With the offseason quickly approaching, a number of players elect minor league free agency on a regular basis. Separate from MLB free agents, who reach free agency five days after the World Series by accumulating six years of service time in the big leagues, eligible minor league players can begin electing free agency as soon as the regular season comes to a close. Each of … [Read more...] about 21 Players Elect Free Agency
Wayne Comer Passes Away
Former major league outfielder Wayne Comer passed away recently, per various reports. He was 79 years old. Born and raised in Shenandoah, Virginia, Comer was signed as an amateur free agent by the Washington Senators in 1962 but was traded to the Tigers while still in the minor leagues. He made it to the majors as a September call-up in 1967, getting into four games as that … [Read more...] about Wayne Comer Passes Away
Giants, Athletics Discussed Offseason Trade Involving Sean Murphy, Marco Luciano
The Giants and Athletics usually don’t combine for many trades, but the two Bay Area rivals got deep into talks about a possible blockbuster last winter, according to Tim Kawakami and Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. Kawakami reported back in July that the two teams “apparently were closing in on a deal” that would’ve involved Sean Murphy heading to the Giants, and star … [Read more...] about Giants, Athletics Discussed Offseason Trade Involving Sean Murphy, Marco Luciano
Brandon Woodruff Expected To Miss Most Of 2024 After Shoulder Surgery
The Brewers announced to reporters, including Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, that right-hander Brandon Woodruff underwent surgery today to repair the anterior capsule in his right shoulder. He is expected to miss most or perhaps all of the upcoming season. Woodruff, 30, has been an excellent part of the Milwaukee rotation for many years now, but the shoulder issues hounded him … [Read more...] about Brandon Woodruff Expected To Miss Most Of 2024 After Shoulder Surgery
Offseason Outlook: Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers reached the playoffs for the fifth time in sixth seasons, but were upset and swept out of the Wild Card Series by the Diamondbacks, triggering a quick start to what might be a somewhat transformative offseason. Longtime manager Craig Counsell is out of contract come November and has been non-committal about his future in Milwaukee, while the Brewers face tough … [Read more...] about Offseason Outlook: Milwaukee Brewers