One of the interesting stories in Major League Baseball over the first month of the regular season has been the dominant play of three teams in the National League West. So far, in fact, the three best teams in the Majors at the moment are all in the same division. The San Diego Padres have the best record in all of baseball at 14 wins and four losses for a winning percentage … [Read more...] about Three best teams in baseball in National League West
NHL veterans Pat Maroon and Alec Martinez announce retirements
Two National Hockey League veterans announced their retirement on Saturday. Before the game between the Chicago Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, Blackhawks left winger Patrick Maroon of St. Louis, Missouri and Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez of Rochester Hills, Michigan announced that Saturday’s game would be their final NHL game. … [Read more...] about NHL veterans Pat Maroon and Alec Martinez announce retirements
Braves trade OF Jorge Soler to the Angels for SP Griffin Canning
The day after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series, the Los Angeles Angels have made a trade. On Thursday, the Angels traded starting pitcher Griffin Canning of Mission Viejo, California to the Atlanta Braves for outfielder Jorge Soler of La Habana, Cuba according to Harrison Smajovits of Sports Illustrated. For Canning, the Braves are his second Major League Baseball … [Read more...] about Braves trade OF Jorge Soler to the Angels for SP Griffin Canning
Angels sign catcher Travis d’Arnaud
The Los Angeles Angels have signed catcher Travis d’Arnaud of Long Beach, California on Tuesday according to Darragh McDonald of MLB Trade Rumors. The terms of the deal are two years, and $12 million. d’Arnaud is the second player to have played for the Braves last season who is joining the Angels in 2025. The other is outfielder Jorge Soler of Havana, Cuba, who was traded for … [Read more...] about Angels sign catcher Travis d’Arnaud
Angels sign shortstop Kevin Newman
The Los Angeles Angels continue to be the busiest team in the 2024 Major League Baseball offseason. After acquiring outfielder Jorge Soler of La Habana, Cuba in a trade with the Atlanta Braves on Halloween, and signing catcher Travis d’Arnaud of Long Beach, California from the Braves on November 4, the Angels signed middle infielder Kevin Newman of Poway, California on Thursday … [Read more...] about Angels sign shortstop Kevin Newman