In the 2025 NFL Draft, the 49ers will be hunting for a dominant left tackle who can one day take over the job from veteran Trent Williams. ESPN’s Field Yates projects Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons as the 49ers’ potential selection with the No. 11 overall pick in his latest mock draft column. “Trent Williams will be…
After months of speculation, it seems the “OMG” era has come to an end for the New York Mets. On Wednesday, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns was asked why the organization had not re-signed veteran utility infielder Jose Iglesias. He explained that the team needed roster flexibility to avoid being stuck with a “frozen” position…
NEW YORK — Pete Alonso and the New York Mets finalized their $54 million, two-year contract Wednesday as spring training opened in Florida with the team’s first formal workout for pitchers and catchers. New York also re-signed injured reliever Drew Smith to a one-year deal with a club option for 2026. Smith is expected to miss all or most of the…
A New York Mets player is feeling very confident despite his team’s loss in the NLCS to the Los Angeles Dodgers last season. Speaking this week with Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez said that he believes his team has the best lineup in baseball. Alvarez specifically mentioned too that he…
The Yankees had a decision to make this offseason—pay a historic price to retain Juan Soto or allocate their resources differently. They chose the latter, spreading over $250 million across multiple acquisitions, with the biggest chunk of that going to left-handed ace Max Fried. Instead of banking on an overpowering offense, the Yankees have doubled down on elite pitching, aiming…
New York Yankees right-hander pitcher Gerrit Cole opted out of his four-year, $144 million contract back in November. To prevent Cole from reaching free agency, the Yankees’ only initial option was to void his opt-out and offer a one-year, $36 million extension, resulting in a five-year deal worth $180 million. However, the deal didn’t come to fruition…
The Yankees have been patient this offseason when it comes to adding another impact bat, but on Wednesday night, they watched their biggest rival land one of the best infielders on the market. Alex Bregman agreed to a three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, a deal that includes two opt-outs and an average annual…
Following the stunning signing of Alex Bregman by the Red Sox, the Cardinals and Yankees are expected to ramp up talks regarding 3B Nolan Arenado. Jack Curry, Andy Martino, and Jeff Passan have downplayed the odds of the Yankees acquiring the former All-Star, but MLB’s John Denton reports otherwise. If the Yankees and Cardinals do…
Spring training has officially begun for the Seattle Mariners. Pitchers and catcher reported to the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Ariz., on Feb. 12 and a full squad workout will take place less than a week later on Feb. 18. The group features old and new faces, including prospects competing in spring training for the…
Former major league reliever Trevor May raised an interesting point on the most recent episode of the “Marine Layer” podcast. Popular Mariners “X” user @MarinerMuse transcribed the quote, which questions the M’s organizational urgency. I liked Trevor’s perspective on the dormant offseason relative to the message sent by firing Scott Servais: “When you do nothing after you fire…
Pitchers and catchers have officially reported to spring training for the Seattle Mariners. And several prospects will have a chance to make a strong impression during their stay at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Ariz. Outside of Cole Young, who will have a chance to compete for the open second base job, the pitching…
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young is still working to win over the NFL zeitgeist, but he took a step forward in 2024. Bryce Young didn’t have the breakout season that he wanted. However, he did enough to leave more hope for Carolina Panthers fans at the end of 2024 than at the end of 2023. In his…