At first glance, the Toronto Blue Jays’ offseason strategy raised eyebrows. Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins | Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images Why invest so heavily in starting pitching when the rotation already looked strong? Why keep adding arms to a group that, on paper, didn’t appear to need much help? Now, just days before Opening Day, the answer is becoming clear. Ross Atkins wasn’t just building a ... Read more
Blue Jays’ Injury Crisis Already Proving Ross Atkins Was Thinking Ahead .DD
At first glance, the Toronto Blue Jays’ offseason strategy raised eyebrows. Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins | Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images Why invest so heavily in starting pitching when the rotation already looked strong? Why keep adding arms to a group that, on paper, didn’t appear to need much help? Now, just days before Opening Day, the answer is becoming clear. Ross Atkins wasn’t just building a ... Read more
Mets May Have Stolen a Future Star from the Yankees—and He’s Rising Fast .DD
The New York Mets’ farm system continues to evolve—and in some cases, it’s moving faster than expected. Citi Field. | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Even among a group filled with highly regarded young talent, one name is beginning to separate himself in a surprising way. And in the process, he’s already reshaping how evaluators view the organization’s future. That player is Wandy Asigen. At just 16 years old, ... Read more
16-Year-Old Phenom Already Passing Top Prospect as Mets Strike Gold Again .DD
The New York Mets’ farm system continues to evolve—and in some cases, it’s moving faster than expected. Citi Field. | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Even among a group filled with highly regarded young talent, one name is beginning to separate himself in a surprising way. And in the process, he’s already reshaping how evaluators view the organization’s future. That player is Wandy Asigen. At just 16 years old, ... Read more
Chicago Let a Familiar Arm Slip Away at the Worst Possible Time .DD
As Opening Day approaches, most teams are done searching for outside help. The Chicago White Sox, however, may have just let one slip through their fingers. In the wake of losing Mike Vasil to season-ending Tommy John surgery, the White Sox suddenly find themselves short on reliable innings out of the bullpen. It’s a gap that won’t be easy to fill—and one that made a recent move by the Boston Red Sox stand out even ... Read more