7 days ago
Mercer had just been sent back to the minors when the Pirates activated second baseman Neil Walker from the DL on Monday.
10 days ago
To clear a roster spot for Walker, the Pirates optioned infielder Jordy Mercer to Triple-A Indianapolis.
22 days ago
ST. LOUIS -- When Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter arrives at the ballpark each day he isn't sure where he'll bat in the order or what position he'll play, just how he is expected to contribute.
22 days ago
The injury-ridden New York Yankees have acquired infielder Chris Nelson from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.
23 days ago
Catcher Eli Whiteside knows that, barring injury, he'll be headed to Triple A Round Rock, and infielder Jurickson Profar will likely be joining him.
23 days ago
The 29-year-old infielder was hurt while diving for a ground ball in the Dominican Republic's 3-0 victory over Puerto Rico and underwent surgery on March 22.
66 days ago
He's a big, tall, lanky kid that can handle shortstop.
69 days ago
Despite the scarcity of Colombians in the majors, Donovan Solano isn't even the first middle infielder from the country to play for the Marlins.
77 days ago
The three-month stretch Galvis went through from March 9, which was his first spring-training game at second base, through June 6, his final game of the season, was dizzying and dazzling.
79 days ago
The plan this spring was for Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Aramis Ramirez to play in more exhibition games than in the past in an attempt to avoid his habitual slow start to the season.
80 days ago
Middlebrooks made Kevin Youkilis expendable last season, taking over as Boston's starting third baseman after the Red Sox dealt Youkilis to the White Sox.
82 days ago
"I've had an injury-plagued past, so I feel blessed to be healthy and able to play," said Bianchi, expected to be Italy's starting shortstop.
82 days ago
The Sox weren't sure when shortstop Alexei Ramirez would return from Miami, where he's attending to a family matter.
86 days ago
"Sanchez, who signed out of Venezuela as a shortstop, has enhanced his value by making a smooth transition to second base and still is considered an above-average shortstop.
86 days ago
That extra work made the slick-fielding Andino, a natural shortstop, into a versatile player who can play second base, third base, left field or center field in the major leagues.
87 days ago
Acquired in June, Youkilis was part of an ignominious trio that contributed to the Sox ranking last in on-base percentage among third basemen.
89 days ago
Florimon didn't hit any better at the plate than Dozier, but the Twins believe his range and arm strength can compensate for it, so Dozier went to winter ball to brush up on his second base skills.
89 days ago
"If he doesn't, the Dodgers might be forced to move him back to third base and look for another answer at shortstop, setting off a chain reaction of moves Mattingly would rather not have to make.
91 days ago
Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons - another highly touted middle infielder - wasn't on that team, but he was often a teammate of the two growing up.
93 days ago
The Orioles accomplished that last season with infielder Ryan Flaherty, taking him with the fourth pick of the Rule 5 draft from the Chicago Cubs and keeping him on the roster throughout 2012.
94 days ago
The Lady Broncos boast perhaps the best trio of players in the area in pitcher Kendall Potts, infielder Briana Walker and outfielder Brittany Walker.
98 days ago
The Colorado Rockies have acquired infielder Reid Brignac from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations and a player to be named later.
99 days ago
Veteran shortstop Jason Bartlett is also on the market, but the Rangers haven't shown much, if any, interest in him.
99 days ago
In his first public move in a Baltimore Orioles uniform, infielder Danny Valencia stepped in front of a podium on Wednesday and vehemently denied ever using any performance-enhancing drugs.
99 days ago
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed infielder Brandon Inge to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
