Former big leaguer and longtime batting coach Merv Rettenmund passed away on Saturday at age 81. Rettenmund played 13 seasons with the Orioles, Reds, Padres, and Angels from 1968-1980, then was a hitting coach for five different teams over parts of 19 seasons from 1983 to 2007. Rettenmund was a two-sport star in his college days at Ball State, and was even a 19th-round pick … [Read more...] about Merv Rettenmund Passes Away
Orioles To Sign Gary Sanchez
The Orioles have agreed to a one-year deal with catcher Gary Sanchez, according to a report from Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Financial terms of the deal have not yet been made available. More to come… … [Read more...] about Orioles To Sign Gary Sanchez
Orioles Outright Thaddeus Ward
The Orioles announced that right-hander Thaddeus Ward has cleared outright waivers and been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. There was no previous reporting that he had been removed from the 40-man roster, so this move drops their count to 37. Ward, 28 in January, has never pitched for the Orioles. He was just claimed off waivers from the Nationals at the start of November but has … [Read more...] about Orioles Outright Thaddeus Ward
NL East Notes: Phillies, Harper, Finnegan, Alcantara
The Phillies are known to be looking for outfield help this winter, though moving Bryce Harper from first base back into the outfield doesn’t appear to be a consideration. Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer wonders if the Phils could possibly re-evaluate this stance, as Lauber feels the first base market (for both free agents and trade possibilities) is much deeper than … [Read more...] about NL East Notes: Phillies, Harper, Finnegan, Alcantara
Quick Hits: Int’l Market, Mets, Soto, Mateo, Rays, Yankees
Roki Sasaki’s impending move to Major League Baseball will have a big impact on the offseason pitching market, but plenty of shockwaves will be felt throughout the international signing market. Baseball America’s Ben Badler recently outlined how several other prospects will be affected if Sasaki’s 45-day posting window stretches beyond January 15 and the start of the next … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Int’l Market, Mets, Soto, Mateo, Rays, Yankees