Former Major League Baseball player Tony Kemp of Franklin, Tennessee retired on Thursday at the age of 33 according to Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors. Kemp, who played second base and outfield in his Major League Baseball career, played nine seasons from 2016 to 2024. Who did Kemp play for? Kemp began his MLB career with the Houston Astros, who he played four seasons with from … [Read more...] about Tony Kemp retires at age 33
Cubs OF Seiya Suzuki and Angels 3B Taylor Ward named players of the week
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki of Arakawa, Japan has been named the National League Player of the Week and Los Angeles Angels third baseman Taylor Ward of Dayton, Ohio has been named the American League Player of the Week for the week from May 19 to 25, 2025. The announcement was made on Tuesday, a day later than normal, because of Memorial Day weekend. Seiya Suzuki The … [Read more...] about Cubs OF Seiya Suzuki and Angels 3B Taylor Ward named players of the week
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya out long term with an oblique strain
Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya of Chitre, Panama is projected to be out four to six weeks with a left oblique strain according to Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors on Wednesday. This is a significant injury to a Cubs catcher who has been very productive offensively to start the 2025 Major League Baseball regular season. How did Amaya get hurt? Amaya strained his oblique on May … [Read more...] about Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya out long term with an oblique strain
DeMar DeRozan Would Prefer to Stay With Bulls if Offer is Good Enough
Many thought DeMar DeRozan would be on the move at the NBA Trade Deadline. Especially with the Chicago Bulls in range of the play-in picture in the Eastern Conference. DeRozan’s contract was very tradeable along with a few other veterans the team currently possesses. However, the team has expressed interest in signing DeRozan to a contract extension. The feeling is mutual … [Read more...] about DeMar DeRozan Would Prefer to Stay With Bulls if Offer is Good Enough
Cubs sign relief pitcher Genesis Cabrera
The Chicago Cubs have signed lefthanded relief pitcher Genesis Cabrera of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Wednesday. The length of the contract is one for one year, but there are no financial terms. Fourth Major League Baseball franchise Cabrera has played with three Major League Baseball teams in the past. He was with the St. Louis Cardinals for five seasons from 2019 to … [Read more...] about Cubs sign relief pitcher Genesis Cabrera