Daily news baseball
Here are some recent daily news updates from the world of baseball:
MLB News
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed free agent pitcher Trevor Bauer to a three-year, $102 million contract. (Source: ESPN)
- The New York Yankees have acquired pitcher Jameson Taillon from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for pitcher Miguel Yajure and infielder Wilkerman Garcia. (Source: MLB.com)
- The Chicago Cubs have signed free agent outfielder Kris Bryant to a one-year, $18.6 million contract. (Source: The Athletic)
Injury Updates
- Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain. (Source: MLB.com)
- Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale has been shut down for the remainder of the season due to a flexor strain in his left elbow. (Source: ESPN)
- Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right elbow. (Source: MLB.com)
Trade Rumors
- The Houston Astros are reportedly interested in trading for Cleveland Indians pitcher Shane Bieber. (Source: The Athletic)
- The Atlanta Braves are said to be exploring trade options for outfielder Marcell Ozuna. (Source: MLB.com)
- The San Francisco Giants are rumored to be considering trading for Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito. (Source: ESPN)
Awards and Honors
- The American League MVP award has been given to Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Source: MLB.com)
- The National League MVP award has been given to San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado. (Source: ESPN)
- The American League Cy Young award has been given to Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan. (Source: MLB.com)
Other News
- The MLB has announced that the 2022 All-Star Game will be played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Source: MLB.com)
- The Chicago Cubs have announced that they will be retiring the number 14 jersey of Hall of Famer Ernie Banks. (Source: ESPN)
- The MLB has launched an investigation into allegations of sign-stealing by the Houston Astros during their 2017 World Series championship season. (Source: The Athletic)
I hope you find these updates interesting!