2023-24 Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions
2023/11/2023-24-top-50-free-agents-with-predictions.htmlWhile celebrating a home run with teammate Enrique Hernandez in Game 7 of the NL Championship Series, Bellinger dislocated his right shoulder. … He's the best player in the world, accomplishing things that leave MLB players and star athletes from other sports in awe.
Whitey Herzog Passes Away
2024/04/whitey-herzog-passes-away.htmlWhitey’s Cardinals’ teams reached the World Series three times in the 1980s, winning the Championship in 1982, by leaning on an identity of speed and defense that resonated with baseball fans across the world. … MLBTR joins countless others around the game in sending condolences to Herzog's family, friends, loved ones and the many players whose careers he impacted over the decades.
Stephen Strasburg Officially Retires
2024/04/stephen-strasburg-officially-retires.htmlThose injuries limited Strasburg to just eight starts over the course of his megadeal with Washington, which came on the heels of the righty winning World Series MVP honors in 2019 for his role in bringing home the only championship in franchise history. … While injuries may have derailed Strasburg's career in his final years, few players ever reach the peaks that the three-time All Star did during his time in the majors.
Pat Zachry Passes Away
2024/04/pat-zachry-passes-away.htmlHe debuted in the majors six years later, and immediately became part of one of baseball's great teams --- the "Big Red Machine" followed up their World Series title in 1975 with another championship in 1976, and Zachry played an important role. … Zachry and the Padres' Butch Metzger finished in a tie vote for NL Rookie of the Year honors, which is still the only time the NL ROY has ever been split between multiple players.
Boras: Padres Owner Peter Seidler Discussed Juan Soto Extension Last Year
2024/04/boras-padres-owner-peter-seidler-discussed-juan-soto-extension-last-year.htmlEager to bring San Diego its first World Series championship, Seidler turned the Padres into one of baseball's biggest spenders. … Players like Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., Joe Musgrove, Yu Darvish, and Jake Cronenworth were all signed to pricey extensions, while Xander Bogaerts was signed to an 11-year, $280MM free agent contract.
Braves Sign Sandy Leon, Jackson Stephens To Minor League Deals
2024/04/braves-sign-sandy-leon-jackson-stephens-to-minor-league-deals.htmlHe won a World Series ring with the 2018 Red Sox and appeared in 21 games for another championship just last season with the Rangers, though Leon spent most of 2023 with the Triple-A affiliates of the Rangers and Guardians. … The Braves have signed catcher Sandy Leon and right-hander Jackson Stephens to minor league contracts, as per the MLB.com bio pages for both players.
Diamondbacks Sign Jordan Montgomery
2024/03/diamondbacks-to-sign-jordan-montgomery.htmlHis strong performance continued in Texas as he pitched to a sterling 2.79 ERA down the stretch before delivering a 2.90 ERA in 31 postseason innings as the Rangers claimed their first World Series championship in franchise history. … Players with more than five years of service time can't be optioned without their consent, but the lefty presumably agreed to be sent down so that he could get in some work after missing Spring Training while unsigned.
White Sox Release Jesse Chavez
2024/03/white-sox-release-jesse-chavez.htmlChavez has already had four separate stints with Atlanta, including three in the last three years alone and a World…… Kevin Pillar and Mike Moustakas were in similar situations prior to being released yesterday, and as with Chavez, it isn't clear if any of these players actually triggered their opt-outs or if the White Sox simply released them since none were slated for the 26-man roster.
Why Jordan Montgomery May Wait Until The Season Starts To Sign
2024/03/why-jordan-montgomery-may-wait-until-the-season-starts-to-sign.htmlThe collective bargaining agreement states that the QO applies to players who become free agents "after having been continuously under reserve (without interruption) to the same Club (either at the Major or Minor League level) since Opening Day of the recently completed championship season" and who have not previously received a QO from any club. … There were many players in this group but a lot of attention was paid to the so-called "Boras Four," which consisted of Cody Bellinger, Matt Chapman, Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery.
Rangers Notes: Seager, Jung, Langford, Bradford
2024/03/rangers-notes-seager-jung-langford-bradford.htmlNeither has played a game thus far in spring training, but both players figure to be key pieces for the club as it looks to defend its 2023 World Series championship this season. … Losing either player for an extended period would be a significant blow to the Rangers' chances in a competitive AL West that's seen the Astros add star closer Josh Hader while seeming also pursuing two-time Cy Young award winner Blake Snell while the Mariners have completely retooled their starting lineup to add threatening players such as Jorge Polanco and former Ranger Mitch Garver.
Offseason In Review: Texas Rangers
2024/03/offseason-in-review-texas-rangers-14.htmlThis isn't to say that the Arlington faithful are entirely thrilled with how the winter has played out for their team, and yet comparatively speaking, there were fewer holes to be filled on what was already a championship roster. … Travis Jankowski was re-signed to continue in his role as the Rangers' primary backup outfielder, while Robbie Grossman and Brad Miller departed in free agency since the club is seemingly pretty comfortable with letting younger players (i.e.
Latest On Jordan Montgomery, Red Sox
2024/03/latest-on-jordan-montgomery-red-sox.htmlHe tossed another 31 frames in last year's postseason with a 2.90 ERA, forming a key part of the Rangers' World Series championship club. … Instead, they could use 2024 as a year to evaluate younger players like Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, Vaughn Grissom, Kyle Teel, Nick Yorke, Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony and others.
Roberts Noncommittal On Gavin Lux As Opening Day Shortstop
2024/03/roberts-noncommittal-on-gavin-lux-as-opening-day-shortstop.html"Obviously, performance is paramount at this level for a team vying to win a championship. … Enrique Hernandez and Chris Taylor are utility players who could cover shortstop at times.
Offseason In Review: Philadelphia Phillies
2024/03/offseason-in-review-philadelphia-phillies-15.htmlThe real test will come in October when the Phillies try to take that final step towards a championship, and as presently constructed, it looks like Philadelphia should again be in contention. … Harper is now fully healthy after two injury-marred seasons, and younger players like Stott, Marsh, Sanchez, Rojas and/or Kerkering could further emerge with more Major League playing time under their belts.
Offseason In Review: Atlanta Braves
2024/03/offseason-in-review-atlanta-braves-15.htmlThey're still firmly in their championship window, though the more immediate concern will be snagging a seventh straight NL East title. … They orchestrated the first offseason trade of significance with the White Sox, sending five players to Chicago for lefty reliever Aaron Bummer.
Offseason In Review: Arizona Diamondbacks
2024/03/offseason-in-review-arizona-diamondbacks-16.htmlThe Diamondbacks came up a little short of the second championship in franchise history. … The only other notable transaction was a swap of young players with the White Sox.
Phillies Interested In Blake Snell On Short-Term Contract
2024/03/phillies-interested-in-blake-snell-on-short-term-contract.htmlFor a one-year splurge on Snell, Middleton might deem the CBT costs as worth it if the left-hander is a final piece who can nab the Phillies that elusive championship. … This might not be ideal for a team that has been prioritizing an extension with Wheeler, and most of the…
Trout: Asking For Trade Is “Easy Way Out”
2024/02/trout-asking-for-trade-is-easy-way-out.html“I want to win a championship here. … The Angels have had two of the best players in the world on their roster for the past six years in Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani.
Follow The NBA Trade Deadline At Hoops Rumors
2024/02/follow-the-nba-trade-deadline-at-hoops-rumors-4.htmlThe Bucks, who won the championship in 2021, are reportedly being aggressive in looking for upgrades. … In part because several noteworthy trade candidates have already swapped teams in 2023/24, the rumor mill hasn’t featured many All-Star caliber players of late, but there’s always a chance that a disgruntled player asks out – that’s what happened last year when Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant requested trades and were moved shortly thereafter.
Royals Sign Bobby Witt Jr. To 11-Year Extension
2024/02/royals-bobby-witt-jr-agree-to-11-year-extension.html"I am incredibly grateful to the Sherman family and the Royals front office for believing in me," Witt said on…… But even pre-arb deals for superstar players have grown to a massive scale in recent years.
Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes Discusses Kershaw, Injuries
2024/02/dodgers-gm-brandon-gomes-discusses-kershaw-injuries.htmlKershaw has long been expected to choose between either staying with the Dodgers or joining his hometown Rangers on the heels of the first World Series championship in franchise history, with ESPN's Alden Gonzalez indicating that the expectation is that he'll eventually sign a two-year deal with one of the two clubs. … Dodgers fans enjoyed the club's annual FanFest today, and among the festivities were comments from GM Brandon Gomes as well as several players.
Tigers Sign Colt Keith To Six-Year Extension
2024/01/tigers-sign-colt-keith-to-six-year-extension.htmlI know this is a big accomplishment, but ultimately my mission is to be the best player possible and help…… Keith and Jung figure to be the latest in a line of top prospects to reach the majors for Detroit in recent years, including starting pitchers jTarik Skubal and Casey Mize, and position players Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene.
Rangers Notes: Scherzer, Montgomery, Garcia
2024/01/rangers-notes-scherzer-montgomery-garcia.htmlScherzer managed to work his way back onto the mound for three short starts during the club's championship run before ultimately being shut down for the season following three scoreless innings during Game 3 of the World Series against the Diamondbacks. … That $1.9MM gap is the widest among all players who failed to reach an agreement before the deadline.
MLBTR Poll: Jordan Montgomery’s Market
2024/01/mlbtr-poll-jordan-montgomerys-market.htmlThat includes left-hander Jordan Montgomery, who is coming off a dominant season split between the Cardinals and Rangers during which he helped Texas bring home the first World Series championship in franchise history. … As we head into the final week of January, 19 of MLBTR's Top 50 MLB free agents remain unsigned, and that's after a three-week period that saw nine players on the list (mostly from the middle tier of the rotation market and the upper level of the relief market) agree to deals.
Pirates Notes: Cherington, Payroll, Cruz, Keller
2024/01/pirates-notes-cherington-cruz-keller.htmlThat said, Williams also seemed to stay away from any specifics about spending in general, and noted that "I'd say that payroll, while important, is not the most important factor in terms of how we get to building a championship-caliber team for our fans." Williams claimed that the Pirates are one of baseball's top five teams in terms of developmental spending, which Mackey notes is a difficult claim to verify or gauge with any accuracy, though it could be true given Cherington's overhaul of the minor league pipeline. … Several Pirates players and executives are in attendance at the team's PiratesFest fan event in Pittsburgh this weekend, which acts as something of a midway point in the Bucs' offseason.