July 25: Jackson has been unconditionally released, the Rangers announced. July 23: The Rangers announced Wednesday that they’ve reinstated right-hander Jon Gray from the 60-day injured list. To make space on the active and 40-man rosters, reliever Luke Jackson has been designated for assignment. Gray, 33, is in the final season of a four-year, $56MM contract signed in free … [Read more...] about Rangers Release Luke Jackson
Nick Ahmed Announces Retirement
12-year MLB veteran Nick Ahmed has announced his retirement from baseball. Ahmed made the announcement on social media earlier today. A two-time Gold Glove award winner, Ahmed played for the Diamondbacks, Giants, Dodgers, Padres, and Rangers during his time in the majors. “For as long as I can remember, all I ever wanted to do was play baseball,” Ahmed said in his announcement. … [Read more...] about Nick Ahmed Announces Retirement
Jesse Chavez Announces Retirement
Right-hander Jesse Chavez announced his retirement on Foul Territory today. He was on the Braves’ roster until recently but was designated for assignment a week ago when that club acquired Dane Dunning. Chavez elected free agency after clearing waivers and has apparently decided to hang up his spikes in recent days. “I don’t think we’re gonna keep going,” Chavez said. “I think … [Read more...] about Jesse Chavez Announces Retirement
Draft Signings: Schoolcraft, Watson, Russell, Quick, Flemming, Root
There were a handful of draftees who signed for between $2MM and $4MM on Wednesday. All signings were first reported by Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline. View pre-draft scouting reports from Baseball America, FanGraphs, MLB Pipeline, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN and Keith Law of The Athletic. The Padres reached agreement with first-rounder Kruz Schoolcraft on a $3.6066MM bonus that … [Read more...] about Draft Signings: Schoolcraft, Watson, Russell, Quick, Flemming, Root
MLBTR Podcast: David Robertson, Trade Chips For The O’s and A’s, And What The Rangers Could Do
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Phillies signing … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: David Robertson, Trade Chips For The O’s and A’s, And What The Rangers Could Do