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It has been recommended that Houston Astros pitcher Forrest Whitley should undergo Tommy John surgery. The player will seek a second opinion at this time. This news comes on the heels of the team signing Jake Odorizzi to a contract as additional rotation depth. Mark Berman of KRIV Fox 26 reported the news early Sunday […] READ MORE
The Colorado Rockies have not needed much depth, at the shortstop position in recent years, thanks to the production provided by Trevor Story. He has done an admirable job dating back to when Troy Tulowitzki was traded. However, Story may not be in Denver much longer, so it’s necessary to examine who might assume the […] READ MORE
Third base depth has not been an issue for the Colorado Rockies for years thanks to Nolan Arenado. Sadly, that will change for 2021. The team will see a new face at the hot corner for the first time since 2012 when Chris Nelson handled the duties. It’s not good that Arenado is gone since […] READ MORE
The San Diego Padres have pulled off a huge contract extension. They have reportedly signed infielder Fernando Tatis Jr. to a long-term deal. The contract is reportedly for 14 years with a total value of $340 million. Robert Murray of FanSided Sports broke the news Wednesday evening. BREAKING: Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego […] READ MORE
Second base depth has been a huge problem for the Colorado Rockies since losing DJ LeMahieu to free agency. The team is last in the majors in WAR over the previous two seasons with -.6. Almost every player they have used at second has fallen short of expectations at the position. That doesn’t look great […] READ MORE
A new team has secured pitcher James Paxton‘s services for the 2021 season. The left-hander agreed to terms to reunite with the Seattle Mariners Saturday night after a rough 2020. He is new contract is worth $8.5 million with another$1.5 million in possible incentives. The deal is pending a physical. Left-handed James Paxton and the […] READ MORE
Jake Arrieta signed with the Chicago Cubs for the 2021 season Friday night. He returns to the franchise where he saw his best years despite multiple seasons of decline with the Philadelphia Phillies. The deal is for one season, and it pays Arrieta $6.5 million. He enters his age-35 season coming off of one of […] READ MORE
The Kansas City Royals have made an aggressive move by trading for outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Boston Red Sox. The deal involves those two teams as well as the New York Mets. This is one of the offseason’s largest deals in terms of volume with seven total players changing organizations. Jon Heyman was among […] READ MORE
The Colorado Rockies have agreed to trade the league’s best third baseman, Nolan Arenado. He will suit for a new team in 2021 after an apparent salary dump. The Rockies have sent Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals in a complex trade that is pending approval from MLB and the MLBPA. Ken Rosenthal broke the […] READ MORE
Adam Wainwright has re-signed with the St. Louis Cardinals. He might be 39 years old, but he’s shown few signs of slowing down even at his age. Jon Heyman is reporting that Wainwright will be making $8 million in 2021 with a full no-trade clause with incentives. Adam Wainwright is returning to the St. Louis […] READ MORE