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Trevor Rosenthal

MiLB News

Tigers expected to sign former All-Star closer Trevor Rosenthal

DETROIT (UPI) -- The Detroit Tigers are expected to sign former All-Star closer Trevor Rosenthal to a Minor League contract. MLB Network and The Detroit News reported Thursday night the longtime Cardinals reliever is finalizing a deal with the Tigers. Rosenthal, 29, was released by the Nationals on Sunday after posting a 22.74 ERA in 12 games. Rosenthal saved 121 games in St. Louis from 2012 to 2017. He was named to the 2015 All-Star Game and recorded a career-high […]

todayJune 28, 2019 24

MLB All-Star Game

Entertainment

2019 MLB All-Star Game: AL and NL rosters, schedule, how to watch

CLEVELAND (UPI) -- The 2019 MLB All-Star Game rosters were unveiled Thursday as the annual midsummer classic approaches. This year's All-Star Game will take place July 9 at Progressive Field in Cleveland. It's the first time Cleveland has hosted the event since 1997. Last year's winner was the American League, with Houston Astros star Alex Bregman winning the MVP award for his go-ahead home run in the 10th inning. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will lead the NL squad. […]

todayJune 27, 2019 80

St. Louis Blues

MLB News

St. Louis Blues celebrate Stanley Cup win with Cardinals at Busch Stadium

ST. LOUIS (UPI) -- The St. Louis Cardinals welcomed the Stanley Cup champion Blues to Busch Stadium on Wednesday in celebration of the team's win over the Boston Bruins. Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo, Conn Smythe winner Ryan O'Reilly and forward Patrick Maroon brought the Stanley Cup trophy with them as they interacted with the Cardinals before their game against the Oakland Athletics. The Cardinals, who won the 2011 World Series, paired their trophy with the Cup. Yadier Molina, Dexter Fowler […]

todayJune 26, 2019 87

Jordan Hicks

MLB News

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks suffers torn UCL

ST. LOUIS (UPI) -- St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks suffered a torn UCL in his throwing elbow, the team announced Monday. The Cardinals didn't disclose whether Hicks will undergo surgery, saying that they are "determining the next course of action." Hicks suffered the right elbow injury during Saturday's 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels. He was removed in the ninth inning after 1 1/3 innings pitched. The 22-year-old relief pitcher has excelled with the Cardinals this season, posting […]

todayJune 24, 2019 79

Trevor Rosenthal

MLB News

Washington Nationals release reliever Trevor Rosenthal

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The Washington Nationals released relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal, the team announced Sunday. Rosenthal, who returned to action after sitting out the 2018 season following Tommy John surgery in August 2017, originally signed a one-year, $7 million contract with the Nationals this off-season. The 29-year-old reliever had a 0-1 record with a 22.74 ERA, 3.63 WHIP and five strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings over 12 appearances with the Nationals. The club released Rosenthal after he walked three batters […]

todayJune 24, 2019 88

Houston Astros Justin Verlander

MLB News

Astros, Verlander agree to two-year, $66 million extension

HOUSTON (UPI) -- Following in the footsteps of both Blake Snell and Chris Sale, Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander is set to be a very wealthy man. ESPN reported that the Astros ace has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $66 million through the 2021 campaign. Reports started to circulate on Friday that a deal was close to happening, and Houston owner Jim Crane said Friday that there was interest on both sides to get a deal wrapped up. […]

todayMarch 25, 2019 91

Nick Markakis

MLB News

Braves re-sign Markakis for one year extension

ATLANTA (UPI) -- The Atlanta Braves have re-signed outfielder Nick Markakis. Atlanta announced Markakis' one-year, $4 million contract on Tuesday. The deal includes a club option for $6 million for the 2020 season. Markakis, 35, hit .297 with 14 home runs and 93 RBIs in 162 games last season for the Braves. The 13-year veteran owns a career .288 batting average and has 179 career long balls. Markakis made his Major League Baseball debut in 2006 with the Baltimore Orioles. […]

todayJanuary 24, 2019 95

Asdrubal Cabrera

MLB News

Rangers secure Cabrera via one-year deal

ARLINGTON, Tex. (UPI) -- Free agent infielder Asdrubal Cabrera has agreed to a contract with the Texas Rangers. Sources told ESPN and The Athletic that Cabrera's pact is for one year and in the $3.5 million to $5 million range. The agreement is pending a physical. Cabrera, 33, hit .262 with 23 home runs and 75 RBIs in 147 games last season for the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. The two-time All-Star began the season with the Mets, before […]

todayJanuary 24, 2019 82

Kris Bryant Yadier Molina

MLB News

Cardinals’ Molina calls Cubs’ Bryant ‘stupid player and loser’

ST. LOUIS (UPI) -- Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina defended his city by calling Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant a "stupid player and loser" after Bryant called St. Louis "boring." Bryant made the comments on Friday during a forum discussion at the Cubs' annual fan convention. "Who would want to play in St. Louis?" Bryant said "So boring. It's so boring. I always get asked like, 'Where do you like to play? Where do you not like to play?' St. Louis […]

todayJanuary 21, 2019 194

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