Last week, it was reported that Robinson Cano signed a 10-year, $240 million contract with the Seattle Mariners, the third largest in Major League Baseball history.
Author: Joshua Lavine
Notable November Transactions Recap
The first month of the offseason is almost complete. As we approach December, here is a recap of some of the important transactions that took place during November.
2013 MLB MVP Predictions
The Most Valuable Player is annually one of the most debated about topics in baseball. Below are predictions for how the voting will turn out on Thursday.
MLB Free Agents to Keep an Eye On
Now that the World Series is over, the Major League Baseball Hot Stove is heating up. Here are some big name free agents to keep an eye on this offseason.
Welcome to the Final Round: World Series Preview
Here’s the pitch: the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals are facing off in the World Series, which begins on Wednesday, October 23rd. Each team finished with a record of 97-65, tied for best in baseball. Who is going to win this seemingly even matchup?
Who is this Guy?
Who is the current closer of the Boston Red Sox? If it took you a few moments to guess, then you are not alone. The answer is Koji Uehara, a 38-year-old journeyman from Japan.
The Complexity of the Joe Girardi Signing
Joe Girardi earned his keep. That is what the New York Yankees brass believed when they made him the second highest paid manager in baseball with a new 4 – year $16 contract
Rays of Success
Determined not to let their season end, they beat Texas in Texas in the tiebreaker game to see who would play in the Wild Card game. They then beat the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland to set up a Division Series matchup with the Boston Red Sox.
Goodbye to Todd Helton and Andy Pettitte
With all the hoopla surrounding New York Yankees closer, Mariano Rivera, two retiring baseball greats may have been overlooked as the 2013 season came to a close. Todd Helton, the first baseman for the Colorado Rockies, and Andy Pettitte, a pitcher for the New York Yankees, played their final games in Major League uniforms over the weekend.
Who’s Who? Top September Call-ups
When the minor league season ends in early September, some of the top minor league stars get the call to join their parent club at the big league level. Here are some of this year’s top September call-ups and what we can expect from them in the future.