Nelson Cruz Fuels Twins With Third Five-RBI Game Of Season

Getting three games off with the Twins playing in a National League ballpark did nothing to cool off designated hitter Nelson Cruz's red-hot bat.

Minnesota Official Site

Christian Yelich: The Newest Cardinals Killer

Christian Yelich's 2019 dominance of the Cardinals is reaching ridiculous levels, and it's only April.

KSDK

Exiled By The Cubs, Sammy Sosa Is Enjoying The Life He Wants Yo To See

Inside the cool, hushed second-floor lounge of Dubai’s grandest hotel, a waiter carefully prepares a shallow glass of 12-year Macallan. A familiar figure smiles, observing the meticulous way that his drink—nearly $100 for a double portion—is prepared. Three ice cubes, so symmetrical they could have been laser cut, gleam as they’re tongued into the scotch without a splash or even a clink.

Sports Illustrated

Aramis Ramirez Joins The Normal Legends Lineup

The CornBelters announced the addition of Aramis Ramírez to the 3rd Annual Legends Game lineup at The Corn Crib, presented by Illinois Corn Growers.

Frontier League Official Site

Giancarlo Stanton Named 2017 NL Hank Aaron Award Winner

Jose Altuve of the Astros and Giancarlo Stanton of the Marlins were presented on Wednesday with the coveted Hank Aaron Award as the most outstanding offensive performers in their respective league, based on a combination of voting by fans at MLB.com and a special panel of Hall of Famers led by the award's legendary namesake.

Miami Official Site

Aramis Ramirez Has Received Several Job Offers From MLB Teams

Former Dominican baseball player Aramis Ramirez said he has been tempted by several major league teams to take on different roles in baseball operations, however, he has no plans to return to organized baseball in any way.  (Translated)

Listin Diario

Cardinals Face Tricky Negotiation With Yadier Molina

The normal process for clubs trying to extend a player entering his free-agent year is to ask, “What would he be worth on the open market?”

Fox Sports

Mark Teixeira & Other "Very Good" Players Of The 21st Century

Sometimes the “Hall of Very Good” players have memorable careers, but are forgotten as time goes on. Let’s give these five players their due.

Beyond The Boxscore

International Prospect League Opens On Thursday With Rafael Furcal As A Featured Speaker

About 40 prospects of the International Prospect League (IPL) show, from today, his talents to several listeners Major League Baseball in the Quisqueya Stadium. The prospects of 15 years come from the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Panama, Costa Rica and Cuba. The novice players will face each other in two games (nine innings) that begin at nine o'clock until Thursday. (Translated)

El Cribe

Brewers Prepping For Trade Deadline Process

With the MLB Draft in the rear-view mirror and the calendar having flipped to July, general managers have turned their attention to the non-waiver Trade Deadline, said the Brewers' David Stearns.

Milwaukee Official Site

Escogido Traded Aramis Ramirez To Licey

Lions of the Chosen acquired on Monday Rubén Sosa utility by a change with the Licey Tigers, Scarlet management team reported.  (Translated)

Listin Diario

NL Central Scouting Report

The Cardinals' home base of Jupiter isn't the only spring training hub humming with energy.

BenFred

Aramis Ramirez Retires, Ending 18-Year Career With 386 Home Runs

Confirming what he had said before Opening Day, Pirates third baseman Aramis Ramirez announced his retirement Thursday.

CBS Sports

David Freese Feeling The Tug Of Free Agency

David Freese is a World Series away from filing his paperwork and becoming the best available third baseman on the free-agent market.

Orange County Register

Tonight Is The Biggest Start Of Lance Lynn's Career

It's simple. Tonight is Lance Lynn's biggest start of the season. Maybe his career. In a season that has lacked run support, driven up the blood pressures of his viewers and traveled through a bumpy second half, Lynn can erase it all with a dominant start tonight.

KSDK

Gerrit Cole Stands Tall For Persistent Pirates

Once again the Pittsburgh Pirates proved they are not easily dismissed. They went to Los Angeles and won two of three games from the Dodger to edge back within four games of the Cardinals this weekend.

Tipsheet

Clint Hurdle: Pirates Overcoming Errors Due To 'Gut,' 'Grit'

It wouldn't rank as one of the biggest miracles in the history of a game that always amazes, but the Pirates are on their way to a 90-win season and playoff appearance as MLB's runaway errors leaders.

Pittsburgh Official Site

Suddenly, The Pirates Are Hurting

The volatility of the National League Central division continued on Thursday afternoon when the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh for a third consecutive game, 9-6. Charging back after losing the opener of a four-game series at PNC Park, the Cubs were undoubtedly flying high as they traveled homeward to get ready for a spirited weekend engagement with the rival St. Louis Cardinals.

101 ESPN

David Freese Not Focused On Coming Free Agency

When the Angels' season ends, veteran third baseman David Freese will gear up for his first run at free agency.

Anaheim Official Site

Can The Pirates Catch The Cardinals In NL Central?

Raise the Jolly Roger, the Pittsburgh Pirates are making a race of it in the National League Central. After Sunday's 7-6 walk-off win in 11 innings, the Bucs have picked up four games on the St. Louis Cardinals in a month. With three weeks to make up the last 2.5 games, will they be able to exchange their overwhelmingly likely wild-card invitation to October for a division crown?

ESPN