There might have been a curse named after him, but Rocky Colavito remained popular in Cleveland in retirement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) Rocky Colavito, a Cleveland Indians All-Star popular enough that his trade led to a fan uproar and speculation of a curse, died Tuesday, the club announced. He was 91 years old. The … Read more
MLB: Chicago Cubs at New York Mets DALLAS — Mike Tauchman is switching sides in Chicago. White Sox general manager Chris Getz told reporters at the winter meetings that Tauchman will take a physical soon and join the team’s outfield mix. New manager Will Venable also talked about the addition during his press availability. The … Read more
DALLAS — Right-hander Yimi García is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays, agreeing to a $15 million, two-year contract, according to multiple reports. García, 34, was traded from Toronto to Seattle on July 26 for outfielder Jonatan Clase and catcher/outfielder Jacob Sharp. He had a 6.00 ERA in nine innings over 10 appearances for the … Read more
Texas Rangers RHP Nathan Eovaldi DALLAS — The Texas Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi have agreed on a three-year, $75 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was subject to a successful physical for the two-time World Series champion. Bringing back … Read more
Signing Japanese star Sasaki would be ‘dream’ for Posey, Giants originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area DALLAS — The Giants knew the odds were long seven years ago when they flew down to Los Angeles to meet with Shohei Ohtani and his representatives. They felt certain Ohtani was going to pick the American League … Read more
DALLAS — The New York Yankees were never going to simply roll over and cry. Less than 48 hours after losing the Juan Soto sweepstakes, New York began the unfurling of Plan B. Step one of The Great Bronx Pivot is an eight-year, $218 million contract with former Atlanta Braves southpaw Max Fried. The deal … Read more
Nathan Eovaldi is staying with the Rangers. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) The Texas Rangers are bringing back a key part of their 2023 World Series champion team. Nathan Eovaldi has agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract with the Rangers, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. At 34 years old, Eovaldi was the No. 18 … Read more
St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said Monday that “it’s my intention to try” to trade eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado this winter. Arenado, who has a full no-trade clause, is ready to facilitate a deal and is even willing to change positions if it gets him where he wants to … Read more
DALLAS – After word spread of Juan Soto’s record-breaking 15-year, $765 million agreement with the New York Mets on Sunday night, veteran manager Terry Francona echoed the feeling of many people at the Hilton Anatole, where Major League Baseball figures have congregated for the Winter Meetings. “I was shocked. My goodness,” said Francona, who is … Read more
Where Giants will select in 2025 MLB Draft after sliding in lottery originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After Tuesday’s MLB Draft Lottery, the Giants officially know where they will be selecting for the first draft of the Buster Posey era. San Francisco will select No. 13 overall in the 2025 MLB Draft. The … Read more