The Houston Astros have a massive decision to make regarding the future of Alex Bregman, and based on comments made by general manager Dana Brown, it sounds like they are doing all they can to bring him back. That seems to be the right decision. There is no clear-cut replacement who could come in and have the same…
The likelihood that the Houston Astros will need to find a replacement for Alex Bregman is only increasing as free agency progresses. Luckily for them, there are some intriguing options availablenf to them both in free agency and on the trade market. R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports offered up a risk-versus-reward option for the Astros in his recent Top…
The Chicago Cubs have already been hard at work this offseason, a promising sign as this team needs to improve heading into 2025. There are many questions about this roster, and until they answer them, many fans will rightfully be worried that they’ll be the same team they were last season as they move into the next…
Reports indicate that the Chicago Cubs want to improve their lineup this winter. After struggling offensively in 2024, the Cubs’ doing so would be a wise decision. There are plenty of ways for them to improve on that side of the baseball, too, as multiple free agents on the market could come in and arguably be the…
During the first part of this past season, one of the rising stars for the Chicago Cubs was rookie pitcher Ben Brown. Called up for his Major League debut on March 30 because their ace Justin Steele was placed on the injured list, the young right-hander was a jack of all trades coming out of the bullpen…
The Baltimore Orioles had the top farm system in baseball for a while. That was the result of them drafting well, trading away players from their Major League roster to get prospects in return, and developing their youngsters at an elite level until they became highly regarded within evaluation circles. It was exactly what the Orioles needed,…
Around the industry, the common theme remains that Corbin Burnes won’t return to the Baltimore Orioles. From the Orioles’ perspective, this would be a tough loss, as he was the best arm they’ve had in a very long time. If Baltimore wants to bring him back, they already know how much he’s likely looking for. Free agency is…
A monumental matchup in the 2024 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees was kicked off with a historic moment in Game 1. Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman stepped up with bases loaded in extra innings against Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes. Hobbled by an ankle injury since the end of he…
MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand proposed the possibility of shortstop Willy Adames switching positions this offseason. That’s not likely to happen, though, and even less likely to occur if the Atlanta Braves sign the 29-year-old. And based on the rest of Feinsand’s Nov. 7 report on Adames, Braves fans should consider Adames coming to Atlanta a distinct possibility. “It would…
Max Fried, the veteran left-handed pitcher, received a qualifying offer from the Atlanta Braves on Monday, but he is now poised to explore more lucrative opportunities as a free agent. Fried, who has been an essential part of the Braves’ pitching staff for several years, could soon be heading to a new team. Among the…
Left-hander Max Fried is one of the top pitchers available in free agency this offseason. The Blue Jays are one of the clubs with interest, per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Fried is also connected to the Jays by Jon Heyman of The New York Post, alongside the Orioles and Red Sox. Heyman also mentions that the Yankees have checked…
On November 8, 1990, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Darryl Strawberry to a five-year, $20.25 million contract that made him the second-highest player in MLB at the time. Strawberry trailed only Jose Canseco, who had a five-year, $32.5 million deal with the Oakland Athletics. His landmark signing represented a homecoming for the Los Angeles native…