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Elephant Rumblings: A’s ink righty Joel Kuhnel to Minors Pact

Morning A’s fans and congratulations on making it to Friday! Yesterday the A’s continued to bolster their relief depth with their sixth minor league signing of the offseason, signing right-handed reliever Joel Kuhnel to a minor league contract for the coming season: More depth is always a good thing. Kuhnel is more experienced than some […]

Cubs trade target: Mitch Keller

Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller was one of the names most mentioned in trade rumors around last summer’s deadline. Along with basically every top starting pitcher rumored to be dealt last July, Keller stayed right where he was, in the Pirates rotation. Keller has been, if nothing else, a durable starter. He has made at least […]

Matt Strahm traded to the Royals

In a move that we all kind of saw coming (though maybe didn’t agree with), the Phillies reportedly have traded Matt Strahm to the Royals. Strahm being traded has been whispered about all offseason. The team had three solid left handed relievers and the market for them was weak. It makes sense in that way […]

Good Morning San Diego: Michael King is a Padre

The Friar Faithful have been waiting for San Diego Padres General Manager A.J. Preller to make a significant signing this offseason and the wait is finally over. The Padres and free agent right-hander Michael King agreed on a three-year, $75 million deal, Thursday. The deal includes opt-outs for 2027 and 2028, but ensures King is […]

2025 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Ronald Acuña Jr.

What a comeback! What an entrance into the new season — arriving toward the end of May in an attempt to spark an offense that desperately needed awakening. Ronald Acuña Jr. exceeded the expectations of many fans across Braves Country after a full recovery from nearly a year on the IL due to an(other) ACL […]

In the Lab: Left Fielder BPO

If any position serves as a microcosm of the Astros 2025 season it is left field. It started with Jose Altuve in left field and Yordan Alvarez at designated hitter and ended with neither of them playing in left field. It also started with Zach Dezenzo in a supportive role, but by the time June […]

What gift would you get Ronald Acuña Jr.?

Look alive, hot shot. It’s Secret Santa time, and the name you pulled out of the hat? None other than Ronald Acuña Jr. Is there a dollar limit? No there is, not, because Acuña is a multimillionaire. Come on, now. You’ve only got a few more days. What are you getting the superstar?

Where will Nick Castellanos be playing in 2026?

If the writing wasn’t already on the wall, it became crystal clear earlier this week when the Phillies reportedly signed Adolis Garcia that Nick Castellanos’ days as a Phillie are over. Matt Gelb of the Athletic reiterated that sentiment after the Garcia news broke on Monday. It was a tumultuous time in Philadelphia for Castellanos […]

What did the Orioles learn from 2025’s starting pitching disaster?

I’ll be honest: I’ve never liked the strategy of not drafting pitchers. I get the risk with injured arms (“TINSTAPP“), but isn’t that what a draft is for? And how many position player prospects pan out, anyway? At any rate, this has been a signature of the last two Orioles front office/ownership regimes. Under owner […]

ESPN ranks every potential NFL head coaching opening

Several NFL clubs have already fired their head coaches, namely the Tennessee Titans and the New York Football Giants. On Black Monday, which is the next day after the final regular season league game, it is expected that between four and six other head coaches will be left without a team. RELATED: COACHING CANDIDATES TO […]

Raiding the Rays and Red Sox

When Chris Getz gets a hunch, brother does he run it into the ground. In the last calendar year, the White Sox have made 21 trades, purchases or sales with other teams, starting with the Garrett Crochet blockbuster with Boston, and 10 of those deals have been with the Rays and Red Sox. Since the […]

Kansas City Royals news: Are the Chiefs heading to Kansas?

The Kansas Legislative Coordinating Council will meet Monday to consider a deal to lure the Chiefs to Kansas. Top Kansas lawmakers have previously said they would not entertain a stadium deal after the end of the year, despite the fact that the STAR bonds program was renewed until June 2026. The Royals will not be […]

Mets Morning News: I Love Being a Met

Meet the Mets The Mets held their annual holiday party yesterday at Citi Field. Clay Holmes served as Santa Claus, while a trio of young Mets hurlers—Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat, and Jonah Tong—were the elves. Tong reiterated that he loves being a Mets, saying, “It’s truly one of the coolest things I’ve ever done in […]

Braves News: Sean Murphy player review, offseason lull, and more

The holiday lull is in full effect and there’s hardly anything cooking for the Atlanta Braves at the moment. However, shortly after the holidays comes the arbitration deadline, and the Braves do have several arbitration-eligible players.  Until we reach that point, our player review series is ongoing, and next up, we take a look at […]

Mansoor Delane Going Pro, Earns Unanimous All-American Honors

Mansoor Delane’s one year in Baton Rouge is going to be his only year in Baton Rouge as the star transfer cornerback announced his intention to enter the 2026 NFL Draft. Delane is a projected first round pick and looks to be the first cornerback off the board when the draft starts Thursday April 23. […]

Your 2025 Red Sox Holiday Gift Guide

It’s the holiday season and, even if your favorite baseball team isn’t being as generous as you’d like, that doesn’t mean you should follow its example. If you’re looking for a Red Sox-themed gift for friends or loved ones, here are some favorites from the OTM staff. A puzzle, a snuggy, and a creepy bobblehead […]

Friday BP: Let’s watch Matt Cain’s perfect game

Good morning, baseball fans! As we are getting closer to the holidays, I thought we could take some time to revisit some of the San Francisco Giants’ best games. Or at least a few of my personal favorites. To start things off, we have one of the most iconic games of all time. And that […]

Proof positive of 2016’s objective optimism

A few weeks ago, we examined the high expectations heading into the 2016 Minnesota Twins season. In fact, excitement was at such a premium that a new season ticket holder entered the fold! For most of my life, I lived a considerable drive—3+ hours—from the Metrodome. As such, my live game attendance was perhaps 5-8 […]

This Day in Braves History: Braves trade Justin Upton to Padres

Braves History 2014 – A busy off-season continues with several trades and signings. The Padres acquire their third starting outfielder in a few days, landing Justin Upton from the Braves for four prospects. MLB History 1983 – Former Cy Young Award winner Vida Blue is sentenced to 90 days in prison, and recently convicted and […]