The Los Angeles Angels want to improve in almost every aspect of the game next season. After a franchise record losing season, it shouldn’t be hard to do. General manager Perry Minasian emphasized that, following a challenging 99-loss season, the focus this offseason is on strengthening every area of the roster. “We’re open for everything,…
Needless to say that the Los Angeles Angels have been quick to turn the page on last season. Often overlooked in southern California, the Los Angeles’ American League entrant was but a footnote in the City of the Angels last season, narrowly avoiding a 100-loss campaign as the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series. …
Angels shortstop Zach Neto underwent shoulder surgery and could miss the start of the 2025 season. General manager Perry Minasian informed reporters such as Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com (X link) and Sam Blum of The Athletic (X link), though didn’t specify the exact nature of the injury or procedure. Per Minasian, Zeto sustained the injury…
The New York Yankees decided to demote Clay Holmes out of the closer role before their playoff push, and now he’s expected to depart via free agency. Holmes led MLB with 13 blown saves and lost his closer role after surrendering a game-ending grand slam to the Texas Rangers on Sept. 3. Despite that, he…
The Los Angeles Angels announced on Thursday that have agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million deal to sign right-handed starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks. The 11-year veteran has been a full-timer starter for the Chicago Cubs since his MLB debut in 2014. Hendricks was originally drafted by the Angels out of Capistrano Valley High School in…
The Los Angeles Angels have been busy early in the 2024 offseason. They’ve added multiple bats, and now have signed a World Series winning pitcher to aid the starting rotation. Off the field, general manager Perry Minasian has provided plenty of updates on the team’s free agency plans and Mike Trout’s status. Moreover, rumors continue…
Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernández is now a free agent. Hernández will no doubt look to capitalize on his breakout season in 2024. The right-handed hitter and the Dodgers have a mutual interest in the outfielder returning to the current World Champions. The Dodgers did extend a qualifying offer to Hernández but have…
The Triple-A Oklahoma City Baseball Club announced they have rebranded to the Oklahoma City Comets. Their new logo features a baseball shooting through the sky like a comet to honor the team’s long-time affiliation with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Comets name also pays homage to Oklahoma baseball legend Mickey Mantle, whose nickname was the…
The Guardians are in agreement with lefty reliever Parker Mushinski on a minor league contract, reports Chandler Rome of the Athletic (on X). He’ll be in camp as a non-roster invitee. Mushinski had been with the Astros since they drafted him in the seventh round in 2017. The Texas Tech product pitched in the big leagues in…
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…