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…
The Philadelphia Phillies had to take a backseat to the Los Angeles Dodgers starting this fall. The two previously went back and forth dominating the headlines when it came to offseason acquisitions, with each team adding the likes of Bryce Harper, Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber, Freddie Freeman, Zack Wheeler, Tyler Glasnow and others along the way. However, when the…
The Chicago Bears’ top offseason need is no secret. General manager Ryan Poles will dedicate a large chunk of the team’s NFL Draft and 2025 free agency resources to repairing the offensive line. The Bears’ restoration project includes more than just adding new talent to the offensive line, however. It also means letting current starters go. Teven…
With the help of owner Steve Cohen’s wallet, New York Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns has checked off a lot of boxes on his offseason wish list. On offense, the team inked superstar Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million contract and brought back slugging first baseman Pete Alonso on a team-friendly two-year…