Chinese league outfielder makes juggling catch after ball rolls up his arm In baseball, as in life, sometimes fundamentals and proper technique are forgotten in the heat of battle. Such was the case for the right fielder representing the Lamigo Monkeys during a recent Chinese Professional Baseball League game. While pursuing a fly ball well struck into the right-center field gap, the right … [Read more...]

Reds trade top starter Johnny Cueto to Royals The Royals have reached an agreement to acquire right-hander Johnny Cueto from the Reds, CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman has confirmed. While some reports had it that talks between the two sides had stalled, Heyman reported Sunday morning that the deal was still alive. It's not yet known who's headed to the Reds in return, but Heyman adds … [Read more...]

Royals still eyeing Cueto after initial deal stalls Talks betweeen the Royals and Reds became serious enough that star Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto heard before Saturday night's start that he might soon be traded, and Cueto remains a focus of the Royals as the AL Central leader tries to add a top-of-the-rotation starter. A report from FOXSports.com suggested a "medical" issue came up with one of the … [Read more...]