Column: White Sox stasis continues while Cubs move on from another failed pursuit of Shohei Ohtani
The Chicago White Sox acquired veteran catcher Max Stassi shortly after the news of Shohei Ohtani's record $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers was released.
The acquisition of a 32-year-old, defensive-minded catcher provides the Sox with a veteran presence for their young pitching staff. [ more ]
Rexford Buys Anaheim, South El Monte Industrial Sites
Rexford Industrial Realty has purchased two industrial sites in South El Monte and Anaheim for a total of $69.5 million.
Both sites are slated for redevelopment, with plans to build a 264,000-square-foot building in Anaheim and a 102,000-square-foot warehouse in South El Monte. [ more ]
Advanced Real Estate Buys Costa Mesa Apartments for $234M
Advanced Real Estate has acquired a 714-unit apartment complex in Costa Mesa for $234 million, making it the largest multifamily deal in Orange County in 2023 so far.
The property, formerly called Camden Martinique Apartments, will be renamed The Grand Costa Mesa and undergo a $45 million remodel project, expected to be completed in four years. [ more ]
Consolidation in the restaurant technology industry is expected to continue in the new year as one-stop vendors become more prevalent.
Chowly's acquisition of Targetable is part of its strategy to offer small and medium-sized businesses tools for digital channels and off-premise segments. [ more ]
This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Manny Banuelos
The Braves acquire Manny Banuelos in 2015 but release him in 2016. He returns to the majors in 2019 and splits the 2022 season with the Yankees and Pirates.
Zack Wheat, outfielder for the Brooklyn Robins, is released in 1927 after 18 seasons. He led the NL in hitting in 1918 and had a .324 average in his final season in 1927. [ more ]