Detroit Tigers sign RHP Alex Cobb to $15 million, 1-year contract
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Detroit Tigers sign RHP Alex Cobb to $15 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Alex Cobb has signed a $15 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, adding a veteran right-hander to the team’s rotation. Detroit is looking to take the next step after it earned an American League wild card this year for its first postseason appearance since 2014. Cobb started Game 3 of the ALDS at Detroit, allowing two runs and three hits in three innings during a 3-0 loss. Cobb is 79-76 with a 3.84 ERA in 233 career starts over 13 seasons, also pitching for Tampa Bay, Baltimore and the Los Angeles Angels.

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Tigers expect RHP Alex Cobb to miss start of season with hip injury after signing $15M, 1-year deal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tigers expect RHP Alex Cobb to miss start of season with hip injury after signing $15M, 1-year deal

Associated Press  

LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers are expecting Alex Cobb to miss the start of the season. The team’s injury report at the start of spring training on Wednesday included Cobb, who had an injection last week to treat hip inflammation that developed as the right-hander was throwing. Injuries limited the 37-year-old Cobb to pitching in just three games during …

Rosenthal: Orioles’ tepid offseason makes them unlikely to unseat Yankees as AL favorites
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rosenthal: Orioles’ tepid offseason makes them unlikely to unseat Yankees as AL favorites

New York Times  

The Baltimore Orioles began their offseason needing a front-of-the-rotation starter — either Corbin Burnes, whom they never appeared likely to re-sign, or a reasonable facsimile. According to a league source briefed on the club’s plans, the Orioles are still looking for additional upgrades in free agency and via trade. The Sugano and Morton additions, combined with the signings of outfielder …

New Tigers starter Alex Cobb hopes an injury-riddled career can still end on his terms
3 months, 2 weeks ago

New Tigers starter Alex Cobb hopes an injury-riddled career can still end on his terms

New York Times  

DETROIT — If there is an injury, new Detroit Tigers starter Alex Cobb has likely experienced it. “I know you don’t get to choose the way it ends,” Cobb said, “but it would have been a pretty bitter taste in my mouth to walk away from this game on a year like last year.” To Cobb’s surprise, free agency opened …

Tigers takeaways: After signing Alex Cobb, what’s next for Detroit?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tigers takeaways: After signing Alex Cobb, what’s next for Detroit?

New York Times  

DALLAS — The Detroit Tigers were in on the action during the first day of this year’s Winter Meetings. It helps you know the character and the makeup and have some confidence that they’re in it for the right reasons.” Colt Keith, Justyn-Henry Malloy taking grounders at first Perhaps the most interesting news to come out of Harris’ media session …

Guardians add starting pitcher before deadline, acquire RHP Alex Cobb from Giants for prospects
8 months ago

Guardians add starting pitcher before deadline, acquire RHP Alex Cobb from Giants for prospects

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Sticker shock kept the Guardians from trading for an elite pitcher at the deadline. “It’s exciting.” Chris Antonetti, the club’s president of baseball operations, believes Cobb gives the Guardians another dependable arm and option. “He’s a really effective major league pitcher when he’s been healthy,” Antonetti said, noting Cobb made 28 starts in 2022 and 2023. So you …

Angels pitcher Alex Cobb is putting on a show for potential suitors in free agency
3 years, 6 months ago

Angels pitcher Alex Cobb is putting on a show for potential suitors in free agency

LA Times  

Angels pitcher Alex Cobb has given up one earned run and six hits in 10 2/3 innings during his two starts since missing six weeks because of a right-wrist injury. During two starts since missing six weeks because of a right-wrist injury, Cobb has given up one earned run and six hits, striking out nine and walking five, in 10 …

Angels to acquire starter Alex Cobb from the Orioles for prospect Jahmai Jones
4 years, 2 months ago

Angels to acquire starter Alex Cobb from the Orioles for prospect Jahmai Jones

LA Times  

The Angels are near an agreement to acquire right-handed starting pitcher Alex Cobb from the Baltimore Orioles for infield prospect Jahmai Jones, the Athletic reported Monday. Cobb would be the second starter acquired by Angels first-year general manager Perry Minasian, who signed veteran José Quintana to a one-year deal in January. Cobb, a fourth-round draft pick out of Vero Beach …

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