The Seattle Mariners will have to wait until the day after the World Series ends to officially start its free agency. And although fans will likely be holding their breath to see what the club does to improve its major league club, the minor league affiliates have also been shifting. On Oct. 15, the Mariners…
Former Seattle Mariners reliever Yohan Ramirez has latched on with the Pittsburgh Pirates, agreeing to a minor league deal on Thursday. The 29-year-old Ramirez came up with the Mariners in the 2020 season and stayed with the organization through a portion of 2022. Armed with a big fastball, Ramirez consistently struggled to locate, going 2-3 with a…
New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres has been a huge part of his team making it to the 2024 World Series. The Yankees’ lineup has excelled ever since Torres was placed in the leadoff spot in front of sluggers Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, and his .297 batting average, .832 OPS, and 9 runs scored in 9 postseason…
The Yankees released their World Series roster on Friday afternoon, just hours before Game 1, set for 8:08 PM in Los Angeles. Most of the roster remains the same as it was for the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians, but one notable change has been made. Jon Berti Left Off the Yankees’ World Series Roster The Yankees…
The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers have announced their World Series rosters, revealing the 26-man roster ahead of the first game in the series on Friday. The Yankees dropped their roster first, followed by the Dodgers. New York will have 13 pitchers and 13 position players for the series, with only three infielders….
The Atlanta Braves have hired 53-year-old Tim Hyers as the team’s hitting coach. They announced the move on social media: Working in Atlanta seems like a great opportunity for Hyers, given that the lineup is so strong when healthy. The Braves were eliminated in the National League wild card round of the playoffs this year but were…
This winter could be transformational for the Toronto Blue Jays. So, equally, could be the 2025 season that comes next. In 2024, the Blue Jays were one of the most disappointing clubs in Major League Baseball, finishing in last place in the American League East despite lofty preseason expectations. Aside from superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr.,…
The Toronto Blue Jays didn’t have a good 2024 season, but they could get right back into contention in the American League in 2025 with a few key pickups. Toronto needs to add a boost to the infield this winter. The first base and shortstop spots could be good to go unless Toronto pulls off a…
One of the first things on the Mets’ offseason agenda will be deciding who to offer a contract to among the players who are eligible for arbitration or remain under club control because they don’t have enough service time to become a free agent. Clubs either “tender” a contract to those who they want back,…
The New York Mets would not have made it to the NLCS without the unexpected excellence that Sean Manaea produced this season. Manaea signed a two-year, $28 million contract with the Mets in January 2024, which includes a $13.5 million player option for the 2025 season. After amassing a 12-6 record with a 3.47 ERA and 184 strikeouts in…
The Houston Astros have been linked to Pete Alonso at times over the past year. On paper, the fit makes sense, as Alonso would fix all of their issues at first base. However, given the slugger could be looking at a potential $200 million deal, it might not make much sense to sign him with the other flaws…
The New York Mets are in a good position with the winter approaching. New York will have many of its top players back in 2025, and the payroll gets easier to work with, so it wouldn’t be shocking to see another star or two in town. The Mets are going to try to land some of…