A New 32-Team Proposal: Pros And Cons

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With a bevy of rule changes set to take effect this season, Major League Baseball is entering a new era. It stands to reason that further changes might be in store in the near future. There are rumblings that MLB will soon expand for the first time since 1998, when the Arizona Diamondbacks and the […] READ MORE


Jeff McNeil Locks up Four Year Extension With Mets

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The New York Mets signed second baseman Jeff McNeil to a four-year, $50 million extension Friday, according to reports. Jeff Passan of ESPN was first on the news. The deal keeps McNeil in Queens long-term. He was set to go to an arbitration trial with the Mets, but that is not the issue now. “The […] READ MORE


Red Sox Acquire Adalberto Mondesí from Royals

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The Boston Red Sox traded relief pitcher Josh Taylor to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for shortstop Adalberto Mondesí Tuesday afternoon, according to Mark Feinsand. Adalberto Mondesi is being traded to the Red Sox, per source. The Royals will receive Josh Taylor in exchange, while Boston will also receive a player to be named later. […] READ MORE


Rafael Devers Extended By Red Sox

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Much like Joe Buck said when Boston won the World Series in 2004, “Red Sox fans have longed to hear it!” According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to an 11-year, $331 million deal. Rafael Devers Gets His Extension The 26-year-old third baseman inked the longest contract in […] READ MORE


Tennessee’s Best Baseball Players

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Tennessee’s best baseball players is one that, this writer is fairly sure, not a lot of people have had. Let’s face it. Baseball prospects from the state simply aren’t spoken of very often. This is also true, despite the Tennessee Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores finding excellence on the diamond in recent years. In fact, it’s […] READ MORE


Sean Murphy Traded to Braves

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Catcher Sean Murphy has been traded to the Atlanta Braves as part of a three-team deal, per Jeff Passan. Young catcher William Contreras is reportedly heading to the Milwaukee Brewers, along with prospects RHP Justin Yeager, and RHP Joel Payamps. Meanwhile, veteran backstop Manny Pina is set to join the Oakland Athletics, along with LHP […] READ MORE


Brewers Trade Kolten Wong to the Mariners

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Per Ken Rosenthal, veteran second baseman Kolten Wong has been dealt from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Seattle Mariners. Mariners acquiring Kolten Wong from Brewers for Jesse Winker and Abraham Toro, sources tell @TheAthletic. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 2, 2022 The return package includes outfielder Jesse Winker and infielder Abraham Toro. Wong, 32, was […] READ MORE


Aaron Judge Is Ready to Make a Big Splash in Free Agency

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It’s that time of year again. Along with awards week, free agency is often something most fans and analysts mark on their calendars. It’s always interesting to see what rumors might surface regarding one of your team’s best free agents. One of the ten best free agents is already off the board as Edwin Díaz […] READ MORE


Skip Schumaker Hired to Helm Marlins

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Skip Schumaker Hired as Marlins Manager The Miami Marlins named Skip Schumaker their new manager, the 16th in franchise history. Schumaker, a former player, will succeed the club’s longest-tenured skipper Don Mattingly, who managed Miami for seven seasons. We got our Skip. Let’s get it started, @SSchumaker55. #MakeItMiami pic.twitter.com/7sBliUugS8 — Miami Marlins (@Marlins) October 25, […] READ MORE


Atlanta Braves Core Is Built for Consistent Success

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The Atlanta Braves core is one of the many reasons they are back in postseason play this year. They have impacted the team in more ways than one already. General Manager Alex Anthopolous, no doubt focusing on this, has made waves by signing many to massive, long-term deals. These contracts are not only team friendly but fan friendly as […] READ MORE