Quick Hits: Dodgers, Rangers, Nats, Gregg, Ordonez
On this day in 2002, the Yankees released outfielder Ruben Rivera, who allegedly stole teammate Derek Jeter‘s glove from his locker at the club’s Spring Training complex and proceeded to sell it. On...
View ArticleOrioles Shopping Kevin Gregg, Mark Reynolds
The Orioles are shopping right-handed reliever Kevin Gregg and corner infielder Mark Reynolds, Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com tweets. Both players are under contract for 2012 with club options for...
View ArticleCafardo On Pelfrey, Thornton, Byrd, Gregg, Padres
In today's column, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe ranks every manager in the majors, one through 30. Cafardo's top five skippers in the game for 2012 are Joe Maddon (Rays), Jim Leyland (Tigers),...
View ArticleQuick Hits: Red Sox, Gregg, Soler
The Braves announced that they’re retiring John Smoltz’s number 29 to honor the right-hander’s contributions over the course of 20 seasons with Atlanta. Here are today’s links… Red Sox manager Bobby...
View ArticleStark On Nationals, Trumbo, Abreu, Orioles
Earlier today, ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reported that MLB and the MLBPA have agreed to stop including personal services deals and milestone bonus clauses in player contracts. He offers some reaction and...
View Article2013 Vesting Options Update
As the calendar gets ready to flip over to May, let's check in on the players who have vesting options for the 2013 season… Jason Bartlett, Padres – $5.5MM option vests with 432 plate appearances....
View ArticleCafardo On Broxton, Phillies, Span, Orioles, White Sox
In today's column, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe writes that Mariano Rivera is arguably the most important player in the American League East. The Yankees will look to in-house solutions in the...
View Article2013 Vesting Options Update
Let's check in on the players who have vesting options for the 2013 season… Jason Bartlett, Padres – $5.5MM option vests with 432 plate appearances. Bartlett came to the plate just 98 times before...
View Article2013 Vesting Options Update
With a little less than one-third of the season left to go, let's check in on the various vesting option situations from around the league… Jason Bartlett, Padres — $5.5MM option vests with 432 plate...
View ArticleOrioles Designate Gregg, Adams For Assignment
The Orioles announced that they have designated right-hander Kevin Gregg and infielder Ryan Adams for assignment. The moves create 40-man roster space for Endy Chavez and L.J. Hoes, whose contracts...
View ArticleQuick Hits: LaRoche, Gregg, Astros
A few stray links to pass along as the Phillies reach the .500 mark for the first time since June 4 with a win over the Marlins … Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche "would love to stay" in...
View ArticleOrioles Release Kevin Gregg
The Orioles announced that they released right-handed reliever Kevin Gregg (Twitter link). They had designated Gregg for assignment earlier in the week to create space on the 40-man roster. Gregg...
View Article2013 Vesting Options Update
With two weeks left in the season, here's an update on the various vesting options for 2013 from around the league… Brett Myers, White Sox — $10MM option vests with 45 games finished or based on a...
View ArticleDodgers Sign Kevin Gregg
The Dodgers have announced the signing of reliever Kevin Gregg to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training (Twitter link). This is the second right-handed reliever the Dodgers have...
View ArticleQuick Hits: Verlander, Wheeler, Gregg
Tigers manager Jim Leyland is excited about Justin Verlander's extension and the possibility it could keep Verlander in Detroit his entire career, MLB.com's Adam Berry reports. "I think it was...
View ArticleDodgers Release Kevin Gregg
The Dodgers have released reliever Kevin Gregg, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com (on Twitter). The right-hander hooked on with the Dodgers on a minor league deal back in February. There was no room...
View ArticleCubs Sign Kevin Gregg
The Cubs announced that they have signed reliever Kevin Gregg to a minor league deal. Gregg will report to the club's spring training facility in Mesa, Arizona before being assigned somewhere within...
View ArticleNL Central Notes: Cubs, Garza, Cardinals, Weeks
Tomorrow is the 30th anniversary of the infamous Lee Elia tirade against the Wrigley Field faithful where he unleased 37 "bleeps" in 187 seconds. Elia would remain as manager of the Cubs for just four...
View ArticleCubs Ready To Sell
We're just under six weeks away from the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. At this point, many teams are still attempting to determine whether or not they're buyers or sellers, and the addition of a...
View ArticleMultiple Teams Calling On Kevin Gregg, James Russell
9:12pm: The Cubs have also received calls on James Russell, but they're not inclined to trade him, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports (on Twitter). 6:26pm: The Cubs are "getting multiple hits" on...
View ArticleBraves Expected To Show Interest In Gregg
The Braves are "among the many teams expected to show interest in Cubs closer Kevin Gregg," writes MLB.com's Mark Bowman. Bowman notes that the righty closed for current Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez...
View ArticleRockies Interested In Gallardo, Garza, Gregg
The Rockies are on the lookout for pitching help, and Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post writes that the team is "aggressively scouting" right-handers Yovani Gallardo and Matt Garza. The Rox are also...
View ArticleNL Notes: Byrd, Pirates, Dodgers, Gregg, Marlins
With nearly half the season in the books, the Washington Post's Barry Svrluga took a look at the offseason's biggest bargains. He starts his list with Marlon Byrd of the Mets, who signed a minor league...
View ArticleRosenthal’s Latest: M’s, Yanks, Roenicke, Rays, Cubs
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports has a lengthy new article discussing All-Stars, some of the game's top young hitters and a plethora of hot stove info. Here are some highlights… Rival executives around the...
View ArticleNL Notes: Davis, Dodgers, Gallardo, Relievers
Former Colorado Rockie Ryan Spilborghs has been blogging for The Denver Post about his experiences playing for the Seibu Lions in Japan this season, and he weighs in on the issue of PEDs in his latest...
View ArticleCentral Notes: Royals, Konerko, Gregg, Pirates
Baseball's central divisions have four clear sellers in the Cubs, Brewers, White Sox, and Twins. At seven games out, the Royals are on the bubble. The team sees "a winning record as an important...
View ArticleChicago Notes: Crain, Beckham, Russell
A month ago, White Sox reliever Jesse Crain appeared very likely to be traded at the deadline, but now, it looks like it would be tricky for the team to deal him. Crain's shoulder injury, which has...
View ArticleCubs Notes: Schierholtz, Samardzija, Gregg
The Cubs have been baseball's most active team on the trade front, and they seem likely to make another move or two, even after dealing Matt Garza, Scott Feldman, Scott Hairston and Alfonso Soriano....
View ArticleRockies Have Had Interest In Gregg
Though Cubs closer Kevin Gregg seems a near-lock to be traded by tomorrow afternoon's deadline, we've heard little in the way of specific teams linked to him. However, the Rockies have had interest in...
View ArticleStark On Howie Kendrick, Cubs, D’Backs
ESPN's Jayson Stark begins his latest column with a look at the Biogenesis situation. As Joel Sherman of the New York Post first reported, suspension announcements are not expected today. Sherman...
View ArticleCubs Notes: Schierholtz, Russell, Gregg, Villanueva
The Cubs have plenty of trade chips remaining, but time is running out to deal them as tomorrow's 4pm ET deadline looms. Here's the latest… The Pirates remain interested in Nate Schierholtz, writes...
View ArticleSchierholtz Staying With Cubs
29-year-old Cubs right fielder Nate Schierholtz is one of the better bats on the trade market. He deserves credit for his strong work this year against right-handed pitching, but it's also a weak...
View ArticleNL Central Notes: Liriano, Choo, Gregg
MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince offers up a list of what he considers to be the Top 10 acquisitions of this past offseason, headlined by the Pirates' signing of Francisco Liriano. Jon Heyman of...
View ArticleQuick Hits: Gregg, Tulowitzki, Gonzalez, Kendrick
Kevin Gregg blasted the Cubs after misunderstanding comments from manager Dale Sveum and president Theo Epstein said it was possible that he would release the veteran. However, the Cubs decided over...
View ArticleMets Notes: Axford, Gregg, Drew, Payroll
Both the Mets and Yankees have already made notable signings this offseason, but both Big Apple franchises still need bullpen help, according to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News. Mets GM Sandy...
View ArticleMets Still Pursuing Reliever With Closing Experience
7:23pm: While the Mets are indeed looking for a late-inning reliever, and could give out a MLB deal to get one, the club is unlikely to land Rodney, a source tells Marc Carig of Newsday (via Twitter)....
View ArticleQuick Hits: Hardy, D’Backs, Gregg, Hawkins, Payrolls
Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy told reporters today (including Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun) that he won’t comment any further on his contract situation because there haven’t been any new...
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Marlins To Sign Kevin Gregg
7:41pm: Gregg will receive a $2.1MM pro-rated salary upon being called up, which means he’ll earn right around the same amount ($1.4MM) that the Marlins will now forego in draft bonus slot money,...
View ArticleNL East Notes: Gregg, Turner, Hamels, Harper
The Marlins announced today that Kevin Gregg‘s season is over, as the 36-year-old right-hander will undergo surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow. The Fish inked Gregg to a minor league deal back...
View ArticlePitching Notes: Brewers, Gallardo, Relief Market, Gregg
The Brewers and Nationals seemed intriguing trade partners after their most recent moves, but Milwaukee did not ship out Yovani Gallardo with intentions of dealing for local product Jordan Zimmermann,...
View ArticleMinor Moves: Kevin Gregg, Duane Below
Earlier today, the Reds announced that they’ve signed Kevin Gregg to a minor league deal and invited him to Spring Training. Gregg, 36, allowed 10 earned runs in nine innings with the Marlins last...
View ArticleAdded To The 40-Man Roster: Thursday
With rosters being finalized around the league, it’s a busy time for players departing and ascending to the 40-man roster. Here’s the latest: The Twins announced that they’ve selected the contract of...
View ArticleReds Designate Kevin Gregg For Assignment
The Reds announced that they have designated right-hander Kevin Gregg for assignment. Right-hander Pedro Villarreal has been recalled from Triple-A Louisville to fill his spot in the bullpen. The...
View ArticleMariners Sign Kevin Gregg
The Marines have signed righty Kevin Gregg to a minor league deal, the team announced (via Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, on Twitter). He will head to Triple-A, taking the place of the...
View ArticleKevin Gregg Opts Out From Mariners Contract
Veteran righty Kevin Gregg has opted out of his minor league deal with the Mariners, Triple-A Tacoma announcer Mike Curto reports. Gregg signed with Seattle a few weeks back. The 36-year-old started...
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