Royals ship Barlow to San Diego in deadline swap
The Kansas City Royals have been active in the trade market just ahead of the trade deadline. They sent reliever Scott Barlow to the San Diego Padres. In the trade […]
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Royals add franchise legend Davis to roster with minor league deal
The Kansas City Royals have signed veteran right-hander Wade Davis, bringing the man who threw the last pitch of the 2015 World Series victory against the Mets back to the […]
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Dodgers’ Kenley Jansen reports to camp after having COVID-19
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen was late arriving to summer camp after he tested positive for COVID-19. The three-time All-Star closer said Sunday on a […]
Continue ReadingBoxberger and Royals finalize $2.2 million, 1-year contract
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals signed reliever Brad Boxberger to a $2.2 million contract for this season Thursday night, adding a veteran arm to a bullpen […]
Continue ReadingSaved! Baines surprise pick for Hall, Lee Smith also chosen
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Harold Baines was given a save as big as any Lee Smith ever posted. In a vote sure to spark renewed cries of cronyism at Cooperstown, […]
Continue ReadingNationals sign veteran reliever Holland for stretch run
WASHINGTON (AP) The Nationals hope veteran reliever Greg Holland can return to form and use his postseason experience to help Washington make a playoff run of its own. Holland has appeared in […]
Continue ReadingTwins reliever Glen Perkins announces retirement
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Glen Perkins has confirmed his expected retirement, ending a 12-year major league career with 120 saves. Perkins announced Wednesday on Twitter that he’s done playing. […]
Continue ReadingReliever Addison Reed, Twins finalize $16.75M, 2-year deal
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Right-handed reliever Addison Reed and Minnesota have finalized a $16.75 million, two-year contract, putting another pitcher with closing experience in the back of the Twins’ bullpen. The […]
Continue ReadingReliever Wade Davis, Rockies agree to 3-year deal
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies added a significant piece to what’s becoming a formidable and high-priced bullpen by agreeing to a three-year, $52 million contract with All-Star reliever Wade […]
Continue ReadingRockies’ Holland day-to-day after kitchen accident
DENVER (TSX / STATS) — Colorado Rockies closer Greg Holland is day-to-day due to a cut on his right index finger, an injury that manager Bud Black said occurred Tuesday in […]
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