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Clayton Kershaw dominates in first playoff outing as a Cy Young winner

Repetition is the root of commonality, but there was actually a time when the Dodgers weren’t seen as the prohibitive favorites heading into every playoff series. The stage was quite different back in 2013. Largely propelled by first-year impactful performances from Yasiel Puig and Zack Greinke, a Dodgers squad without the depth we’ve grown accustomed […]

From True Blue LA | 27 days ago | 3 reads

Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Ty France

The offseason trudges onward, and while the Yankees have likely made their splash by bringing back Cody Bellinger, there is always more work to do. One potential move could be to add another right-handed bat on the infield to provide a counterbalance to their lefty-heavy lineup. It would be a supplementary move, though depth is […]

From Pinstripe Alley | 27 days ago | 1 read

Blaze Alexander traded to Orioles for Kade Stroud

Steve Gilbert was first with the news that Blaze Alexander is being traded to the Baltimore Orioles for relief pitcher Kade Strowd, and a pair of minor-league prospects. Strowd is a 28-year-old right-hander, who reached the majors for Baltimore last year, and impressed with a 1.71 ERA across 27 appearances. He struck out 26 across […]

From AZ Snake Pit | 27 days ago | 3 reads

Skubal gets record arbitration award

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case, per multiple reports, meaning that he will receive his request $32 million contract for the 2026 season. The Tigers had countered Skubal’s request with a $19 million proposal. This is the largest salary for a player who was arbitration-eligible, as well as the highest salary ever […]

From Lone Star Ball | 27 days ago | 3 reads

Mariners 2026 Prospect Rankings: Honorable Mentions Part Two

It’s time for part two of our honorable mentions, this time covering exclusively the arms that just missed list. As a reminder, next week will mark the beginning of our top twenty and continue biweekly over the course of this spring. Check in every Tuesday and Thursday for more, and please let us know what […]

From Lookout Landing | 27 days ago | 4 reads

Should the St. Louis Cardinals Extend Masyn Winn Now, Later or Never?

I think it’s safe to say that most St. Louis Cardinals fans are anxious to identify the next St. Louis Cardinals core group of players you rebuild around. Once identified, you would hope to lock those players into long-term extensions. If you were St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom, would you work […]

From Viva El Birdos | 27 days ago | 9 reads

What are you afraid to say about the D-backs?

The other thing about the illogical nature of fandom is, it is reluctant to admit to faults or failings. I am a Diamondback fan, and it’s easy for criticism of them – at any level, from a single player up to the franchise as a whole – to be taken as personal. I feel kinda […]

From AZ Snake Pit | 27 days ago | 3 reads

Senior Bowl interview: DT Caleb Banks

The Arizona Cardinals had plenty of defensive tackles on the roster last season. Besides the ageless Calais Campbell, the Cardinals drafted Walter Nolen with their first-round draft choice out of Ole Miss. He began his rookie season on the reserve/PUP list due to a calf injury suffered before training camp, and didn’t play until the […]

From Revenge of the Birds | 27 days ago | 1 read

Tarik Skubal wins arbitration case, will earn $32 million in 2026

The long wait is finally over! According to sources close to ESPN, Detroit Tigers ace hurler Tarik Skubal won his salary arbitration case on Thursday, giving him a $13 million raise over the franchise’s proposed figures and setting the record for the largest salary ever awarded through arbitration at $32 million in 2026. That number […]

From Bless You Boys | 27 days ago | 2 reads

Dodgers spring training preview: Outfield

The Dodgers had a clear need on offense, and they filled it by signing the best free agent available. Outfielder Kyle Tucker and his four-year, $240-million contract turned a weakness into a strength. Let’s look at the outfield as spring training nears. 40-man roster outfielders Things to watch Elevating the floor and ceiling: Dodgers outfielders […]

From True Blue LA | 27 days ago | 1 read

A visitor’s guide to Rockies’ spring training 2026

February is upon is, and that means baseball season is right around the corner! Well, spring training is anyway. We all survived the long, harsh non-baseball months of December and January, and in just a few short days we’ll all rejoice to hear the crack of the bats, the pop of the gloves, and see […]

From Purple Row | 27 days ago | 5 reads

Do the Royals have to respond to the Tigers?

We’re trying a new series at Royals Review, a daily mid-day question of the day to hear about your opinions on a fun or pressing question affecting the Royals or baseball in general. Chime in and drop your answers below! News broke late last night that the Tigers had signed the best remaining free agent, […]

From Royals Review | 27 days ago | 7 reads

50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: Brian McCann

The 2013 New York Yankees finished the season 85-77, good for third place in the American League East and on the outside looking in at the playoffs when the regular season concluded. Their “leaderboard” is a veritable who’s who of guys who certainly played in the major leagues. 36-year-old’s Travis Hafner and Lyle Overbay, 34-year-old […]

From Pinstripe Alley | 27 days ago | 2 reads

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Pete Crow-Armstrong

Tenth is the series. Today we look at the Cubs’ young center fielder. Peter Henry Crow-Armstrong, the first-round pick of the New York Mets in 2020, came on like gangbusters in the first half of 2025. His act flagged badly toward the end, but he turned in a marvelous season that raises expectations and anxieties […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 27 days ago | 6 reads

Royals bring back catcher Luke Maile on a minor league deal

The Royals announced they have brought back catcher Luke Maile on a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. Maile appeared in 25 games with the Royals last year, hitting .244/.346/.356 with one home run in 54 plate appearances. The 34-year-old has played in parts of ten seasons in the big leagues with […]

From Royals Review | 27 days ago | 4 reads

Dodgers 2026 minor league coaching staffs

The Dodgers on Thursday announced their minor league coaching staffs for 2026, with include six of last year’s seven managers returning in the same role this season. Previously announced was Dodgers captain of player development John Shoemaker returning to manage Class-A, now playing in Ontario, in his 50th year in the organization; and former major […]

From True Blue LA | 27 days ago | 3 reads

The Washington Post lays off staff and eliminates the sports section

Yesterday, The Washington Post laid off about one third of its newsroom. All departments were affected, but some sections were eliminated entirely. The sports department, which includes beat reporters for the Washington Wizards, Capitals, Mystics, Commanders, Nationals, Spirit, DC United — you get the picture, was eliminated entirely as we know it. If the local […]

From Bullets Forever | 27 days ago | 3 reads

Shedding new light on Clayton Kershaw’s infamous postseason record

Unlike in movies, in real life, the hero doesn’t always triumph over adversity in the end, and even when he does, it might not happen as neatly as one would have hoped to build the perfect storyline. No matter how you slice it, Clayton Kershaw’s postseason career has been one of primarily heartbreak, but we […]

From True Blue LA | 27 days ago | 1 read

Pirates sign former World Series champion pitcher

The Pittsburgh Pirates are adding some depth to their starting pitching rotation. According to MLB insider Will Salmon, the Pirates are signing former World Series champion Jose Urquidy. Urquidy, 30, began his career in 2019 with the Houston Astros. For the first five years of his career, Urquidy was a valuable depth piece for an […]

From Bucs Dugout | 27 days ago | 5 reads