On occasion, Big League Stew honors a birthday boy per week by taking a longer look at his career. Please join us in lighting the candles. Steve Sax, who turns 52 on Sunday, played 14 years in the majors from … Continue reading →
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Daryle Ward, an 11-season veteran who hasn’t played in the major leagues since 2008, has been suspended for 50 games after testing positive for a banned amphetamine under the minor league testing program. Ward spent last season in the minor league systems of the Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Yoenis Cespedes’ agent said the Cuban outfielder has established legal residency in the Dominican Republic, allowing him to becoming a free agent. Once Major League Baseball receives confirmation of residency, it will send a letter to teams verifying his status as a free agent.
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The Chicago Cubs have completely restructured their starting rotation by acquiring a couple left-handed starting pitchers and trading Carlos Zambrano to the Florida Marlins. There could be as many as three new pitchers in the starting rotation for 2012.
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After weeks spent wandering through the free agent wilderness, might Prince Fielder and Scott Boras finally be reaching the end of their riches-seeking road? Maybe, if an early morning report from analyst Jim Bowden turns out to be true. The … Continue reading →
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San Diego’s offseason may ultimately be judged by the long-term value of fireballing pitcher Andrew Cashner.
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With Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer now running the show on the North Side, it’s been said that the Chicago Cubs will undergo a complete culture change from previous regimes. But who knew the culture would slant so young and … Continue reading →
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Carlos Pena will head back to Florida in a return to the Tampa Bay Rays, according to a report. The free agent first baseman will sign a one-year deal worth $7.25 million, according to Jon Heyman of cbssports.com. The 33-year-old hit .225 for the Chicago Cubs last season with 28…
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With less than a month before spring training begins, I have decided to stop thinking of whom I wish the Chicago Cubs would have and start considering whom they do have. Whether or not I like the moves that Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer have made, the Cubs will have a much different…
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In addition to hosting spring training games for the Chicago Cubs, Mesa, Ariz., has some of the biggest and best things to do. During your springtime visit to Mesa to enjoy the great tradition of baseball, be sure to leave time to experience these other great and unique Mesa…
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