The Chicago Cubs sign free agent reliever Scott Eyre to a three-year, $11 million contract .
The Chicago Cubs sign free agent reliever Scott Eyre to a three-year, $11 million contract .
Under a new “premium pricing structure” announced today, the Washington Nationals will charge $5 to $10 more per individual ticket for home games against four teams next season. The new pricing policy affects 10 games against Baltimore, the Yankees, the Cubs, and the home opener against the New York Mets.
Under a new “premium pricing structure” announced today, the Washington Nationals will charge $5 to $10 more per individual ticket for home games against four teams next season. The new pricing policy affects 10 games against Baltimore, the Yankees, the Cubs, and the home opener against the New York Mets.
Major League Baseball owners vote unanimously to approve the toughened steroids policy agreed to with the players’ association earlier this week. Owners also approve transferring control of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to Stuart Sternberg from founding owner Vince Naimoli.
Major League Baseball owners vote unanimously to approve the toughened steroids policy agreed to with the players’ association earlier this week. Owners also approve transferring control of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to Stuart Sternberg from founding owner Vince Naimoli.
Jason Bay, coming off two of the best career-starting seasons in Pittsburgh Pirates history, agrees to an $18.25 million, four-year contract that covers his arbitration-eligible seasons. In 2004, Bay hit .282 with 26 home runs and 82 RBI in 120 games played while becoming the first Rookie of the Year in club history. He won the award despite missing the first five weeks of the season after shoulder surgery. Bay followed by hitting .306 with 32 homers, 101 RBI, 110 runs scored, 21 stolen bases and a .402 on-base percentage in 2005 despite playing on a team that lost 95 games. He finished 12th in the National League MVP voting after playing in all 162 games.
Jason Bay, coming off two of the best career-starting seasons in Pittsburgh Pirates history, agrees to an $18.25 million, four-year contract that covers his arbitration-eligible seasons. In 2004, Bay hit .282 with 26 home runs and 82 RBI in 120 games played while becoming the first Rookie of the Year in club history. He won the award despite missing the first five weeks of the season after shoulder surgery. Bay followed by hitting .306 with 32 homers, 101 RBI, 110 runs scored, 21 stolen bases and a .402 on-base percentage in 2005 despite playing on a team that lost 95 games. He finished 12th in the National League MVP voting after playing in all 162 games.
Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz, who was the runner-up in the American League Most Valuable Player voting this week, is second-to-none in the voting for the top two awards given by the Boston chapter of the BBWAA. Ortiz will be given the Ted Williams Award as the top hitter in the major leagues, along with the “Yawkey Award” as the Red Sox MVP at the Boston BBWAA’s annual dinner on January 12, 2006. Ortiz hit .300 with 47 home runs and a major league-leading 148 RBI this season. He also had 34 RBI that put his team ahead, the most in the AL, and 8 RBI from the seventh inning on that gave Boston the lead for good.
Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz, who was the runner-up in the American League Most Valuable Player voting this week, is second-to-none in the voting for the top two awards given by the Boston chapter of the BBWAA. Ortiz will be given the Ted Williams Award as the top hitter in the major leagues, along with the “Yawkey Award” as the Red Sox MVP at the Boston BBWAA’s annual dinner on January 12, 2006. Ortiz hit .300 with 47 home runs and a major league-leading 148 RBI this season. He also had 34 RBI that put his team ahead, the most in the AL, and 8 RBI from the seventh inning on that gave Boston the lead for good.
MLB hopes it can resolve differences with Washington officials over a stadium lease by next week, clearing the way for a sale of the Nationals.
MLB hopes it can resolve differences with Washington officials over a stadium lease by next week, clearing the way for a sale of the Nationals.
Al Nipper, a former Boston Red Sox draft pick who played the majority of his career with the club, is hired as Boston’s bullpen coach.
Al Nipper, a former Boston Red Sox draft pick who played the majority of his career with the club, is hired as Boston’s bullpen coach.
Joe Maddon, becoming the fourth manager in the team’s brief history, is selected by the Devil Rays to replace Lou Piniella. The former Angels bench coach believes, despite the club’s poor record and having the lowest payroll in baseball, the young talented team, based on his computer-generated analysis, can start a winning tradition in Tampa Bay.
Joe Maddon, becoming the fourth manager in the team’s brief history, is selected by the Devil Rays to replace Lou Piniella. The former Angels bench coach believes, despite the club’s poor record and having the lowest payroll in baseball, the young talented team, based on his computer-generated analysis, can start a winning tradition in Tampa Bay.
Hideki Matsui and the New York Yankees agree on a four-year contract worth $52 million to the Japanese outfielder. The sides faced a November 15 deadline after which Matsui would go on waivers and be prevented from rejoining New York until May 15th of next year.
Hideki Matsui and the New York Yankees agree on a four-year contract worth $52 million to the Japanese outfielder. The sides faced a November 15 deadline after which Matsui would go on waivers and be prevented from rejoining New York until May 15th of next year.
Alex Rodriguez wins the American League MVP Award for the second time in three seasons
Alex Rodriguez wins the American League MVP Award for the second time in three seasons. The Yankees’ third baseman edges out David Ortiz, the Red Sox DH, fueling the controversy that a designated hitter is not considered an all-around player by many of the baseball writers who vote for the honor.
