Lawrence Butler won’t hit free agency until after the 2029 season and isn’t arbitration-eligible until 2026. Still, the Athletics are wasting no time entering extension talks with the outfielder after his breakout 2024 campaign. After one of the more active offseasons in recent years, extending Butler would secure a big part of the Athletics future. Athletics to Enter Extension … [Read more...] about Athletics Enter Extension Talks with Breakout Outfielder
Yankees Top Pitching Prospect Undergoes Tommy John Surgery, Out For The Season
The New York Yankees learned of unfortunate news Friday: Chase Hampton, one of their top pitching prospects, underwent Tommy John surgery. New York Post beat writer Greg Joyce was the first to report the news. Yankees Top Pitching Prospect Undergoes Tommy John Surgery, Out For The Season Just brutal news here for Chase Hampton who missed much of last season with a flexor … [Read more...] about Yankees Top Pitching Prospect Undergoes Tommy John Surgery, Out For The Season
Former Pirates Scott Sauerbeck Passes Away at 53
Scott Sauerbeck, a pitcher who was involved in one of the strangest trades in Pittsburgh Pirates history, has passed away. He was 53. John Perrotto of Pittsburgh Baseball Now reported that Sauerbeck suffered a fatal heart attack in Bradenton, Florida. The Pirates family mourns the passing of Scott Sauerbeck. Scott played for the Bucs from 1999-2003 and shares the club record … [Read more...] about Former Pirates Scott Sauerbeck Passes Away at 53
Yankees, Aaron Boone Agree to Two-Year Extension
The New York Yankees and manager Aaron Boone have agreed to a two-year contract extension through 2027. Talks regarding the extension surfaced late last week. Boone, 51, has posted an impressive managerial record of 603-429 (.584) with the Yankees and has led the team to success in the postseason. Boone is the third Yankees manager to reach the postseason in six of his first … [Read more...] about Yankees, Aaron Boone Agree to Two-Year Extension
New Face Gets the Call for Angels Opening Day Start
Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington has named left-hander Yusei Kikuchi the team’s Opening Day starter for their March 27 matchup against the Chicago White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. Washington didn’t have to think too long to name Kikuchi the starter this early into spring training, who called it an “obvious” choice.” “I didn’t tell him, … [Read more...] about New Face Gets the Call for Angels Opening Day Start