New discoveries in NCAA penalties against Alabama and former head baseball coach Brad Bohannon revealed that Bohannon knowingly provided internal information to a bettor who wagered against the Crimson Tide last spring, according to ESPN. – Cale Clinton Read More
The Baltimore Orioles are being purchased by a pair of private equity billionaires. Orioles owner John Angelos has agreed to a sale with a group led by David Rubenstein, co-founder of the Carlyle Group Inc., according to multiple reports. The sale, if approved by at least 75% of major league ownership, would value the team at $1.725 billion. – Cale Clinton Read More
Theo Epstein has returned to the Boston Red Sox. The three-time World Series champion executive is joining the team’s ownership group and will serve as a senior advisor, Fenway Sports Group announced Friday. – Field Level Media Read More
Free agent reliever Keynan Middleton and the St. Louis Cardinals have reached an agreement on contract terms pending a physical, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday. – Field Level Media Read More
The Baltimore Orioles have acquired former Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes from the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday for infielder Joey Ortiz, left-hander DL Hall, and the 34th pick in this year’s MLB Draft. – Field Level Media Read More
The New York Mets are close to finalizing a deal with free agent reliever Jake Diekman, according to multiple reports on Thursday. The 37-year-old left-hander has played for eight major league teams during his 12-year career. Diekman split 2023 with the Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays, recording a 3.34 ERA in 63 appearances. He has a career record of 25-31 with 15 saves and a 3.82 ERA in 662 games (zero starts), with 724 strikeouts in 570 1/3 innings. He has also played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, and Boston Red Sox. – Field Level Media Read More
The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement with free agent reliever Wandy Peralta on a four-year, $16.5 million contract, as reported by The Athletic on Wednesday. The deal with the 32-year-old left-hander includes three opt-outs and is pending the results of a physical. Peralta had a 4-2 record with a 2.83 ERA and four saves in 63 appearances for the New York Yankees’ bullpen in 2023. He struck out 51 batters, walked 30, and allowed seven home runs in 54 innings. – Field Level Media Read More
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager will miss most of spring training after undergoing surgery to repair a sports hernia on Tuesday. Seager had the procedure done in Arizona, and the Rangers expect the four-time All-Star to be ready for Opening Day. Rangers general manager Chris Young expressed a low level of concern. The Rangers will report to spring training on Feb. 15 and 20 and will open the regular season against the Chicago Cubs on March 28 in Arlington, Texas. – Field Level Media Read More
The New York Mets will re-sign reliever Adam Ottavino, agreeing to a one-year deal reportedly worth $4.5 million. Ottavino, 38, had a 1-7 record with a 3.21 ERA and a career-best 12 saves in 66 appearances for the Mets last season, his second with the club. He had a 2.06 ERA and a 6-3 record in 66 games for the Mets in 2022. – Field Level Media Read More