Now that Michael Pineda has been traded to the New York Yankees, the Seattle Mariners have a hole in their rotation. The team reportedly now has a body to fill the space in the form of Kevin Millwood. MLB.com reports … Continue reading →
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Released from custody after his arrest for using a false identity, but not relieved of the challenges he will face in resuming his major league career, Cleveland Indians pitcher Roberto Hernandez Heredia — who had been known as Fausto Carmona — cried while apologizing for the…
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By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer
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Who knew that Fausto Carmona could throw a curveball? Carmona, AKA Roberto Hernandez Heredia, is now out of jail after his arrest in the Dominican Republic for using a false identity for over a decade. The pitcher was trying to secure a visa in order to report for spring training…
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With the future of the starter they knew only as Fausto Carmona unclear, the Indians made a move to protect their rotation. Cleveland traded for right-hander Kevin Slowey, acquiring the right-hander from Colorado on Friday for minor league reliever Zach Putnam and cash considerations. Indians general manager Chris Antonetti claimed the deal was not a direct reaction to Carmona’s arrest in the…
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Alex Rodriguez is excited about the prospect of playing with newly acquired pitcher Michael Pineda — and looks forward to doing so at third base more than as a designated hitter. In an interview with ESPNdeportes, Rodriguez lauded the New York Yankees’ new, young pitcher while…
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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – The Cleveland Indians pitcher known as Fausto Carmona issued a tearful apology Friday as he was released following his arrest for allegedly using a false identity to play baseball in the U.S.
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Identity fraud may drive baseball execs nuts but it’s hard to fault impoverished players who just want a better life.
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The Indians have agreed to minor league contracts with reliever Jeremy Accardo and outfielder Fred Lewis. Accardo has appeared in 235 games with Baltimore, Toronto and San Francisco since 2005. The 30-year-old was the Blue Jays’ closer in 2007, when he went 4-4 with 30 saves and a 2.14 ERA. If Accardo goes on Cleveland’s 40-man roster, he would make $825,000 with the chance to earn $300,000…
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For those of you who are also suckers for a good baseball story involving fathers and sons, Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez has one that will warm your winter bones. In a recent interview with Jim McCarthy Jr. of Bleacher … Continue reading →
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