Beltre, Mauer and Helton Received News of Their Hall of Fame Election on Tuesday, Jan. 23 The Baseball Writers' Association of America announced this Tuesday, Jan.
The postseason begins Tuesday night with rivals Baltimore and Toronto slugging it out for a trip to the division series. In the National League, San Francisco and New York start anew after crawling to a Wild Card berth.
All the drama in Major League Baseball's regular season rests in the National League Wild Card race, where St. Louis, New York, and San Francisco are separated by just half a game. One of the few questions left in the American League race is whether a play-in game will be in Baltimore or Toronto.
If the MLB postseason started Friday, preseason favorite St. Louis would be on the outside looking in. They and a handful of other teams sit within striking distance heading into a decisive weekend of playoff races.
A raging wildfire that ignited on the morning of Tuesday Aug. 16 has continued to spread through the Cajon Pass area of San Bernardino County, west of Interstate 15. Over 34,000 homes and other structures are under threat from this fire and well over 80,000 residents have been evacuated. Numerous road closures are in effect in surrounding communities, while several schools and even hospitals have been closed.
Daniel Bryan announced his retirement from wrestling due to medical reasons on Monday, Feb. 8, via Twitter and elaborated his condition at the conclusion of this week's Monday Night RAW in Seattle. According to PWInsider, Bryan underwent several tests in New York City days before the Royal Rumble where the results showed that he cannot wrestle anymore.
Free agent pitcher Tim Lincecum is currently recovering from season-ending hip surgery last September is currently scheduled to have a showcase for MLB teams on February. According to his agent, Rick Thurman, at least 20 teams have made an inquiry about Lincecum and requested his medical results.
The market for free agent Yoenis Cespedes is finally developing, as a number of teams are reportedly interested in signing the slugging outfielder. According to several reports, the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox are the emerging leaders to get Cespedes' signature.
The Los Angeles Angels have been rumored to have backed off their interest with Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. Alex Gordon is still a free agent as well.
Giants and Johnny Cueto agree to terms. The long wait is over: The San Francisco Giants have officially agreed to a six-year, $130 million contract with Dominican pitcher Johnny Cueto.
Carlos Gonzalez has two years and $37 million left on his contract and the Colorado Rockies are looking to trade the outfielder this offseason. He comes cheap for a player of his quality, so three teams are reportedly interested in acquiring him -- the St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals.
The Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants appear to be in the market for another pitcher. This Major League Baseball offseason has a plethora of quality pitchers available.
Shelby Miller of the Atlanta Braves is one of the most in-demand starting pitchers in the trade market of the current MLB offseason. The latest team to discuss a possible deal for the right-hander are the San Francisco Giants.
The Atlanta Braves started their rebuilding process last week by trading shortstop Andrelton Simmons to Los Angeles Angels. This week, first baseman Freddie Freeman was involved in trade talks. Now, starting pitcher Shelby Miller is the latest Braves player to have his name in the rumor mill.
MLB has released all the 139 players eligible for the 2016 Free Agency with teams starting the negotiations and signings on Nov. 7. However, still not on the list is pitching ace Zack Greinke, but he will opt out of his contract, and the 2014 World Series champions San Francisco Giants are interested in prying him away from rivals Los Angeles Dodgers.
Cuban prospect Eddy Julio Martinez finally has his team after a controversy between the San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs. The 20-year-old outfielder signed a $3 million bonus with the Cubs.
The San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs are in a tug-of-war to sign Cuban prospect Eddy Julio Martinez. The center fielder is compared to former All-Star Andruw Jones and has a five-tool potential.
Tim Lincecum has not pitched for the San Francisco Giants since June 27, and his contract is about to expire at the end of the season. A lot of people believe that his time with the Giants is over, but both sides reportedly have strong interests in negotiating a new deal once the pitcher proves he is healthy enough to play.
The St. Louis Cardinals hold the top spot in the National League, but the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs are closing in. Check out the National League standings here.
