Max Scherzer reveals details of injury insurance policy After turning down a six-year, $144 million extension from the Detroit Tigers last March, many wondered if Max Scherzer was taking a gamble that could backfire terribly if he went down to an injury or just simply lost his way ahead of free agency. As it turned out, injury was never once a concern for Scherzer, because not long after … [Read more...]

MLBPA keeping close eye on how Cubs handle Kris Bryant Chicago Cubs prospect Kris Bryant is one of those truly rare and special talents. Recognized by ESPN's Keith Law and Baseball America at the No. 1 prospect in baseball, Bryant is a major-league ready hitter with at least All-Star upside. Nothing he's done during his time in the minor leagues has cast any doubt over those expectations … [Read more...]

Chicago baseball pioneer Minnie Minoso dies The baseball world lost another legend on Sunday with the death of former Chicago White Sox outfielder Minnie Minoso. Minoso was a seven-time All-Star while playing with the White Sox in the 1950s and 1960s, but much more than that he was a pioneer. When he was traded by the Cleveland Indians to the White Sox in 1951 he became the city of Chicago’s … [Read more...]

Taking a look at Minnie Minoso's Hall of Fame case With the news that baseball pioneer and Chicago legend Minnie Minoso died early Sunday at the age of 92, comes obvious sadness. Not only for the brilliant man lost, whose energy and passion for life and baseball may only be matched by another Chicago legend we recently lost, Ernie Banks, but also for the big heartbreak we know he lived with … [Read more...]