Leaving home is never easy. The Braves were the only organization Dansby Swanson had really known. Jason Heyward can relate. Dansby Swanson signed with the Chicago Cubs this offseason on a seven-year, $177 million deal. It was tough to turn down, especially with Swanson coming off a career season, and having just married Mallory Pugh,
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DETROIT, MI – JUNE 11: Spencer Torkelson #20 of the Detroit Tigers peers from the dugout during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park on June 11, 2022, in Detroit, Michigan. Keith Law MLB prospect rankings (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) The Athletic dropped the most recent edition of their MLB prospect
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani. MLB rumors MLB free agency (Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports) The 2022 offseason isn’t even over yet as players continue to sign with new teams. Here are 5 way-too-early predictions for the 2023 offseason. The 2022 Major League Baseball offseason is essentially over, with all the big names finding
Sep 16, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) celebrates after hitting a two run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning at Truist Park. MLB Power Rankings Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Our latest MLB Power Rankings take a look at the best-case scenario for
Andruw Jones, Atlanta Braves. MLB Power Rankings, Baseball Hall of Fame (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) MLB Power Rankings of the biggest Hall of Fame snub from every team. Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff had been Hall of Fame snubs for a couple of years. McGriff, more so, even fell off the regular ballot and
TORONTO, ON – JULY 14: George Springer #4 of the Toronto Blue Jays slams his helmet against the Kansas City Royals after flying out to end the seventh inning during their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on July 14, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. MLB Power Rankings (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) This week’s
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 08: Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs takes the field during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on September 08, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. MLB Power Rankings (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) This week’s MLB Power Rankings looks at some of the best players we can
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 04: Shohei Ohtani rumors #17 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on before the game against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum on October 04, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) These three surprise teams could make an appearance in the summer and offseason Shohei Ohtani rumors. It
The Chicago Cubs landed a franchise cornerstone in Dansby Swanson. Was it enough to make this MLB offseason a success? Entering the offseason, the Chicago Cubs made it clear they were in position to spend. With payroll flexibility, and a deep free-agent shortstop class, they were in strong position to address their biggest need. A
These five teams should already gear up to get involved in the Manny Machado rumors coming next offseason. It’s not too soon for Manny Machado rumors. With this offseason’s star free agents off the table, some clubs are already dreaming about next offseason. Machado is one of the potential monster free agents to hit the
MLB predictions Photo by Ben Ludeman/Texas Rangers/Getty Images) This year’s MLB season won’t be easy to predict, though the offseason has given some idea as to what teams could be surprise postseason contenders. With free agency all but wrapped up in terms of available top-tier talent on the board, we are starting to get an
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrates with his teammate Mike Trout #27 after defeating the Oakland Athletics in the ninth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 29, 2022 in Anaheim, California. MLB Power Rankings (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) This week’s MLB Power Rankings will
Rafael Devers is no longer available for these three teams, but it shouldn’t stop them from getting involved in MLB rumors for other big stars next winter. Rafael Devers is a richer man today than he was even a few days ago. Offseason MLB rumors seemed to hint toward the star Boston Red Sox third
The Chicago Cubs agreed to terms with first baseman Eric Hosmer, and he already has a big supporter in starting pitcher Marcus Stroman. The Chicago Cubs have filled a variety of needs through free agency this offseason. They brought in a shortstop in Dansby Swanson, a starting pitcher in Jameson Taillon, an outfielder in Cody
This week’s MLB Power Rankings looks at the 15 best free agents in the 2023-2024 offseason and one team that could steal them away. This winter’s class of free agents has dried up almost to completion. In this week’s MLB Power Rankings, we’ll jump ahead to next offseason when a whole new crop of players
The Chicago Cubs reportedly have targeted a first base option, and it’s not Trey Mancini. The Chicago Cubs have made some big moves this offseason to help the team get back into contention. Their headlining addition was shortstop Dansby Swanson on a seven-year contract, while bringing in former 2019 NL MVP Cody Bellinger on a
When the Chicago Cubs signed Dansby Swanson to a $177 million contract, it looked like the start of what’s to come. Instead, they could lose out on another top target. Chicago is among the favorites to land first baseman/outfielder/DH Trey Mancini, but recent reports suggest that he could be more inclined to sign with the
The Chicago Cubs, like many teams, could use a player the caliber of Rafael Devers on their roster. Would the Red Sox consider trading him, rather than signing the third baseman long term? Letting Rafael Devers walk in free agency is a fireable offense for Chaim Bloom, who made the same mistake with Xander Bogaerts
While it does largely appear that the Braves and Cubs are the likely landing spots for Dansby Swanson, one dark horse team could be lurking. Now that the likes of Aaron Judge, Jacob deGrom and Justin Verlander are out of the way in free agency, basically all of the big-name focus — at least the
There has been roughly $3.6 billion spent this offseason and an MLB-record 2.94 years of length per contract. There have been multiple contracts exceeding $275 million — Xander Bogaerts ($280 million), Carlos Correa ($315 million) and Trea Turner ($300 million) — and a multitude of contracts exceeding $10 million per season. The cause of the
This season’s MLB free agency period has featured the shortstop position first and foremost. Here are the four major contracts, ranked. As I started writing this story, Trea Turner had signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. Xander Bogaerts had signed with the San Diego Padres. Dansby Swanson had signed with the Chicago Cubs. And Carlos Correa
The Chicago Cubs and Dansby Swanson are reportedly finalizing a deal, which is no surprise considering wife Mallory Pugh is based in Chicago. One of the last major free agents on the market, it seems Dansby Swanson has finally found a home — and it’s not in Atlanta. BREAKING: Shortstop Dansby Swanson and the Chicago
The Chicago Cubs got their shortstop for the foreseeable future, signing former Atlanta Brave Dansby Swanson to a contract. This MLB offseason, there were four top-tier shortstops available in free agency, Dansby Swanson of the Atlanta Braves being among them. Swanson remained after Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts, and Carlos Correa signed with their respective clubs
Dansby Swanson, Atlanta Braves (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Experts think the Packers have a legit shot at playoff spot by Rylie Smith Are the Boston Red Sox recruiting Dansby Swanson? Alex Cora recently followed Swanson on Instagram, hinting at some interest between the two sides. Dansby Swanson is the best shortstop remaining on the
If Cubs fans think they hate Jed Hoyer now, just wait until this trade is done with. Just a year-plus after leaving Chicago, could a Javy Baez reunion make sense? Is it likely that the Cubs bring Javy Baez back to the north side of Chicago? No, not right now. But as we enter the
Star shortstop Carlos Correa still remains unsigned on the free agency market, and there are two teams that seem most likely to land him this offseason. The market is dwindling as the elite shortstop options are halved from the start of the offseason, and Carlos Correa remains with no clear direction of where he may
Dansby Swanson is the lone remaining star shortstop free agent on the market, and things are heating up as there was a lot of competition for the four. Teams aren’t playing around this offseason when it comes to the four star shortstops on the market. Three of the four have been taken off the market
New St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras — tasked with replacing Yadier Molina — twisted the knife in his former team, the Chicago Cubs, during his press conference. Willson Contreras was forced to imagine life as a St. Louis Cardinal for quite some time. Once he wasn’t dealt at the trade deadline last season, Contreras
Sure, the Chicago Cubs lost their catcher, Willson Contreras, to the St. Louis Cardinals. But they have an easy way to one-up them and trade for Sean Murphy. Initially, the Cubs weren’t in the mix for Sean Murphy of the Oakland Athletics, if only because they felt set at the catcher position with Willson Contreras
Where each team ranks following the Winter Meetings in this week’s MLB Power Rankings. This week’s MLB Power Rankings will take a look at the last week or so for all 30 teams. Gathered together for the Winter Meetings, it was a chance for more action in the hot stove. Some teams made splashes. Some
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