WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Inside a quiet hotel room during December’s winter meetings, Astros general manager Dana Brown spoke openly about a future he hopes will last far longer than his current contract allows. Sitting nearby was manager Joe Espada, the man Brown chose to lead the team just two years earlier. Neither Astros manager Joe Espada (left) nor general manager Dana Brown have a contract past the 2026 season, ... Read more
Astros’ 2026 Gamble: Why Dana Brown and Joe Espada Are Managing Like Their Jobs Depend on It .DD
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Inside a quiet hotel room during December’s winter meetings, Astros general manager Dana Brown spoke openly about a future he hopes will last far longer than his current contract allows. Sitting nearby was manager Joe Espada, the man Brown chose to lead the team just two years earlier. Neither Astros manager Joe Espada (left) nor general manager Dana Brown have a contract past the 2026 season, ... Read more
Why Varsho and Barger Belong Near the Top of Toronto’s 2026 Lineup .DD
The Toronto Blue Jays enter the 2026 season with one of baseball’s deepest lineups—but also a key question to answer. Sep 25, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) celebrates his grand slam home run with third baseman Addison Barger (47) and left fielder Anthony Santander (25) during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. ... Read more
Blue Jays Could Unlock Lineup Potential by Elevating Varsho and Barger .DD
The Toronto Blue Jays enter the 2026 season with one of baseball’s deepest lineups—but also a key question to answer. Sep 25, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) celebrates his grand slam home run with third baseman Addison Barger (47) and left fielder Anthony Santander (25) during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. ... Read more
These Mets Opening Day Starters From the Last 5 Years Are Easy to Forget .DD
Opening Day lineups tend to feel memorable in the moment—but give it a few years, and even devoted fans might struggle to recall who was actually on the field. Aug 18, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; New York Mets pinch hitter Kevin Pillar (11) takes his turn at bat against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images | D. Ross Cameron-Imagn ... Read more