Former big league right-hander Dave Giusti has passed away, the Pirates announced this morning. He was 86 years old. “We are saddened by the loss of such a beloved member of the Pirates family,” Pirates chairman Bob Nutting said in this morning’s press release. “He was a vital member of our World Series winning team in 1971 and spent seven of his 15 big-league seasons with the … [Read more...] about Dave Giusti Passes Away
Nine Teams Terminate Contracts With Main Street Sports
The nine MLB teams who had contracts with Main Street Sports have terminated those contracts with the company. It’s possible that some of them eventually work out new deals with the broadcaster, which operates channels under the FanDuel Sports Network banner. The teams are the Braves, Reds, Tigers, Royals, Angels, Marlins, Brewers, Cardinals and Rays. Talks between the company … [Read more...] about Nine Teams Terminate Contracts With Main Street Sports
Cardinals To Sign Ryne Stanek
January 10: Stanek will earn $3.5MM in 2026, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The deal also includes a $6MM club option for 2027. January 9: The Cardinals are in agreement with free agent reliever Ryne Stanek, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Chris Cotillo of MassLive first reported that St. Louis was pursuing the hard-throwing righty. The Cardinals will need to open a 40-man … [Read more...] about Cardinals To Sign Ryne Stanek
Rangers Claim Zak Kent
The Rangers announced that they have claimed right-hander Zak Kent off waivers from the Cardinals. St. Louis had designated the righty for assignment earlier this week. Texas had a 40-man vacancy and doesn’t need to make a corresponding move. Kent, 28 in February, returns to his original organization. The Rangers drafted him back in 2019. He got a 40-man roster spot in November … [Read more...] about Rangers Claim Zak Kent
Cardinals Acquire Justin Bruihl, Designate Zak Kent For Assignment
The Cardinals have acquired left-hander Justin Bruihl from the Guardians in exchange for cash considerations, according to announcements from both clubs. Bruihl had been designated for assignment by Cleveland last month. Right-hander Zak Kent has been designated for assignment by the Cards today in a corresponding 40-man roster move. It’s the second cash deal of the winter for … [Read more...] about Cardinals Acquire Justin Bruihl, Designate Zak Kent For Assignment