Texas Rangers outfielder Joc Pederson speaks to the media during his introductory press conference on December 30, 2024. / Screengrab YouTube @Wfaa8 Moments after slipping on a Texas Rangers jersey for the first time during his introductory press conference on Monday, outfielder Joc Pederson got straight to work endearing himself to the club’s fanbase. Pederson,…
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The Toronto Blue Jays have spent the early part of this offseason addressing their bullpen, but their approach to these upgrades could leave them vulnerable in 2024. While bolstering the relief corps is a worthy goal, the team’s reliance on the acquisitions of Yimi García and Nick Sandlin may not be enough to secure success…
The Toronto Blue Jays have been linked to free agent Alex Bregman on numerous occasions this winter and it looks like they might actually end up signing him. The Blue Jays are in desperate need of some additional hitting for the 2025 season and after missing out on multiple players this off-season, Bregman seems to…
The Toronto Blue Jays seem quite far away on a contract extension with Vladimir Guerrero Jr and the reason why finally seems to be coming to light. Guerrero recently told the media in an interview that he has told the Blue Jays front office exactly how much he is looking for in his next contract but…
The Toronto Blue Jays are still looking for a solution to their starting rotation and might have finally found it in free agent pitcher Jack Flaherty. The Blue Jays hoped to lock down free agent Corbin Burnes but failed to do so as he agreed to a six year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks as…
Alex Anthopoulos has done precious little to improve the Atlanta Braves after a disappointing 2024 campaign. He shouldn’t necessarily feel pressure to swing for the fences — Atlanta’s problems last season were rooted almost entirely in a titanic avalanche of injuries — but the Braves can’t sit on their hands either. The rest of the…
Credit: James A. Pittman-Imagn Images The Philadelphia Phillies’ depth chart at catcher needs security, and the first step toward ensuring that could be for the franchise to extend starter J.T. Realmuto. Phillies could ink J.T. Realmuto to 3-year extension Matt Davis of This Ball’s Outta Here proposed that the Phillies lock down Realmuto for three…
The 2024 Phillies season was full of fun moments and storylines. From the rotation’s early-season dominance to John Kruk’s Mexican prison story, some were more memorable than others. This season will go down as one that ended in extremely disappointing fashion, but there were many great moments along the way that are worth looking back…
The New York Mets added Juan Soto, Clay Holmes and Frankie Montas this offseason. They also brought back Sean Manaea. They have a chance to bring back another key player this winter. As free agency continues, the first base market has started to settle. Teams have started filling the hole at first base and Pete…
It’s close but not good enough to greenlight. A new year but an old trade discussion, Bleacher Report put together a list of candidates to swap uniforms and were courteous enough to include a whole package to get a real reaction. The New York Mets weren’t ignored here. Pablo Lopez was the man mentioned as…
Can the New York Mets challenge for a National League title with their current rotation? As it stands, the Mets look to be headed into the year with Kodai Senga, Sean Manaea, Clay Holmes, Frankie Montas, and David Peterson comprising the rotation in some order. It’s not a “bad” group, but compared to their NL…