2014 Driver Reviews: No. 3 Denny Hamlin After doing exit interviews for Sprint Cup Series drivers in 2013, we're turning the tables. We want the drivers to sell themselves. So here are the resumés for all full-time Sprint Cup Series drivers in 2014. Then, at the end, we'll provide a summation of the driver's season in 150 words or less. Name: Denny Hamlin NASCAR Experience: Nine full seasons … [Read more...]
David Price gets record $19.75M, and he’s not even a free agent yet
David Price gets record $19.75M, and he's not even a free agent yet David Price agreed to a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers on Friday that's worth $19.75 million and — get this! — his big payday is still coming. This is, basically, an appetizer. Price is one year from free agency, and the embarrassment of riches it promises to bring him. This is Price's last arbitration-eligible … [Read more...]
Tigers to pay Price $19.75M, avoid arbitration
Tigers to pay Price $19.75M, avoid arbitration Dombrowski: Tigers 'probably not' going to re-sign Max Scherzerby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (1:58 pm ET) Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowksi is still not expecting Detroit to re-sign starting pitcher Max Scherzer, according to the New York Post. “I would say no, probably not,” Dombrowski said Thursday when if he thought he would re-sign … [Read more...]
Giants sign free agent Nori Aoki in hopes of solidifying outfield
Giants sign free agent Nori Aoki in hopes of solidifying outfield The San Francisco Giants, perpetually on a quest to put together a suitable outfield, have turned to one of their recent rivals. They've reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth $4.7 million with Nori Aoki, whom they last saw playing across the diamond for the Kansas City Royals in the World Series. Aoki, 33, plays an … [Read more...]
Pirates sign Korean SS Kang for 4 years, $11M
Pirates sign Korean SS Kang for 4 years, $11M Tuffy Gosewisch is front-runner to be D-Backs' starting catcherby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (11:35 am ET) Diamondbacks general manager Dave Stewart confirmed once again to MLB.com on Thursday that the team's search for a catcher is over. The team will head to camp with Tuffy Gosewisch as the starter, Rule 5 pick Oscar Hernandez as the backup … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Astros Get Gattis
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Astros Get Gattis Thursday, January 15, 2015 The Braves had discussed Evan Gattis with teams but, after dealing outfielders Jason Heyward and Justin Upton, it appeared as though the club would hold onto Gattis in lieu of trading him for more future assets. The fantasy season is over, but baseball never stops. For all the latest news and notes around the league, … [Read more...]
Brewers mascot Hank wins Dog of the Year at World Dog Awards
Brewers mascot Hank wins Dog of the Year at World Dog Awards It could be argued that no dog in the world had a better 2014 than Hank, the spring training stray that was adopted by the Milwaukee Brewers and turned into a baseball celebrity. Actually, wait, it can't be argued. Hank was crowned Dog of the Year on Thursday night, when the World Dog Awards aired on the CW Network. Yes, all of … [Read more...]
White Sox to retire Paul Konerko’s No. 14 on May 23
White Sox to retire Paul Konerko's No. 14 on May 23 Considering the man already has a statue, retiring Paul Konerko's jersey number was the obvious next step for the White Sox to take to honor their longtime slugger. The date of the ceremony to retire Konerko's No. 14 has been set for May 23, when Chicago hosts the Twins. "Paul Konerko is one of the greatest players in White Sox history, not … [Read more...]
Rockies owner on Troy Tulowitzki to Mets: ‘It’s not happening’
Rockies owner on Troy Tulowitzki to Mets: 'It’s not happening' Mets fans hoping to see Troy Tulowitzki in blue and orange next season won't want to hear this. Rockies co-owner Charlie Monfort told the New York Post on Thursday at the MLB owners meetings there's no chance Colorado is trading Tulowitzki to New York: "It’s not happening. I can’t speak for him, but yeah, we want him. I think … [Read more...]
Report: Alex Rodriguez thinks he’ll be Yankees’ third baseman
Report: Alex Rodriguez thinks he'll be Yankees' third baseman It's been over 16 months since Alex Rodriguez started a professional baseball game at third base. And despite the time away serving his yearlong suspension for PED use last season and the multiple hip surgeries limiting his mobility, he reportedly sees himself as the frontrunner for the starting job at the hot corner with the … [Read more...]