Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced on Tuesday that the team promoted Sam Fuld to general manager. Former GM Matt Klentak was reassigned in October. The 39-year-old Fuld has been in the team's front office since 2017, joining them initially as the major league player information coordinator. He was the director of integrative baseball performance last season and oversaw athletic training, strength and conditioning and nutrition. Fuld also spent parts ...

This article references A, Billy Burns, Jesse Hahn, Josh Reddick, Sam Fuld, Tyler Clippard and more! The Oakland Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers thanks to a walk-off fielder’s choice on Wednesday. The Athletics (24-37) scored two in the eighth inning and won the game in the bottom of the ninth thanks to Josh Reddick beating out what could have been a double-play to put the game into extras. Keone Kela came in for the Rangers (31-28) to shut down Oakland for a save. He forced the first hitter into a groundout, which was followed by a Sam Fuld single. Billy Burns moved Fuld to a thir[...]Keep on reading: A’s Defeat Rangers On Walk-Off Fielder’s Choice

This article references Adrian Gonzalez, Albert Pujols, Atlanta Braves, Brandon Crawford, Buster Posey, David Freese, David Peralta, Jake Lamb, Kevin Kiermaier, Logan Forsythe, Mat Latos, Ryan Braun, Sam Fuld, San Diego Padres, Steve Pearce and more! Day two of the 2015 Major League Baseball season is in the books, with seven of Tuesday’s scheduled eight games played. The game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago was postponed due to inclement weather. With Monday’s scheduled day off, the two teams will square off again after two days rest. Take a look at some of the news, notes, highlights and numbers from Tuesday, April 7. All of Wednesday’s matchups listed are Eastern time.   April[...]Keep on reading: MLB News and Notes for April 8th

This article references Sam Fuld and more! BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep / AL-Only LeaguesANALYSIS: "The Legendary Sam Fuld" is amazing. Amazing because he robs people consistently of homers. Unfortunately, defense doesn't matter for fantasy purposes. On the season Sam Fuld is hitting for a .269 AVG, with 2 HRS, 20 runs scored,17 RBIs, and 11 steals. Not very useful for fantasy purposes besides the steals, which would play in the deepest of leagues. However, when you take a look at what Fuld has done in the month of July so far it's[...] Keep on reading: Sam Fuld (OF, MIN) -- Waiver Wire Pickups

Sometimes I like to randomly check in with the baseball cosmos. Today is one of those days. There's no rhythm or reason to what follows -- there's just a bunch of interest facts strewn about all over the page relating to performances from 2011. Alex Avila led American League batters, under the age of 26, [...]