Vida Blue, one of MLB’s main attractions during the early 1970s, passed away on Saturday of medical complications from cancer at 73. Blue was a hard-throwing left-handed starting pitcher with a distinct delivery. He helped lead the Oakland Athletics to three World Series championships before drug problems hampered his career. Blue’s best season was in […]
The Seattle Mariners pitching staff suffered a major blow when it was announced that left-handed pitcher Robbie Rayunderwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. Dr. Keith Meister performed the procedure on Raby’s flexor tendon in his left elbow. Ray will miss the rest of the season. Ray will begin his rehabilitation in two to three weeks […]
Since winning three World Series titles from 2010 through 2014, the San Francisco Giants have struggled to keep pace with the Dodgers and, most recently, the Padres in the National League West. They have made the playoffs only twice and finished under .500 three times. After a .500 season a year ago, the Giants look […]
Free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer agreed to a one-year deal worth $4 million with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of NPB in Japan, as reported by Japan’s Sakei Sports. Bauer was previously suspended by MLB for 324 games for domestic violence and sexual assault. Last December, Bauer’s suspension was reduced by 130 games by MLB commissioner […]
