(PhatzRadio / SI) —- NEW YORK — Last week, a committee led by two future Hall of Fame managers, Joe Torre and Tony La Russa, and legendary Braves executive John Schuerholz made a presentation of ideas at the owners’ meeting about MLB’s consideration of expanded replay. While commissioner Bud Selig called it “a thoughtful presentation,” [...]
MLB: Pedro Martinez back with Red Sox as assistant to GM / Other News and Notes
January 25, 2013 By 1 Comment
Pedro Martinez was a key cog in the 2004 team that brought a World Series title to Boston for the first time since 1918. (Elise Amendola/Associated Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Pedro Martinez has returned to the Boston Red Sox. On Thursday, Martinez, a three-time Cy Young Award winner and eight-time All-Star, who spent [...]
MLB: Rays extend Longoria contract until at least 2022
November 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Infielder Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays salutes the crowd after after hitting a home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the game at Tropicana Field on October 3, 2012 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (October 2, 2012 – Source: J. Meric/Getty Images North America) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Evan Longoria wants to [...]
MLB: Selig approves Marlins-Jays blockbuster trade
November 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
MLB commissioner Bud Selig addresses the media as the announcement is made for the location 2014 All-Star Game on August 29, 2012 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (August 28, 2012 – Source: Hannah Foslien/Getty Images North America) MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins’ latest payroll purge received final approval Monday from the commissioner’s office, [...]
MLB: Trout and Harper claim rookie of the year honors
November 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
(Reuters) – Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout and Washington Nationals Bryce Harper were crowned Major League Baseball’s rookies of the year on Monday. Trout was the unanimous winner of the American League award, sweeping all 28 first place votes, while Harper won a close race for the National League award. The 21-year-old Trout [...]
Dropped calls: NBA, MLB officials under fire
June 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
(PhatzRadio / USA Today) — They have been subjected to scorn and abuse throughout their careers, but instead of living in anonymity, referees and umpires are now being called out publicly. Blame it on the new generation or the modern age of technology, but professional athletes seem to be more rebellious against officials than ever. [...]
MLB: Torre drops out of Dodgers’ bidding
February 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Torre’s group has dropped out of bidding for the bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers because current owner Frank McCourt won’t include the parking lots outside the stadium. Whether the lots are included in the sale has been an issue that always has had the potential to become contentious as the sale [...]
MLB: Cubs, Red Sox settle compensation for GM Epstein
February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
(Reuters) – The Chicago Cubs sent young pitcher Chris Carpenter to the Boston Red Sox as compensation for hiring general manager Theo Epstein, the two teams said on Tuesday. The clubs will also swap two players to be named later. Epstein left the Red Sox at the end of the 2011 Major League Baseball (MLB) [...]
MLB: Old foes Cashman, Epstein talk baseball at forum
February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
President Theo Epstein of the Chicago Cubs helps new manager Dale Sveum with his jersey during a press conference at Wrigley Field on November 18, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. (November 17, 2011 – Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images North America) FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) – Brian Cashman and Theo Epstein said that after years of being [...]
MLB: Torre, Caruso join to bid for Dodgers
January 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
(Reuters) – Baseball veteran Joe Torre is partnering with Los Angeles developer Rick Caruso to bid for the bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers. The two join a long list of prospective bidders lining up for the storied baseball franchise. The Dodgers filed for bankruptcy in June after the Major League Baseball commissioner, Bud Selig, rejected a [...]
