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…
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,…