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The Houston Astros have made one more important move before Opening Day on Thursday. This move is signing closer Ryan Pressly to a two-year contract extension. This deal is worth $30 million guaranteed and it has an option for 2025. Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle says the option will vest with at least 50 […] READ MORE
The Chicago Cubs have signed Andrelton Simmons. It is what could be the first of many deals for them. The Cubs signed him to a one-year, $4-million deal plus incentives late Friday to help solidify their need at shortstop. What this Means for the Cubs What this means for the Cubs is that they get […] READ MORE
It is quite clear that the Texas Rangers are on a mission. That mission is to find consistency, respectable consistency, that is. They echoed that sentiment on Friday as the personnel changes keep coming in Arlington. This time, they have decided to claim right-hander Shaun Anderson off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. This move by […] READ MORE
The 2021 MLB season has begun, so let’s talk some baseball. Although there’s already big talk around the league about how the Los Angeles Dodgers are favorites to take the World Series title again, there are a few other teams quietly stacking up to make a strong run in 2021. With some of the major […] READ MORE
Last month, Mike Petriello of MLB.com wrote an article about pitchers around the league who have ace-level stuff. Many of these pitchers are names that you wouldn’t think compare to some of the aces in the game currently. One of the examples Petriello referred to included Shane Bieber and his curveball. As Petriello highlighted in […] READ MORE
Friday, the Cleveland Indians came to terms with free agent outfielder Eddie Rosario. Going into this offseason, the outfield was a clear area of need for Cleveland. As a unit in 2020, the Indians outfield combined for a slash line of .194/.270/.300 over 687 plate appearances. Compared to the rest of baseball, that gave Cleveland […] READ MORE
Shortstop Andrelton Simmons has reportedly agreed to a new contract with the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday evening. Simmons signs for one year and $10.5 million. The 2020 shortstop free agent class pales in comparison to the 2021 class, and while Simmons is not in the level of that class, he is still a high-value sign […] READ MORE
The Minnesota Twins have bolstered their rotation with the addition of veteran pitcher J.A. Happ. The 38-year-old had a solid bounceback campaign in 2020 despite the shortened season. Happ joins a Twins team that has not been particularly active this offseason, but still has plenty of talent to compete in the American League Central. Jeff […] READ MORE
At 40-years old, Nelson Cruz might have one last chance for a contract. If the universal DH returns, Cruz would have more potential suitors, including contenders with no set option at that position. However, Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic reported in December that MLB had informed teams to “operate without the DH in the National League.” […] READ MORE
Potential Suitors for Jose Quintana Starting pitcher Jose Quintana is in search of a new contract this offseason, and there are several potential suitors for him. The 31-year-old southpaw pitched ten innings in 2020 for the Chicago Cubs. He dealt with a fluke thumb injury and lat inflammation, leading to a forgettable season. Once an elite […] READ MORE