Nationals Ownership Transfers Control To Mark Lerner
2018/06/nationals-ownership-transfers-control-to-mark-lerner.html"...[C]ertainly while I'm alive and my sisters and brothers-in-law are alive -- nobody's going to sell this team."… After a dozen years as the front-man in the Nationals' ownership, Ted Lerner is transferring control of the organization to his son, Mark, reports Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post.
Dodgers Claim Erik Goeddel From Mariners, Sign Tyler Goeddel
2018/05/dodgers-claim-erik-goeddel-waivers-mariners-sign-tyler-goeddel.htmlAs for the younger of the two brothers, the 25-year-old Tyler was the 41st pick in the 2011 MLB Draft and the No. … The Dodgers have claimed right-handed reliever Erik Goeddel off waivers from the Mariners, reports J.P.
Mesa Brothers Leave Cuba To Pursue MLB Contracts
2018/05/victor-victor-mesa-brothers-leave-cuba-mlb-free-agent.htmlBoth brothers will be considered amateur players under the collective bargaining agreement and will therefore be subject to Major League Baseball's international bonus pools, despite the fact that the older of the two does come with six seasons of pro ball in Cuba under his belt. … Louis Post-Dispatch reports (via Twitter) that the Cardinals have interest in Victor Victor Mesa and have long been monitoring his performance.
MLB Daily Roster Roundup: Acuña, Beckham, Beltre, Thames
2018/04/mlb-daily-roster-roundup-acuna-beckham-beltre-thames.htmlOutrighted: OF Lane Adams, RP Rex Brothers, RP Josh Ravin… Garcia was optioned to Triple-A.
Outrighted: Quackenbush, Adams, Brothers, Ravin
2018/04/outrighted-quackenbush-adams-brothers-ravin.htmlOutfielder Lane Adams and relievers Rex Brothers and Josh Ravin were all outrighted by the Braves, the club says. … Both Adams and Ravin had recently been designated for assignment, so had already been removed from the 40-man.
Latest On The Orioles’ Ownership/Front Office Dynamic
2018/04/latest-on-the-orioles-ownershipfront-office-dynamic.htmlThere are some indications, however, that the Angelos brothers' influence is helping the franchise act in a more efficient way. … "Virtually every level of the [Orioles] organization is in flux," The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal writes in his latest subscription-only piece, as he describes how John and Lou Angelos (the sons of owner Peter Angelos) are taking an increasingly larger role in the team's regular operations.
Braves Designate Akeel Morris
2018/03/braves-designate-akeel-morris.htmlLeft-hander Rex Brothers has been optioned to make room for Ravin at the big-league level. … The Braves have designated right-hander Akeel Morris for assignment.
Offseason In Review: Atlanta Braves
2018/03/offseason-in-review-atlanta-braves-9.htmlLefty Rex Brothers has struggled this spring after agreeing to a non-guaranteed arb deal. … This is the latest entry in MLBTR's 2017-18 Offseason In Review series.
NL West Notes: Greinke, Thompson, Dodgers, Shaw
2018/03/nl-west-notes-greinke-thompson-dodgers-shaw.htmlOn a day when the Arenado brothers (Nolan and Jonah) were on opposite sites of a Rockies/Giants Spring Training tilt, here are some items from around the NL West... … Zack Greinke has been dealing with a lack of velocity and a minor groin injury this spring, but after a 40-pitch bullpen session today, the Diamondbacks ace is hopeful of being ready for the start of the season, he told MLB.com's Owen Perkins and other reporters.
Former ACES Contractor Sues Agency; Levinson Brothers Respond
2018/02/aces-allegations-levinsons-ped-steroid-biogenesis-juan-carlos-nunez-lawsuit.htmlOn the PED front, Nunez says that the Levinson brothers were behind his effort to connect players with performance-enhancing substances through Tony Bosch and the Biogenesis clinic. … According to a report from Jon Heyman of Fan Rag, Juan Carlos Nunez -- who served jail time relating to the Biogenesis PED mess -- is suing the ACES agency that he once worked for as an independent contractor.
Braves Avoid Arbitration With Rex Brothers
2017/11/braves-avoid-arbitration-with-rex-brothers.htmlThe Braves have avoided arbitration with lefty Rex Brothers, according to David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. … It is a non-guaranteed deal, per the report.
Free Agent Profile: Eric Hosmer
2017/11/free-agent-profile-eric-hosmer.htmlOff the field, Hosmer has been very active in the Kansas City community, including with Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Greater Kansas City Firefighters Local 42 Community Assistance organization. … When that happens, there's a team that's going to commit a lot of money to free agent first baseman Eric Hosmer, who turned in a well-timed career year in 2017.
Offseason Outlook: Atlanta Braves
2017/11/offseason-outlook-atlanta-braves-2017-18.htmlMinter, Mauricio Cabrera, Daniel Winkler, Luke Jackson, Rex Brothers, Jacob Lindgren, and Jesse Biddle have had some MLB success and/or shown impressive arsenals, not unlike Dayton and Ravin. … Though the new top baseball decisionmaker has suggested he's not looking for a general shake-up, he swung quite a few blockbusters in Toronto and will surely have his own ideas about the roster he's inheriting.
MLB Daily Roster Roundup: Kershaw, Pedroia, September Call-Ups
2017/09/mlb-daily-roster-roundup-kershaw-pedroia-september-call-ups.htmlPromotions: C Tony Sanchez (contract purchased), 3B Rio Ruiz, RP Rex Brothers, RP Max Fried… Transferred to 60-Day DL: SP J.C.
Braves Select Contract Of Tony Sanchez, Retract Announcement Of Micah Johnson DFA
2017/09/braves-dfa-micah-johnson-promote-tony-sanchez.htmlThe Braves have also activated lefty Ian Krol and righty Luke Jackson from the 10-day DL, while recalling left-handers Max Fried and Rex Brothers and third baseman Rio Ruiz from Triple-A Gwinnett. … 12:20pm: Although the Braves announced in a morning press release that Johnson had been designated for assignment, the team now tells reporters that Johnson has not been designated and that there was some internal miscommunication (Twitter link via David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution).
MLB Daily Roster Roundup: Verlander, Upton, Maybin
2017/09/mlb-daily-roster-roundup-verlander-upton-maybin.htmlATL: RP Rex Brothers will be recalled from minors; RP Ian Krol and RP Luke Jackson will be activated from 10-Day DL on Friday September 1st; INF Johan Camargo, INF/OF Adonis Garcia and INF/OF Danny Santana are expected to be activated from 10-Day DL on Monday September 4th, according to Dave O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. … HOU: SP Justin Verlander (and approximately $16MM) acquired from the Detroit Tigers for C Jake Rogers, OF Daz Cameron, SP Franklin Perez, and PTBNL/cash ; C Evan Gattis (wrist soreness) placed on 10-Day DL; C Juan Centeno recalled from minors; OF Cameron Maybin claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels; RP Dayan Diaz designated for assignment.
MLB Daily Roster Roundup: Bush, Ramirez, Sano
2017/08/mlb-daily-roster-roundup-bush-ramirez-sano.htmlATL: RP Dan Winkler activated from 60-Day DL; RP Rex Brothers optioned to minors. … Ramirez (strained elbow) and RP Andrew Bailey (strained shoulder) placed on 10-Day DL; SP Tyler Skaggs reinstated from Bereavement List; RP Jose Alvarez recalled from minors.
Rays To Sign Wander Franco
2017/07/rays-to-sign-wander-franco.htmlFranco is a 5'10", 170-pound switch-hitter from a baseball family --- Erick Aybar is his uncle, and Franco's two older brothers are prospects in the Royals and Astros organizations. … The Rays have reached agreement to sign 16-year-old Dominican shortstop Wander Samuel Franco, MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez reports (Twitter link).
Braves Designate Bartolo Colon
2017/06/braves-designate-bartolo-colon.htmlAtlanta selected the contract of southpaw Rex Brothers to take his roster spot. … It always hurts to drop a player who's owed a big salary -- in this case, $12.5MM on the year -- but his performance left the team with little alternative.
The Inner Monologue of @DimTillard Random Thoughts Vol. 1
2017/05/the-inner-monologue-of-dimtillard-random-thoughts-vol-1.htmlIt was an all-black league before my two older brothers and I started playing. … that is, when I'm not playing baseball, reciting Star Wars, making minute long Oscar-worthy short films, or continually watching Sherlock on Netflix.
The Inner Monologue of @DimTillard Clubhouse Edition
2017/04/the-inner-monologue-of-dimtillard-clubhouse-edition.html12:38pm Come to think of it, when I was a kid, my brothers and I weren’t allowed to use the word crap. … 11:34am I’m currently at the ballpark in Triple-A Colorado Springs, and have relief pitcher stretch at 1:00pm.
Straight From The Heart: The Signing Of Ted Lilly
2017/03/straight-from-the-heart-the-signing-of-ted-lilly.htmlFrom his hospital bed that afternoon, he and the Levinson brothers came to a three-year, $21 million agreement on Marquis – who had won 42 games over the previous three years as a member of the St. … Tribune Company executives more-or-less gave him a mandate: We want a winner now.
Offseason In Review: Atlanta Braves
2017/03/offseason-in-review-atlanta-braves-8.htmlRounding out the pen may come down to a camp battle involving veteran minor-league signees Eric O'Flaherty, Sam Freeman, Rex Brothers, Blaine Boyer, and perhaps also 40-man members Luke Jackson and Akeel Morris. … As they open SunTrust Park for the 2017 season, the Braves have begun to transition toward competitiveness -- though they carefully avoided any lengthy veteran entanglements this winter.
Braves To Sign Rex Brothers
2017/02/braves-to-sign-rex-brothers.htmlThe Braves have agreed to a minor-league deal with lefty Rex Brothers, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America (via Twitter). … Brothers sat at 93 mph with his average heater in his last MLB action, and still posted double-digit swinging-strike rates…
Offseason Outlook: Houston Astros
2016/10/offseason-outlook-houston-astros-8.htmlAfter snapping a nine-year playoff drought a season ago, the Astros entered the 2016 campaign with championship aspirations.