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We’re back with another daily question, and today’s may be one of the more polarizing topics: would you rather watch a pitchers’ duel or a slugfest? Pitchers’ duels are entertaining in that you’re watching to see who will break first. Slugfests are entertaining in that you’re watching to see who gets the last laugh at […]
From Brew Crew Ball | 22 days ago | 4 reads
Continuing my series of articles that take a look at NL Central teams using several different projection systems, I now zoom in on the Cincinnati Reds. Last week I noticed that the Pirates could have problems scoring runs, but the Reds are here to outdo them. I will re-do the Pirates article down the road, […]
From Viva El Birdos | 22 days ago | 3 reads
Frustration and inconsistencies lined Maryland baseball’s 2025 campaign. The Terps finished 27-29 (12-18 Big Ten), missing out on the Big Ten tournament and NCAA postseason play. In 2024, the team finished with a 34-22 record and was near contention. Head coach Matt Swope and his staff are now aiming to return to that caliber. Their […]
From Testudo Times | 22 days ago | 1 read
I touched on this in Monday’s question, but let’s get more direct. I want to know where you truly think the Twins stand among the worst division in baseball. I’ll once again reference you to FanGraphs’ playoffs odds page, which is updated after games and transactions. Here’s my ranking: If we’re using groups or tiers, […]
From Twinkie Town | 22 days ago | 3 reads
Collin Chandler has been on an absolute heater lately. The LSU pass, the Tennessee steal, the turnaround jumper at Arkansas, a late three against Ole Miss, and finally the huge three that sent Rupp into a frenzy against Tennessee on Saturday. But he has been doing this for a lot longer than just the last […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 22 days ago | 3 reads
1905 Future White Sox pitcher Ed Arthur Walsh was born in Meriden, Conn. His father, Ed, was preparing for his third season with the White Sox, and first as a primary starter. The younger Walsh would pitch for the University of Notre Dame, where he was managed by his father, and broke in with the […]
From South Side Sox | 22 days ago | 4 reads
Late this evening, ESPN’s Jess Rogers broke the news that the Colorado Rockies signed Jose Quintana: The 37-year-old lefty spent 2025 with the Milwaukee Brewers on a one-year, $4.25 million contract. In 131 2/3 innings, Quintana logged 24 starts and finished with a 3.96 ERA. According to Baseball Savant, Quintana has a five-pitch arsenal: sinker […]
From Purple Row | 22 days ago | 6 reads
New York Post | Cooper Albers: For the second straight year, the Yankees have been called out by the team that eliminated them in October — or at least, a member of that team. While attempting to complete the All-AL-East career, Isiah Kiner-Falefa revealed that the Blue Jays were hoping the Yankees beat out the […]
From Pinstripe Alley | 22 days ago | 4 reads
Tuesday made for a busy day for the Atlanta Braves, as pitchers and catchers reported to the spring training facility in North Port, Florida. There were several storylines from the day, and in 2025 fashion, not all of them were great. Most notably, it was announced that starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach has some inflammation in […]
From Talking Chop | 22 days ago | 1 read
The Virginia Tech Hokies (16-8, 5-6) are back on the road Wednesday for a critical ACC game against the No. 20 Clemson Tigers (20-4, 10-1). Virginia Tech badly needs a win after losing two in a row and three of its last four. While the competition has been stiff, with losses against Louisville, Duke and […]
From Gobbler Country | 22 days ago | 3 reads
Today, the Colorado Rockies announced that they had signed Tomoyuki Sugano to a one year, $5.1 million contract. (Evan Lang has an overview here.) Later in the day, Jon Heyman shared more details of the signing: All of this raises an interesting question: What number will Sugano wear as a Rockie? Traditionally, he has worn […]
From Purple Row | 22 days ago | 6 reads
On this week’s episode of Rays Your Voice, we discuss the signing of right-handed pitcher Nick Martinez, who seemingly will round out the Rays rotation, at least to start the year. Darby and I break down what he brings to the pitching staff, and how his signing alters the roles of other pitchers like Steven […]
From DRaysBay | 22 days ago | 1 read
Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to stop in tonight. Let us hold the door for you. There’s no cover charge. Let us take your coat for you. There are still a few tables available. Bring […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 22 days ago | 2 reads
The Atlanta Braves have been hyper-active on this first day of Spring Training, with the teaming making a late-night announcement that infielder Brett Wisely, who appeared with the team late in the 2025 season, has been re-acquired by the team in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations. The Braves traded Wisely […]
From Talking Chop | 22 days ago | 3 reads
The story of LSU’s 2025 national championship team can be boiled down to just three words: Kade and Anthony. The 1-2 punch of Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson was the best starting tandem in the country, and maybe even the best in LSU’s storied history. The Tigers went a combined 31-6 when Anderson and Eyanson […]
From And The Valley Shook | 22 days ago | 1 read
The San Diego Padres still have a lot to determine as Spring Training kicks off with their game against the Seattle Mariners on Feb. 20. Among the 28 non-roster invites the Friars extended, surely one of them will be the next Gavin Sheets – someone who will go on a tear this spring and surprise […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 22 days ago | 5 reads
Spring Training is officially underway with Atlanta Braves pitchers and catchers reporting to North Port for workouts. Today has been a jam-packed news day with the Braves adding catcher Johan Heim, losing starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach to the 60-day IL, dealing with new reliever Robert Suarez having visa issues and Dylan Lee winning his arbitration […]
From Talking Chop | 22 days ago | 0 reads
Atlanta Braves reliever Dylan Lee has reportedly won his arbitration case over the team, according to a report by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. Per the report, Lee will make $2.2 million for the 2026 season. The club had filed at $2 million. Lee was the Braves’ only arbitration-eligible player this offseason to go to arbitration. Lee […]
From Talking Chop | 22 days ago | 0 reads
When the San Francisco Giants first made the mildly-surprising news to sign bat-to-ball maven Luis Arráez, there were questions about where he would play. Like most infielders, Arráez had played all over the dirt in the Minor Leagues, though he was viewed as a second baseman by the time he made the Majors. After a […]
From McCovey Chronicles | 22 days ago | 2 reads
PEORIA, ARIZONA - MARCH 10: Dylan Moore #25 of the Seattle Mariners runs onto the field before the Spring Training game against the San Francisco Giants at Peoria Sports Complex on March 10, 2024 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) | Getty Images Mariners Prospect Rankings 2026: #19, RHP Charlie Beilenson Mariners prospect rankings 2026: #20, 3B/1B Luis Suisbel Mariners 2026 Prospect Rankings: Honorable Mentions Part Two ...
From Lookout Landing | 22 days ago | 4 reads
The San Diego Padres season ended on a sour note in 2025. Losing two out of three to the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card series, the team then lost its manager when he retired 11 days after the season ended. Citing mental, physical and emotional exhaustion, manager Mike Shildt left the team and subsequently […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 22 days ago | 3 reads
The Cubs are adding some starting pitching depth: Kyle Wright was the Braves’ first-round pick (seventh overall) in 2017 out of Vanderbilt and was a Top 100 prospect three years in a row (2018, 2019, 2020). He made his MLB debut with the Braves in 2019 and joined their rotation full-time in 2022, when he […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 22 days ago | 2 reads
The Rays have announced the promotional schedule for the 2026 season. Each item will be made available to the first 10,000 fans in attendance. As is tradition: The first is a schedule magnet presented by Orlando Health at the Rays Home Opener at Tropicana Field (April 6) against the Chicago Cubs. Bobblehead giveaways will include […]
From DRaysBay | 22 days ago | 2 reads
While speaking to the press today, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns announced that the team is moving Juan Soto to left field for the 2026 season. The move doesn’t come as a huge surprise, as the 27-year-old was the worst defender in the big leagues in right field last year according by OAA […]
From Amazin' Avenue | 22 days ago | 1 read
While the 2026 Olympic Winter Games commence in Milan-Cortina, we are a month away from the world’s best baseball players taking center stage. The 2026 World Baseball Classic will take place in North America this March, leading into the regular season at the end of the month. 20 teams will compete in the WBC to […]
From Bucs Dugout | 22 days ago | 2 reads