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As Eric Stephen covered on January 20, the Dodgers have a bevy of promising outfielder prospects in their minor league system. On Wednesday, Baseball America dropped its Top 100 prospect list, listing the following farmhands: In comparison, there have been changes, especially when compared to last year’s list, which was headlined by Roki Sasaki. In […]
From True Blue LA | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Barcelona will finish Matchday 7 in ninth place in the Champions League standings and have a realistic shot at clinching a Top 8 finish in the league phase thanks to a hard-fought 4-2 win away to Slavia Prague in the Czech capital on Wednesday night. After a very poor first half performance the Blaugrana were […]
From Barca Blaugranes | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Cody Bellinger, the last offensive free agent of note this winter, has agreed to a deal with the Yankees. Per Jon Heyman, the deal is for $162.5 million over five years, with $85 million coming in the first two years and an opt out after the 2027 season. That’s significantly more than the 5/$135 Fangraphs […]
From Bluebird Banter | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The San Diego Padres’ main focus has been revamping the starting rotation this offseason. But the start of Spring Training is less than a month away, and their efforts should turn to upgrading the backup catcher position. Campusano is not the answer Currently, Luis Campusano is the lone option behind starter Freddy Fermin. The Padres […]
From Gaslamp Ball | about 1 month ago | 6 reads
Last night, two players were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Center Fielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones got the call to Cooperstown. However, the night was not as successful for former Nationals. Daniel Murphy, Howie Kendrick and Gio Gonzalez were all on the ballot for the first time, but did not get any […]
From Federal Baseball | about 1 month ago | 6 reads
MLB Rumors: Cody Bellinger and the New York Yankees have agreed to terms on a 5 year, $162.5 million deal, per multiple reports. The deal includes opt outs for Bellinger after 2027 and 2028, as well as a full no-trade clause. Bellinger, 30, has been a curious free agent case in two of the past […]
From Lone Star Ball | about 1 month ago | 10 reads
Today, FanGraphs released the 2026 ZiPS projections for the Chicago Cubs , courtesy of Dan Szymborski. Although all projection systems have their strengths and weaknesses, I have generally found ZiPS to be my most preferred set. Not sure why that is, as I haven’t actually ever gone back systematically to see how things played out; but then again, since projection systems are giving you MEDIAN projections, they aren’t actually saying “this is how the season will definitely play out for thi...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers finalized their four-year, $240 million contract for Kyle Tucker on Wednesday, introducing the All-Star outfielder in a press conference at Dodger Stadium. But they needed to make space on the 40-man roster for the addition of Tucker, so Los Angeles designated outfielder Michael Siani for assignment. Siani was claimed off […]
From True Blue LA | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
The Mets have signed reliever Luis García to a one-year deal, according to Joel Sherman. The deal is pending a physical and is reportedly worth $1.75 million, with the right-hander able to earn $1.25 million in incentives. García, who turns 39 later this month, split last season between the Dodgers, Nationals, and Angels and pitched […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
The St. Louis Cardinals are bringing back a legend, but not in the way that many thought it might happen. The team has announced they have hired Yadier Molina as a Special Assistant to President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom. Here’s the statement shared by the St. Louis Cardinals today about Yadi’s return to the […]
From Viva El Birdos | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across Major League Baseball. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Yankees fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. He was a left-handed hitting outfielder.They were a Bronx-based baseball team.Can I make it any […]
From Pinstripe Alley | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Cody Bellinger might not have the most impressive underlying hitting metrics in baseball. He doesn’t hit the ball particularly hard, with his average exit velocity in the 24th percentile and his 37.9 percent hard-hit rate in 2025 checking in the 26th percentile. His 70.1-mph bat speed is in the 20th percentile. And we can go […]
From Pinstripe Alley | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Trey Miguel's exit came less than a week after signing with AEW. Now word emerges it is likely tied to his 2020 homophobic comment. The post Trey Miguel was released from AEW over 2020 homophobic comment, report says appeared first on Outsports .
From Outsports | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
This kinda was inspired by samath’s comment, saying that baseball has never been more popular. That seemed a stretch: but like defensive metrics, it turns out that the truth of the statement depends on how you measure it. Certainly, MLB has absolutely no qualms about tooting its own trumpet (as any business would). At the […]
From AZ Snake Pit | about 1 month ago | 10 reads
The Tennessee Titans have reportedly hired Robert Saleh to be their next head coach. Saleh gets his second shot at being an NFL coach after a rough stint with the New York Jets, but hey, it was the Jets. No one succeeds there. Here is your chance to vote on your approval of the hire. […]
From Music City Miracles | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
The Arizona Cardinals head coaching search continues, but it seems like based on the candidates that they have requested second interviews with they are looking for another defensive minded head coach. Today it was reported that they have requested a second interview with Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile. This may seem like a bit […]
From Revenge of the Birds | about 1 month ago | 10 reads
Having kicked off the January transfer window business by bringing in a centre-forward – Will Keane, on loan from Preston North End – the Royals have now turned their attention to the defence. Today’s arrival is Ryan Nyambe, a 28-year-old right-back who’s agreed a loan deal from Derby County that will last for the rest […]
From The Tilehurst End | about 1 month ago | 16 reads
The Chicago White Sox officially kicked off the 2026 international signing period last week by announcing a deep class of 18 prospects, spending a significant portion of the $6,679,200 international bonus pool that was allocated to the club this year. Spread across position players and pitching prospects, Chicago’s international class tilts slightly toward the mound […]
From South Side Sox | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
Differentials often play a decisive role in Fantasy Premier League, and getting those low-owned calls right in Gameweek 23 can make a significant impact on your rank. With margins tightening, identifying the right players outside the template becomes increasingly important. Several low-owned options arrive in this gameweek in encouraging form or with clear opportunities, and […]
From Never Manage Alone | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
At Citi Field this afternoon, the Mets formally introduced their new third baseman, Bo Bichette, to the media. Donning a #19 jersey, Bichette addressed the media alongside Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns and two of Bichette’s representatives. Stearns, in his introductory remarks, called Bichette “one of the most complete right-handed batters in our […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 1 month ago | 7 reads
The Baseball Writers’ Association of America announced the induction of two new members into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday night: Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones. For the former, it was the fourth ballot he had appeared on before getting the nod, while the latter took nine tries to reach baseball immortality. Funny […]
From Bless You Boys | about 1 month ago | 7 reads
It’s an exciting day for fans of San Francisco Giants prospecting. Over at Baseball America, the best top-100 list around has dropped, and for the first time in a long time, it features four Giants: Bryce Eldridge (No. 18), Josuar González (No. 30), Bo Davidson (No. 87), and Jhonny Level (No. 98). Over at There […]
From McCovey Chronicles | about 1 month ago | 7 reads
Logan Evans’ future depends on two numbers from his rookie season: That .493 difference was the largest such split in 2025 and one of the 20 largest splits in MLB history. Which number is a better reflection of his true talent? OPS allowed isn’t the ideal measure for pitchers. I use it here as it’s […]
From Lookout Landing | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
I don’t think anyone really expected another outcome for Cody Bellinger. Did you? Here’s the deal that returns Bellinger to the Bronx: Bellinger’s swing seems well-suited for Yankee Stadium, and that shows in his splits from 2025. Home: .302/.365/.544 with 18 home runs in 298 at-batsAway: .241/.301/.414 with 11 home runs in 290 at-bats So […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
We wondered whether last night’s Luis Robert Jr. Mets trade was a sign that a different center field deal was just about wrapped up, and sure enough, at long last, Cody Bellinger is returning to the Yankees. Among all the offseason free agent possibilities, this one seemed like the surest bet to play out eventually: Cody Bellinger's deal with the Yankees is for five years and $162.5 million, sources tell ESPN. There are opt-outs after the second and third season, a $20M signing bonus...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 1 read