Brian Matusz in action for the Orioles against the New York Yankees in 2014.Photograph: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The Baltimore Orioles have confirmed the death of their former pitcher, Brian Matusz, at the age of 37. The team did not give a cause of death. “Our hearts are heavy tonight as we mourn the passing of … Read more
How Verlander joining Giants causes jersey-number conundrum originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With their reported addition of Justin Verlander, the Giants face an interesting dilemma as a franchise. The veteran ace has worn No. 35 for essentially his entire storied baseball career, dating back to his days at Old Dominion University. It’s a … Read more
MLB: Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros SAN FRANCISCO — Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $15 million, one-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the deal was pending a physical. It’s … Read more
Brian Matusz was selected in the first round, fourth overall, by the Baltimore Orioles in 2008, and spent eight seasons with the team. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz has died at age 37, the team announced Tuesday. Matusz, a former first-round pick, played for the Orioles from 2009 until … Read more
Why reported Verlander agreement makes sense for Giants, Posey originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO — It has been just over 12 years since Justin Verlander stood on the mound at Oracle Park and mouthed “wow” after Pablo Sandoval stunned him for the second time in a World Series game. That’s an … Read more
Justin Verlander will play his 20th MLB season with the San Francisco Giants. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images) The San Francisco Giants are in agreement on a one-year, $15 million deal with starting pitcher Justin Verlander, ESPN reports. Verlander, who turns 42 in February, will join the Giants for his 20th MLB season. The deal signals a … Read more
Social media reacts to Giants’ reported Verlander agreement originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After a failed courtship of high-end starter Corbin Burnes this offseason, Giants fans and analysts have been chomping at the bit to see what’s next from Buster Posey and Co. That move appears to have landed Tuesday afternoon, as San … Read more
Bob Veale spent 11 seasons with the Pirates, and he helped lead the team to a World Series win in 1971. (Bettmann Archive/Getty Images) Longtime Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bob Veale, who helped lead the team to their win in the 1971 World Series, died this past weekend. He was 89. “Bob was an integral member … Read more
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds completed an intriguing trade Monday, with 27-year-old second baseman Gavin Lux heading to Cincinnati in exchange for outfield prospect Mike Sirota and a Competitive Balance (Round A) 2025 draft pick that is expected to land in the mid-30s once the order is finalized. The deal came days after … Read more
Where Giants can turn in free agency after missing out on Burnes originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO — Almost a decade ago, Giants officials went to bed on a Thursday night in December thinking that the next day would be a transformative one for the organization. They believed they had locked … Read more