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Dick Tidrow

MLB News

Ex-MLB pitcher, longtime Giants executive Dick Tidrow dies at 74

SAN FRANCISCO (UPI) -- Dick Tidrow, a former MLB pitcher who later became a longtime member of the San Francisco Giants' front office, has died. He was 74. The Giants announced his death Wednesday on behalf of the Tidrow family. The team said he died unexpectedly Saturday in Lee's Summit, Mo. "Our entire organization is heartbroken by the news of Dick's passing," Giants President and CEO Larry Baer said in the news release. "So much of our success over these past […]

todayJuly 15, 2021 2

Francisco Lindor Indians

MLB News

Mets acquire Lindor, Carrasco in trade

NEW YORK (UPI) -- The Cleveland Indians traded four-time All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor and veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the New York Mets, the teams announced Thursday. The cash-strapped Indians sent Lindor and Carrasco to the Mets in exchange for infielders Andres Gimenez and Amed Rosario, right-handed pitcher Josh Wolf and outfielder Isaiah Green. "These are people we care about, not just players, and guys that loved the organization and have great memories here," Indians president of baseball operations Chris […]

todayJanuary 7, 2021 3

MLB News

New York Mets sign veteran OF Melky Cabrera, two others

NEW YORK (UPI) -- The New York Mets signed three veteran players, including former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Melky Cabrera, to minor league contracts. The Mets announced the additions of right-handed pitcher Hunter Strickland, infielder Gordon Beckham and Cabrera on Monday. New York also re-signed outfielder Ryan Cordell and right-hander Erasmo Ramirez. The team said the five players will be part of their 60-player pool, which is up to 50. Cabrera -- an All-Star selection in 2012 -- played for the […]

todayJune 30, 2020 3

MLB News

MLB cancels June series between Cardinals, Cubs in London

NEW YORK/LONDON (UPI) -- Major League Baseball on Wednesday canceled the 2020 London series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs, which had been scheduled for June, because of the coronavirus pandemic. "We are facing an unprecedented situation and nothing is more important than the health and safety of our players, employees and fans," MLB said in a statement. "We send our best wishes to all individuals and communities that have been impacted by COVID-19." The Cubs and Cardinals […]

todayApril 1, 2020 2

MLB News

New York Mets choose Rojas to replace Carlos Beltran as manager

NEW YORK (UPI) -- A week after parting ways with Carlos Beltran, the New York Mets officially hired Luis Rojas as their next manager, the team announced Thursday. Rojas becomes the Mets' third manager in the past four months and the team's fourth skipper in two and a half years. The club will introduce Rojas in a press conference Friday at Citi Field. "I will work tirelessly to help this team win," Rojas said in a statement Thursday. "I believe […]

todayJanuary 24, 2020 3

MLB News

Callaway booted as Mets manager after two seasons

NEW YORK (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A 86-76 2019 campaign was not enough to keep the manager of the New York's National League franchise around for another season. The New York Mets organization announced the firing of manager Mickey Callaway after two seasons leading the club, despite a surge late in the season that put the team in the hunt for postseason play. The Mets fell short of earning a playoff berth by three games, which may have led to a […]

todayOctober 3, 2019 6

Dwight Gooden

MLB News

Mets pitching legend Gooden arrested on drug charges

HOLMDEL, N.J. (UPI) -- New York Mets pitching legend Dwight Gooden was arrested in New Jersey last month for cocaine possession and driving under the influence, according to court documents. Gooden, 54, was pulled over in Holmdel, N.J., just before 1 a.m. EDT on June 7, a police spokesperson told the New York Post and New York Times. Police said they found "two small green zip-lock style plastic baggies suspected cocaine" in his car. He was charged with third-degree possession […]

todayJuly 13, 2019 3

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 3

National

Carlos Beltran ends 20-year career, announces retirement following World Series win

HOUSTON (UPI) -- Outfielder Carlos Beltran announced his retirement after a 20-year major league career, going out on top by winning his first World Series championship with the Houston Astros. The 40-year-old Beltran, a nine-time All-Star with 435 career home runs, made the announcement Monday with a first-person essay on The Players' Tribune. "I am blessed to have played this game for 20 years," Beltran wrote. "I am blessed to have played for so many great organizations. "I am blessed to have shared all […]

todayNovember 13, 2017 2

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