Great question. It’s inexplicable to me that Whitaker isn’t already in. Alan Trammell was one of the members of this year’s Era Committee, and it’s funny to imagine him loudly complaining ...
Jeff Kent was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, as revealed by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee tonight. Kent received 14 of a possible 16 votes from the Era Committee, easily topping the...
The Orioles have signed right-hander Ryan Helsley to a two-year contract, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. The deal will pay Helsley $28MM in total, as per The Athletic’s Katie Woo. Helsley can opt...
Happy Thanksgiving to MLBTR’s readers in the United States, and for our non-American readers….uh, happy Thursday? Here are three things we’re keeping an eye on besides the turkey in the oven�...
The Twins announced that right-hander Zebby Matthews has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 5) due to a strain in Matthews’ throwing shoulder. In the corresponding move, M...
The Phillies announced that Bryce Harper has been placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 6) due to inflammation in his right wrist. Utilityman Otto Kemp had his contract selected fro...
One of baseball’s top hitting prospects is headed to the majors, as ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the Royals are calling up Jac Caglianone. The Royals have an off-day on Monday, which lines Ca...
The Rockies announced three roster moves Saturday, including the selection of Keston Hiura’s minor league contract to the active roster. In corresponding moves, Colorado designated infielder Aaron...
The Orioles announced four roster moves Saturday, including the news that first baseman Ryan Mountcastle has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. Top infield prosp...
After 13 Major League seasons, Josh Harrison officially announced his retirement exactly 14 years to the day after he played in his first MLB game. The 37-year-old Harrison thanked his family, teamm...