Michael Weiner, executive director of the MLBPA, dies of brain cancer at age 51. The architect of the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement and highly respected by players, owners and Major League Baseball top executives alike, he is succeeded by former player Tony Clark.

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Michael Weiner, executive director of the MLBPA, dies of brain cancer at age 51. The architect of the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement and highly respected by players, owners and Major League Baseball top executives alike, he is succeeded by former player Tony Clark.

Hall Of Famer Ernie Banks Awarded Medal Of Freedom

Hall Of Famer Ernie Banks Awarded Medal Of Freedom

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    November 20, 2013, Chicago Cubs legend President Barack Obama awarded Ernie Banks the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. The Medal of Freedom, established in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy, is presented to individuals who have made “an especially meritorious contribution to the security and national interests of the…

The Tigers trade Prince Fielder to the Rangers for second baseman Ian Kinsler, who will fill the void created by the departure of free agent Omar Infante to Kansas City. Texas hopes their new southpaw-swinging slugger, who has blasted at least 30 home runs in six of the past seven seasons, will provide much-needed power to the team’s lineup.

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The Tigers trade Prince Fielder to the Rangers for second baseman Ian Kinsler, who will fill the void created by the departure of free agent Omar Infante to Kansas City. Texas hopes their new southpaw-swinging slugger, who has blasted at least 30 home runs in six of the past seven seasons, will provide much-needed power to the team’s lineup.

The trickle of defectors from Cuba is becoming a flood, following the recent major league success of Aroldis Chapman, Yoenis Cespedes, Yasiel Puig and others. Two more members of the Cuban national team, SS Erisbel Arruebarruena and P Raicel Iglesias are now in the Dominican Republic and Mexico respectively, training to be signed by a major league team, according to today’s Miami Nuevo Herald. These follow on the footsteps of the defections of Jose Dariel Abreu and Alexander Guerrero, who both signed lucrative contracts in recent weeks.

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The trickle of defectors from Cuba is becoming a flood, following the recent major league success of Aroldis Chapman, Yoenis Cespedes, Yasiel Puig and others. Two more members of the Cuban national team, SS Erisbel Arruebarruena and P Raicel Iglesias are now in the Dominican Republic and Mexico respectively, training to be signed by a major league team, according to today’s Miami Nuevo Herald. These follow on the footsteps of the defections of Jose Dariel Abreu and Alexander Guerrero, who both signed lucrative contracts in recent weeks.

Tim Hudson agrees to a two-year deal, reportedly worth $23 million, to pitch for the Giants

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Tim Hudson agrees to a two-year deal, reportedly worth $23 million, to pitch for the Giants, joining a stellar rotation that includes Madison Bumgarner, Matt Cain, and Tim Lincecum. The 38 year-old right-hander compiled an 8-7 record with a 3.97 ERA last season for the Braves, before sustaining a season-ending ankle injury.

2013 – Cubs prospect Kris Bryant is named MVP of the Arizona Fall League after batting .364 and leading the circuit in most hitting categories.

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2013 – Cubs prospect Kris Bryant is named MVP of the Arizona Fall League after batting .364 and leading the circuit in most hitting categories.

The MVPs in the two major league circuits are both clear-cut picks: Andrew McCutchen gets 28 of 30 first-place votes in the National League and Miguel Cabrera 23 in the American League. McCutchen had a well-rounded season that put him either first or second in Wins Above Replacement (depending on who was doing the calculation) despite no one dominant area, leading the Pirates to their first winning season and postseason appearance in 21 years, when Barry Bonds was MVP. Cabrera led the AL in average, slugging and OBP and was second in homers and RBI to win the honor for the second straight season.

The MVPs in the two major league circuits are both clear-cut picks: Andrew McCutchen gets 28 of 30 first-place votes in the National League and Miguel Cabrera 23 in the American League. McCutchen had a well-rounded season that put him either first or second in Wins Above Replacement (depending on who was doing the calculation) despite no one dominant area, leading the Pirates to their first winning season and postseason appearance in 21 years, when Barry Bonds was MVP. Cabrera led the AL in average, slugging and OBP and was second in homers and RBI to win the honor for the second straight season.

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The MVPs in the two major league circuits are both clear-cut picks: Andrew McCutchen gets 28 of 30 first-place votes in the National League and Miguel Cabrera 23 in the American League. McCutchen had a well-rounded season that put him either first or second in Wins Above Replacement (depending on who was doing the calculation) despite no one dominant area, leading the Pirates to their first winning season and postseason appearance in 21 years, when Barry Bonds was MVP. Cabrera led the AL in average, slugging and OBP and was second in homers and RBI to win the honor for the second straight season.

Major League Baseball owners agree to fund an expanded video review system in 2014. The plan, which would allow managers to challenge almost any call by umpires except for balls and strikes, still needs to gain approval from the Players Association and Umpires Union.

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Major League Baseball owners agree to fund an expanded video review system in 2014. The plan, which would allow managers to challenge almost any call by umpires except for balls and strikes, still needs to gain approval from the Players Association and Umpires Union.

Miguel Cabrera is named the AL Most Valuable Player for second straight year

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For the second consecutive season, Miguel Cabrera (.344, 44, 137) is named the AL Most Valuable Player. The Detroit third baseman, who received 23 of 30 first-place votes to finish ahead of Mike Trout and Chris Davis, joins Hal Newhouse (1944-45) and Hank Greenberg (1935, 1940) as the only players to win the prestigious award twice while playing for the Tigers.

The National College Baseball Hall of Fame announces its naming its new facility in Lubbock, Texas after George H.W. Bush, who was a first baseman and captain for Yale baseball team. The 41st president of the United States participated in the College World Series with the Bulldogs in 1947 and ’48, the inaugural years of the collegiate national championship.

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The National College Baseball Hall of Fame announces its naming its new facility in Lubbock, Texas after George H.W. Bush, who was a first baseman and captain for Yale baseball team. The 41st president of the United States participated in the College World Series with the Bulldogs in 1947 and ’48, the inaugural years of the collegiate national championship.