From the start of the offseason, one of the free agent predictions most folks have comfortably made is that Cody Bellinger will be returning to the New York Yankees eventually. He clearly thrived with that team and in that ballpark. He provides a whole lot that they need. And each side seemed to be quite happy with the fit. ( Yankees: the Cubs say you’re welcome for trading you Bellinger for essentially nothing .)
Yet, here we are on January 9, and Cody Bellinger’s free agency is playing ...
Last season, the Phillies had a plan for their starting rotation. They would start with Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sanchez, Aaron Nola, Ranger Suarez and Jesus Luzardo all part of the group to begin the year as the core five, but their superprospect would join them in due time. Andrew Painter was recovered from Tommy John […]
In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco break down a busy stretch of Royals-related news with long-term implications for the organization. The conversation opens with a detailed look at the MLB arbitration deadline, exploring how contract negotiations shape roster decisions, player relationships, and payroll flexibility for the Kansas […]
Minnesota native Ryan Lambert attended Minnetonka High School in Minnetonka, Minnesota, where he had impressive sophomore and senior seasons, his junior year lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. He went undrafted after graduating in 2021 and attended Northern Iowa Area Community College. The right-hander appeared in 10 games for the Trojans and posted an 8.53 ERA […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Padres fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. San Diego Padres starter Joe Musgrove will return to the mound for the first time since 2024 when […]
The Brewers TV broadcasts could be on the move. Yesterday, Even Drellich of The Athletic reported that the Brewers were among the nine teams who terminated their contract with FanDuel Sports Network and Main Street Sports Group. This leaves the Brewers without a TV broadcaster, and spring training games set to start in about a […]
In the movie “Moneyball”, one of the scouts told younger Billy Beane that all of us are told one day that we can no longer play a children’s game. Some of us are told when we are children and some of us are told much later on, but we are all told. Father Time is […]
Since he was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2023 MLB Draft, Travis Sykora was seen as a crown jewel in the Nationals system. Despite not being taken until the 71st pick, Sykora got $2.6 million, which was top 35 money in his class. He was a 6’6 flamethrower from Texas with an upper […]
Louisville added yet another massive piece to its 2026 transfer portal haul with the Friday morning commitment of Vanderbilt wide receiver Tre Richardson. Known for his game-breaking speed, Richardson led Vanderbilt in both receiving yards (806) and receiving touchdowns (7) in 2025. His 46 receptions were the third-most on the team. Richardson also returned kicks […]
The Rangers can’t afford to confuse optics for reality, and Dolan’s patience plus Shesterkin’s injury may finally remove the illusion.
Hello everyone and happy Friday! As you prepare to head into the weekend, here’s everything you need to know. In Mariners news… Around the league…
The Royals have been actively seeking to trade their starting pitching depth for a bat that can help their lineup, but have so far been unable to land a starting-caliber impact player. The Red Sox have been interested in Cole Ragans, but the Royals have been unwilling to trade away such a high-upside arm. Instead, […]
Morning A’s fans and happy Friday! Yesterday was the arbitration deadline for teams across the league. That meant every club and player had to exchange their preferred salary for the upcoming season. Most players don’t want to go into Spring Training with their salary still unsettled meaning that tons of contracts are worked out today. […]
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has had many ideas to shake up the game in his 11-year tenure leading the sport. Some of them have been good, like the pitch timer, larger bases and restrictions on defensive shifts. Others, like the placed runner (or, as it’s often called, the “Manfred Man”) have not been well-received by […]
Guys like Ralph Terry are kind of all over the history of baseball, and perhaps more specifically the history of the Yankees. Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, and Whitey Ford make all the headlines, but as we’ve seen with recent Yankee teams, the stars always need a supporting cast. Terry was never The Guy on the […]
Gabe DavisRight-Handed Relief Pitcher6´9´´234 poundsAge: 22First Appearance on the South Side Sox Top 1002025 High Level Oklahoma State University (NCAA)Age relative to high level 0.0 yearsSSS rank among all right-handed relievers in the system 12Overall 2025 season stats (NCAA) 0-3 ⚾️ 3 SV ⚾️ 15 games (3 starts) ⚾️ 24 1/3 IP ⚾️ 5.92 ERA ⚾️ 1.808 […]
The list of NFL head coaching vacancies is already eight deep, with the Cleveland Browns facing competition for the top candidates from the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, New York Giants, Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, and Miami Dolphins. A few of the head coaches fired, including Kevin Stefanski and John Harbaugh, are among […]
One of the many disappointing aspects of the 2025 Orioles roster was the fact that no one hit more than 17 home runs for the team. Gunnar Henderson was one of the three players who tied with 17. After hitting 37 the year before, it was a big drop-off. Calling in to the Orioles Hot […]
Good morning, LSB. The Rangers agreed to deals with all of their arbitration-eligible players yesterday, and Lee Stevens popped champagne like the ‘72 Dolphins. In doing so Texas virtually locks in its infield for 2026, Jeff Wilson writes. Kennedi Landry answers some questions and makes some predictions in a new year Reddit AMA. And MLB […]
The San Diego Padres agreed to contracts with six arbitration eligible players before the deadline, Thursday. Relievers Mason Miller, Adrian Morejon and Jason Adam, position players Gavin Sheets and Freddy Fermin and starter JP Sears all agreed to contracts that will keep them and the Padres out of arbitration hearings. Luis Campusano was also arbitration […]
Whew. Busy week, relatively speaking, for the Cubs. I was hoping this is how things would look in the first full week back from the holidays, but you never know with offseasons in the current era. I guess a lot of the activity was driven by a single Cubs trade , but the Cubs did also claim a pitcher on waivers, and signed another to a minor league deal. A relative bounty of activity in its own right. Plus renewed rumors on the positional side.
Good to see the Cubs got deals done for the...
They played well, controlled the third, and still lost—which might be the most honest outcome of all. Another night of flashes, no finish, and a clearer picture of what this season is.
We’ll have more coverage on this later, but it’s a Friday, so it’s low-effort question time. The Braves could renegotiate something with FanDuel. I’m not sure why they would, but they could. MLB Media is the other default assuming nothing else happens — which picked up some other team games when FanDuel’s corporate parent was […]
Happy Friday, everyone. We’ve had a lot of big news in the last twenty-four hours, with the Tigers ending their broadcasting contract with FanDuel, and of course, the biggest bit of news being that the team failed to settle on arbitration terms with Tarik Skubal. This should come as no surprise to anyone who has […]
It seems that Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies may have another big move up their sleeves after all, as Matt Gelb of the Athletic reported yesterday that the team will have a meeting with free agent infielder Bo Bichette. In short, the report mentions that Bichette has become more of a possibility, but for a […]