Brandon McCarthy

Here’s a running list of injury updates around the Major Leagues: – The St. Louis Cardinals placed first baseman Lance Berkman on the 15-day Disabled List with a right knee injury according to the team official Twitter account. Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch adds that Berkman could consider retirement if he has re-torn his [...]

The Oakland Athletics have optioned pitcher Josh Outman to minors to make room for Brandon McCarthy’s return from the DL, reports Athletics beat writer Jane Lee. McCarthy has been on the DL since May 20 with a stress reaction in his right scapula. Outman, 26, is 3-3 with a 3.47 ERA in 8 appearances this season. [...]

According to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, the San Diego Padres are already engaging in early and serious trade discussions. They have three relievers that could be attractive to a lot of teams in Heath Bell, Luke Gregerson and Mike Adams. Executives who have spoken to the Padres say they are being “very aggressive”. They would like [...]

The Oakland A’s entered the season with high aspirations with many people expecting them to compete for the Division crown. They currently sit at 19-18, 2 games back of the first place LA Angels. The teams’ success so far is because of the legit pitching staff they have and the deep and reliable bullpen they [...]

The Oakland Athletics have officially signed right handed pitcher Rich Harden, according to Denver Post’s Troy Renck. Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated says the deal is for $1.5 million plus incentives. Renck adds that Harden will compete with Brandon McCarthy for a spot in the Oakland rotation. If Harden does not make the rotation, he will then [...]

The Oakland Athletics have agreed to a one-year deal with right-handed pitcher Brandon McCarthy, according to the A’s official Twitter account. McCarthy will make a guaranteed $1 million plus incentives, according to The San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser.  Jerry Crasnick of ESPN says that the total with incentives could reach $1.6 million. Buster Olney of ESPN [...]

Former top pitching prospect, Brandon McCarthy, has been scouted heavily in recent weeks according to FOXSports’ Jon Paul Morosi. A Major League source close to Morosi says the Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers are among the teams interested. McCarthy, 27, last pitched in the Major [...]

The Texas Rangers outrighted Esteban German, pitcher Doug Mathis and pitcher Brandon McCarthy off the 40-man roster. All three have elected to become free-agents, according to MLB.com’s T.R. Sullivan. German was on the club’s Division Series roster, but did not appear in a game. He went 3-for-13 with 5 runs scored in 13 games as a [...]

Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com lists his predictions of trade candidates: Luke Gregerson, RHP, San Diego Padres: The reliever could go to the Phillies who are short on late inning relief. Jason Frasor, RHP, Toronto Blue Jays: The Cubs and Angels could benefit from the right-hander. Scott Downs, LHP, Toronto Blue Jays: The pending free-agent could fit [...]

According to Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports, the Texas Rangers and free agent starting pitcher Colby Lewis have reached a tentative two-year contract. Lewis will be joining a Ranger’s rotation that includes Rich Harden, Scott Feldman, Derek Holland, Tommy Hunter and Brandon McCarthy. It’s not known who the odd man out is. Lewis, 30, has not [...]