Within a span of 37 days back in the 2015-16 offseason, the Cubs granted $184 million to Jason Heyward and the Orioles committed $161 million to Chris Davis. Four seasons in, these have become two of the worst free agent contracts in recent memory. MLBTR’s Jeff Todd breaks down how the players were perceived at the time and what’s gone wrong, in today’s video.
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Video: The Cubs’ Quiet Offseason
Jeff Todd tackles the Cubs’ quiet offseason and 2020 outlook in today’s video.
Video: MLB Delays Start Of 2020 Season
In the midst of a coronavirus pandemic, MLB has taken the drastic measure of suspending Spring Training games and delaying the start of the 2020 season by at least two weeks. MLBTR’s Jeff Todd discusses the implications in today’s video.
Video: MLB & Coronavirus
How and when should MLB address the coronavirus pandemic? MLBTR’s Jeff Todd weighs in.
MLB Options Explained
What does it mean when an MLB player is “out of options?” What other factors create spring training roster pressure? MLBTR’s Jeff Todd breaks it down in today’s video. To view our full list of out of options players on 40-man rosters, click here.
MLBTR Video: Francisco Lindor Halts Contract Talks With Indians
Francisco Lindor is done talking about an extension possibility with the Indians this spring. MLBTR’s Jeff Todd breaks down what the future might hold for the star shortstop in today’s video:
MLBTR Video: Teams Set The Salary For Young MLB Stars
Why will young MLB stars like Juan Soto and Jack Flaherty barely make more than the league minimum salary in 2020? MLBTR’s Jeff Todd explains contract renewals for pre-arbitration players in today’s video:
MLBTR Video: Christian Yelich & Yoan Moncada Get Paid (Again!)
Both Christian Yelich and Yoan Moncada inked major new extensions yesterday — making the second big contract for each player. MLBTR’s Jeff Todd breaks down these two deals in today’s video:
MLBTR Video: Giancarlo Stanton Out With Calf Strain; Brewers Finalizing Deal With Freddy Peralta
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is dealing with a calf strain, while the Brewers are finalizing a five-year deal with righty Freddy Peralta. MLBTR’s Jeff Todd explains what it all means in today’s video:
MLBTR Video: Yankees’ Luis Severino Needs Tommy John Surgery
Yankees righty Luis Severino will undergo Tommy John surgery this week; MLBTR’s Jeff Todd discusses the implications in today’s video. Jeff also has info on other spring injuries as well as thoughts on possible Yoan Moncada extension talks.
