Ludwick Expected to Miss Three Months
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images(CINCINNATI) — Cincinnati Reds outfielder Ryan Ludwick is expected to miss at least three months after having right shoulder surgery to repair torn cartilage on Wednesday.
Ludwick dislocated his elbow while sliding in…
Ogando Leads Texas Past Houston, 4-0
Robert Binder/MLB Photos via Getty Images(HOUSTON) — Rangers starting pitcher Alexi Ogando struck out a career-high 10 batters in 6 1-3 innings of work as Texas lassoed the Houston Astros Wednesday, 4-0. Ogando’s performance came less than 24 ho…
Cano Fires Boras, Hires Jay-Z
Ezra Shaw/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano’s contract expires after this season, and he will depend on Jay-Z to get a new one.
Cano fired agent Scott Boras and hired the new Roc Nation Sports, which is a full-service …
Kershaw Leads Dodgers over Giants, 4-0 On Opening Day
Jason Wise/MLB Photos via Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) – Clayton Kershaw can do it all.
The 25-year-old Kershaw hit his first career home run while pitching a four-hit shutout, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-0 opening day victory over the S…
Kershaw Leads Dodgers over Giants, 4-0
Jason Wise/MLB Photos via Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) – Clayton Kershaw can do it all. He hit his first career home run on top of pitching a four-hit shutout to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Francisco Giants 4-0 on opening day.
“Ope…
Bryce Harper Sparks Nationals to Opening Day Win
Rob Carr/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Bryce Harper belted a pair of solo home runs and Stephen Strasburg tossed seven scoreless innings as the Washington Nationals (1-0) shut down the Miami Marlins (0-1) on Opening Day Monday, 2-0.The 20-year-old Harper…
Red Sox Take Care of Yankees on Opening Day, 8-2
Elsa/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Shane Victorino drove in three runs as the Boston Red Sox (1-0) took care of the New York Yankees on Opening Day Monday, 8-2.Red Sox starter Jon Lester went five innings, allowing two earned runs while striking out seven …
Red Sox Take Care of Yankees on Opening Day, 8-2
Elsa/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Shane Victorino drove in three runs as the Boston Red Sox (1-0) took care of the New York Yankees on Opening Day Monday, 8-2.Red Sox starter Jon Lester went five innings, allowing two earned runs while striking out seven …
ESPN: Rangers Sign Shortstop Elvis Andrus to Eight-Year Extension
Jamie Squire/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — While the Texas Rangers have seen some of their best players leave in recent years, they weren’t going to let shortstop Elvis Andrus go anywhere. According to ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick, the team has rewarded Andrus w…
Astros Bash Rangers 8-2 In Season Opener
Bob Levey/Getty Images(HOUSTON) – The Houston Astros entered the American League with a bang.
Rick Ankiel crushed a three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning to lead the Astros to an 8-2, season-opening victory over the Texas Rangers….
Johan Santana Will Have Shoulder Surgery
Eliot J. Schechter/MLB Photos (SARASOTA, Fla.) — New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana will have surgery to repair a torn anterior capsule in his left shoulder, ending his 2013 season.
This will be the second time in less than three years that Santana w…
Mets’ David Wright Expects to Play Opening Day
Alex Trautwig/Getty Images(PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.) — The New York Mets need all the help they can get on offense, and luckily for them, third baseman David Wright pronounced himself good to go as the season is set to start on Monday.Wright returned to s…
Sources: Diamondbacks Agree to Five-Year Extension With Paul Goldschmidt
Jason Wise/MLB Photos via Getty Images(PHOENIX) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a five-year, $32 million contract extension with first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, according to ESPN’s Jim Bowden.
The extension also includes a a club option of $…
Sources: Diamondbacks Agree to Five-Year Extension With Paul Goldschmidt
Jason Wise/MLB Photos via Getty Images(PHOENIX) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a five-year, $32 million contract extension with first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, according to ESPN’s Jim Bowden.
The extension also includes a a club option of $…
Buster Posey Inks New Extension
Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The San Francisco Giants and catcher Buster Posey agreed on a nine-year extension worth $167 million, reports ESPN MLB insider Buster Olney.
Posey took home the National League’s Most Valuable Player award in …
Buster Posey Inks New Extension
Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The San Francisco Giants and catcher Buster Posey agreed on a nine-year extension worth $167 million, reports ESPN MLB insider Buster Olney.
Posey took home the National League’s Most Valuable Player award in …
S.F. Giants Extend Bruce Bochy and Brian Sabean
Mike McGinnis/Getty Images(SAN FRANCISCO) — The defending World Series champion San Francisco Giants extended general manager Brian Sabean and manager Bruce Bochy for another four years on Thursday.
The Giants are coming off their second World Series …
Justin Verlander Reaches Record Deal with Tigers
Rob Carr/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers agreed on a new contract that could be more than $202 million, according to ESPN MLB insider Buster Olney.
The deal is worth $180 million for seven-years with a vesting option f…
Johan Santana Has Probable Re-Tear In Shoulder
Eliot J. Schechter/MLB Photos (NEW YORK) – New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana has suffered a probable re-tear of the anterior capsule of his throwing shoulder, team general manager Sandy Alderson said Thursday.
Santana already underwent surgery…
Detroit Tigers Send Bruce Rondon To The Minors
Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images(KISSIMMEE, Fla.) — The Detroit Tigers demoted rookie relief pitcher Bruce Rondon to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.
Before spring training, the Tigers viewed the hard-throwing right-hander as their potential cl…