MLBPA executive director Tony Clark wants Pete Rose reinstated Tony Clark, head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, believes Pete Rose should be reinstated, according to ESPN's Jayson Stark.  Rose's representatives formally submitted a request for reinstatement with new commissioner Rob Manfred recently, and Manfred has said he would consider that request. Clark, who has been … [Read more...]

Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Zack Attacked Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Follow @RyanPBoyer and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. The Mets have been viewed by many as a potential Wild Card contender in 2015, and it’s largely due to the strength of their rotation. Unfortunately, they’ll be down one talented member after some bad news broke Monday morning. An MRI on Zack Wheeler’s right elbow has … [Read more...]

Watch Tommy Lasorda dance to 'Turn Down for What' If you had March 16 as the date Tommy Lasorda would post a video of himself singing and dancing to DJ Snake and Lil Jon's club banger "Turn Down for What" on his Instagram account, congratulations! The longtime Los Angeles Dodgers manager is known for his eccentric personality just as much as he is for his baseball acumen and he continues to … [Read more...]

Bryce Harper throws out runner, draws ire of his manager Your browser does not support iframes. Bryce Harper certainly has a flair for the dramatic, even in spring training. The Nationals faced the Astros on Monday afternoon and in the fifth inning Houston outfielder Alex Presley hit a line drive toward Harper in right field. Harper took a slow route to the ball, baiting Presley into … [Read more...]

Indians hold cards in contract talks with Kluber The Indians have the negotiating edge on Cy Young winner Corey Kluber. (Getty) GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- B.B. Abbott, the agent for Indians Cy Young winner Corey Kluber, just got to town the other day and plans to leave Thursday. That's a short window for Cleveland's sudden star to talk about a possible long-term deal with the team. But the Indians will … [Read more...]

Terry Francona found himself on the wrong end of water balloon attack It's safe to say the atmosphere is pretty light at Cleveland Indians camp. Less than a week ago, Indians manager Terry Francona played a great prank on pitcher Trevor Bauer to ease the mood following a rough outing on the mound. This time though, it was Francona that found himself on the other end of the joke. Word is … [Read more...]

Cliff Lee placed on 60-day disabled list, will attempt to rehab elbow injury Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee will attempt to rehab his elbow injury for the third time, the team announced Monday.  The club issued a statement, saying Lee will be placed on the 60-day disabled list with a forearm strain, but will not have surgery. This is the same injury Lee attempted to rehabilitate … [Read more...]