Just two hours after the 2025 international signing period opened on Jan. 15, the Athletics made a splash. The team announced they officially signed 18-year-old Japanese sensation Shotaro Morii to a minor league deal accompanied by a $1.5 million signing bonus. アスレチックスへようこそ！森井翔太郎選手！ (Welcome to the Athletics Shotaro Morii!) pic.twitter.com/dMzh9kGvnk — Athletics (@Athletics) … [Read more...] about A’s Sign Japanese High School Phenom Shotaro Morii
Tommy Brown, Last Surviving Player of the Historic 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers Team, Has Died
The last living member of the 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers, Tommy “Buckshot” Brown has died, according to Ben Lindberg on X. He was 97.Brown died from pneumonia that developed while he was recovering from a fall. He was the last surviving teammate of Jackie Robinson. Tommy Brown, Last Surviving Player of the Historic 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers Team, Has Died Brooklyn Dodger Tommy … [Read more...] about Tommy Brown, Last Surviving Player of the Historic 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers Team, Has Died
Pirates Enter Spring Training with No Clear Answer at Shortstop
Although spring training is near, the Pittsburgh Pirates remain unsettled at several positions, including shortstop. Who’s at shortstop may depend on how the second base competition shakes out. One thing is certain. The shortstop won’t be Oneil Cruz, who’s moving permanently to center field. He likes it there. The Pirates brain trust likes him away from shortstop, where he hurt … [Read more...] about Pirates Enter Spring Training with No Clear Answer at Shortstop
Rockies Outfielder Poised for a Stellar 2025 Season
The Colorado Rockies drafted outfielder Sam Hilliard in the 15th round of the 2015 MLB Draft from Wichita State University. At 6’4″ and 236 lbs, Hilliard’s plus speed and ability to hit for power intrigued the Rockies. In his career, Hilliard has hit .219/.296/.438 and struggled to find his footing in the league due to major strikeout issues. While still striking out at a 35.4% … [Read more...] about Rockies Outfielder Poised for a Stellar 2025 Season
Mariners Sign Veteran Donovan Solano to One-Year Deal
The Seattle Mariners inked their first notable winter move, signing free agent Donovan Solano. Solano signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with Seattle on Monday. The move proves the Mariners have some sense of life and a minimal desire to improve. Seattle’s winter so far has been littered with inexpensive depth-piece moves. It’s the opposite of what you would expect from a … [Read more...] about Mariners Sign Veteran Donovan Solano to One-Year Deal