Former Major League Baseball catcher and manager Jeff Torborg of Plainfield, New Jersey passed away at the age of 83 on Sunday according to the Associated Press. He had been suffering from Parkinson’s Disease for the last 15 years. Who did Torborg play for? Torborg played ten Major League Baseball seasons from 1964 to 1973. He was with the Los Angeles Dodgers for seven seasons … [Read more...] about Former MLB catcher and manager Jeff Torborg passes away at age 83
Formers Dodgers shortstop Tommy Brown dies at age 97
Former Major League Baseball shortstop Tommy Brown of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Wednesday at the age of 97 according to Mark Polishuk of MLB Trade Rumours. Brown holds the distinctions of being the youngest player ever to hit a home run, and one of the youngest position players ever to play a MLB game. Who did Brown play for? Brown played nine seasons of Major League … [Read more...] about Formers Dodgers shortstop Tommy Brown dies at age 97
Cubs sign starting pitcher Colin Rea
The Chicago Cubs have signed starting pitcher Colin Rea of Cascade, Iowa on Monday according to Darragh McDonald of MLB Trade Rumors. The terms of the contract are one year and $5 million. Returning to Chicago This will be the second time Rea has pitched for the Cubs. He previously pitched for them in 2020 and did not do well. In 14 innings, Rea had a record of one win and one … [Read more...] about Cubs sign starting pitcher Colin Rea
White Sox sign starting pitcher Martin Perez
The Chicago White Sox have signed lefthanded starting pitcher Martin Perez of Guanare, Venezuela. The terms of the contract according to Darragh McDonald of MLB Trade Rumors on Wednesday, are a one-year deal and worth $5 million. Sixth Major League Baseball Team Like shortstop Amed Rosario of Santo Domingo Centro, Dominican Republic, who signed with the Washington Nationals on … [Read more...] about White Sox sign starting pitcher Martin Perez
Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz dies at age 37
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Brian Matusz of Grand Junction, Colorado has passed away at the age of 37 on Tuesday according to Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors. The cause of death has not been released. Matusz was the fourth overall pick by the Orioles in the 2008 MLB Draft. Who did Matusz play for? Matusz was a lefthanded pitcher who pitched eight seasons in Major … [Read more...] about Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz dies at age 37