Posted on November 17, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine There is an abundance of closers on the free agent market this offseason, with several late-game relievers poised to sign lucrative contracts. One surprising team that appears to be looking to sign a closer is the Miami...
Mets and Yoenis Cespedes Have Mutual Interest in Reunion But Nothing Guaranteed
Posted on November 17, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine New York Mets' fans who assumed that Yoenis Cespedes would leave this winter in free agency have some hope. The latest reports indicate that four teams have expressed an interest in signing Cespedes, and the Mets are...
Rick Porcello, Max Scherzer Awarded Cy Young in 2016
Posted on November 17, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine Major League Baseball announced its Cy Young award winners for 2016 on Wednesday night, and it was not without a bit of controversy. In the American League, Boston Red Sox ace Rick Porcello edged out previous Cy Young...
Houston Astros Sign Starting Pitcher Charlie Morton
Posted on November 16, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine In what most consider to be a weak free agent class for starting pitchers, the Houston Astros aren't wasting any time before making a move. On Wednesday, the Astros announced that they have signed free agent starter...
Market For Carlos Beltran Heating Up
Posted on November 16, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine Carlos Beltran will be playing in the big leagues in 2017 at the age of 40. That much is sure. The only thing we don't know is what team he will be playing for. The market for Beltran appears to be heating up, as reports...
Terry Francona, Dave Roberts Win 2016 Manager of the Year Awards
Posted on November 16, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine MLB awards continue to come out one by one, and Tuesday night it was time to recognize the managers who had outstanding seasons. Cleveland Indians skipper Terry Francona was named the American League Manager of the Year,...
Phillies Cut Ties with Injured Pitcher Matt Harrison
Posted on November 15, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine A slow recovery from spinal fusion surgery has kept left-handed pitcher Matt Harrison from pitching in the big leagues for the past year and a half. That slow recovery has now cost him a spot on a major league roster....
Braves Join Nationals and Dodgers in Pursuit of Chris Sale
Posted on November 15, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine Over the summer, Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale was theoretically available in a trade. Plenty of teams kicked the tires on the idea, but ultimately there were no serious talks. However, trade talk involving Sale is...
Michael Fulmer, Corey Seager Win Rookie of the Year
Posted on November 15, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine There wasn't much drama surrounding the award, but Monday night each league's Rookie of the Year recipient became official. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer took home American League Rookie of the Year,...
Neil Walker Accepts Qualifying Offer, Will Return to New York Mets
Posted on November 14, 2016 by Bryan Zarpentine Following the lead of Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jeremy Hellickson, second baseman Neil Walker has accepted a $17.2 million qualifying offer from the New York Mets. Walker will return to the Mets in 2017, his second...











