victor martinez

Dellin Betances blows it in the ninth as Yankees lose a crusher

Victor Martinez’s laser into the first row of seats in right field was the gut punch. Niko Goodrum followed with a home run that wasn’t hit nearly as hard but...

This looks like the end for a baseball great

Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez said Wednesday that this season will likely be his last. "I'm pretty sure this is going to be it," Martinez told reporters after a 6-5...

Tigers reversing all-in course — are their stars now for sale?

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Tigers have admitted they need to change their ways, and now the industry waits to see just how much and how quickly. Detroit general manager Al...

Noah Syndergaard's inefficiency dooms Mets in loss to Tigers

DETROIT — Noah Syndergaard’s fastball remains crisp, but the rest of his game is suffering from an efficiency crisis. The Mets righty has struggled to finish off hitters, raising his...

Tigers, Victor Martinez agree to four-year, $68M deal

PHOENIX – The first major free agent of the offseason is off the board as Victor Martinez agreed to re-sign with the Tigers on a four-year, $68 million contract. Tigers general...

The best teams for 10 hot MLB free agents

Nine teams are interested, including three mystery teams. Oh, sorry. Was just getting ready for the spiel and the spin or — in some rare cases — the truth. The...

Lester and Scherzer to Cubs? Inside look at our free agent projections

Let’s start things off by catching up on Pop Quiz questions: 1. From Jesse Repp of Harrisburg, Pa.: In a 1993 episode of "Seinfeld," Kramer tells of throwing "a little...

Get to know the most important characters of MLB's hot stove

It’s baseball’s graduation day, and you remember what happens then: You choose the best in class. So with Major League Baseball’s free agents available to sign with all teams since...

MLB's top 30 free agents and where they will sign

As MLB free agency opens Nov. 4, here is a ranking of the top 30 free agents, along with predictions — based on team needs, budgets and rumblings in the marketplace...

If Yankees must spend, then spend on Victor Martinez

As their non-playoff reality becomes clearer, the Yankees have to look at their roster and wonder which avenue to pursue to avoid the same fate for a third straight season...