The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded relief pitcher Ryan Brasier of Wichita Falls, Texas to the Chicago Cubs for either cash or a player to be named later according to the Associated Press on Tuesday. The Dodgers had designated Brasier for assignment last week when they signed reliever Kirby Yates of Lihue, Hawaii to a one year deal worth $13 million. Who has Brasier played … [Read more...] about Dodgers trade reliever Ryan Brasier to Cubs
Best Trade Destinations for Nikola Vucevic
It is no secret by now that the Chicago Bulls will be active around the NBA Trade Deadline. They have been desperately trying to move Zach LaVine, but their center, Nikola Vucevic, is starting to garner more and more interest. Plenty of teams are currently looking for frontcourt assistance which has helped Vucevic’s trade value in recent weeks. However, there are three teams … [Read more...] about Best Trade Destinations for Nikola Vucevic
Astros trade relief pitcher Ryan Pressly to Cubs
There was a trade made on Sunday between the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros. According to Mark Polishuk of MLB Trade Rumors,” the Houston Astros traded relief pitcher Ryan Pressly of Dallas, Texas to the Chicago Cubs. In addition to Pressly, the Cubs will receive $5 million in cash. The Astros are receiving a starting pitching prospect they must be very high on– Juan Bello of … [Read more...] about Astros trade relief pitcher Ryan Pressly to Cubs
Cubs sign utility man Jon Berti
5The Chicago Cubs have signed utility man Jon Berti of Troy, Michigan. The terms of the deal are one year and $2 million according to Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors. There is a possibility Berti can earn up to $3.3 million this season as he can generate $1.3 million in performance bonuses. Who has Berti played for? Berti played his rookie season of Major League Baseball … [Read more...] about Cubs sign utility man Jon Berti
Former MLB catcher and manager Jeff Torborg passes away at age 83
Former Major League Baseball catcher and manager Jeff Torborg of Plainfield, New Jersey passed away at the age of 83 on Sunday according to the Associated Press. He had been suffering from Parkinson’s Disease for the last 15 years. Who did Torborg play for? Torborg played ten Major League Baseball seasons from 1964 to 1973. He was with the Los Angeles Dodgers for seven seasons … [Read more...] about Former MLB catcher and manager Jeff Torborg passes away at age 83