Cubs agree to cover Ernie Banks' funeral expenses The Chicago Cubs have agreed to cover the funeral expenses of Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, according to an Associated Press report. The Cubs decided to step in after learning that Donnellan Family Funeral Services filed a claim for over $35,000 on Wednesday, stating that Banks funeral services had yet to be covered by his estate.  Speaking … [Read more...]

Rangers in tough position if Yu Darvish needs Tommy John surgery The Texas Rangers received bad news on the condition of ace Yu Darvish. After leaving his first spring start on Thursday with tightness in his right arm, Darvish was examined and diagnosed with a sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow. Dreaded words for a pitcher, because the next step is almost always a decision … [Read more...]

Cuban infielder Hector Olivera declared a free agent by MLB Cuban infielder Hector Olivera is now free to sign with a Major League Baseball team after being declared a free agent by the league on Friday. MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez was the first to report the news. Olivera, 29, is expected to draw interest from several teams and could sign fairly quickly after holding multiple private workouts … [Read more...]

Chicago building pays tribute to Minnie Minoso With loss comes a time to celebrate life and to honor all the dearly departed contributed to his or her community. On Friday evening, the City of Chicago did just that by lighting up the downtown Blue Cross Blue Shield building in tribute to White Sox legend Minnie Minoso, who died on March 1 at the reported age of 90. Number 9. … [Read more...]

Cuban Hector Olivera declared a free agent by MLB Cuban infielder Hector Olivera is now free to sign with a Major League Baseball team after being declared a free agent by the league on Friday. MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez, who has been out front on much of the news surrounding Olivera and fellow Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada, was the first to report the news. The 29-year-old infielder is expected … [Read more...]

Cuban Hector Olivera declared free agent by MLB Cuban infielder Hector Olivera is now free to sign with a Major League Baseball team after being declared a free agent by the league on Friday. MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez, who has been out front on much of the news surrounding Olivera and fellow Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada, was the first to report the news. The 29-year-old infielder is expected … [Read more...]