Field Level Media Feb 12, 2024, 06:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Miami Marlins hired Sam Mondry-Cohen on Monday as vice president of player personnel, while Sara Goodrum was added as director of special projects and Brandon Mann was hired as pitching strategist. Mondry-Cohen rose to prominence with the Washington Nationals working in the
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Associated Press Feb 12, 2024, 04:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Jeff Nelson and Ed Hickox are retiring as umpires and were replaced Monday on the major league staff by Ryan Wills and Clint Vondrak. Nelson, 58, made his big league debut in 1997, was added to the National League staff two
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 12, 2024, 05:24 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions After working in the minor leagues for the past eight seasons, umpire Jen Pawol is one step closer to reaching the majors as she’s been assigned to work in
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 12, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions Though MLB free agency has moved at a snail’s pace for many this winter, there was one group of players who cashed in early: free agents coming to the
ESPN News Services Feb 12, 2024, 10:12 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Pittsburgh Pirates are adding two-time All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal, according to multiple reports. The club and Grandal, 35, have agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $2.5 million, according to the reports. Pittsburgh is searching for depth at catcher with Endy
Field Level Media Feb 11, 2024, 04:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Miami Marlins traded left-handed reliever Steven Okert to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday for utility player Nick Gordon. Okert, 32, was 3-2 last season in Miami with a 4.45 ERA, 73 strikeouts and 24 walks in 58⅔ innings in 64 relief appearances.
Associated Press Feb 10, 2024, 08:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nick Gordon lost his salary arbitration case against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday and will get a raise from $735,400 to $900,000 rather than his request for $1.25 million. Jasbir Parmer, Scott Buchheit and Keith Greenberg made the decision one day
Associated Press Feb 9, 2024, 09:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MIAMI — The Miami Marlins acquired right-hander Darren McCaughan from Seattle for cash Friday after the Mariners placed him on waivers earlier in the week. The 27-year-old McCaughan has pitched in five major league games, posting a 7.07 ERA in 14 innings. He made
Associated Press Feb 9, 2024, 08:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BALTIMORE — Orioles closer Félix Bautista had additional work done on his pitching elbow Friday, but the team says it’s not expected to change his recovery timeline from Tommy John surgery. Bautista missed the end of last season. The Orioles said the All-Star had
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 9, 2024, 05:23 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — Roughly 70 media members formed a half-circle around a small backdrop at the Los Angeles