by Bryan Smith | Mar 26, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on March 26, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The New York Mets are scratching lefty Steven Matz from his next scheduled start, a sentence that has become all too common during his young career. The team announced Sunday morning that Matz would not be pitching in a...
by Bryan Smith | Mar 25, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Heading into 2017, the Tampa Bay Rays appear to be stuck between rebuilding and competing. They’ve made moves this winter aimed at competing in the short term, but they’ve also made moves aimed at adding young talent for the future. As a result, the Rays are one of...
by Bryan Smith | Mar 25, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on March 25, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The trend of major league teams locking up their young stars with long-term deals continues. The Texas Rangers are the latest team to get in on the act, reportedly agreeing to a six-year deal with second baseman Rougned...
by Bryan Smith | Mar 25, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on March 25, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine As they begin their defense of the American League pennant, the Cleveland Indians are locking up one of the players who helped them get to the World Series last season. The Indians have agreed to a five-year contract with...
by Bryan Smith | Mar 24, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on March 24, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The injury bug has bit the Detroit Tigers late in spring training, as outfielder J.D. Martinez has been ruled out for at least three to four weeks because of a sprained ligament in his right foot. The club was optimistic...
by Bryan Smith | Mar 24, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on March 24, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang has been denied a work visa to enter the United States, according to unconfirmed reports out of Kang’s native South Korea. Without a work visa, Kang will not be able to play...