Don Bryant passes away at age 73 in Gainesville, FL.
2015 – Don Bryant passes away at age 73 in Gainesville, FL. The catcher played in 46 games for the Astros (1969-1970), but one happened to be the game he caught a no-hitter from Don Wilson.
The Nationals introduce Max Scherzer, the newest member of the team’s very solid pitching staff.
The Nationals introduce Max Scherzer, the newest member of the team’s very solid pitching staff. The 29 year-old right-hander, who inked a seven-year, $210 million contract to hurl for Washington, joins Stephen Strasburg, Jordan Zimmermann, Doug Fister, and Gio Gonzalez, a fivesome many consider to be the best starting rotation in baseball history.
2015 – One day after trading CF Dexter Fowler, the Astros sign free agent Colby Rasmus to a one-year deal worth $8 million.
2015 – One day after trading CF Dexter Fowler, the Astros sign free agent Colby Rasmus to a one-year deal worth $8 million.
The Brewers send P Yovani Gallardo, their top starting pitcher over the last few years, to the Rangers in return for IF Luis Sardinas and Ps Corey Knebel and Marcos Diplan.
The Brewers send P Yovani Gallardo, their top starting pitcher over the last few years, to the Rangers in return for IF Luis Sardinas and Ps Corey Knebel and Marcos Diplan.
The Astros trade OF Dexter Fowler to the Cubs for 3B Luis Valbuena and P Dan Straily. The deal opens the way for top prospect Kris Bryant to start at third base for the Cubs.
The Astros trade OF Dexter Fowler to the Cubs for 3B Luis Valbuena and P Dan Straily. The deal opens the way for top prospect Kris Bryant to start at third base for the Cubs.
Reports circulate that the prime free agent of this off-season, P Max Scherzer, has agreed on a seven-year deal with the Washington Nationals. Terms of the deal released the next day indicate it is worth $210 million.
2015 – Reports circulate that the prime free agent of this off-season, P Max Scherzer, has agreed on a seven-year deal with the Washington Nationals. Terms of the deal released the next day indicate it is worth $210 million.
The Giants sign free agent OF Nori Aoki, who faced them in the 2014 World Series, to a one-year contract.
The Giants sign free agent OF Nori Aoki, who faced them in the 2014 World Series, to a one-year contract.
The Pirates sign South Korean infielder Jung-ho Kang to a four-year deal worth $11 million after submitting the winning bid for his rights through the posting system.
The Pirates sign South Korean infielder Jung-ho Kang to a four-year deal worth $11 million after submitting the winning bid for his rights through the posting system.
The Puerto Rican League issues its 2014-2015 awards. Gigantes de Carolina right fielder Anthony García is named MVP after leading the league in homers and RBI, while ERA record-setter Iván Maldonado is both Pitcher of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year. Infielder T.J. Rivera wins Rookie of the Year and Alex Cora is Manager of the Year.
The Puerto Rican League issues its 2014-2015 awards. Gigantes de Carolina right fielder Anthony García is named MVP after leading the league in homers and RBI, while ERA record-setter Iván Maldonado is both Pitcher of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year. Infielder T.J. Rivera wins Rookie of the Year and Alex Cora is Manager of the Year.
At the last owners meeting chaired by outgoing Commissioner Bud Selig, owners decide to use a pitch clock during minor league games at the AA and AAA level this season in an experiment to quicken the pace of games.
At the last owners meeting chaired by outgoing Commissioner Bud Selig, owners decide to use a pitch clock during minor league games at the AA and AAA level this season in an experiment to quicken the pace of games.
