The Tigers have signed infielder/outfielder Jahmai Jones to a minor league deal, per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. The ACES client will receive an invite to major league spring training and will make a salary of $810K if he cracks the big league roster. The 27-year-old Jones was once a notable prospect but he hasn’t yet had an extended big league opportunity, despite … [Read more...] about Tigers Sign Jahmai Jones To Minor League Deal
Chris Sale Wins National League Cy Young Award
Braves left-hander Chris Sale has been named the National League Cy Young Award winner for 2024, per an announcement from the Baseball Writers Association of America. Zack Wheeler of the Phillies finished in second place with Paul Skenes of the Pirates in third place. The award is the final cherry on top of a remarkable comeback season for Sale. He had a run from 2010 to 2018 … [Read more...] about Chris Sale Wins National League Cy Young Award
Tarik Skubal Wins American League Cy Young Award
Tarik Skubal has his first Cy Young award. The Baseball Writers Association of America announced that the Tigers ace won the AL Cy Young by a unanimous margin. He received all 30 first-place votes. Kansas City’s Seth Lugo placed runner-up, while Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase rounded out the top three. Whether Skubal would win the award was never in doubt. The hard-throwing … [Read more...] about Tarik Skubal Wins American League Cy Young Award
D-Backs Select Tim Tawa, Joe Elbis
The Diamondbacks added infielder Tim Tawa and right-hander Joe Elbis to their 40-man roster to keep them out of the Rule 5 draft. Arizona’s roster count sits at 37. Tawa, a 25-year-old utility player, was Arizona’s 11th-round pick in 2021. The Stanford product is primarily a second baseman but can bounce around to the corner infield or any outfield spot. The right-handed hitter … [Read more...] about D-Backs Select Tim Tawa, Joe Elbis
Luis Gil Wins American League Rookie Of The Year
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil has been named the American League Rookie of the Year, the Baseball Writers Association of America announced. Colton Cowser of the Orioles finished second while Gil’s teammate Austin Wells finished third. Gil, 26, made his big league debut back in 2021 despite what his eligibility for this award might imply. The right-hander made seven starts in … [Read more...] about Luis Gil Wins American League Rookie Of The Year