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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
Ichiro’s rookie season was one of the best in MLB history. Before anyone witnessed his spectacular season, we have to go back to the mid-nineties. Ichiro, a 22-year old at the time, went on his first trip to the United States in 1995. He wasn’t even playing in the majors as he was playing for […] READ MORE
Major League Baseball: Early Predictions for 2021 Major League Baseball (MLB) remains on course to run with a full season in 2021, although there are still a few issues to be ironed out before the final schedule is confirmed. The MLB is targeting a start date of Thursday, April 1, with all 30 clubs expected […] READ MORE
There’s officially more fish in the sea in South Florida as the Miami Marlins bullpen improved with the recent signing of free-agent hurler Anthony Bass. First reported by Craig Mish on Twitter, the Marlins upgraded their bullpen by signing the 33-year old journeyman. The deal stretches for two years with a club option for 2023. It […] READ MORE
Miami Marlins Agree to Terms with Ross Detwiler and Sandy Leon The Miami Marlins have been making subtle moves so far this offseason. The team’s latest moves came this past weekend when they agreed to terms with left-hander Ross Detwiler and catcher Sandy Leon. Both additions do not alter the competitive landscape of the National League East to […] READ MORE
The Seattle Mariners have acquired a new reliever. They have traded two players to the Texas Rangers for Rafael Montero. This is the first trade of the offseason for Seattle, but the Rangers have been active already signing players and making trades. Jeff Passan of ESPN announced the deal Tuesday afternoon. Another trade for the Rangers, […] READ MORE
Among the better relief pitchers on the free-agent market this offseason is Trevor Rosenthal. The 30-year-old is coming off a very productive season with the Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres. In 23 and two-thirds innings, Rosenthal posted a 1.90 ERA and struck out 14.5 batters per nine innings. Both are the best rates […] READ MORE
The Seattle Mariners advanced into their rebuild in 2020 and found a few building blocks in the process. However, there are still moves to be made and decisions that will determine the near future of the franchise. Club Executive Vice President and General Manager Jerry DiPoto initiated the breakup over a year ago and still […] READ MORE
NL Rookie of the Year For just the 11th time in league history, the National League Rookie of the Year belongs to a relief pitcher. That happened as Milwaukee Brewers‘ Devin Williams earned the honor, besting Alec Bohm of the Philadephia Phillies and Jake Cronenworth of the San Diego Padres. Williams officially became just the […] READ MORE
2020 In Review: Seattle Mariners The Seattle Mariners concluded the 2020 season with a 27-33 record or a .450 winning percentage. Among the rest of the American League West, that put Seattle third overall. In comparison, the Oakland Athletics who won the division finished the regular season nine games ahead of the Mariners. Under the […] READ MORE