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Tampa Bay Rays bullpen catcher Jean Ramirez dies at 28

MLB // 4 months ago

Tampa Bay Rays bullpen catcher Jean Ramirez dies at 28

Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Jean Ramirez, a former MLB draft pick and the Tampa Bay Rays bullpen catcher since 2019, died unexpectedly, the Rays announced. He was 28.

MLB veteran pitcher Jon Lester retires after 16 seasons

MLB // 4 months ago

MLB veteran pitcher Jon Lester retires after 16 seasons

Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Veteran pitcher Jon Lester announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Wednesday, ending a 16-year tenure which included three World Series titles, five All-Star selections and a no-hitter.

Rachel Balkovec becomes first female Minor League Baseball team manager

MLB // 4 months ago

Rachel Balkovec becomes first female Minor League Baseball team manager

Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Former college softball catcher Rachel Balkovec will make history as the first woman to manage a team affiliated with Major League Baseball, taking over the Low-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, she confirmed.

MLB Network splits with reporter Ken Rosenthal after Manfred criticism

MLB // 4 months ago

MLB Network splits with reporter Ken Rosenthal after Manfred criticism

Jan. 4 (UPI) -- MLB Network will not to bring back longtime reporter Ken Rosenthal for the 2022 season, Rosenthal announced on Twitter. The move comes after Rosenthal wrote several articles critical of commissioner Rob Manfred.

Veteran outfielder Cameron Maybin retires from MLB after 15 seasons

MLB // 4 months ago

Veteran outfielder Cameron Maybin retires from MLB after 15 seasons

Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Veteran outfielder Cameron Maybin announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Monday after 15 seasons.

Mariners 3B Kyle Seager announces retirement

MLB // 4 months ago

Mariners 3B Kyle Seager announces retirement

Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Longtime Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager is retiring from baseball, he announced Wednesday on social media.

Buck Showalter introduced as New York Mets' new manager

MLB // 4 months ago

Buck Showalter introduced as New York Mets' new manager

Dec. 21 (UPI) -- Former Baltimore Orioles skipper Buck Showalter was officially introduced as the New York Mets' next manager Tuesday.

Detroit Tigers first-base coach Kimera Bartee dies at 49

MLB // 4 months ago

Detroit Tigers first-base coach Kimera Bartee dies at 49

Dec. 21 (UPI) -- Detroit Tigers first-base coach Kimera Bartee, who played six seasons in MLB, has died at the age of 49, the team announced.

Oakland A's to promote third-base coach Mark Kotsay to manager

MLB // 4 months ago

Oakland A's to promote third-base coach Mark Kotsay to manager

Dec. 20 (UPI) -- The Oakland Athletics are expected to hire third-base coach Mark Kotsay as their next manager.

MLB approves Justin Verlander's 2-year, $50M contract with Astros amid lockout

MLB // 5 months ago

MLB approves Justin Verlander's 2-year, $50M contract with Astros amid lockout

Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Two-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander's two-year, $50 million contract with the Houston Astros received formal approval from MLB, even at a time when the league has locked out its players amid a labor dispute.

Clint Hurdle returns to Colorado Rockies as special assistant to general manager

MLB // 5 months ago

Clint Hurdle returns to Colorado Rockies as special assistant to general manager

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The Colorado Rockies brought back former manager Clint Hurdle to serve as a special assistant to general manager Bill Schmidt.

Ex-MLB All-Star Yasiel Puig signs $1M deal with KBO's Kiwoom Heroes

MLB // 5 months ago

Ex-MLB All-Star Yasiel Puig signs $1M deal with KBO's Kiwoom Heroes

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Former MLB All-Star Yasiel Puig signed a one-year, $1M contract to play for the Kiwoom Heroes, the Korean Baseball Organization team announced Thursday.

Buck O'Neil, Minnie Minoso among six elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

MLB // 5 months ago

Buck O'Neil, Minnie Minoso among six elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Negro Leagues legends Buck O'Neil, Minnie Minoso and Bud Fowler were among six elected as part of the 2022 class for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame president Josh Rawitch announced.

MLB enters first lockout in 26 years

MLB // 5 months ago

MLB enters first lockout in 26 years

Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Major League Baseball and the MLB Players' Association failed to complete a new labor agreement before the expiration of the previous pact, leading team owners to enforce the first work stoppage since 1994-95.

Arizona Diamondbacks add MLB saves leader Mark Melancon to bullpen

MLB // 5 months ago

Arizona Diamondbacks add MLB saves leader Mark Melancon to bullpen

Dec. 1 (UPI) -- The Arizona Diamondbacks signed right-handed reliever Mark Melancon to a two-year contract Wednesday, the team announced.

LaMarr Hoyt, 1983 AL Cy Young Award winner with White Sox, dies at 66

MLB // 5 months ago

LaMarr Hoyt, 1983 AL Cy Young Award winner with White Sox, dies at 66

Dec. 1 (UPI) -- LaMarr Hoyt, who captured the 1983 American League Cy Young Award as a member of the Chicago White Sox, has died. He was 66.

All-Star shortstop Javier Baez agrees to 6-year, $140M deal with Detroit Tigers

MLB // 5 months ago

All-Star shortstop Javier Baez agrees to 6-year, $140M deal with Detroit Tigers

Nov. 30 (UPI) -- The Detroit Tigers have reached an agreement on a multiyear contract with former Chicago Cubs and New York Mets star shortstop Javier Baez.

Tampa Bay Rays trade All-Star 3B Joey Wendle to Miami Marlins

MLB // 5 months ago

Tampa Bay Rays trade All-Star 3B Joey Wendle to Miami Marlins

Nov. 30 (UPI) -- The Tampa Bay Rays traded All-Star third baseman Joey Wendle to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, it was announced.

Chicago White Sox re-signing veteran utility player Leury Garcia to 3-year deal

MLB // 5 months ago

Chicago White Sox re-signing veteran utility player Leury Garcia to 3-year deal

Nov. 30 (UPI) -- The Chicago White Sox are re-signing free agent utilityman Leury Garcia to a multiyear contract.

Pirates trade catcher Jacob Stallings to Marlins

MLB // 5 months ago

Pirates trade catcher Jacob Stallings to Marlins

Nov. 30 (UPI) -- The Miami Marlins acquired Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for pitcher Zach Thompson and two prospects, the teams announced.

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