The New York Yankees continue to tinker with their lineup before the trade deadline on Thursday. On Saturday according to Nick Deeds of MLB Trade Rumors, the Yankees acquired infielder Amed Rosario of Santo Domingo Centro, Dominican Republic. Rosario was traded from the Washington Nationals to the Yankees for relief pitcher Clayton Beeter of Fort Worth, Texas and outfield … [Read more...] about Yankees add more experience with Amed Rosario
Athletics 1B Nick Kurtz sets MLB record for most home runs in a game by a rookie
History was made in Major League Baseball on Friday. Athletics designated hitter Nick Kurtz of Lancaster, Pennsylvania set the MLB record for most home runs in a game by a rookie with four. He accomplished the feat in a 15-3 Athletics win over the Houston Astros from Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. Kurtz is the second player this season with four home runs in a single game. The … [Read more...] about Athletics 1B Nick Kurtz sets MLB record for most home runs in a game by a rookie
Yankees acquire 3B Ryan McMahon & Mets acquire reliever Gregory Soto
The two New York-based teams in Major League Baseball were involved in trades on Friday. The Mets acquired two-time All-Star relief pitcher Gregory Soto of Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic from the Baltimore Orioles for minor league righthanded pitchers Wellington Aracena of Mao, Dominican Republic and Cameron Foster of Houston, Texas according to Steve Adams of MLB Trade … [Read more...] about Yankees acquire 3B Ryan McMahon & Mets acquire reliever Gregory Soto
Josh Okogie, Rockets Agree to One-Year Deal
Josh Okogie has reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with the Houston Rockets. The deal is for $3.1 million. Okogie spent last season with the Phoenix Suns and the Charlotte Hornets. Now, he will join a legitimate title contender in the Western Conference. Okogie will provide depth to a deep Rockets squad that has had a busy offseason, most notably adding Kevin Durant to … [Read more...] about Josh Okogie, Rockets Agree to One-Year Deal
Jamal Adams Signs With Las Vegas Raiders
Jamal Adams is set to reunite with his former head coach, Pete Carroll, as he joins the Las Vegas Raiders, a team that has undergone a significant makeover this offseason. The Raiders hired Pete Carroll as their new head coach and also signed quarterback, Geno Smith. Additionally, they selected Boise State standout, Ashton Jeanty, in the first round of the NFL Draft. Now, they … [Read more...] about Jamal Adams Signs With Las Vegas Raiders