Former player, manager and coach Jimy Williams has passed away, according to announcement from his previous clubs. He was 80 years old. Williams was born in Santa Maria, California in 1943 and started his professional career by signing with the Red Sox. He was selected by the Cardinals in the 1965 Rule 5 draft and made his major league debut with that club. His playing career … [Read more...] about Jimy Williams Passes Away
MLBTR Podcast: The Broadcasting Landscape, Josh Hader and the Relief Market
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 Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The RSN model for MLB … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: The Broadcasting Landscape, Josh Hader and the Relief Market
Astros Open To Adding Lefty-Hitting Outfielder
The Astros finalized their big move of the offseason yesterday, announcing a five-year deal for star reliever Josh Hader. Between the Hader signing and the addition of Víctor Caratini on a two-year pact to serve as backup catcher, they’ve addressed their two biggest questions of the winter. General manager Dana Brown pointed to another area they’re exploring as Spring Training … [Read more...] about Astros Open To Adding Lefty-Hitting Outfielder
Astros Designate Matt Gage For Assignment
The Astros have designated left-hander Matt Gage for assignment, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. This move opens up a roster spot for left-hander Josh Hader, whose signing has now been officially announced by the club. Gage, 31 next month, has been on Houston’s roster just under a year, having been claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays in February of 2023. He spent the year … [Read more...] about Astros Designate Matt Gage For Assignment
Collin McHugh Announces Retirement
Veteran right-hander Collin McHugh announced his retirement from the game Monday (Instagram link). The 36-year-old pitched in parts of 11 MLB seasons from 2012-23 and accrued more than nine years of big league service along the way. “I was never the best player on any team I played for,” McHugh wrote in his announcement. “Including my 7th grade church league team, on which I … [Read more...] about Collin McHugh Announces Retirement