The Rangers have signed catcher Andrew Knizner, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The CAA Sports client will make a salary of $1.825MM. Knizner, 29 in February, will join a new organization for the first time in his career. He was drafted by the Cardinals in 2016 and was with that club until he was non-tendered in November of 2023. On his way up the minor league ladder, … [Read more...] about Rangers Sign Andrew Knizner
Latest On Diamond Sports Group Bankruptcy
Major League Baseball and Diamond Sports Group are continuing discussions about the broadcasting conglomerate’s ongoing bankruptcy. A hearing initially scheduled for Wednesday morning was delayed to Friday, January 19, according to Evan Drellich of the Athletic. That suggests MLB and representatives for Diamond feel there’s still something to be gained from talks. At the same … [Read more...] about Latest On Diamond Sports Group Bankruptcy
Rangers Sign Shane Greene, Jonathan Holder To Minor League Deals
The Rangers announced Wednesday that they’ve signed right-handers Shane Greene and Jonathan Holder to minor league contracts with invitations to big league camp this spring. Texas also confirmed its previously reported signing of righty Austin Pruitt to a similar pact. Greene, 35, was at one point a high-leverage bullpen arm with both the Tigers and Braves, pitching to a … [Read more...] about Rangers Sign Shane Greene, Jonathan Holder To Minor League Deals
Latest On Yankees’ Starting Pitching Pursuits
The Yankees are well-established as seeking an arm to pair with ace Gerrit Cole at the front of their rotation. For much of the offseason, the club had their sights set on NPB star Yoshinobu Yamamoto, though they’ve had to shift gears in the aftermath of the right-hander’s decision to sign with the Dodgers last month. The club has seemingly stepped those pursuits up recently as … [Read more...] about Latest On Yankees’ Starting Pitching Pursuits
Six Teams Interested In Ryan Brasier
Free agent reliever Ryan Brasier is drawing interest from at least six different teams, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Goold writes that the Cardinals and Dodgers are involved in the market, while Heyman writes that the Angels, Cubs, Orioles, and Rangers also have interest. Brasier has already pitched for both Los … [Read more...] about Six Teams Interested In Ryan Brasier