MARCH 12, 2021 • MLB.COM
Báez flips ball between his legs in latest gem MESA, Ariz. -- Spring Training is the perfect time for Javier Báez to practice some new tricks for the season ahead. On Friday, El Mago pull...
Workload worries: MLB teams ponder how to protect pitchers Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black stands in a batting cage during the team's spring training baseball workout in Scottsdale, Ariz., Wednesd...
MARCH 12, 2021 • TUCSON.COM
Man pleads guilty to selling two dozen guns out of popular Chicago food truck Man pleads guilty to narcotics and gun-trafficking charges that included the sale of multiple guns from the back of a food truck, a transact...
MARCH 12, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Moves to minor-league camp Stewart was assigned to minor-league camp Friday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
Impact Stewart was potentially in the mix for either a rotation or bullpen spot, but he's apparently not particularly close to either, as he's been removed from both competitions with nearly three weeks left to go before Opening Day. His 4.79 ERA in 62 career innings at the highest level is at least passable, but he's struck out just 12.7 percent of opposing batters. If he does find himself on the big-league roster later this season, he's unlikely to provide the kind of numbers that would interest most fantasy managers.
MARCH 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Double-A Rodriguez was optioned to Double-A Tennessee on Friday.
Impact The 24-year-old missed all of 2020 with a right biceps strain and will open 2021 at the Double-A level. Rodriguez last pitched in 2019 and posted a 3.45 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 65:17 K:BB over 47 innings at High-A.
MARCH 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to minor-league camp Miller was assigned to minor-league camp Friday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
Impact Miller had at best an outside chance at breaking camp in the big leagues, as he did make his debut last season but threw just five innings. The Cubs expect to rotate players through their fifth starter spot, so Miller could still earn starts later this year if he looks good in the minors.
MARCH 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Trevor Cahill finalizes $1.5 million deal to join Pirates
Right-hander Trevor Cahill and the Pittsburgh Pirates have finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract, a deal that allows him to earn an additional $1 million in performance bonus...MARCH 12, 2021 • Associated Press
