After a professional career that spanned 17 years, veteran right-hander Jay Jackson is hanging up his glove. Robert Murray of FanSided reported this afternoon that Jackson is retiring from his playing career, adding that the 37-year-old hopes to have a second act in baseball, whether that comes by working for a team or in broadcasting. Jackson was selected by the Cubs in the … [Read more...] about Jay Jackson To Retire
Tigers Acquire Brewer Hicklen From Brewers
The Tigers announced that they have acquired outfielder Brewer Hicklen from the Brewers in exchange for cash considerations. He was designated for assignment by Milwaukee yesterday as that club set its Opening Day roster. The Tigers have optioned him to Triple-A Toledo and transferred right-hander Ty Madden to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. Hicklen, 29, has a … [Read more...] about Tigers Acquire Brewer Hicklen From Brewers
Brewers Designate Brewer Hicklen For Assignment
The Brewers have designated outfielder Brewer Hicklen for assignment, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. That’s the corresponding move to add first baseman Jake Bauers, a move that was previously reported. Hicklen, 29, has a brief major league résumé. He got five plate appearances with Milwaukee last year and four with the Royals in 2022. He struck out in eight of those and is still … [Read more...] about Brewers Designate Brewer Hicklen For Assignment
Poll: Who Will Win The NL Central?
With Opening Day just over the horizon, teams all around the league are gearing up for another pennant chase in hopes of being crowned this year’s World Series champion. Of course, there’s still another seven months to go before someone raises the Commissioner’s Trophy. Until the playoffs begin, teams will be focused on a smaller goal: winning their division. We’ll be … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The NL Central?
Brewers To Include Rule 5 Pick Connor Thomas On Opening Day Roster
Left-hander Connor Thomas has made the Brewers’ Opening Day roster, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Thomas was selected out of the Cardinals’ organization in the Rule 5 Draft back in December, and the 26-year-old is now nearing his big league debut in what will be his sixth season of pro ball. A fifth-round pick for the Cardinals in the 2019 draft, … [Read more...] about Brewers To Include Rule 5 Pick Connor Thomas On Opening Day Roster