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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. Hope you’re all having a nice, breezy Tuesday. The first part of this week has […]
From Pinstripe Alley | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The 2026 international free agent signing period begins on January 15th, and so far the Detroit Tigers appear to set to sign a pretty good crop of players. Baseball America released their top 50 list of IFA prospects to be signed on Monday, and the Tigers place three players in those rankings. Now, before we […]
From Bless You Boys | about 2 months ago | 8 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rangers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. We have a survey for you this week, and it is a very simple one… Does […]
From Lone Star Ball | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
We are just a little over a week away from the international signing period beginning January 15th and ending December 15th. How it works is simple – teams are assigned a bonus pool based on a several different factors. To learn more about the mechanics behind how Major League Baseball assigns that pool can be […]
From Talking Chop | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Yesterday, we talked about the unusual – not necessarily bad , but definitely unusual – initial projection of International Free Agent prospects expected to sign with the Chicago Cubs come the open of the period on January 15. In short, although the Cubs have historically been tied to multiple seven-figure prospects right at the open of the period, concentrating the vast majority of their entire bonus pool in one or two or three players, this year’s top 50 bonus list at Baseball America h...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 7 reads
Really, this was one of the most enjoyable position player pitching appearances ever. Why? Because the Cubs had just finished an epic collapse. With a division title or at least a wild card berth seemingly locked up, they lost nine in a row to the Reds, Cardinals and Pirates, some in jaw-dropping fashion. After they […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
Background After going unselected in the 2016 MLB Draft, Ryne Nelson attended the University of Oregon. There he’d spend his first two years splitting time between the infield and the bullpen, before deciding to focus solely on pitching. That was a wise decision for Ryne, as he’d raise his prospect status enough that the Arizona […]
From AZ Snake Pit | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Following just a one-year stint with Missouri, Damon Wilson II has announced he will be entering the portal. He confirmed the news on his Instagram with On3. This one isn’t ideal for the Tigers as Wilson was a stud off the edge this past season after transferring in from Georgia. During the 2025 season, Wilson […]
From Rock M Nation | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
After 4.5 years with Keibert Ruiz taking the bulk of the catching responsibilities, the Nationals will enter the 2026 season likely with a new starting catcher in Harry Ford, acquired from the Seattle Mariners this offseason for Jose A. Ferrer. Ford brings with him a background of strong hitting performance in the minor leagues, led […]
From Federal Baseball | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
Louisville Cardinals (11-3, 1-1) vs. Duke Blue Devils (13-1, 2-0) Game Time: 7 p.m. Location: KFC Yum Center: Louisville, Ky. Television: ESPN Announcers: Dan Shulman (play-by-play), Jay Bilas (analysis) and Kris Budden (sideline) Favorite: Louisville by 1.5 Series: Duke leads, 17-9 Last Meeting: Duke won 73-63 on March 15, 2025 in the ACC Tournament championship game in Charlotte Series History: Projected Starting […]
From Card Chronicle | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The exchange date for salary arbitration is this Thursday, and we’ve already looked at comparable players to pitcher Brusdar Graterol and outfielder Alex Call. That leaves two other Dodgers eligible for arbitration in 2026, both relievers — left-hander Anthony Banda and right-hander Brock Stewart. Both have similar service time, with Banda at four years, 135 […]
From True Blue LA | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
This is not a new topic (this, or even last, offseason), but Nico Hoerner is sufficiently important to the organization that it’s hard not to at least mention it when there’s a fresh trade rumor mention out there (this is now the third one in the last couple weeks ). But I’ll reiterate that the Cubs actually trading Nico Hoerner is extraordinarily unlikely. The latest comes from Jim Bowden, who said on MLBN Radio that he’s heard the New York Yankees could be in on Hoerner: “I’m being told...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Villanova Wildcats 12-2 (3-0) vs Creighton Blue Jays 9-6 (3-1) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -5.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: Peacock How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 18, Creighton 53 (Quad 2) KenPom: Villanova 22, Creighton 44 Torvik: Villanova 32, Creighton 43 About Creighton: […]
From VU Hoops | about 2 months ago | 1 read
After the Cubs whiffed on Dylan Cease and Tatsuya Imai, the Cubs’ path for a “big” offseason has narrowed dramatically. And based on the latest Alex Bregman rumor, that gate is about to shut a little further. Check out what Buster Olney and Jesse Rogers had to say about the biggest free agent still connected to the Chicago Cubs this offseason. Alex Bregman Rumors Starting with Olney, who has the key update : The Boston Red Sox want Bregman and have signaled a willingness ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
For several days now, there have been rumors in the media about Kliff Kingsbury being out in Washington even if he didn’t get hired to a head coaching job first. Those rumors appear to be true, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter reporting that Kingsbury and the Commanders have mutually agreed to part ways. Head coach Dan […]
From Hogs Haven | about 2 months ago | 1 read
In the long lineage of beloved Yankees, the predominant image is of the stoic, poised figure who excelled under New York’s bright lights and handled the media like a professional. Joe DiMaggio. Derek Jeter. Aaron Judge. But there is also a storied history bubbling under the surface of fan favorites who won over the Bronx […]
From Pinstripe Alley | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Nine years ago, there’d been Julio Rodríguez’s before. Each year, dozens of teenagers consummate handshake deals often made when they were middle schoolers, making them millionaires in theory, if not in actuality. From Venezuela to Taiwan, Brazil to Cuba, but perhaps most of all in the Dominican Republic, their signing is a celebration. Nine years […]
From Lookout Landing | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Over at ESPN, Buster Olney and Jesse Rogers shared their perspectives on what’s happening right now behind the scenes with the MLB offseason. There’s plenty in there to peruse, including some notes on Alex Bregman that Michael will be discussing shortly. I wanted to call out something on the pitching side, because it’s felt this way for a while, and Olney is specifically giving it voice : “Which other free agent pitchers are coming up most in your recent conversations? Olney: Suare...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Yesterday Barry Svrluga reported that the Nats hired Jason Sinnarajah as the President of Business Operations. He was previously with the Kansas City Royals and has also worked for the Buffalo Bills. It looks like the new era of Nationals baseball is not just happening on the baseball operations side. Obviously, baseball is more than […]
From Federal Baseball | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Sticking with the backstops, our victim for today’s Season In Review is Jhonny Pereda. The 29-year-old catcher got a decent look in the big leagues with the A’s but he just couldn’t hit enough to hold down a roster spot all year and he ultimately finished the season with a different team. How Was He […]
From Athletics Nation | about 2 months ago | 7 reads
Have you always wanted to write about your favorite baseball team? Now might be your chance! Purple Row is hiring a writer to join our team as a Rockpile/Game Coverage writer for a small stipend — previous baseball writing experience is not required. You don’t even have to live in Denver! Keep reading to find […]
From Purple Row | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The son of Sammy Serrano Jr., who played for Stetson University in the mid-90s and was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 2nd round of the 1998 MLB Draft, Eli Serrano III followed in his father’s footsteps and pursued baseball. The Fuquay Varina, North Carolina native initially attended Patriot High School in Nokesvlle, […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
What happens when private equity meets baseball—and who actually pays the price? In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco are joined by Jen Ramos Eisen for an in-depth conversation about the growing influence of private equity in minor league baseball and what it means for players, fans, and […]
From Royals Review | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Who is he and where did he come from? He’s Matt Clyde Joe Teran Frazier, and he comes to us from Clovis, California via the University of Arizona and the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league system. The Red Sox signed him as a minor league free agent last week after he was released by the Pirates. […]
From Over the Monster | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Who is he and where did he come from? He’s Matt Clyde Joe Teran Fraizer, and he comes to us from Clovis, California via the University of Arizona and the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league system. The Red Sox signed him as a minor league free agent last week after he was released by the Pirates. […]
From Over the Monster | about 2 months ago | 3 reads