UPDATE: Marlins Sign Heath Bell

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

UPDATE: Well we said we'd keep you updated and not long after we posted this word came down that the Marlins and Bell have agreed to a three-year, $27 million contract with a vesting option for a fourth year. The deal is done pending a physical. The Miami Marlins seem to ...

Chicago Cubs Hiring Jed Hoyer Away From San Diego Padres

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly set to announce the hiring of Theo Epstein on Friday, likely to the position of President of Baseball Operations. While we all knew that was happening, another twist in this story is that Epstein will reportedly be bringing in former Red Sox staff member Jed ...

Orlando Hudson Takes Ball To The Eye

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

San Diego Padres second baseman Orlando Hudson had a nice night at the plate on Tuesday in Colorado. He went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk, while driving in a run and scoring another. Unfortunately it wasn't exactly a good night in the field for the 33-year-old. Though the Padres ...

Tim Stauffer Had A Rough Night

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

San Diego Padres right hander Tim Stauffer has been excellent this season. The No. 4 overall pick from the 2003 MLB Draft seems to have finally come into his own as a big league starting pitcher. That said, his most recent start is one he'd probably like to forget. Against the ...

Brian Wilson May Not Be Back For A While

Friday, August 26th, 2011

San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson is currently on the disabled list with inflammation in his pitching elbow, and he may not be back any time soon. Wilson played catch for "six or seven minutes" on Thursday before shutting it down. It was the first time he had thrown since going ...

Heath Bell Claimed By San Francisco Giants

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

The San Diego Padres didn't trade closer Heath Bell at baseball's trade deadline, but like most players he was put on waivers by the team after the deadline passed. Bell didn't clear waivers though and has been claimed by NL West division rivals the San Francisco Giants. The Giants are currently ...

Heath Bell Wants To Stay With The San Diego Padres

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

One of the most shocking developments of this weekend's trading frenzy was a deal that wasn't made. Closer Heath Bell was not moved by the San Diego Padres and now it looks as if he could remain with the team for quite some time. Bell claimed he was surprised that he ...

Latest Baseball Trade Deadline News (UPDATED)

Friday, July 29th, 2011

It's Friday night and baseball's trade deadline is Sunday afternoon. That means things are getting tense and heated all around the big leagues. Here's the latest on what's happening right now. Reds and Nationals looking at Bourn The Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals are both said to be interested in adding Houston ...

Heath Bell To Texas Rangers Almost Done?

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

One of the biggest prizes of this year's trade deadline is San Diego Padres closer Heath Bell. Tons of teams are interested in the 33-year-old right-hander whose awesomeness knows no bounds, but there has been a decided lack of movement on the Bell trade front over the past few weeks. ...

The Cleveland Indians Are Searching For Bats

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

The Cleveland Indians have been one of the surprise stories of Major League Baseball's 2011 season. They currently sit just .5 games out of first place in the American League Central with a record of 51-46. But with news that star outfielder Grady Sizemore will miss four to six weeks ...