Texas Rangers
In an offseason full of numerous trades and signings, the Texas Rangers have also managed to hold on to two of their mainstays. The team announced on Friday that they have come to terms on new contracts with Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Joey Gallo to avoid arbitration. Each new deal is for one year. While the […]
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Veteran catcher Jason Castro has found himself another team for 2021, reportedly agreeing to a contract with the Houston Astros on Thursday. The 33-year-old backstop will look to bounce back from an underwhelming 2020. The deal is pending a physical, and it will pay Castro $7 million over two years. Catcher Jason Castro's new contract […]
The Minnesota Twins have bolstered their rotation with the addition of veteran pitcher J.A. Happ. The 38-year-old had a solid bounceback campaign in 2020 despite the shortened season. Happ joins a Twins team that has not been particularly active this offseason, but still has plenty of talent to compete in the American League Central. Jeff […]
For the final installment of this Reliving History Series, it’s time to head back to Game Seven of the 2017 World Series. The series clinching game between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers wasn’t the thriller that Games Two and Five were. However, for various reasons, it is a game that will never […]
Starting pitcher Jose Quintana has signed with the Los Angeles Angels, as first reported by Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. The deal is reportedly worth $8 million for one year. Quintana, 31, will compete for a spot in the Angels’ starting rotation in 2021. Free-agent left-hander José Quintana in agreement with the Angels, pending physical, […]
George Springer and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a six-year deal worth $150 million, per Jon Heyman. The deal is pending a physical. Springer was one of the most coveted free agents this offseason. Springer and Jays agree at $150M for 6 years — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 20, 2021 Career of George […]
Tyler Chatwood Contract Adds Potential It may not be a blockbuster move, but the Toronto Blue Jays took a step forward as they signed Tyler Chatwood. The 31-year old veteran will be teaming up with the Blue Jays on a one-year contract worth $3 million. That also includes a potential for $2.5 million in incentives. […]
The Toronto Blue Jays have bolstered their bullpen with former All-Star Kirby Yates. The 33-year-old pitcher is one of the better relievers left on the free agent market despite a quiet 2020. He joins a team that is eager to compete. Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic announced the signing Tuesday evening on Twitter. The deal […]
As a light-hitting third baseman for the Cleveland Indians and Toronto Blue Jays, Gio Urshela was a player whose glove is the only reason he was in the league. With the reputation of being a great defender as a prospect, Urshela garnered interest from other teams. He was traded to the New York Yankees in […]