Tyler Skaggs Passes Away

Angels left-hander Tyler Skaggs passed away on Monday in Southlake, Texas, the Angels announced in a statement. Skaggs was 27. The Angels’ scheduled game against the Rangers at Globe Life Park was postponed as a result.

Anaheim Official Site

Joe Saunders Opts Out With Mariners

Mike Curto Twitter

Mariners Assign Sam Gaviglio To Triple-A Tacoma

The Tacoma Rainiers today announced the team's 2015 Opening Day roster in preparation for the club's opening tilt this Thursday, April 9 at the El Paso Chihuahuas. A corps of 13 returning players and 12 newcomers comprise the 25-man roster headlined by two of the top four prospects in the Seattle Mariners farm system.

Tacoma Official Site

Endy Chavez Opts Out With Mariners, Joe Saunders Re-Signs Minors Deal

Shannon Drayer Twitter

Mariners' David Rollins Suspended 80 Games For Failed Steroid Test

What lefty reliever David Rollins termed “one bad decision” will cost him a chance this spring to pitch his way on the Mariners’ roster.

The News Tribune

Mariners Sign Joe Saunders To Minors Deal With Spring Invite

Greg Johns Twitter

Mariners Interested In Joe Saunders On Minors Deal

The Mariners are showing interest in Saunders, 33, as a bullpen possibility if he is willing to accept a minor-league contract. He was 11-16 for them in 2013 with a 5.26 ERA over 32 starts.

News Tribune

WAR Index For Pitchers: 2014

There are three flavors of wins above replacement. Want a way to use them all together? Good news! The WAR Index is back!

Beyond The Boxscore

Cardinals Face Variety Of Options For Rotational Depth

As the calendar has officially turned over to January and with spring training much closer than it may seem, the Cardinals are in what appears to be mostly ready for camp condition. The club has been able to address issues of upgrading its everyday lineup, as well as adding both bullpen and bench depth. Yet is the offseason quickly winding down, there are still a few edges that could afford to be smoothed off regarding the team’s depth, and general manager John Mozeliak has plenty of options to consider in addressing his most prominent area of need: starting pitching depth.

I70 Baseball

Eric Wedge Not Expecting Any Trade Deadline Deals

With his team riding a five-game winning streak going into Sunday's series finale with the Astros and a young nucleus of players beginning to produce offensively, Mariners manager Eric Wedge said he's not anticipating or pushing for any deals before the July 31 Trade Deadline.

Seattle Official Site

For Shelby Miller's Sake, Deal At The Deadline

I’m becoming increasingly convinced that the Cardinals need to trade for another starting pitching. Wednesday night’s game against the Astros didn’t change my thinking one bit.

KMOX