The Guardians have hired Dan Puente for an unspecified role on their major league coaching staff, per a report from The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma. Puente, 42, was a 12th-round pick in the 2004 draft by the Orioles and played in the minor leagues for two seasons, though he didn’t make it past the Single-A level before retiring from professional baseball. During his post-playing … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Guardians, Cubs, Cease, Gorman
Cardinals Notes: Mozeliak, Bloom, Payroll, Injuries
Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak spoke to reporters at the club’s Winter Warm-up fan event today about a variety of topics, including the future of first baseman Paul Goldschmidt in St. Louis. Beyond those discussions, Mozeliak also addressed his own future as the head of the club’s baseball operations department as noted by Jeff Jones of the Belleville … [Read more...] about Cardinals Notes: Mozeliak, Bloom, Payroll, Injuries
Yankees Interested In Dylan Cease
The Yankees were connected yesterday to free agent Blake Snell but it appears they are exploring the trade market as well. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Yankees, and the Orioles, have “sincere” interest in Dylan Cease. The O’s were previously connected to Cease and Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reported earlier this week that they “remain engaged” with the … [Read more...] about Yankees Interested In Dylan Cease
Tommy Edman Underwent Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery In October
Cardinals utility player Tommy Edman underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right wrist in October, the club’s president of baseball operations John Mozeliak tells John Denton of MLB.com. The Cards are hoping that Edman will be ready for Spring Training. Edman, 29 in May, spent some time on the injured list last year due to inflammation in that wrist, missing almost a month from … [Read more...] about Tommy Edman Underwent Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery In October
MLBTR Podcast: Teoscar Signs With L.A. And The Move-Making Mariners and Rays
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The deal between the Dodgers … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Teoscar Signs With L.A. And The Move-Making Mariners and Rays