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The Milwaukee Brewers entered the offseason with a potential need at backup catcher. Danny Jansen was hitting free agency and was unlikely to return, ultimately signing with the Texas Rangers. That left just William Contreras and prospect Jeferson Quero as the only catchers on the 40 man roster. While Quero is still viewed by many […]
From Brew Crew Ball | 22 days ago | 8 reads
Any intriguing potential Nats storyline emerged earlier today. It was reported that Corbin Carroll broke his Hamate bone in batting practice and will be missing the WBC. That means Team USA will have to find a replacement. Nationals star left fielder James Wood is reportedly on the shortlist of names according to Jon Morosi. This […]
From Federal Baseball | 22 days ago | 3 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. Folks, there’s a guy in the Texas Rangers’ organization from the Bahamas that you may have […]
From Lone Star Ball | 22 days ago | 5 reads
The Mets announced that Francisco Lindor is undergoing surgery on his hand today to address the hamate issue that became public knowledge yesterday. As David Stearns had said in giving that update, the expected recovery timeline for Lindor is six weeks. The Mets’ 2026 season begins six weeks from tomorrow. It goes without saying that […]
From Amazin' Avenue | 22 days ago | 2 reads
On Monday, Tom and I asked your thoughts about the Jays’ most exciting and most concerning moves (or non-moves) of the winter. Now, how do you think they did overall?I’m sure the vibes would have been better on this question 48 hours ago, before we knew that Anthony Santander was out for most of the […]
From Bluebird Banter | 22 days ago | 5 reads
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Faysal discuss Real Madrid’s ceiling this season, the importance of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid’s midfield problems, the way Alvaro Arbeloa is using Gonzalo Garcia, and more — including a couple hot takes. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated […]
From Managing Madrid | 22 days ago | 2 reads
The Atlanta Braves got some more bad news when it was discovered that Spencer Schwellenbach will need arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow. This leads to wondering what the way forward. It was widely expected that the Braves would try to land a playoff caliber starting pitcher this off-season, which obviously has not happened yet. […]
From Talking Chop | 22 days ago | 1 read
Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer and General Manager Carter Hawkins met with media in Mesa, Arizona Wednesday, which was also the day that Cubs pitchers and catchers officially reported for Spring Training at the Sloan Park complex, though many players have been in camp already for a couple of weeks. There wasn’t any […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 22 days ago | 2 reads
It has been 469 days since we last saw Gerrit Cole on an MLB mound, and it won’t be that much longer before the Yankees’ ace makes his triumphant return. After missing an entire season to Tommy John surgery, it is uncertain whether we can still consider him to be the Yankees’ ace, but there […]
From Pinstripe Alley | 22 days ago | 2 reads
Spring training is finally upon us as pitchers and catchers began reporting this week with the Colorado Rockies joining the party on Thursday. This means we’ll be getting our first look at the new-look Rockies after a busy offseason that saw them remake their entire front office and coaching staff. The next step is figuring […]
From Purple Row | 22 days ago | 6 reads
There is, I suspect, very little doubt about the top and bottom of the division. The Dodgers are prohibitive favorites – around 7-1 on at the sports books – to win the NL West for the thirteenth time in the past fourteen years, as well as the fifth season in a row. At the other […]
From AZ Snake Pit | 22 days ago | 3 reads
Most readers here love the game of baseball and love our Royals, but there are some seasons that truly test us. The hitters can’t hit, the pitchers can’t throw strikes, the ball gets kicked around the field, and the losses pile up. By June, you already have an eye towards Chiefs training camp. You’re a […]
From Royals Review | 22 days ago | 3 reads
Let’s keep the hype going for the 2026 Mountain West baseball season. We’ve already covered our preseason rankings and all-conference team, so now let’s look at our award predictions for the new season. Player of the Year Sean Yamaguchi, Nevada Sean Yamaguchi enters the 2026 season as the most dynamic everyday player in the Mountain […]
From Mountain West Connection | 22 days ago | 3 reads
The whiplash from the surprise of the Justin Verlander signing, to the images of the franchise’s greatest pitcher working out in his old haunts alongside Tarik Skubal, Jack Flaherty, and Framber Valdez on Wednesday, made from some fine visual storytelling. Pitchers and catchers reported to the Detroit Tigers complex in Lakeland to kick off spring […]
From Bless You Boys | 22 days ago | 3 reads
Marc Cucurella was surprisingly substituted at half-time in yesterday’s game against Leeds United, with young Jorrel Hato coming on to replace him. It was a confusing change at the time — and it’s hard not to imagine that things would’ve gone a bit better in the second half if Cucu were still on the pitch […]
From We Ain't Got No History | 22 days ago | 1 read
Oh man, first I had to brush up on my low level catchers. Now, I have to research a guy that, prior to this prospecting season, I hadn’t really heard much of. Romeli Espinosa – 56Zach McCambley – 31Jean Cabrera – 28Keaton Anthony – 13Griffin Burkholder – 12Carson DeMartini – 9Yoniel Curet – 7Mavis Graves […]
From The Good Phight | 22 days ago | 1 read
CEDAR FALLS – The Iowa State softball team began their season last weekend at the Doc Halverson Invitational in Cedar Falls. The indoor games were spread out over three days, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the UNI-Dome. Friday, the Cyclones opened with a loss to Omaha 13-5 in 6 innings. Saturday, the Cyclones beat Kansas […]
From Wide Right & Natty Lite | 22 days ago | 1 read
For best tools when it comes to pitchers, click here. Best Hitter – John Gil It was quite the first full season for John Gil, as he was the catalyst at the top of a young and exciting Augusta GreenJackets lineup and showed advanced ability at the plate at just 19 years old. Early in […]
From Talking Chop | 22 days ago | 1 read
Walt Weiss gave the press some more injury news today. To no Braves fan’s surprise, it’s not good news. Oy. It’s the song that never ends. Jimenez, already having lost the 2025 season with a left articular cartilage injury and further surgery in November, may be out for 2026. The Braves, after placing Spencer Schwellenbach […]
From Talking Chop | 22 days ago | 1 read
The Milwaukee Brewers revealed the full promotional giveaway schedule for the 2026 season on Wednesday, including 23 gate giveaways. The promotional schedule includes the return of the Wisconsin Artist Series, as well as a new Kids Giveaway series. As a reminder, theme nights & community nights were announced last week, and individual tickets go on […]
From Brew Crew Ball | 22 days ago | 2 reads
Though there was a brief detour through free agency this offseason, Evan Phillips is back with the Dodgers for a sixth season. The veteran right-hander re-signed with Los Angeles on Wednesday on a one-year, $6.5 million contract, the team announced. Phillips is recovering from Tommy John surgery last June 4, which is expected to sideline […]
From True Blue LA | 22 days ago | 4 reads
When it comes to projection models like FanGraphs and PECOTA, the Atlanta Braves have some very high expectations in 2026. However, they’ve still got a ways to go when it comes to convincing some pundits out there — particularly the panel of five people who were chosen to make predictions for USA Today when it […]
From Talking Chop | 22 days ago | 0 reads
Marquee Sports Network dropped its 2026 Cubs Spring Training schedule this morning. Without further ado, here it is: For those keeping score, that’s 11 of the 34 spring games. Seven of them will be games at Sloan Park and four will be away games. There will be some broadcasts of Cubs spring games by the […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 22 days ago | 1 read
The Dodgers are favorites to win the National League West in 2026, which is not a surprise. They have been favored to win the division nearly every year for over a decade. But perhaps the scale of their expected prowess this year stands out. We already know that PECOTA projected the Dodgers for 105 wins […]
From True Blue LA | 22 days ago | 1 read
When Mariano Rivera retired in 2013, one of the greatest luxuries the Yankees had enjoyed in the Core Four dynasty came to an end. They had to start worrying long-term about who would pitch the ninth inning. The first man to succeed the Sandman was his setup man, David Robertson, who performed well enough to […]
From Pinstripe Alley | 22 days ago | 4 reads