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Copy Link The passion Hunter Greene has for philanthropy dates back as far as his love for the game he plays for a living -- a simple truth that raises an interesting question. Which is more impressive: his ability to spot a 100-mph fastball on the black or the cognizance he has The passion Hunter Greene has for philanthropy dates back as far as his love for the game he plays for a living -- a simple truth that raises an interesting question. Which is more impressive: his ability to spot a 100...

Copy Link Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps hes taken to reach the brink of realizing his Major League dream. Heres a look at Chicago Cubs outfielder Brennen Davis. For more player journeys on The Road to The Show, click here. Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps hes taken to reach the brink of realizing his Major League dream. Heres a look at Chicago Cubs outfielder Brennen Davis. For more player journeys on The Road to T...

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman traded for Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jameson Taillon on Sunday.

January 25th, 2021 share-square-818106 The New York Yankees announced today that they have acquired a player to be named later or cash considerations from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for RHP Adam Ottavino and RHP Frank German. Ottavino, 35, went 2-3 with a 5.89 ERA (18.1IP, 12ER) and 25K in a team-high 24 relief appearances with the Yankees in 2020. The New York, N.Y., native went 8-8 with two saves, a 2.76 ERA (84.2IP, 26ER) and 113K in 97 relief appearances over two seasons with the Yankee...

Roansy Contreras, infielder Canaan Smith (pronounced CAY-nan) and right-handed pitcher Miguel Yajure (pronounced yuh-HOO-ray) from the New York Yankees in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jameson Taillon.   The 21-year-old Contreras was ranked by Baseball America as New York’s eighth-best prospect following the 2019 season after leading both the Yankees minor league system and South Atlantic League in wins (12). Contreras also finished the 2019 season fifth among South Atlantic League p...

Highest Level: N/A Everyone has seen and heard the hype; Dominguez is going to be a STUD! Dominguez is strong and athletic with a smooth, short compact swing and excellent bat speed from both sides of the plate helping the ball jump off of his bat with extra pop. He has shown good bat control and can square up the ball while driving the ball into the gaps and hitting for power to all fields. Dominguez also has a good understanding of the strike zone. Dominguez is a good baserunner with good spe...

January 19th, 2021 share-square-1544165 The Pittsburgh Pirates today acquired outfielder Hudson Head, right-handed pitchers David Bednar and Drake Fellows and left-handed pitcher Omar Cruz from the San Diego Padres, along with catcher Endy Rodriguez from the New York Mets in a three-team trade between Pittsburgh, San Diego and the New York Mets. In exchange, the Pirates have traded right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove to the San Diego Padres. The announcement was made by General Manager Ben Cherin...

FLUSHING, N.Y., January 7, 2021 — The New York Mets today announced that they have acquired four-time All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor and RHP Carlos Carrasco from Cleveland in exchange for infielder Amed Rosario, infielder Andrés Giménez, minor league RHP Josh Wolf and minor league outfielder Isaiah Greene. Lindor, 27, is a four-time All-Star (2016–2019), a two-time Gold Glove Award winner (2016, 2019), including the American League Platinum Glove for the best overall defender in 2016...

January 7th, 2021 share-square-908642 FLUSHING, N.Y., January 7, 2021 – The New York Mets today announced that they have acquired four-time All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor and RHP Carlos Carrasco from Cleveland in exchange for infielder Amed Rosario, infielder Andrés Giménez, minor league RHP Josh Wolf and minor league outfielder Isaiah Greene. Lindor, 27, is a four-time All-Star (2016-2019), a two-time Gold Glove Award winner (2016, 2019), including the American League Platinum Glove f...

Royals re-sign reliever Holland The Kansas City Royals have re-signed free agent pitcher Greg Holland. Holland, 35, went 3-0 with six saves and a 1.91 ERA (6 ER in 28.1 IP) in 28 appearances with the Royals in 2020. The right hander ranked fifth among Major League relievers (min. 25.0 IP) in ERA, eighth in WHIP (0.95) and eighth in opponents’ average (.200). Of his 28 appearances, 23 were scoreless, which tied for third most in the Majors behind teammate Scott Barlow (25) and the Angels’ M...