How the Arizona Diamondbacks Hit the Jackpot after Trading Gerardo Parra Introducing a new video series! The premiere episode of Major League Baseball Trade Trees is live on YouTube and Rumble. It shows how the Arizona Diamondbacks are still benefitting from trading Gerardo Parra to the Milwaukee Brewers and Kelly Johnson to the Toronto Blue […]
Read MoreThe Toronto Blue Jays added to their starting rotation on Thursday, as they have reportedly agreed to terms with veteran right-hander Max Scherzer. The new contract is for one year and is worth $15.5 million guaranteed, per Jon Heyman. The deal for the Boras Corporation client is pending a physical. This move signifies the largest […]
Read MoreMy 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame “Ballot” — Ichiro, Sabathia, Wagner, and Four Others I do not have a Hall of Fame vote yet and will not until the middle of next decade at the absolute soonest. But I still go through the exercise every year. Given how much I love baseball and its history, […]
Read MoreIn 2016, the Atlanta Braves fired manager Fredi Gonzalez, brought in triple-A manager Brian Snitker and finished with a mealy 68–93 record, the worst in the NL East. The team, led by first baseman Freddie Freeman, who finished sixth in MVP voting, did not have much on their roster. Pitcher Julio Teheran was an All-Star, […]
Read MoreIt’s been a slow off-season for the San Diego Padres. However, with the looming arbitration deadline hitting its’ climax on Thursday, January 9, it’s finally time for the Friars to secure their lineups. All arbitration-eligible players must reach an agreement by 10 pm Pacific or face an arbitration hearing. The Padres have avoided arbitration since […]
Read MoreThe Atlanta Braves and outfielder Jarred Kelenic agreed to a one-year contract to avoid arbitration on Thursday. The 25-year-old was flipped from the Seattle Mariners to the Braves last off-season, looking to build a good platform. After struggling in Seattle, general manager Alex Anthopoulos pulled the deal off to solidify left field. The left-handed hitter […]
Read MoreOn Monday, January 6th, Sheel Kamal Seidler, the widow of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, filed a lawsuit against Matthew Seidler and Robert Seidler in an effort to assume control of the franchise, according to Sportico. In the 97-page lawsuit filed in Texas state probate court, Sheel Seidler alleges the two Seidler brothers […]
Read MoreThe Atlanta Braves have not created a move on any targets that would excite the fans for the upcoming season. General Manager Alex Anthopoulos’ patience is a virtue in most situations. Unfortunately, this free agency period is an antithesis of his philosophy. With the Braves losing key pieces such as Max Fried, Charlie Morton, Travis […]
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