Archives for February 2023

All-Star slugger Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres finalized a $350 million, 11-year contract, the fourth-largest in baseball history. The deal will keep Machado with the Padres through 2033 and is the latest contract handed out by big-spending owner Peter Seidler. Machado, who has helped turn the Padres into a World Series contender, finished second in the NL MVP race … [Read more...] about Manny Machado, Padres finalize $350M, 11-year contract

Noah Song has no illusions of the challenges ahead as he approaches the end of his first week of spring training since joining the Philadelphia Phillies from the U.S. Navy. Dressed in white pinstripe pants and a red BP jersey with 52 and Song on it, the 25-year old right-hander threw 25 pitches during his second mound session since reporting to camp last Thursday. Song called … [Read more...] about Phillies’ Song throws off mound, knows challenges ahead

Gavin Lux will miss the season for the Los Angeles Dodgers because of torn ligaments in his right knee. The 25-year-old was in line to become their new starting shortstop before getting hurt in a spring training game. Lux says the toughest part is knowing the opportunity that he had before getting hurt. He ducked to avoid a throw when running between second and third base … [Read more...] about Expected Dodgers SS Lux out for season after knee injury

Houston's starting pitcher has been uniquely impacted by the new rules. … [Read more...] about Watch: Houston Astros’ Luis Garcia debuts new windup