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For nearly 20 years, the Yankees had an ace in the hole who gave them an advantage over every other team in the league, boasting the nearest the game has ever known to a true shutdown closer. Of paramount importance, therefore, was establishing a bridge between the team’s starters and Mariano Rivera, who lay in […]
From Pinstripe Alley | 20 days ago | 3 reads
It’s Valentine’s Day today, so I hope you will all spend your Saturday thinking about Bobby Valentine, who played for the Dodgers from 1969-72, or maybe 2005 third baseman and shortstop José Valentín, or perhaps Tom Lovett, a pitcher for Brooklyn in the 19th century. Or maybe Sandy Amorós can get you in the mood […]
From True Blue LA | 20 days ago | 1 read
There are lots of projection systems that proclaim themselves the most accurate, the one that hits the target more often when talking about how a player will perform. It’s a tricky business because there are so many variables that go into a season that getting even half of the projection correct would be a boon […]
From The Good Phight | 20 days ago | 1 read
The latest edition of South Carolina-LSU gets the primetime billing the matchup deserves, with the No. 6 Tigers hosting the No. 3 Gamecocks at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. The two teams have been the titans of the SEC, while also capturing three of the last four national championships. This season, a deep NCAA Tournament […]
From Swish Appeal | 20 days ago | 0 reads
Last July, the Washington Nationals made Eli Willits the youngest first overall pick ever. With more famous prospects like Ethan Holiday and LSU ace Kade Anderson available, it was a bit of a risky pick. However, after a strong pro debut, Willits’ stock is higher than it was on draft day. Despite ranking behind Holiday […]
From Federal Baseball | 20 days ago | 2 reads
Earlier this week MLB announced details of the ABS challenge system that will go into effect this season. If you missed it, here’s my article describing all those details. There’s going to be another change you’ll notice on TV broadcasts of MLB games this year, and Jeff Agrest of the Sun-Times notes that change: The […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 20 days ago | 3 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. Following a snow-filled winter, we’re starting to feel that baseball buzz back in the air. […]
From Pinstripe Alley | 20 days ago | 3 reads
Jaylon Thompson talks to Alec Marsh, who was placed on the 60-day Injured List, about his setbacks. Marsh dealt with right-shoulder tightness after the 2024 season. He worked to rehab from that injury but suffered setbacks along the way. Ultimately, Marsh missed the entire 2025 season while dealing with constant physical discomfort. “Just impossible,” Marsh […]
From Royals Review | 20 days ago | 0 reads
Dylan Ross had such a good year in the minors in 2025 that he put himself on the prospect map here at Amazin’ Avenue, ranking 18th on our list of the team’s top 25 prospects. And that was before the Mets’ trade that sent Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat to the Brewers, which effectively bumped […]
From Amazin' Avenue | 20 days ago | 5 reads
On Thursday, we discussed the Detroit Lions’ best free agent signings last year. The majority of the answers involved either defensive tackle Roy Lopez or cornerback Rock Ya-Sin. Both of those signings were the exact kind of moves that can define a winning offseason. Both players signed for relatively cheap contracts, but provided strong play […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 20 days ago | 0 reads
Good morning, LSB. Evan Grant says “Not so fast, my friend” and write that Sebastian Walcott could still maybe possibly see the field in 2026. Grant also writes about the homecoming of Jordan Montgomery in what could turn into a Rangers Hallmark movie. Kennedi Landry also writes about Montgomery’s return and how happy he is […]
From Lone Star Ball | 20 days ago | 4 reads
Spring training has some definite patterns, particularly when watching from afar. First, there’s the huge enthusiasm for a few days as pitchers and catchers report and the sound of baseballs popping into gloves and off of bats rings around the Tigers’ Lakeland complex. Then there’s first full squad workout day, which takes place on Sunday […]
From Bless You Boys | 20 days ago | 3 reads
Catcher Luis Campusano has been in the San Diego Padres system long enough to be out of options. He has to make the roster out of Spring Training if he wants to remain in San Diego. Each of the past two managers, Bob Melvin and Mike Shildt, seem to have soured on Campusano during their […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 20 days ago | 1 read
Meet the Mets Come on, Superman, say your stupid line: Francisco Alvarez is in the best shape of his life as spring training begins. Christian Scott is very confident as he makes his return from Tommy John surgery. Unlike past springs, Jonah Tong is now firmly in the spotlight for the Mets. Steve Cohen spoke […]
From Amazin' Avenue | 20 days ago | 2 reads
From five-goal playoff nights to midseason scoring bursts, we break down what Liam Greentree is becoming, and what it could mean for the Rangers’ future.
From Blueshirt Banter | 20 days ago | 2 reads
As you may know, MLB will use an automated ball-strike system in nearly all games this season. Teams only get two of these in the first nine innings of a game, which isn’t nearly enough. If an umpire misses less than five ball-strike calls in a game, it’s a very good effort. So they probably […]
From Talking Chop | 20 days ago | 2 reads
My grandfather is the one that got me into football. His favorite player was Romário, and he told me once that Romário played in Spain for this club called Barcelona. I was probably six years old. I didn’t think much of it at the time. Fast forward two years to June 2001 in a small […]
From Barca Blaugranes | 20 days ago | 5 reads
Let’s assume for a second that Nick Castellanos finds gainful employment this offseason. It’s a likely supposition since he was still an above average hitter by wRC+ not long ago and likely would be unburdened of the yoke of outfield defense by whatever team decides to sign him. Wherever he goes, he will ultimately be […]
From The Good Phight | 20 days ago | 0 reads
With Opening Day only 40 days away, we are winding down on what has been a busy Orioles offseason. Punctuated by the big-money signing of slugger Pete Alonso, the 2026 offseason has seen the O’s bring in Alonso, Ryan Helsley, Chriss Bassit, Zach Eflin and Leody Taveras through free agency, while trading for Taylor Ward, […]
From Camden Chat | 20 days ago | 1 read
Baseball is finally back as Spring Training has just begun this week and teams are reporting in to lay the groundwork for the upcoming season. In a lot of ways this is a new look Pittsburgh Pirates team on many levels. Even with the new look however I fear there may be some factors that […]
From Bucs Dugout | 20 days ago | 5 reads
Alex Vesia threw a bullpen session as did many other Dodgers pitchers on the first official day of workouts at Camelback Ranch in Arizona. Then the veteran left-hander spoke to reporters en masse for the first time since the death of his newborn daughter Sterling in October. Vesia read a prepared statement for six minutes […]
From True Blue LA | 20 days ago | 2 reads
In James Ramsey’s first game as #2 Georgia Tech’s baseball head coach (with predecessor Danny Hall in the building), the Jackets comfortably won 11-4 over Bowling Green in front of an opening night program record 2,613 fans, alumni, and students. The win is Tech’s 13th straight opening day win. Tech didn’t have a flawless game […]
From From The Rumble Seat | 20 days ago | 1 read
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From Blueshirt Banter | 20 days ago | 0 reads
The conclusion to the 2025 MLB season wasn’t a particularly satisfactory one for Yankee fans: falling well short of the previous campaign in which they made it all the way to the Fall Classic, this time losing to a division rival in the ALDS — the same rival that stole the AL East crown from […]
From Pinstripe Alley | 20 days ago | 1 read
The above turned out to be controversial as trolls descended upon Taillon’s X-feed, prompting him to sign off for the season, as he put it. Lots of spring training interviews via Marquee, making up for lost time, I suppose, since they went almost two weeks without any new material. Here’s the playlist. I don’t see […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 20 days ago | 1 read