Chicago Cubs has been one of the teams that are consistently reaching out to the Kansas City Royals for their stopper, Wade Davis. Aroldis Chapman wants a six-year contract deal but unfortunately, but according to ABC, Cubs showed no interest in re-signing him back to the team.
The Chicago Cubs have acquired veteran closer Aroldis Chapman from the New York Yankees in a deal the team hopes will put them over the top of the franchise's quest for its first World Series win in more than a century.
The 2016 MLB Spring Training is about to start in a few days when players report to their respective teams. The New York Yankees have acquired new and retained valuable players this offseason, but their overall health is still a major concern.
It's still more than a month before New York Yankees players report to Joe Girardi and the rest of the coaching staff for Spring Training in Tampa Bay, but it seems like two positions in the roster are set. Girardi confirmed on Monday that newly acquired closer Aroldis Chapman will be the team's closer while Alex Rodriguez is strictly playing as designated hitter.
The New York Yankees have one of the best formidable late-inning corps in the MLB after acquiring Aroldis Chapman from the Cincinnati Reds last week to go along with Dellin Betances and Andrew Miller. However, the Yankees are still shopping Miller, who they have tried to trade the entire offseason.
The New York Yankees have bolstered their already formidable bullpen when they acquired left-handed closer Aroldis Chapman from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. Chapman is a four-time All-Star with the Reds and the hardest thrower in the MLB as he clocks in at above 100 mph when he pitches his fastball.
According to several reports, the New York Yankees continue to get active this offseason and they are looking for a possible deal for Andrew Miller. The 30-year-old left-handed reliever was already part of some trade rumors as early as the second week of November and the Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in acquiring him.
The Cincinnati Reds finished the 2015 season with a 64-98 record, second worst in the entire MLB. Reds general manager Dick Williams and president of baseball operations Walt Jocketty were present at the General Managers Meetings in Florida and hinted that the club will listen to offers for all their players.
Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman had a great year, having 33 saves. The Reds are going to rebuilding mode while Chapman is set to become a free agent after the 2016 season that could mean he may be dealt for prospects.
The MLB trade deadline is approaching. Pitchers have been the most popular trade target as we head into the home stretch. Let's take a look at the latest trade rumors.
The United States of America and Cuba appear to be on their way to ending their more than 50-year dispute with each other. This could have a dramatic impact in Major League Baseball for many Cubans who dream of playing in the big game.
New York Yankees legend and World Series hero Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez discusses the upcoming "30 for 30" documentary "Brothers in Exile" which debuts on ESPN Deportes Saturday, November 1st night and on ESPN Tuesday November 4th.
Panamanian fireballer Mariano Rivera, Major League Baseball’s all-time leader in saves with 652, retired in 2013 after 19 glorious years with the New York Yankees, but there are still plenty of active Latino pitchers in the big leagues who can finish the job.
