The heated California Senate race is currently underway, with the GOP’s most promising contender, Steve Garvey, strategically avoiding the limelight. Despite his status as a former Los Angeles Dodger All-Star who captivated Californians for over 15 years, Garvey has kept a low profile, making no public appearances and not publicizing any campaign contributions since launching …
Reports have surfaced that the Milwaukee Brewers have inked a deal with highly-touted prospect Jackson Chourio, locking him in with an eight-year contract extension worth $82 million. However, this figure could reach a total of $142.5 million based on performance-based incentives found in Chourio’s contract. The move by the Brewers is a sign of growing …
The Winter Meetings are an exciting time in the baseball world with all the action, drama, and trades that take place. This year’s edition is expected to be no different, with several star players potentially on the move, including outfielder Juan Soto and starting pitchers Corbin Burnes, Tyler Glasnow, Shane Bieber, and Dylan Cease. To …
Welcome to listening season! With MLB executives currently evaluating the free-agent market and discussing potential trades ahead of the winter meetings in early December, there are numerous players who may or may not become trade candidates for various reasons. Contractual circumstances are the primary factor that determines whether a player may be considered for a …
Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks, pictured sliding into second base in Game 5 of the World Series on Nov. 1, is a front-runner for NL Rookie of the Year honors. (Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (Chris Coduto via Getty Images) MLB had announced its higher-profile award finalists earlier this month, and …
Carlos Correa was one of the recipients of the Platinum Glove award in 2022. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) (David Berding via Getty Images) San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. and Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andrés Giménez emerged as the Rawlings Platinum Glove Award winners for 2023. The fan-centric award’s voting results were announced …
The GM meetings in Scottsdale, Arizona set the stage for trade season across the league, with teams signaling their interest in both trade talks and free-agent players. While free agency usually dominates MLB transactions during November and early December, breakout trades often take place. This year, numerous big names are up for discussion, but nothing …
unique possibilities. The Phillies finished at the bottom of the NL East in runs scored and OPS at DH during the 2023 season, and the energetic addition of Ohtani to their lineup would certainly shake things up. His presence would provide a much-needed counterbalance to the team’s right-handed hitters and create the potential for a …
PHOENIX – Travis Jankowski, a late-inning defensive replacement, has rarely seen action at the plate throughout his career in the MLB. However, during Game 4 of the World Series, Jankowski knew there was a chance he would get the opportunity to play. Texas Rangers’ right fielder Adolis García, who had been performing exceptionally well in …
The Windup Newsletter This is a digital version of The Windup newsletter. Sign up here to receive this content directly in your inbox every morning. Embrace the novelty of a Rangers-Diamondbacks World Series already! Also: notes on the Padres losing Bob Melvin, a possible development in an antitrust case against MLB, and we examine a …