The Tampa Bay Rays have lost their two best starting pitchers this offseason, and manager Kevin Cash is now apparently Captain Obvious. The Tampa Bay Rays always have to do more with less, and coming off a World Series appearance doesn’t change the equation. Payroll has to to remain down, or even be trimmed where
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The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year deal with catcher Austin Romine, possibly to replace Willson Contreras. In what has been an overwhelmingly disappointing offseason, the Chicago Cubs have failed to make many moves to give fans hope heading into the new season. With a ton of roster issues to still be addressed, the Cubs
Apr 8, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Jameson Taillon (50) pitches during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports Reports indicate the Pittsburgh Pirates could trade pitcher Jameson Taillon in the coming days. These three teams should try to acquire him. You have
The Yankees have their sights set on Jameson Taillon. Here’s what they need to send to the Pirates to make a trade happen. Signing Corey Kluber in free agency was never going to be the only move the Yankees made to strengthen their rotation this offseason. It now appears that New York’s next step will
The Red Sox finally made a notable addition this offseason by signing starting pitcher Garrett Richards. The Boston Red Sox have been in the business of saving money over the past few years. That started with sending Mookie Betts to Los Angeles and continued with the team avoiding any big money en route to a
Hank Aaron, Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Nationals bringing back franchise legend Ryan Zimmerman by Steven Kubitza Brewers to honor Hank Aaron throughout 2021 MLB season by Steven Kubitza Atlanta Braves legends honor one of their own with the passing of Hank Aaron on Friday. The Atlanta Braves are mourning the passing of
Davey Johnson, Washington Nationals. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Red Sox sign Enrique Hernandez to two-year deal worth $14M by John Buhler Packers: Mike Pettine using embarrassing NFC Championship loss to 49ers as fuel by Bre’ana Singleton Former big league second baseman and championship skipper Davey Johnson is battling COVID. Longtime big league manager and second baseman Davey
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 22: Fans pay tribute after the death of MLB Hall of Famer Hank Aaron at The Battery Atlanta on January 22, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Braves greats honor Hank Aaron on social media by John Buhler Woj thinks not every NBA team will be able
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 25: Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron attends the 2017 Hank Aaron Award press conference prior to game two of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 25, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) Vikings:
The Cubs are offloading talent this offseason, but did it have to be this way? In February of 2019, Bryce Harper signed with the Philadelphia Phillies on a massive 13-year, $330 million deal, entrusting essentially the rest of his career to the City of Brotherly Love. Yet, it almost wasn’t this way, according to Harper’s
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 16: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Kentucky vs. LSU live stream: Betting odds, TV channel, prediction by Mike Phillips The Blue Jays paid up for George Springer. Is he worth the price tag? Springer is on the other side of 30, though currently
For Hank Aaron, who died on Friday at the age of 86, breaking Babe Ruth’s home run record took more than just talent on the field Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron ended the 1973 Major League Baseball season — his 20th — with 713 career home runs, and suddenly the long-dormant ghost of Babe Ruth rose
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 25: Ryan Zimmerman #11 of the Washington Nationals draws a walk against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning in Game Three of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 25, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Mets steering clear of Trevor Bauer for now by
New member of the 600 club San Francisco Giant Barry Bonds (L) is congratulated by the leading all time homerun king Hank Aaron (R) during a pre-game ceremony at Pacific Bell Park 23 August 2002 in San Francisco. AFP PHOTO/Monica M. DAVEY (Photo by MONICA DAVEY / AFP) (Photo by MONICA DAVEY/AFP via Getty Images)
With one team in sell mode and the other looking to add, the Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays look like a match for a significant trade. The Chicago Cubs have made no secret they want to shed payroll, and third baseman Kris Bryant may or may not be having the joy sucked out of
Hank Aaron has passed away at the age of 86, and here are the three most incredible numbers from his incredible career. On Friday morning, we lost another baseball legend in a calendar year-plus filled with such losses. Hall of Famer and one-time home run king Hank Aaron has passed away at the age of
Nelson Cruz may continue to wait for all his options, but the Minnesota Twins are upping their effort to bring him back. A slow free agent market has thus far included little in the way of significant rumors on slugger Nelson Cruz. The Minnesota Twins would surely like him back, and according to Jon Heyman
Inside the Clubhouse breaks down implications of the George Springer deal and updates the latest rumors on J.T. Realmuto, Brad Hand, Alex Colome and more. The Toronto Blue Jays made it clear they were willing to spend this offseason and for a while, it appeared they were going to come up empty. Francisco Lindor was
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – JULY 24: Chicago Cubs infielder Kris Bryant (17) jogs around the bases after hitting a home run against the San Francisco Giants on July 24, 2019, at Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA. (Photo by Jay Anderson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Japan has ‘privately concluded’ 2021 Olympics will have to be
Veteran catcher Yadier Molina is hopeful to get his free agency figured out, but hinted that he may end up retiring as well. Where will Yadier Molina end up playing next season? That’s one of the biggest offseason questions, as the St. Louis Cardinals legend is a free agent and is looking for a place
Curt Schilling’s political beliefs could prevent him from getting the necessary votes to receive induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame class will be unveiled on MLB Network on Jan. 26, and to say this ballot is controversial is an understatement. The usual names like Barry Bonds and Roger
Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Braves interested in stealing J.T. Realmuto from the Phillies by Braulio Perez After earlier rumors of a possible reunion, the Houston Astros have agreed to a deal with free agent catcher Jason Castro. In early December the two sides were reported to be talking, and now it’s done. According to multiple
George Springer, Houston Astros. (Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) Michael Chandler is feeling no pressure ahead of UFC 257 debut by Dave Noseworthy George Springer is signing with the Toronto Blue Jays in his MLB free agency. With it whittled down to two MLB teams contending for his services, the Toronto Blue Jays won out
The Toronto Blue Jays have completed their rebuilding plan with the George Springer signing. In the summer of 2018, shortly after the Toronto Blue Jays dealt their former MVP Josh Donaldson for an obscure minor league pitcher, general manager Ross Atkins insisted it was all part of the plan. “If we’re not a contending team
The Padres got Blake Snell in a huge trade from the Tampa Bay Rays, which had Baseball Twitter, particularly Yankees fans, celebrating. The stove was extremely hot on Sunday night as news broke of Blake Snell’s trade from the Rays to the Padres. The deal will have Snell head to San Diego while top prospect
After it was previously reported Michael Brantley would head to Toronto, he’s actually decided to stay with Houston instead. What a crazy day it’s been with news revolving around left fielder Michael Brantley. First, it was reported that he had agreed to a multi-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, officially leaving Houston to join
With the addition of Joe Musgrove, the San Diego Padres’ starting rotation for the start of the season is stacked. This past season was a great one for the San Diego Padres. Once deemed a couple of years away from the playoffs, the Padres exceeded expectations and clinched their first postseason berth since 2006 and
The San Diego Padres are taking advantage of a slow Hot Stove season by adding Joe Musgrove to their starting rotation. No team has been more active this winter than the San Diego Padres. After falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Division Series, they used their offseason to bolster their pitching rotation.
Dodgers legend Don Sutton has unfortunately died at 75. The Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off 2021 with some unfortunate news, as baseball ambassador and Hall-of-Fame manager Tommy Lasorda died at the age of 93. Yet another Dodgers Hall-of-Famer has left us, as the family of legendary right-hander Don Sutton also confirmed that he has passed
The Philadelphia Phillies are adding Archie Bradley to bolster their bullpen that’s struggled over the years. If there’s one thing that’s held back the Philadelphia Phillies from reaching the postseason, it was their bullpen. Not even a managerial switch from Gabe Kapler to Joe Girardi could help the current relief squad improve, and they’ve received