The Bat That Could Change the Lineup Chase DeLauter’s projected 2.1 WAR rookie season might not sound seismic on the surface. Fourteen home runs in 118 games doesn’t scream “face of the franchise.” But context matters—especially in Cleveland. Last season, the offense often felt like it was trying to breathe through a straw. Too many innings ended quietly. Too much pressure fell on the same shoulders night after night. ... Read more
⚡ LATEST UPDATE: Cleveland may not need a splashy deal as Chase DeLauter and Parker Messick rise as in-house answers for 2026 ⚡ .NL
The Bat That Could Change the Lineup Chase DeLauter’s projected 2.1 WAR rookie season might not sound seismic on the surface. Fourteen home runs in 118 games doesn’t scream “face of the franchise.” But context matters—especially in Cleveland. Last season, the offense often felt like it was trying to breathe through a straw. Too many innings ended quietly. Too much pressure fell on the same shoulders night after night. ... Read more
🚨 JUST IN: Eric Lauer responds to $1 million arbitration loss by defining exactly how he fits into Toronto’s plans ⚡ .NL
The Toronto Blue Jays have added even more star talent to their roster after last year’s World Series, but the group of role players will continue to be an important strength. Even after losing star shortstop Bo Bichette to a new contract from the New York Mets, the Blue Jays will be led by prominent players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer and Dylan Cease. But as the team battled the Los Angeles Dodgers all ... Read more
⚡ LATEST UPDATE: Blue Jays’ Eric Lauer turns arbitration disappointment into clarity about his mission this season ⚡ .NL
The Toronto Blue Jays have added even more star talent to their roster after last year’s World Series, but the group of role players will continue to be an important strength. Even after losing star shortstop Bo Bichette to a new contract from the New York Mets, the Blue Jays will be led by prominent players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer and Dylan Cease. But as the team battled the Los Angeles Dodgers all ... Read more
⚡ LATEST UPDATE: Shohei Ohtani sharpens his arsenal in a high-intensity live session before the World Baseball Classic ⚡ .NL
While Shohei Ohtani is expected to play a irreplicable role on Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic, he won’t be pitching. He is saving his arm for when the Los Angeles Dodgers begin their 2026 campaign. Before leaving for the WBC, Ohtani got some extra work in on the mound. On Sunday, the reigning MVP threw a live bullpen for about two innings, via Jack Harris of the California Post. ... Read more