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San Diego Padres News / ClutchPoints / April 24
The Padres player who was ‘crushing cigarettes’ during games
Former first baseman Eric Hosmer, who spent time with the San Diego Padres during his impressive MLB career, announced his retirement before the 2024 season.
MLB News / ClutchPoints / April 14
The MLB World Series winner who’s trying to be Pat McAfee of baseball
The world of sports broadcasting has changed tremendously in the last few years, and now it may change once again. Former MLB World Series winner Eric Hosmer is trying to become the Pat McAfee of baseball, per the USA Today.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / April 2
Where you can find former Royals on baseball rosters in 2024
Old friend alert! Eric Hosmer officially retired over the winter, and Mike Moustakas failed to make the White Sox roster, further dwindling the number of players from the 2015 Royals championship club still in the big leagues.
Chicago Cubs News / Royals Review / February 23
Postseason heroics and groundballs to second: Reflecting on the enigmatic career of Eric Hosmer
Hosmer leaves behind a legacy in Kansas City few can match. Eric Hosmer recently announced his retirement from professional baseball. Almost 16 years after the Kansas City Royals made him the third overall draft pick, the first baseman will transition into a career in media.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 22
Royals Rundown: The Hoz calls it quits, predicting spring training standouts
The wait is nearly over. Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco are gearing up for this week’s return of Kansas City Royals baseball! Well, spring training baseball at least.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 21
Eric Hosmer will go down as a Royals legend
Hosmer played the final stretch of his career with the San Deigo Padres, Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs, but speaking of legendary, there's one place where the 34-year-old will always be a legend: and that's in Kansas City.
MLB News / FanNation Fastball / February 21
Former All-Star 1B Eric Hosmer Talks with Fastball on FanNation About Retirement, Future Plans and More
On Wednesday morning, veteran first baseman Eric Hosmer announced his retirement after 13 years in a big league uniform. Hosmer, who was an All-Star and a World Series champion with the Kansas City Royals, also played for the San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / February 21
Eric Hosmer retires, announces launch of MoonBall Media
Eric Hosmer officially ended his 13-season MLB career on Wednesday and announced the launch of his new media company, MoonBall Media. Hosmer, who won a
Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / February 21
Royals World Series Champion Retires, Starts New Career in Media
Eric Hosmer did plenty of things during his 13-year career in the majors. The first baseman officially announced his retirement today, but he won’t be away from the sport entirely.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 21
One-time World Series champion announces retirement
The first baseman hasn’t been on a major league roster in almost a year and has now decided to hang up his spikes.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21
Four-time Gold Glove Award winner announces retirement, new venture
A longtime MLB slugger and former World Series champion is calling it a career.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26
Cubs release one-time World Series champion
It wasn’t an unexpected outcome given his underwhelming performance this season, as he hit .234/.280/.330 with two home runs over an even 100 plate appearances.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20
Cubs designate four-time Gold Glover for assignment
Eric Hosmer will inevitably be released in the coming days and return to the open market. He hasn’t been able to provide much value lately, but he might still get interest based on his previous work and the fact that he’d be essentially free in terms of dollars.
Chicago Cubs News / Front Office Sports / March 3, 2023
Cubs first baseman Eric Hosmer to sell Boston home for $6.6M
First baseman Eric Hosmer has put his Massachusetts home on the market after signing a one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs.
Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / January 5, 2023
Former Red Sox first baseman Eric Hosmer agrees to deal with Cubs, per report
Former Red Sox first baseman Eric Hosmer has agreed to a one-year contract with the Cubs, according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. Jon Heyman of The New York Post first reported that the two sides were close to a deal on Tuesday night.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 4, 2023
Cubs agree to deal with ex-World Series champion slugger
While the lefty-hitting first baseman will have to prove his health, he could be a meaningful addition for the upstart Cubs. After winning just 71 games last year, Chicago brought in All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson as well as another big-name reclamation project of sorts like Hosmer in Cody Bellinger.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30, 2022
Eric Hosmer reportedly drawing interest from two prominent teams
Eric Hosmer’s MLB career may not be running on empty just yet, as it's being reported this week that the former All-Star slugger is on the radar of both the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 30, 2022
Report: Orioles, Cubs interested in Eric Hosmer
Free agent first baseman Eric Hosmer is “on the radar” of the Cubs and Orioles.
Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / December 22, 2022
Red Sox release 1B Eric Hosmer
The Boston Red Sox released veteran first baseman Eric Hosmer on Thursday. The move comes six days after they designated him for assignment. Hosmer, 33, was acquired from the San Diego Padres at the trade deadline last season.
MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / December 17, 2022
Should Brewers pursue recently DFA'd Eric Hosmer?
Hosmer has consistently been slightly better than a league-average first baseman throughout his career. His power numbers have dipped significantly over the years, but he can still hit for a decent batting average.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 12, 2022
Giants' Alyssa Nakken becomes first woman to be on-field coach in MLB regular season game
Alyssa Nakken made history when she was called to step in as first base coach Tuesday, becoming the first woman to make an appearance as an on-field coach in an MLB regular season game.
MLB News / Sportsnaut / September 12, 2021
Watch: Max Scherzer becomes 19th member of MLB's 3,000 strikeout club
Eligible for free agency this offseason, Scherzer will have his choice of suitors. Even nearing his 40s, he continues to prove why he is one of the best pitchers in MLB and a future Hall of Famer.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / August 15, 2021
Eric Hosmer: All I ever wanted was to win a championship in San Diego
The 31-year-old is in the fourth year of an eight-year, $144 million contract. He won't be a free agent until after the 2025 season.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / July 26, 2021
Padres reportedly exploring trades for four-time Gold Glove 1B Eric Hosmer
The Padres are expected to end the 2021 season above the competitive balance tax threshold, and getting rid of Hosmer's contract could be a way for San Diego to get under the tax line.
San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29, 2020
Padres’ Eric Hosmer, girlfriend Kacie McDonnell get engaged
Hosmer played in 38 games for the Padres in the abbreviated 2020 MLB season. He hit .287 with nine home runs and 36 RBI. He went just 4-for-25 in six playoff games.
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