Jon Heyman

Source: si.com --- 23 minutes ago
The National League favorite Cubs are currently missing the top 40 percent of their rotation. And while this team with a storied past and a stacked present retains hope for an intact rotation come playoff time, if they are still without their dynamic duo of Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden in October, 90 percent of the Cubs' chance to break their 99-year losing streak could be lost in the wind. ...

Source: si.com --- 2 days ago
LOS ANGELES -- Hitting savant Manny Ramirez got a quick glimpse of Dodgers teammate Andruw Jones' failing batting technique and is said by intimates to have opined that Jones' backside (not to mention his career) was obviously collapsing and that it should be an easy fix. ...

Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com --- 36 days ago
The biggest winner at the trade deadline is an easy call this year. It's the team that dispelled the notion that it was incapable of mobilizing and making a monster trade, that established itself as the favorite in baseball's most winnable division, the team that landed one of the greatest hitters and greatest clutch hitters for nothing more than a song. And for not such a great song, at that. ...

Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com --- 8 days ago
The offense is sputtering, injuries have torn the pitching staff to pieces and there's no relief in sight: SI.com's Jon Heyman says the Yankees are going nowhere. ...

Source: si.com --- 19 days ago
MIAMI -- Apparently, Cubs manager Lou Piniella doesn't believe in the powers of a black cat. Or Steve Bartman. "And that goat I don't believe in, either,'' Piniella said. ...

Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com --- 15 days ago
Embattled Nationals general manager Jim Bowden still appears to have the support of his bosses, who blame others for problems that have beset Bowden and the club in recent days, according to people who have spoken to the leadership of the last-place club. ...

Source: si.com --- 9 days ago
Vallejo, Calif., native CC Sabathia's first choice is to go home to play for the Giants, one executive who knows him well told SI.com. ...

Source: si.com --- 24 days ago
Never mind the Yankees' current standing in third place, or their recent struggles. Both Steinbrenner brothers are now said by people familiar with their thinking to be on board with Brian Cashman as their general manager, for now and long into the future. Even if the Yankees fail to play into October for the first full season since 1993, club insiders say that the Steinbrenners plan to offer Cashman a contract extension after this season. ...

Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com --- 26 days ago
One big part of the Red Sox championship teams has already moved from Boston to the Dodgers. Could another be on the way? ...

Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com --- 22 days ago
Forgive Adam Dunn if he has dollar signs dancing in his head. He's not alone. SI.com's Jon Heyman says this will be a great winter for free agents. ...

Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com --- 33 days ago
When the Red Sox originally offered Manny Ramirez in trade to the other 29 teams, they went 0 for 29. Red Sox GM Theo Epstein made tens of calls and found no takers. ...

Source: si.com --- 20 days ago
Reds right-hander Bronson Arroyo, who apparently doesn't mind giving away Adam Dunn's innermost financial goals and is himself way overpaid, recently told the Cincinnati media that Dunn will seek $100-120 million as a free agent. So we now have an idea what one top free agent will seek, anyway. ...

Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com --- 10 days ago
Bring 'em back or let 'em hit the road? That's what teams face when deciding on players with big options. SI.com's Jon Heyman has the rundown on 12 situations. ...

Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com --- 8 days ago
Eric Hosmer, the star high school first baseman who recently signed a $6 million deal with the Kansas City Royals, was pulled off the field by the baseball commissioner's office, SI.com has learned. ...

Source: www.talkingchop.com --- 35 days ago
Jon Heyman traded to Red Socks for Manny Ramirez SI.com writer Jon Heyman loves the Red Socks so much, he declared himself as one of the pieces of the transaction during yesterday's blockbuster deadline deal. ...

Source: ballhype.com --- 25 days ago
As the clock ticks toward Thursday's 4 p.m. Eastern trading deadline, Sports Illustrated senior writer Jon Heyman weighs in with the latest trade talk from around the major leagues. Check back for updates throughout the day. 5:58 p.m. The Angels have acquired first baseman Mark Teixeira from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Casey Kotchman and minor league pitcher Stephen Marek , SI.com has ... DRaysBay: Front Page Posts found this 13 days ago on sportsillustrated.cnn.com [link] Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB , Jon Heyman , Atlanta Braves , New York Mets , Mark Teixeira , Casey Kotchman , Stephen Marek ...

Source: www.topix.com --- 22 days ago
Time expired on Thursday afternoon on waiver claims made on two Mariners, left fielder Raul Ibanez and left-hander Jarrod Washburn . ...

Source: thebiglead.com --- 23 days ago
Here’s a treat for baseball fans and aspiring journalists: an interview with Sports Illustrated baseball writer Jon Heyman. He talks about landing last month’s Manny Ramirez-to-the-Dodgers scoop, what it’s like going against ESPN’s team of reporters, how bloggers and message boards have affected his job, and of course, baseball. Q: First, congrats on the Manny scoop. [...] ...

Source: sportspyder.com --- 22 days ago
... oveted before the trade deadline, but eventually Arizona agreed to part with Micah Owings and two minor leaguers, which had to make him feel a little bit better. He p ... ...