his comments after Wednesday’s bullpen melt down to the...
Rays trying to turn things aroundThe Tampa Bay Rays had dropped 11 straight games before finally winning a series on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox (42-36). Tampa Bay had not won a series since June 15th. The Rays got back on the winning side of things on Monday night with...
Greinke injured in loss to PhilliesThe news regarding Zack Grienke was as bleak as the final outcome. In a game considered won with manager Chip Hale’s best relievers at the ready, the Diamondbacks traversed through a wretched ninth inning Tuesday which could reach a domino...
Dombrowski: Only five teams are viable pitching trade partnersAccording to Red Sox honcho Dave Dombrowski, only five teams currently stink enough to want to unload quality starting pitching--thus limiting the trade options of your Carmine Hose. Most observers peg those five teams as: San Diego, Atlanta,...
Washington Nationals call up baseball’s top prospect Lucas Giolito from Double-AThe first place Washington Nationals, looking to pad their lead over the Marlins and Mets, have made a bold statement by calling up the sport’s top rated prospect Lucas Giolito from their Double-A affiliate, the Harrisburg Senators. Giolito,...
Red Sox recall Pat Light from Triple-A, send Eduardo Rodríguez to PawtucketIn advance e of their game against the Tampa Bay Rays tonight at Tropicana Field, the Boston Red Sox announced that they have recalled right-hander Pat Light from Triple-A Pawtucket and sent out lefty Eduardo Rodríguez to the same club.Light was...
Ray falters in sixth, drops decision to PhilliesDespite recent efforts by Robbie Ray, the future for the Arizona left-hander remains a paradox. While the Diamondbacks’ organization continues to offer rave review for Ray’s electric arm and the ability to throw the ball past hitters,...
Oakland bullpen blows Sunday chance for four-game sweep in L.A.Just when you want to start believing in the Oakland Athletics again, the team does what it so often does: blows it, big time.It happened again on Sunday, as the A's were closing in on a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on the road in...
Buck Showalter's influence on early Diamondbacks years remains significantWhen the Diamondbacks captured their World Series title in 2001, one of the most important reasons for this success remained a far distance from Bank One Ballpark, as it was known. At that time, Buck Showalter, the first manager in Arizona history...
DeSclafani does it all as Reds avoid sweepAnthony DeSclafani gave Pete Rose the only thing he hadn't seen all weekend, a victory, as the Reds blanked the Padres 3-0 on Sunday at Great American Ballpark.The Pete Rose weekend long celebration began Friday when the Reds (29-47) honored...
The Hank Greenberg draft controversyHank Greenberg was the first American League player drafted into World War II service. The Tiger slugger missed the equivalent of four and a half seasons to the conflict. When he returned, he propelled Detroit to its second World Series title....
Mets option Michael Conforto to Triple-A, recall Brandon Nimmo from Las VegasAs the New York Mets continue to chase down the Washington Nationals for the top spot in the National League East, they followed up the announcement that they have brought back Jose Reyes to the organization by sending out slumping outfielder...
New York Mets reunite with Jose ReyesOn Saturday the New York Mets decided to take a chance on a a former star by signing shortstop Jose Reyes to a minor league contract. ESPN's Adam Rubin reports that Reyes will start his journey back to the big leagues by reporting to the Class...
