The Philadelphia Phillies had already committed significant resources to keeping key players from their 2025 roster together. But the organization made it clear it wasn’t finished investing when it reached a long-term extension with left-hander Jesús Luzardo. Luzardo, who was originally expected to hit free agency after the 2026 season, instead agreed to remain in Philadelphia for the foreseeable future. The Phillies ... Read more
Astros Changed Their Offensive Strategy — But Not the Players. DD
The Houston Astros spent much of the offseason searching for answers after a disappointing 2025 campaign. Injuries certainly played a role in their struggles, but team leadership believes something deeper also contributed to the offense’s decline. According to general manager Dana Brown, the Astros’ offensive approach became part of the problem. Houston responded by making significant coaching changes. Hitting coaches ... Read more
Astros’ New Hitting Philosophy Faces One Major Problem. DD
The Houston Astros spent much of the offseason searching for answers after a disappointing 2025 campaign. Injuries certainly played a role in their struggles, but team leadership believes something deeper also contributed to the offense’s decline. According to general manager Dana Brown, the Astros’ offensive approach became part of the problem. Houston responded by making significant coaching changes. Hitting coaches ... Read more
Blue Jays Rotation Battle Gets Murkier After Berríos WBC Insurance Trouble. DD
The Toronto Blue Jays entered the 2026 season with one of the deepest starting rotations in baseball, but an unexpected complication involving José Berríos could make that picture far less stable. Toronto has assembled an impressive group of starters that includes Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, Max Scherzer, José Berríos, rookie Trey Yesavage, along with offseason additions Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce. With so many capable ... Read more
José Berríos Insurance Issue Could Complicate Blue Jays Rotation Plans. DD
The Toronto Blue Jays entered the 2026 season with one of the deepest starting rotations in baseball, but an unexpected complication involving José Berríos could make that picture far less stable. Toronto has assembled an impressive group of starters that includes Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, Max Scherzer, José Berríos, rookie Trey Yesavage, along with offseason additions Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce. With so many capable ... Read more