The Colorado Rockies have non-tendered several players prior to arbitration. This is increasingly common in baseball. Some of the decisions are related to performance, but it also saves the team some money. The pandemic and lack of financial clarity surrounding the upcoming season will force multiple unpopular personnel decisions over the winter. Let us review […] READ MORE
The Kansas City Royals have bolstered their rotation going into 2021. They have added left-hander Mike Minor to the roster pending a physical. The deal is for multiple years, but the financial terms are not known at this time. Jeff Passan of ESPN first broke the news late Sunday evening. Left-handed starter Mike Minor and […] READ MORE
2020 was not kind to James Paxton. His ERA ballooned thanks to the limited number of outings and an injury that cut his season short in September. The man known as “The Big Maple” has been very good for much of his career, but this past year with the New York Yankees certainly impacts his […] READ MORE
Adam Wainwright has done an admirable job battling father time. The veteran just posted very good numbers despite being 38-years-old. He needs a new contract for 2021, but that should be manageable for the experienced thrower. Wainwright has been all-star three times and finished in the top five of Cy Young voting four times. He […] READ MORE
Robinson Cano has tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs and will be suspended for the entirety of the 2021 season. This is a shocking development that has major ramifications for both the veteran infielder and the New York Mets. Jeff Passan broke the news Wednesday afternooon. BREAKING: New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano has tested […] READ MORE
A second consecutive subpar season has doomed catcher Mike Zunino to the free-agent market going into 2021. It’s hard to imagine a bounce-back campaign, but the veteran backstop is one of the younger options at the position. He should be an inexpensive choice for the right team. Mike Zunino will turn 30-years-old before the 2021 […] READ MORE
MLB has announced the winners of the 2020 Cy Young Awards. The awards are given to two of baseball’s most outstanding hurlers. The writers unanimously chose Shane Bieber of the Cleveland Indians over Hyun Jin Ryu and Kenta Maeda for the AL award. They selected Trevor Bauer of the Cincinatti Reds, who defeated Yu Darvish […] READ MORE
The 2020 season did not end the way Oakland Athletics fans wanted yet again. And yet, it was still another good year overall. A veteran-laden roster carried Oakland to a division title in the American League West Division, but they ultimately fell to the rival Houston Astros. Oakland Athletics 2020 Season Recap So much went […] READ MORE
The Toronto Blue Jays have made the first signing of the 2020 offseason. They are bringing Robbie Ray back on a one-year deal. The contract will pay Ray $8 million dollars. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported the news early Saturday afternoon. First free agent deal of the offseason is done. Left-hander Robbie Ray and the […] READ MORE
The Colorado Rockies offseason began at the end of September and fans are very anxious about what awaits the franchise. The team made only small moves between the end of 2019 and the unusual 2020 season, but that probably isn’t sufficient after two straight disappointing seasons. The team has a few glaring needs going into […] READ MORE