Tampa Bay Rays’ roster being whittled into shape
With Opening Day right around the corner, time’s beginning to run out for organizations around Major League Baseball to determine final, active rosters. The Tampa Bay Rays got a little closer to...
View ArticleSan Diego Padres reach minor league deal with veteran James Loney
The San Diego Padres have signed veteran first baseman James Loney to a minor league contract, reports Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Loney was cut by the Tampa Bay Rays at the end of spring training after...
View ArticleSan Diego Padres recall pitcher Robbie Erlin
Starting pitcher Robbie Erlin is joining the San Diego Padres in Colorado on Friday, according to Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune. To make room on the roster, the Padres are placing veteran...
View ArticleNew York Mets: James Loney may be the best replacement for the injured Lucas...
Through May, the New York Mets couldn’t be having a better season. Sure, David Wright‘s back issues continue to plague him, and the starting rotation hasn’t quite been as advertised. But at 26-18 – and...
View ArticleWho should play first base for the New York Mets in 2017?
Entering 2016, Lucas Duda was penciled in as the New York Mets everyday first baseman and cleanup hitter. The thought was that Duda has been a consistent run producer since being named the starter in...
View ArticleSeven players who recovered from a tragic beginning
Baseball consumes seven months of the year, from the birth of spring to the depths of fall. That large, temporary space leaves more than enough time for players to recover from tragic beginnings. Seven...
View ArticleNew York Mets need not worry about losing James Loney
James Loney signed a minor-league contract with the Texas Rangers this week. Loney played 100 games for the New York Mets last season after being acquired from the San Diego Padres in May. He filled in...
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Texas Rangers extend Spring Training invitations
The Texas Rangers have been busy inking players to minor league deals that include Spring Training invitations. The biggest named signed is James Loney, the 32-year-old who has spent time with the Los...
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Texas Rangers to answer first base questions soon
Fans of the Texas Rangers should rest easy about the hole left at first base with the free agent departure of Mitch Moreland. While it is likely Mike Napoli will sign, there are lots of options if he...
View ArticleAtlanta Braves First Base Situation: Freddie Freeman, James Loney, Matt Adams
Despite their lackluster record, the 2017 Atlanta Braves boasted one of the game’s brightest stars – Freddie Freeman. Now, they’ll be forced to play without him for months. Oh, what a difference one...
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