Nationals News: Reliever Lucas Sims reportedly signs with the Nats

Nationals News: Reliever Lucas Sims reportedly signs with the Nats

The Nationals are reportedly closing in on an agreement to sign veteran reliever Lucas Sims. The 30 year old Sims spent last season with the Reds and Red Sox, posting a 4.38 ERA in 58 appearances. In 2023, Sims was excellent in Cincinnati, with a 3.10 ERA in 67 outings. Lucas Sims is more interesting … Read more

Cole Ragans signs three-year, $13.25 million contract

Cole Ragans signs three-year, $13.25 million contract

Cole Ragans had a breakout season in 2024, and now he’ll reap some of the rewards. Jeff Passan of ESPN is reporting that the Royals have signed the left-hander to a three-year, $13.25 million deal. The contract will begin this year, and include his first two arbitration seasons. It doesn’t buy out any free agent … Read more

JOOLA Signs MLB All-Star J.D. Martinez

JOOLA Signs MLB All-Star J.D. Martinez

The six-time MLB All-Star and World Series champ has spent 14 seasons dialing in one of the cleanest swings in baseball. But now, he’s setting his sights on a different court. Martinez has officially signed with JOOLA as he prepares to transition into professional pickleball once his baseball career wraps up. And if there’s anything … Read more

Adam Frazier signs with the Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed utility player Adam Frazier to a one-year, $1.525 million MLB deal, according to reporter Mark Feinsand. Frazier spent last year with the Royals, and hit .202/.282/.294 with four home runs in 294 plate appearances. The 33-year-old returns to the organization that he spent six seasons with, including an All-Star season … Read more

Adidas Signs World No. 1 Federico Staksrud

Adidas Signs World No. 1 Federico Staksrud

Federico Staksrud, the world’s top-ranked men’s pickleball player, has joined forces with adidas Pickleball in a groundbreaking multi-year partnership. The collaboration marks a significant milestone for both Staksrud and adidas, as the brand continues its expansion into the growing sport of pickleball. A central highlight of the partnership is the upcoming launch of Staksrud’s exclusive … Read more

Jesse Chavez signs minor league deal with the Texas Rangers

The man, the myth, and the legend Jesse Chavez signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers the team announced Monday afternoon. Chavez has been a stalwart in the Braves bullpen the last 4 seasons, posting a 2.87 ERA over 190 innings despite consistently only procuring minor league deals in free agency. Chavez was … Read more

This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones signs a one-year deal with the Yankees

This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones signs a one-year deal with the Yankees

Braves Franchise History 1871 – The first franchise in the yet-to-be formed National Association of Professional Baseball Players is born. The Boston Red Stockings, the league’s charter franchise, will be managed by Harry Wright, who founded and managed the Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first professional baseball team. Two months later, the National Association will officially … Read more

Western Michigan signs head coach Ferschweiler to contract extension through April 2030 – College Hockey

Pat Ferschweiler is in his fourth season as Western Michigan’s head coach (photo: Western Michigan Athletics). Western Michigan has announced that Broncos head coach Pat Ferschweiler has agreed to a contract extension. The new contract is effective Jan. 1 and runs through April 2030. “Coach Ferschweiler has positioned our hockey program for national success on … Read more