The recent trade on Sunday between the Mariners and the Braves, involving outfielder Jarred Kelenic, left-hander Marco Gonzales, and first baseman Evan White for right-hander Jackson Kowar and minor-league righty Cole Phillips, has certainly stirred up some thoughts. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh’s public criticism of the team’s ownership for their apparent lack of spending echoes …
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 …
Get ready for the unofficial launch of the forthcoming baseball season: the MLB winter meetings. Despite a month of hot stove action, the pot is still brewing, but things tend to heat up at this annual event. The winter meetings are set to take place this year from December 3rd to the 6th in Nashville, …
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 …
Major League Baseball has unanimously approved the Oakland Athletics’ relocation proposal to move from Oakland to Las Vegas, marking a significant change for the team. While the A’s still have a lease to play in the Oakland Coliseum until 2024, they will not have a permanent home until 2028 when they are expected to move …
Blake Snell couldn’t get the Padres into the playoffs, but he still stood out in a crowded Cy Young field. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images) (Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres via Getty Images) San Diego, CA – June 4: Blake Snell #4 of the San Diego Padres celebrates at the end of the seventh …
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 …
Cody Bellinger: From MVP to Reclamation Project to Free Agent Market Leader In theory, Cody Bellinger is a prime-time All-Star. At 28 years old, he’s a former MVP with accolades including Rookie of the Year, Gold Glove, and Silver Slugger. However, that was five years ago. Bellinger now has an unsurpassed top-line resume, and with …
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 …
PHOENIX — In World Series Game 1, Corey Seager delivered a crucial hit by crushing a first-pitch fastball into the stands. In Game 5, he showed his skill by skillfully avoiding a changeup, battling through two curveballs, and managing to squib a third curveball through the open left side of the infield. Seager’s hit in …