Major League Baseball and ESPN are seemingly going to continue their relationship but with a new shape. Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reports that the league and the network have an agreement in place which would give ESPN the right to sell all out-of-market games digitally. These rights have previously been sold by the league to consumers as the MLB.TV package. Under the … [Read more...] about MLB, ESPN Nearing Deal Involving MLB.TV And In-Market Rights For Five Clubs
MLBTR Podcast: The Pohlads Aren’t Selling The Twins, Nathaniel Lowe, And Service Time Manipulation
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Pohlad family taking the … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: The Pohlads Aren’t Selling The Twins, Nathaniel Lowe, And Service Time Manipulation
Twins Select Genesis Cabrera, Place Alan Roden On 60-Day IL
The Twins announced this morning that they have selected the contract of left-hander Genesis Cabrera. Right-hander Travis Adams was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Cabrera on the active roster, while Cabrera will take the 40-man roster spot of outfielder Alan Roden. Roden was placed on the injured list due to a thumb sprain yesterday, and now has been transferred to the … [Read more...] about Twins Select Genesis Cabrera, Place Alan Roden On 60-Day IL
Latest On Twins’ Ownership
The Pohlad family’s stunning about-face on a potential sale of the Twins earlier this week sent shockwaves throughout the fanbase in Minnesota. Executive chair Joe Pohlad announced Wednesday that his family would continue on as the principal owners of the Twins and welcome two new limited partners into the ownership group instead of selling a majority stake in the … [Read more...] about Latest On Twins’ Ownership
Latest On Pablo Lopez
Pablo Lopez suffered a Grade 2 strain of his right teres major muscle in early June, and the Twins right-hander has now missed a little over 10 weeks of action. This puts him within the projected 8-to-12 week timeline initially attached to his recovery, and Lopez has steadily been taking steps towards a September return, including five bullpen sessions and a simulated inning. … [Read more...] about Latest On Pablo Lopez