The San Francisco Giants have traded pitcher Daulton Jefferies to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for outfielder Rodolfo Nolasco. The Giants designated Jefferies for assignment on Monday, giving them a week to trade or release him or try to pass him through waivers. Apparently, the Pirates think highly enough of Jefferies to take a flyer on the hard-luck pitcher. Giants … [Read more...] about Giants Trade Hard-Luck Pitcher to Pirates
Athletics Third Round Draft Pick Making Baseball History
Closer Mason Miller is not only giving Athletics fans something to be excited about, but he’s also making history. The Oakland Athletics have had the best bullpen in baseball over the past week, and closer Mason Miller’s historic start is a big reason for this. The 25-year-old right-hander recorded his eighth save of the season on Tuesday and made baseball history. Mason Miller … [Read more...] about Athletics Third Round Draft Pick Making Baseball History
Oakland Athletics Owner Hires Help to Secure Las Vegas Funding
The principal owner of the Oakland Athletics has taken one more step in gathering funding for the move to Las Vegas. According to Bill Shaikin of the LA Times, owner John Fisher hires Galatioto Sports Partners in an effort to source the differences in funds needed. Fisher is seeking about a $500 million investment from outside sources. With this hiring, the goal is to attract a … [Read more...] about Oakland Athletics Owner Hires Help to Secure Las Vegas Funding
San Fransisco Giants Place Cy Young Award Winner On Injured List
Just mere hours before the series finale against the New York Mets, the San Francisco Giants placed probable starter Blake Snell on the injured list with a left adductor strain. The lefty was set to face the Mets on Wednesday in hopes of leading the Giants to a series sweep. #SFGiants roster moves: • LHP Blake Snell placed on the 15-day Injured List (retro to April 23) with a … [Read more...] about San Fransisco Giants Place Cy Young Award Winner On Injured List
SF Giants Ace Has the Lowest ERA in Baseball of Pitchers with 400+ Innings
It’s four weeks into the season but Logan Webb is on a roll for the San Francisco Giants. He didn’t throw a perfect game, but Webb’s performance was masterful. He kept the New York Mets in check as he tossed eight scoreless innings in his longest start of the year on Tuesday night. The Giants beat the Mets 5-1 to secure the series victory. The right-hander allowed only six hits … [Read more...] about SF Giants Ace Has the Lowest ERA in Baseball of Pitchers with 400+ Innings