Even with a couple of recent roster moves, the Minnesota Twins seemingly don’t know who will fill the much needed role at first base. Carlos Santana had one of the best years of his career in 2024 with the Twins. Not only did he lead the team in home runs, and RBI, but he also won his first Gold Glove Award at first base. This made him a hot commodity on the free agent market … [Read more...] about Twins Evaluate Options for Important Role
Former Pirates All-Star Pitcher, Strikeout King Bob Veale Has Passed Away
Bob Veale, a two-time All-Star who led the major leagues in strikeouts in 1964, died over the weekend. The news was reported by AL.com, an online newspaper in Birmingham, Alabama, where Veale was born and returned to after his playing career was over. He was 89 years old. Bob Veale at Forbes Field on August 11, 1964 pic.twitter.com/ejiMG1O9Hk — Pittsburgh Pirates History … [Read more...] about Former Pirates All-Star Pitcher, Strikeout King Bob Veale Has Passed Away
Cardinals Reliever Might Be a Hidden Gem for Late Game Situations
Riley O’Brien, a right-handed reliever, is a candidate to play a more significant role in the Cardinals bullpen this season. Cardinals Reliever Might Be a Hidden Gem for Late Game Situations O’Brien, 29, was acquired from the Seattle Mariners before the beginning of the 2024 season. He made the Opening Day roster following a strong performance in Spring Training but was injured … [Read more...] about Cardinals Reliever Might Be a Hidden Gem for Late Game Situations
Cubs Pursuing Crosstown Rival’s Corner Infielder
The rumor mill has the Chicago Cubs targeting corner infielder Yoan Moncada from their crosstown rivals, the Chicago White Sox. The Cubs earlier traded both their starting third baseman, Isaac Paredes, and first round draft pick, Cam Smith, to the Houston Astros for right fielder Kyle Tucker. That has left a void at the hot corner that the team is going to have to fill. There … [Read more...] about Cubs Pursuing Crosstown Rival’s Corner Infielder
Michael Lorenzen Signs One-Year Deal to Stay with Royals
It looks like veteran pitcher Michael Lorenzen is set to settle down after moving around a lot in the last few seasons. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Lorenzen will sign a one-year, $7 million contract to stay with the Kansas City Royals. Lorenzen, 33 on Opening Day, can provide value as a back-end starter or a multi-inning reliever in the middle innings. After signing during … [Read more...] about Michael Lorenzen Signs One-Year Deal to Stay with Royals