No Deal For Rangers, Matt Purke
The Rangers failed to sign 14th overall pick Matt Purke, according to MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo. Purke will instead attend Texas Christian University and the Rangers will get a pick next year as...
View ArticleAL West Notes: Guerrero, Wells, Mariners
Some notes on the AL West with an update on a potential Hall of Famer and another take on the Vernon Wells trade… Rangers president Nolan Ryan told the Dallas Morning News that he hasn't ruled out...
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Draft Prospect Q&A: Matt Purke
As the 2011 Draft draws closer, MLBTR will be introducing you to a handful of the top eligible prospects with a series of Q&As. The series debuted last week with one of the top college pitchers in...
View ArticleQuick Hits: Purke, Wood, Bonderman, Promotions
On this date three years ago, the Blue Jays released Frank Thomas. He retired after a brief return engagment with the Athletics, hitting .301/.419/.555 in a career that should garner Hall of Fame...
View ArticleDraft Notes: Purke, Bradley, Mets
All of a sudden, the 2011 draft is just six weeks away. Here's the latest on some of the available prospects and one team's approach to the big event: Led by projected 2011 first rounders Matt Barnes...
View ArticleQuick Hits: Dodgers, Willis, Purke
After consecutive disappointing seasons, Kyle Lohse is averaging nearly 8.0 IP per start this year and has a 1.64 ERA with 5.6 K/9 and 1.2 BB/9. Lohse, who signed a $41MM deal with the Cardinals in...
View ArticleDraft Notes: Hultzen, Purke, Lindor
Last year's top pick isn't arriving in the big leagues any time soon. Bryce Harper isn't going to play Major League baseball this year, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said on Washington's ESPN 980. "It's not...
View ArticleDraft Links: Cole, Orioles, Phillies, Cardinals
The day of the First-Year Player Draft is finally upon us. Here's the latest news and rumors as tonight's event draws nearer … The Pirates, as has been speculated for several days, will take UCLA...
View ArticleDraft Links: Angels, Purke, Nimmo, Blue Jays, Cubs
We're closing in on Monday night's deadline to sign picks from the 2011 Draft. Remember you can see our updated list of first and supplemental round picks who have signed on MLBTR's sidebar, and here's...
View ArticleNationals Sign Matt Purke
The Nationals signed third rounder Matt Purke to a four-year Major League deal, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (on Twitter). The deal is worth roughly $4.4MM. The Rangers drafted Purke in...
View ArticleNationals Spend Big In Draft
The Nationals committed almost $17MM to their top six draft picks this year: $7.2MM to Anthony Rendon, $2MM to Alex Meyer, $4.15MM to Matt Purke, $3MM to Brian Goodwin, $325K to Kylin Turnbull, and...
View ArticleNL East Notes: Nationals, Morrison, Thome
Top Nationals prospect Bryce Harper had to leave last night's Double-A contest with a hamstring injury and Washington's medical staff will re-evaluate the 18-year-old outfielder today. In the meantime,...
View ArticleNL East Links: Purke, Jordan, Hood, Phils, Hatcher
Nationals left-hander Matt Purke traveled to Washington for an examination of his elbow this week and is slated to receive a second opinion from an outside physician, assistant GM Doug Harris tells...
View ArticleNL Notes: Diamondbacks, Mets, Zimmerman, Purke
As previously reported, before hiring Tony LaRussa, the Diamondbacks considered other candidates to slot in atop the club’s baseball operations structure or to take over directly for Kevin Towers as...
View ArticleNationals Release Matt Purke
The Nationals have released left-hander Matt Purke, according to the team’s transactions page. The 24-year-old Purke, who had been on the 40-man roster, underwent Tommy John surgery in late May. Purke...
View ArticleMinor MLB Transactions: 12-11-15
The 2015 Winter Meetings are officially in the books. As the baseball world winds back down, here are some of the recent minor transactions from around the game… The Rangers announced a pair of minor...
View ArticleMinor MLB Transactions: 5/13/16
Here are the day’s minor moves: The Pirates have released righty Daniel Bard, according to Peter Gammons of GammonsDaily.com (via Twitter). Now 30, Bard hasn’t seen the majors since a brief stint in...
View ArticleWhite Sox Designate Matt Purke
The White Sox have designated lefty Matt Purke for assignment, per a team announcement. His roster spot will go to just-signed southpaw Derek Holland. Purke, 26, finally made it to the big leagues last...
View ArticleMinor MLB Transactions: 12/21/16
Here are today’s minor moves from around the league. The Twins have signed corner infielder Matt Hague to a minor league deal, MLB.com’s Rhett Bollinger tweets. They also re-signed 1B/OF Reynaldo...
View ArticleMinor MLB Transactions: 11/17/17
Here are Friday’s minor moves throughout the league… Joining the Reds on minors deals are outfielders Mason Williams and Rosell Herrera, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer was among those to...
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