Brandon Lyon

Just like the AL East, in the NL East every team has a chance to compete right now, and the gap between the first place (Nationals) and last place (Phillies) is just 5.0 games, so I’m not messing with teams from that division. In the NL Central, the Cubs and Pirates seem to be off track [...]

Here’s a running list of injury updates around the Major Leagues: – Dodgers righty Jon Garland threw yesterday for the first time since he was placed on the Disabled List, but he’s still unsure when he will return and admitted he’s worried if his season and possibly career could be over reports A.J. Cassavell and Ken Gurnick [...]

Here are a few notes regarding some Major League pitchers: – Teams are beginning to accelerate talks with the Padres regarding Heath Bell writes Buster Olney of ESPN. Multiple teams are preparing offers for the Padres closer who according to Olney figures to be among the first big names dealt this summer. – Jonathan Broxton is expected [...]

Here’s a running list of injury updates around the Major Leagues: – Center fielder Nyjer Morgan, who was just returning from the Disabled List, fractured his left middle finger and is expected to be out 2-4 weeks reports Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel. Morgan was struck on the finger while executing a sacrifice bunt in the [...]

Alex Speier of WEEI says the one of the biggest concerns for the Boston Red Sox is the bullpen. He points out the Red Sox relievers entered Tuesday with a 10-12 record and a 4.50 ERA – 11th in the AL. So with that said, the Sox could use an upgrade in that department, but [...]

Now two weeks old, the nascent season is starting to give a glimpse of potential deals. Part of the fun in what we do lies not only in bringing the latest news, but also in the pure speculation which drives fans bonkers. Divisional predictions, contractual debates, and statistical jibber jabber are our comfort [...]

Happy Thursday! Spring Training is starting and I can almost see the weekend. PRO Rumors will help you get through the next two days. David O’Brien of The Atlanta Journal Constitution said that 20 year old Jason Heyward made a huge impact with his teammates in the Braves’ Grapefruit League opener. “Everybody knows he belongs. He’s [...]

Brian McTaggart of MLB.com writes that free agent reliever Jose Valverde is testing the free agent market and is coming up empty. Valverde turned down the Astros’ offer of arbitration minutes before the Dec 7 deadline hoping that he can secure a multi-year deal. The market for closers is shrinking.  Only the Florida Marlins, Detroit Tigers and [...]

Here’s a quick review of what tangible accomplishments each team made during the Winter Baseball Meetings 2009.  We can spend all day and re-hash all the rumors, but in the big picture rumors don’t win World Series Titles.  I’ll focus on the more important transactions.  I’ll stay away from the minor players and smaller transactions.  [...]

Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports Tweets that former Detroit Tiger relief pitcher Brandon Lyon has signed a 3 year, $15 million deal with the Houston Astros pending a physical.  Lyon who declined arbitration from the Tigers on Monday,  was 6-5 with a 2.86 ERA in 65 games with the club in 2009.