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Yordano Ventura

Yordano Ventura’s family wants investigation about possible robbery

Yordano Ventura’s family wants an investigation into the possibility that the former pitcher was robbed at the crash site in the Dominican Republic after his fatal crash. Pio Deportes reported on Monday that Ventura was robbed of cash, …

Jay Bruce Cincinnati Reds

Report: Mets plan to keep Jay Bruce as everyday right fielder

The New York Mets couldn’t find a way to deal Jay Bruce this offseason, and it looks like they have accepted their fate. According to a report by Ken Davidoff of the New York Post on Tuesday, the Mets have informed Bruce that they plan on …

Angels unsure if Albert Pujols will be ready for Opening Day

The Angels are unsure if Albert Pujols will be ready for Opening Day, GM Billy Eppler said on Tuesday. According to tweets from the LA Times’ Bill Shaikin, Eppler says Pujols is on schedule in his rehab, but that does not ensure he will be …

Evan Longoria ‘surprised and upset’ the Rays traded Logan Forsythe

Evan Longoria and Logan Forsythe were teammates on the Tampa Bay Rays for the last three seasons, and Longoria feels blindsided that their tenure together ended so abruptly. On Monday, Longoria expressed his shock and sadness at the Rays’ …

Pedro Martinez says Yordano Ventura survived crash, was left for dead

Pedro Martinez shared some disturbing details surrounding the death of former Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura, who died after a car crash on Sunday in the Dominican Republic. Reports have all said that Ventura, 25, died in the crash, but …

Matt Wieters

5 best remaining MLB free agents

Spring training is less than a month away, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t still a few players in the Major League Baseball free agent market that could make positive contributions to a team. Though roster spots are filling up, …

Brett Anderson

Report: Brett Anderson agrees to deal with Cubs

The Chicago Cubs appear to have added a new pitcher to their staff. FOX’s Ken Rosenthal reports that the Cubs and free agent pitcher Brett Anderson have agreed to a deal. The deal is pending a physical. Anderson tweeted earlier in the day that …

Yordano Ventura

Yordano Ventura was not wearing seat belt when rollover accident happened

Further details of what led to the death of Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura have emerged, and they paint a frightening picture. According to Royals general manager Dayton Moore via Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star, Ventura was not …

David Ortiz

Pedro Martinez thinks David Ortiz will return to Red Sox

David Ortiz is retired, at least for now, but a former Boston Red Sox teammate doesn’t think that will last. Pedro Martinez told WEEI’s “Trenni & Tomase” that he won’t believe Ortiz is retired until he sees the …

Yordano Ventura

Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura killed in car crash

Kansas City Royals ace pitcher Yordano Ventura died early Sunday in a fatal car accident in the Dominican Republic. Details are scant, but ESPN’s Cristian Moreno cited Dominican police who confirmed the tragedy. #Royals pitcher @YordanoVentura …

Agent: Tim Lincecum has no plans to retire

Tim Lincecum apparently still thinks he has something left in the tank. Lincecum’s agent, Rick Thurman, says that the two-time NL Cy Young Award winner isn’t planning to retire and “is throwing and getting ready for the …

Andrew Benintendi

Andrew Benintendi has gained weight to help with durability

The Boston Red Sox are expecting big things from Andrew Benintendi next season, and the young outfielder is doing his part to live up to the expectations. Benintendi told reporters this week that he has put on weight this offseason with the goal of …

Report: Marlins considering Chris Carter, Mark Reynolds

After hitting the second-fewest home runs in the MLB last season, the Miami Marlins are hoping to add some raw power on the free agent market. According to a report by Jerry Crasnick of ESPN on Friday, the Marlins want to sign a righty first baseman …

Terry Francona

Terry Francona cracks funny Chris Sale joke

Boston’s addition of Chris Sale is bad news to the AL East, but good news for teams in the AL Central. Terry Francona knows that. The Cleveland Indians manager attended a Boston writers dinner on Thursday night and cracked a funny joke about …

Mark Trumbo

Orioles, Mark Trumbo close to agreeing on 3-year deal

The Baltimore Orioles and free agent slugger Mark Trumbo are close to agreeing on a 3-year deal, according to reports. FOX’s Ken Rosenthal says the three-year deal is expected to be for less than $40 million. Sources: Three-year deal between …

Curt Schilling ESPN

Curt Schilling defends himself after probably arguing with fake Sidney Ponson

Curt Schilling got into his latest Twitter beef on Wednesday night, and this time he went back and forth with what many insist is a very fake account run by someone pretending to be former MLB pitcher Sidney Ponson. Just don’t tell Curt that. …

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