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The MLB player’s strike which wiped out the 1994 postseason came at a bad time for the Yankees, who had the American League’s best record when the contentious work stoppage began. Having missed a golden opportunity to return to the postseason for the first time since 1981, the Yankees were motivated to improve their roster […]
From Pinstripe Alley | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Hello everyone and happy Friday! It was a very busy day in baseball yesterday — let’s get to it. In Mariners news… Around the league…
From Lookout Landing | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Detroit Tigers selected UC Irvine shortstop Woody Hadeen in the sixth round of the 2024 amateur draft, paying him $300,000. The switch-hitter was known for his outlandish contact ability as well as his defensive versatility. He put all of those traits on display in his full season professional debut in 2025, but didn’t show […]
From Bless You Boys | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
By now, of course, you have heard that Kyle Tucker signed what was initially reported as a four-year, $240 million deal with the Dodgers, with opt-outs after 2027 and 2028. Via MLB Trade Rumors, here are more precise financial details of the deal: The deal includes $30MM in deferrals and will come with an approximate […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
A headline from this website in February of each of the past three years: They were nothing if not consistent. Along with revealing a sad, single-digit number of spring games to be broadcast, they also waited until pretty much the last minute to do it. The pattern has finally been broken in 2026, with the […]
From Camden Chat | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The 2026 international signing period opened Thursday and the San Diego Padres wasted little time, signing three players from Baseball America’s top-100 prospects list according to Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The top signee for San Diego is Cuban shortstop Joniel Hernandez. Reports have stated Hernandez, who is just 16 years old, projects […]
From Gaslamp Ball | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
In one of my last pieces, we discussed the concept of correlations. There are never any perfect correlations in statistics. So, while secondary average and real offensive value explains a lot, it does not explain everything. We are looking at what impacts run scoring and we need to look at factors outside of those two. […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Good morning, LSB. The Rangers have landed a top 10 international prospect for the fourth time in five years with the signing of Elian Rosario. Evan Grant writes that Rosario isn’t the typical type of prospect the Rangers like to go after in international free agency. Jeff Wilson takes a look at 5 prospects in […]
From Lone Star Ball | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Good morning! Kyle Tucker signed a massive free agent deal with the Dodgers last night. Don’t waste your breath arguing that this is bad for baseball. It isn’t. There is no evidence whatsoever that the Dodgers are causing fans to lose interest in the sport. In fact, the evidence suggests that they are increasing interest […]
From Over the Monster | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
According to a report from NFL insider Josina Anderson, the Jacksonville Jaguars will have an opening in their coaching ranks this offseason after parting ways with Secondary Coach Ron Milus. Milus, NFL defensive back/secondary coach with 20-plus years of experience for the Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants, Saint Louis Rams, Carolina Panthers, Los […]
From Big Cat Country | about 2 months ago | 9 reads
When the history of the New York Rangers is written, Artemi Panarin will be remembered as one of the organization's best free agent signings. The time has come for him to go, and the return may not be what we're hoping for.
From Blueshirt Banter | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
MASN announced yesterday that it will broadcast a record 20 spring training games this year, beginning February 20 against the Yankees at Ed Smith Stadium. That’s more than double the eight games aired last season, and it means Orioles fans will get an extended look at the organization’s next wave of talent earlier than expected. […]
From Camden Chat | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Buffalo Bills are coming off a hard-fought win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Wild Card Round of the AFC playoffs. The Denver Broncos, meanwhile, are coming off a bye week after earning the AFC’s one seed via a 14-3 regular season. Buffalo’s injury report reads like a CVS receipt. Denver’s injury report reads […]
From Buffalo Rumblings | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Believe it or not, but spring training is approaching fast. The Phillies have yet to officially announce when their pitchers and catchers will report to Clearwater, but it’s a safe bet that it will be somewhere around February 11th to 15th, as their first game action will take place on February 21st. But there’s one […]
From The Good Phight | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Atlanta Braves lost a good source of depth on Thursday, as left-hander José Suarez was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. The 28-year-old made seven appearances for the Braves last season. He picked up two wins, put together a 1.86 ERA, and recorded one save. In November, he avoided arbitration with the Braves […]
From Talking Chop | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
MLB Rumors: Kyle Tucker and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms on a four year, $240 million deal, per multiple reports. The deal reportedly includes opt outs after years 2 and 3, with $30 million deferred. The deferrals lower the overall annual average value to $57 million, which is still a record AAV. […]
From Lone Star Ball | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
It was only a matter of time until the Dodgers pounced on one of the biggest names left on the open market. That day came on Thursday, as Kyle Tucker agreed to a four-year, $240 million to become the newest slugger within a vaunted Dodgers lineup. The rich get richer, and the two-time reigning World […]
From True Blue LA | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
In about one month, baseball begins again. On Feb. 12, Rockies pitchers and catchers will report to spring training. On Feb. 17, the position players will follow. This spring actually represents a renewal and refreshing change for the Colorado Rockies, who are being led by a new front office and coaching staff. As they work […]
From Purple Row | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
From Blueshirt Banter | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
For the second year in a row, Mizzou will enter spring camp with a true QB battle on its hands. Unlike 2025, the Tigers will have three competitors rather than two. With Beau Pribula off to Virginia and Sam Horn off to a career in professional baseball, Mizzou’s staff needed to bring in two QBs […]
From Rock M Nation | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Good morning, baseball fans! Earlier this week, MLB.com announced the important dates we were all waiting for with regards to the 2026 San Francisco Giants Spring Training. That’s right, pitchers and catchers, baby! Pitchers and catchers report for their first workout on Tuesday, February 10th. The first full squad workout will follow a few days […]
From McCovey Chronicles | about 2 months ago | 9 reads
After breaking into the big leagues early in 2025, Caleb Durbin became one of the most intriguing and unexpected contributors on a Brewers team that rode young talent to the best record in baseball. The question now for Milwaukee heading into 2026 isn’t just whether Durbin can be a solution at third base, but whether […]
From Brew Crew Ball | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
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From Bleed Cubbie Blue | about 2 months ago | 10 reads
The United Football League (UFL) is gearing up for another season. They began as a new league beginning with the 2024 season after merging the USFL and XFL into one entity. So, 2026 will be their third season set to kickoff on March 27. The league does not have individual owners but is owned solely […]
From Revenge of the Birds | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Meet the Mets Having been heavily involved in Kyle Tucker’s free agency this week, the Mets came up short, as the outfielder has agreed to a four-year deal with the Dodgers. The Mets’ offer to Tucker was a four-year, $220 million contract with no deferrals, opt-outs, and a significant signing bonus. Ken Rosenthal wrote about […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 2 months ago | 4 reads