Reinforcements are on the way for the San Francisco Giants, with former Cy Young winner Robbie Ray weeks away from his season debut. After failing to make the playoffs last season, the San Francisco Giants had a busy winter. San Francisco completely reshaped their starting rotation by adding two Cy Young-winning lefties, Robbie Ray and Blake Snell. In their postseason pursuit, … [Read more...] about Injured Giants Ace Weeks Away From Season Debut
Yankees Acquire First Base Depth, Land Ex-Met in Trade with A’s
J.D. Davis was acquired by the New York Yankees from the Oakland Athletics along with cash on Sunday for minor league infielder Jordan Groshans. New York went for first base depth after Anthony Rizzo broke his forearm and Giancarlo Stanton strained a hamstring. Davis hit .236 with four home runs and five RBI in 135 plate appearances for the A’s. He signed a $2.5 million … [Read more...] about Yankees Acquire First Base Depth, Land Ex-Met in Trade with A’s
Baseball Legend Willie Mays Passes Away at 93
Willie Mays, arguably the greatest all-around player to ever play baseball, has passed away at the age of 93. The news comes just two days before the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals are scheduled to play a game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, where Mays played as a member of the Birmingham Barons of the Negro American League. The Giants announced the news … [Read more...] about Baseball Legend Willie Mays Passes Away at 93
Five Moments That Define the Legendary Career of Willie Mays
Willie Mays, who passed away Tuesday at 93, is among the greatest baseball players ever. Few other ballplayers matched the talent of Mays, who ranks sixth all-time with 660 home runs and won 12 Gold Glove Awards. As a prestigious hitter, Mays surpassed 50 home runs in 10 years, in 1955 and 1965, and batted .301 lifetime. He earned the famous nickname “Say Hey Kid” in his rookie … [Read more...] about Five Moments That Define the Legendary Career of Willie Mays
Rickwood Field Game This Week Celebrates Negro Leagues
The San Franciso Giants and St. Louis Cardinals will face off on Thursday in Birmingham, Alabama at the oldest surviving professional baseball park in the United States. Rickwood Field was built in 1910. From 1924 to 1960 the Negro Leagues Birmingham Barrons played at the site. The oldest living MLB Hall of Famer got his start at the field, when Willie Mays played there from … [Read more...] about Rickwood Field Game This Week Celebrates Negro Leagues