The Los Angeles Angels have made it clear that Mike Trout isn’t going anywhere. They have also reportedly decided that he will not become the team’s next designated hitter, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. In September, Trout expressed a willingness to shift to a corner outfield spot and spend more time as a DH. However, sources say the…
Cade Smith appeared on MLB Radio to recap his 2024 rookie season and the dominant year from the Cleveland Guardians’ bullpen. This group was undeniably the best reliever core in baseball throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. However, Smith reveals one thing that made this group so good, especially in leverage moments. “I…
Barring a setback, star running back Christian McCaffrey is ready to make his season debut for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Niners coach Kyle Shanahan commented on the progress McCaffrey has made in practice when speaking to KNBR radio in San Francisco on Thursday afternoon. “He’s been awesome these…
The Cleveland Guardians will be searching high and low for bats this offseason, and that means perusing the free-agent market while also monitoring potential trades. The Guardians are a historically frugal organization, so they will likely be aiming for the hitters who will provide them with the most bang-for-your-buck (no, Juan Soto isn’t coming). Quincy…
Will the Toronto Blue Jays add some more firepower to the offense this winter? It certainly seems like they at least are going to try to do so and may even look into signing a star from one of the team’s biggest rivals. New York Yankees All-Star slugger Gleyber Torres will be one of the…
A player that at one time seemed like one of the best young players in the game has found his baseball home for the 2025 season. Former Los Angeles Dodger, Cincinnati Red, Cleveland Guardian and 2014 All-Star Yasiel Puig will play with the Kiwoom Heroes of the South Korea-based Korean Baseball Organization for 2025, it…
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Toronto Blue Jays have inquired about free agent starter Max Fried. The Orioles, Red Sox and Blue Jays are all in on at least Fried. Boston is looking to upgrade its pitching and they don’t have a lefty, so Fried could make sense. Now, that doesn’t tell…
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw sent a clear message on Thursday after undergoing surgery. Kershaw shared an Instagram post updating fans on his health, revealing that he had surgery on his foot and knee on Wednesday. The three-time Cy Young Award winner said the surgery was a success, and he was planning on being…
The Los Angeles Dodgers were among several teams looking to acquire starting pitching help at the 2024 trade deadline, which was addressed by acquiring Jack Flaherty from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for a return of prospects. Flaherty nearly was sent to the New York Yankees, but they reportedly backed out of a tentative trade…
A lot of the attention paid to the Seattle Mariners in the offseason will be regarding what moves the club makes to improve their major league team. And until baseball officially starts up again, a lot of the focus on the minor leaguers will be regarding who gets spring training invites and who, if anyone,…
The Los Angeles Dodgers enter free agency aiming to fill a few vacancies in their starting lineup with their eyes on improving on their World Series winning roster. Using a handful of names at the shortstop position, the Dodgers relied on Mookie Betts, Miguel Rojas and Tommy Edman as their primary options to get through…
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly is not planning to retire just yet. During an appearance on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast, the 36-year-old revealed that he plans to continue pitching next season. Kelly just wrapped up his 13th season in MLB, and his fifth with the Dodgers. Kelly appeared in 35 games for the…