Former Major League relief pitcher Eddie Fisher of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away at the age of 88 on Monday according to Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors on Friday. The cause of death was a brief illness. Who did Fisher play for? Fisher played 15 seasons of Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1973 with six different franchises. He was with the San Francisco Giants from … [Read more...] about Former MLB All-Star pitcher Eddie Fisher dies at age 88
Cubs sign third baseman Justin Turner
The Chicago Cubs have signed third baseman Justin Turner of Long Beach, California to a one year deal according to Leo Morgenstern of MLB Trade Rumors on Wednesday. The terms of the contract are one year and $6 million. There are also $2.5 million in performance bonuses included in the deal. Who has Turner previously played for? The Cubs are Turner’s seventh Major League … [Read more...] about Cubs sign third baseman Justin Turner
Dodgers trade reliever Ryan Brasier to Cubs
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