The Padres and Marlins have lined up on a rare May blockbuster. San Diego is reportedly acquiring two-time batting champ Luis Arraez from Miami for four players: prospects Dillon Head, Jakob Marsee and Nathan Martorella, as well as reliever Woo-Suk Go. Arraez’s tenure in Miami ends after a season and five weeks. The Fish swapped Pablo López to the Twins to acquire him over the … [Read more...] about Padres To Acquire Luis Arraez
MLB, Roku In Talks Regarding Sunday Morning Broadcasts
Major League Baseball is in “advanced talks” with the streaming company Roku about hosting Sunday morning broadcasts this season, writes Andrew Marchand of the Athletic. Joe Flint of the Wall Street Journal first reported two weeks ago (on X) that Roku was a potential option to carry the Sunday morning games. MLB introduced the Sunday morning game as part of a streaming deal … [Read more...] about MLB, Roku In Talks Regarding Sunday Morning Broadcasts
Angels Release Aaron Hicks
The Angels have released Aaron Hicks, per the transaction log at MLB.com. That was the expected course of action once the Halos designated the veteran outfielder for assignment on Monday. Assuming he clears release waivers, Hicks will become a free agent. That clearly wasn’t the way the Angels envisioned his tenure when they inked him to a major league deal over the winter. … [Read more...] about Angels Release Aaron Hicks
D-Backs’ Kyle Nelson To Undergo Thoracic Outlet Surgery
Diamondbacks reliever Kyle Nelson will undergo surgery to treat thoracic outlet syndrome, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters (link via Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports). There’s no official timetable for Nelson’s return to game action, but the Snakes placed him on the 60-day injured list when they called up Brandon Hughes this afternoon. The track record for players, especially … [Read more...] about D-Backs’ Kyle Nelson To Undergo Thoracic Outlet Surgery
Latest On A’s Stadium Plan
The A’s have retained an investment banking firm in an effort to procure $500MM in private funding towards the construction of their Las Vegas ballpark, reports Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times. The A’s are prepared to offer minority ownership shares in the franchise to potential investors as they put together financing for their estimated $1.5 billion stadium. Last … [Read more...] about Latest On A’s Stadium Plan