Sammy Sosa and the Chicago Cubs are back together after the slugger returned to the team’s annual fan convention. The Cubs also announced that Sosa will be inducted into the franchise’s Hall of Fame this year, alongside former first baseman Derrek Lee. The reconciliation began when Sosa released a vaguely worded statement last month apologizing for unspecified mistakes. Sosa … [Read more...] about Sammy Sosa gets warm reception for his reconciliation with the Chicago Cubs
Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers
Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says in an Instagram post he intends to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. A 23-year-old right-hander whose fastball tops 100 mph, Sasaki will join fellow Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in a move many baseball executives have long expected. The San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays also were … [Read more...] about Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers
Dominican infielder Kendry Martinez agrees to $2.5 million deal with Seattle Mariners
Dominican infielder Kendry Martinez was among 17 additional players agreeing to seven-figure bonuses, a $2.5 million deal with the Seattle Mariners. Thirty-two players have agreed to bonuses of $1 million or more through two days of the international signing period, which runs until Dec. 15. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, hoping to sign Roki Sasaki, were among … [Read more...] about Dominican infielder Kendry Martinez agrees to $2.5 million deal with Seattle Mariners
Tommy Brown, youngest player to homer and last living member of historic 1947 Dodgers, dies at 97
Tommy Brown, the youngest player to hit a home run in a major league game and the last living member of the landmark 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers team that included rookie Jackie Robinson, has died. Brown's oldest daughter, Paula Brown Caplice, says her father died in Altamonte Springs, Florida, after a recent fall. Brown debuted in the majors at age 16 for his hometown Brooklyn … [Read more...] about Tommy Brown, youngest player to homer and last living member of historic 1947 Dodgers, dies at 97
‘Juuuust a bit outside!’ Uecker’s acting and broadcasting ability came together in ‘Major League’
Milwaukee fans could listen to Bob Uecker broadcast Brewers games for over a half-century. But he showed off his play-by-play skills — and comedic talent — for more of a national audience when he appeared in the 1989 classic “Major League” as Cleveland announcer Harry Doyle. Like many of the characters that made “Major League” a hit, Doyle was a caricature. He wore his hopes … [Read more...] about ‘Juuuust a bit outside!’ Uecker’s acting and broadcasting ability came together in ‘Major League’