Ichiro Suzuki could become the second player to be unanimously voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Announcement day for the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2025 is fast approaching. On Jan. 21 we’ll know who will be immortalized with a plaque on the wall of the Hall of … Read more
Peter Seidler SAN DIEGO — One of the brothers sued by the wife of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler for control of the team says her allegations of wrongdoing are untrue. Sheel Seidler sued brothers-in-law Matthew and Robert Seidler, attempting to prevent another brother, John, from taking control of the team rather than … Read more
Michael Lorenzen KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals finalized a one-year, $7 million contract that includes a mutual option for 2026 and $2.5 million in annual performance bonuses. Lorenzen gets a $5.5 million salary this year, and the Royals have a $12 million option for 2026 with a $1.5 … Read more
Brian Matusz BALTIMORE — Brian Matusz, the left-handed pitcher who spent eight seasons in the major leagues, mostly with the Baltimore Orioles as they returned to prominence a decade ago, died at 37. The Orioles and the University of San Diego announced Matusz’s death, with USD saying it received word from Matusz’s family. They did … Read more
MLB: Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros SAN FRANCISCO — Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical. It’s the … Read more
Drew Rasmussen ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Right-hander Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to a two-year, $8.5 million contract that could be worth up to $28 million over three seasons. Rasmussen receives a $500,000 signing bonus and salaries of $2 million this year and $5.5 million in 2026. Tampa Bay … Read more
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