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Kevin Cash thinks Rays starting pitching took a 'step back' this offseason

by: Erin Walsh, Yardbarker — Yardbarker 12h

The Tampa Bay Rays starting rotation lost some firepower this winter with the departures of Charlie Morton and Blake Snell, and manager Kevin Cash doesn't

Tampa Bay Rays

... guys we have that are going to come in to compete for the opportunity." The Rays are currently expected to trot out Tyler Glasnow, Ryan Yarbrough, Michael Wa ...

Report: Red Sox, Garrett Richards agree to one-year, $10 million deal

by: Erin Walsh, Yardbarker — Yardbarker 14h

Richards will likely help fill out a rotation that includes Chris Sale, Eduardo Rodriguez, Nathan Eovaldi and Nick Pivetta. 

Boston Red Sox

... e added to their rotation as well.  According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Red Sox and Garrett Richards have agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal.  Starter G ...

Los Angeles Angels

... e in the season and for the playoffs.  Richards spent eight seasons with the Angels before signing with the Padres. In 10 total seasons, the right-hander is 47- ...

San Diego Padres

... yoffs.  Richards spent eight seasons with the Angels before signing with the Padres. In 10 total seasons, the right-hander is 47-41 with a 3.62 ERA and 1.255 WH ...

Report: Mets increasing focus on signing Trevor Bauer

by: Erin Walsh, Yardbarker — Yardbarker 17h

The Mets have added several big-name players this offseason, including Carlos Carrasco, Francisco Lindor and James McCann. Signing Bauer would be the icing on the cake. 

New York Mets

... from George Springer's decision to sign with the Toronto Blue Jays over the Mets.  Bauer has spent the last season-and-a-half with the Cincinnati Reds. The c ...

Toronto Blue Jays

... Lindor and James McCann. Signing Bauer would be the icing on the cake.  The Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers are also reportedly interested in Bauer, Rosenthal a ...

Two-time All-Star Ryan Zimmerman returning to Nationals on one-year deal

by: Zac Wassink, Yardbarker — Yardbarker 23 Jan

Ryan Zimmerman is re-signing with the Washington Nationals on a one-year deal worth $1 million. The first baseman has played only for the Nationals since entering the big leagues in 2005.

Washington Nationals

... ll-Star who won his first and only World Series ring as a member of the 2019 Nationals. On June 29, he offered his reasons for why he wanted to sit the pandemic-sh ...

Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United to retire Hank Aaron's No. 44 for 2021 seasons

by: Zac Wassink, Yardbarker — Yardbarker 23 Jan

The NFL's Atlanta Falcons and also Atlanta United of Major League Soccer have confirmed that they will retire the No. 44 for the 2021 seasons to honor Atlanta Braves legend Henry "Hank" Aaron. 

Atlanta Braves

... person." Aaron spent 21 of his 23 MLB seasons with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves and held the all-time record for career home runs (755) when he retired. He ...

Report: Jurickson Profar, Padres agree to three-year, $21 million deal

by: Erin Walsh, Yardbarker — Yardbarker 22 Jan

Profar was very valuable for the Padres last season. San Diego played him in five different positions during the pandemic-shortened season, though he saw most of his action in left field and second base.

Oakland A's

... the first five years of his career with the Texas Rangers before joining the A's and later the Padres.   Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and throug ...

San Diego Padres

... Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 22, 2021 Profar was very valuable for the Padres last season. San Diego played him in five different positions during the pan ...

Report: Mets targeting Jackie Bradley Jr., Enrique Hernandez, Brad Hand

by: Erin Walsh, Yardbarker — Yardbarker 22 Jan

The New York Mets have been one of the most active teams this winter, and there are no signs of new owner Steven Cohen wanting to slow things down.

Boston Red Sox

... been flashy at the plate, slashing .239/.321/.412 in eight seasons with the Red Sox. However, the Gold Glover's play in the outfield is among the best in the ga ...

New York Mets

... ile interested Mets aren’t rushing to sign top pitcher Trevor Bauer. Looking to see how multiple ...

Braves legend, Hall of Famer Hank Aaron dies at 86

by: Erin Walsh, Yardbarker — Yardbarker 22 Jan

Aaron spent 21 of his 23 MLB seasons with the Braves franchise, which began in Milwaukee, and is most remembered for finishing with a then-record 755 home runs, which has since been surpassed by Barry Bonds.

Atlanta Braves

... dinary philanthropic efforts." Aaron spent 21 of his 23 MLB seasons with the Braves franchise, which began in Milwaukee. He quickly established himself as one o ...

Bernie Sanders meme now a Topps baseball card

by: Erin Walsh, Yardbarker — Yardbarker 22 Jan

One particular image from the inauguration has blown up on social media, though. People have turned the image of Bernie Sanders bundled-up from head to toe into an incredible meme.

Blue Jays may play home games at spring training stadium in Florida

by: Blake Harper, Yardbarker — Yardbarker 21 Jan

Currently, teams based in Canada have been forced to relocate due to the ongoing pandemic, as the Canadian government does not want players constantly traveling back and forth from the U.S.

Toronto Blue Jays

... hey may be heading to Florida instead. According to The Tampa Bay Times, the Blue Jays have already had preliminary talks with officials in Dunedin, who have expre ...

The 'Most postseason home runs' quiz

by: From Yardbarker — Yardbarker 21 Jan

Can you name the players with the most home runs in MLB postseason history? Take this MLB quiz! New quizzes emailed daily.

Toronto Blue Jays

... o MLB team has more exciting, young players on their roster than the Toronto Blue Jays. Now, they'll have a veteran power bat atop their lineup as well. On Tuesday ...

Michael Brantley returning to Astros on two-year, $32M deal

by: Zac Wassink, Yardbarker — Yardbarker 20 Jan

It appears that four-time All-Star outfielder and designated hitter Michael Brantley won't be following George Springer to the Toronto Blue Jays as thought earlier on Wednesday.

Houston Astros

... he pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign. Across 46 regular-season games with the Astros, he hit .300 with five home runs, 22 RBI, and a .476 slugging percentage wit ...

New York Yankees

... r reports surfaced that the Yankees were re-signing 2020 Most Valuable Player candidate DJ LeMahieu.  Houston sh ...

Blue Jays could still be in on Trevor Bauer despite George Springer signing?

by: Erin Walsh, Yardbarker — Yardbarker 20 Jan

A number of teams across Major League Baseball are interested in Bauer,  including the New York Mets, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Los  Angeles Dodgers, among others.

Toronto Blue Jays

... the AL to deal with in 2021.— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) January 20, 2021 The Blue Jays have been in contact with Bauer, who says location is not a major factor in ...