After going 0-for-5 against the Astros this afternoon, Cameron Maybin’s bid to become the Marlins starting centerfielder came to an end. He was optioned to Double-A Carolina after the game, which essentially hands the job to Alejandro De Aza and Cody Ross.
Maybin, still 20 years of age, has had less than 70 at bats […]
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The Rockies finally named their starting second baseman today. Jayson Nix lead the race from beginning to end and was finally crowned winner today.
“I told him this morning that he’s our starting opening-day second baseman,” manager Clint Hurdle said. “He’s coming off a very good finish in Triple-A last year and a very good […]
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The question whether Brad Lidge would be ready to start the season for the Phillies or not was answered today when he was placed on the disabled list. Lidge’s DL stint was backdated to March 21, meaning he’ll be eligible to come off the DL on April 5.
Even if Lidge comes off the DL […]
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The Rays reassigned their top prospect, Evan Longoria, to minor-league camp after today’s game.
Longoria hit three homers and drove in ten runs during his time at major league camp, but the Rays opted to send him down to get him some more minor league at bats. Longoria has just 104 at bats above the […]
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MONDAY: Joe Nathan and the Twins have agreed to a three-year contract extension, including an option for the 2012 season. His contract is expected to pay him between $11 and $12 million per season.
SATURDAY: ESPN.com’s Buster Olney reports that Joe Nathan’s extension with the Twins is “all but done.” Nathan’s extension is expected […]
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Kerry Wood successfully made it through three appearances in four days and that was enough for Lou Piniella to name him the team’s closer.
Over ten innings this spring, he had a 3.60 ERA, struck out ten batters and walked no one.
Piniella also cleared up any questions about the rotation by naming Jason Marquis as the […]
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While Curtis Granderson is on the disabled list with his broken finger, the Tigers will likely use Brandon Inge in centerfield. Inge played all 10 innings of the Tigers’ 3-3 tie with the Indians in centerfield on Sunday and Leyland has said he would return to center today against the Nationals.
“He’s got to play […]
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Not much surprising news here, but Josh Beckett will be placed on the disabled list to give the team room to purchase the contract of Kevin Cash. Cash will likely serve as the personal catcher of Tim Wakefield this season.
Beckett’s DL stint will be retroactive to March 19, meaning Becket will be able to […]
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Andy Pettitte’s back may keep him from making his first start of the season. He says his back was well enough to play catch on Saturday, but didn’t, and then couldn’t throw on Sunday.
He is scheduled to start for the Yankees on Thursday, which would mark his first time pitching since March 17. […]
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