One move by Rockies could change the future for at least three other teams. Nolan Arenado is one of the best third-basemen in baseball, and is now being paid like it. The Colorado Rockies and Arenado agreed to an eight year 260 million dollar contract, and would have him making about 32.5 million dollars per
Month: February 2019
The Giants have discussed a 10-year contract with Bryce Harper, proving that they are all-in on one of the biggest MLB free agents in years. As recently as a few weeks ago, it didn’t seem like the San Francisco Giants were very high on Bryce Harper’s radar. But of course, that was when it was
BALTIMORE, MD – JUNE 15: Zach Britton #53 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 15, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) UFC 226: Khalil Rountree Jr. shocks with first-round KO of Gökhan Saki by Amy Kaplan UFC
There are legit reasons to keep him in the minors, but Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins is trying too hard to talk down Vladimir Guerrero Jr. There’s no doubt Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the top prospect in baseball right now, it’s just a matter of when he takes over at third base for
All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado has agreed to sign a contract extension that will keep him in Colorado for eight years and make him the highest-paid position player in the league Major League Baseball may soon after a new highest-paid position player, but it’s not who you might think. While the baseball world awaits Bryce
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 07: Nolan Arenado #28 of the Colorado Rockies throws out Travis Shaw #21 of the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning of Game Three of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Coors Field on October 7, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) UFC 235
The New York Yankees have exercised some responsibility this offseason, but the deal they gave Aaron Hicks is not without risk. The New York Yankees have been more responsible with free agent spending in recent years, and this offseason was no different as they were only peripherally involved on Bryce Harper and Manny Machado. But
Donning a San Diego Padres uniform for the first time on Friday, Manny Machado is already looking forward to playing with top prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. Manny Machado spoke glowingly about the San Diego Padres organization during his first press conference with the team on Friday. Some of his highest praise, however, was directed at
During Black History Month it’s important to recognize the overlooked heroes just as much as the major icons. Many people will respectfully pay tribute to Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali during Black History Month, as the most recognized athletes who changed their respective sports worlds forever. But going even deeper than that, there are countless
MLB and Game of Thrones team up for a new bobblehead line (photo from FOCO) These unsung African-American sports icons should always be celebrated by Jasmyn Wimbish The MLB and HBO’s Game of Thrones teamed up for a new bobblehead series fit for a king. We now have yet another reason to anticipate the start
Free agent closer Craig Kimbrel wants to be the highest paid reliever in MLB history, and he’s willing to sit out the entire 2019 season to do it. Craig Kimbrel was last seen closing out games for the defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox. If he doesn’t get his way, it might be the
Brett Gardner and Clint Frazier will spend Spring Training battling for the starting spot in left field, but Aaron Boone seems to already favor Frazier. Spring Training has just begun for the Yankees, but manager Aaron Boone is already dropping hints about which players he thinks will win starting positions for 2019. His early words
The San Diego Padres window of competitive baseball starts now with Manny Machado, but in order for them to make the most of it they’ll need to add starting pitching. We’ve got two trade targets that make sense. The San Diego Padres changed their franchise outlook with one move. And now the script has dramatically changed:
The ailment hampering Clayton Kershaw has been revealed, but it’s not a good sign as his injury list grows. Over the last three seasons, ongoing back issues and biceps tendinitis have limited Clayton Kershaw to 21, 27 and 26 starts respectively. This year has gotten off on the wrong foot already, with Kershaw being shut
The San Diego Padres are now looking for a starting pitcher, and these five guys look like potential fits. The San Diego Padres signed Manny Machado to a 10-year, $300 million deal this past week. While it’s obviously a big move, it also means they aren’t necessarily all-in on 2019 alone with a significant pipeline
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 30: Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (34) connects for a double during a regular season game between the Colorado Rockies and the visiting Washington Nationals on September 30, 2018 at Coors Field in Denver, CO. (Photo by Russell Lansford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) 5 starting pitchers the Padres could acquire before
Manny Machado’s deal with the San Diego Padres is now official, and he put on his new colors. It was deemed improbable at various points, but Manny Machado if officially a San Diego Padre after he was introduced to the media on Friday, three days after signing a 10-year, $300 million contract. “I wanted to
Ronald Acuna Jr. continues to make history by hitting his fifth home run in six games, the fourth youngest player in history to achieve that feat. Ronald Acuna Jr. continues his impressive rookie season by making more history at the hands of the hapless Miami Marlins. During the Atlanta Braves’ 9-1 demolition of the Marlins,
As the trend of “openers” spreads around baseball, more players like the Astros’ Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander are coming out against it. While the analytically-minded front offices around baseball harp about the benefits of “openers,” some players are beginning to hit back and insist there is still room in the game for conventional starters.
The Minnesota Twins dipped into a slow free agent market late last year, and with interest in Marwin Gonzalez they may be doing it again. In a slow MLB free agent market last year, the Minnesota Twins entered late (as in, into spring training) and signed Lance Lynn, Logan Morrison while trading for Jake Odorizzi.
After months of speculation, Manny Machado finally signed with the San Diego Padres. Despite this major move, the Padres are still far from postseason contention. Breaking news finally hit the MLB wire on Tuesday when it was announced that the San Diego Padres have signed star infielder Manny Machado. This is a huge move in
Free agent shortstop/third baseman Manny Machado agrees to a record 10-year, $300 million deal with the San Diego Padres, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Manny Machado’s long search for a home in 2019 appears to be over. The 26-year-old has agreed to sign with the San Diego Padres, according to a report by Jeff Passan
Despite the rhetoric of conservative commentators who plead with players to “stick to sports,” or to “shut up and dribble,” the worlds of athletics and politics have never been separate spheres. Rather, they overlap and intersect in a variety of ways, and with Black History Month here, now is as good a time as any
With Manny Machado now reportedly coming into the fold, here is how the San Diego Padres’ 2019 lineup should look. One of the big MLB free agent dominoes has fallen, with Manny Machado agreeing to terms with the San Diego Padres. According Mark Feinsand of MLB.com it’s a record-breaking 10-year, $300 million deal and Tim
Free agent shortstop Manny Machado spurns the Chicago White Sox to sign with the San Diego Padres News of Manny Machado’s reported deal with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday hit the Chicago White Sox like a punch they never saw coming. The White Sox made a strong push to sign the free agent shortstop
With Manny Machado agreeing to a 10-year deal worth a record-breaking $300 million, the San Diego Padres are taking monumental steps towards fielding a competitive ball club. But if they’re truly serious about contending this season, they’ll need starting pitching – and Dallas Keuchel is available. After months of speculation, it’s San Diego that Manny
Saturday was a night that David Wright — and Mets fans — will never forget. There have been plenty of ups and downs in the career of New York Mets third baseman David Wright, but it was all ups on Saturday when he made his final Major League appearance. Wright has battled neck, back and
After an excellent 19-year career, CC Sabathia officially announced that the 2019 season will be his last — and he can be proud of the legacy he will leave behind. CC Sabathia’s 19-year career in Major League Baseball has been a tad bumpy at times, especially over the last few years. But nonetheless, he made
With manager Bruce Bochy set to retire after the coming season, where do the San Francisco Giants go from here? Bruce Bochy has managed continuously in the big leagues since 1995, and he’s the longest-tenured manager in baseball (with one team) entering his 13th season as the San Francisco Giants’ skipper. But on Monday, it
OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 21: Khris Davis #2 of the Oakland Athletics hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the bottom of the first inning at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on September 21, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) The Walking Dead season 9, episode 10 live stream: Watch