Well, San Francisco Giants fans, wouldn't it be nice to see Framber Valdez in the starting rotation next season? In a recent article for Giants Roundtable, I recently put forth a possible option that Valdez could be for the ballclub. Of course, it's not much of a stretch to pin Valdez to any MLB team that has a need for starting pitching. That could be said for all MLB clubs heading into 2026. No team can go ... Read more
The Cardinals have already opened early extension talks with Oli Marmol, setting the stage for a decision that could define their future.yv
The Cardinals and manager Oli Marmol have opened early extension conversations, writes Derrick Goold of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. It seems likely that some kind of multi-year agreement will be reached this offseason. Marmol is headed into the final guaranteed year of his contract. Most teams prefer to have their skipper and top front office personnel signed beyond the upcoming season. This is the first year atop ... Read more
St. Louis just reaffirmed its belief in raw potential with a major-league deal that puts Yohel Pozo back in the spotlight.yv
There are moments in baseball that slip quietly into history, and then there are moments that feel like someone pressed pause on the world. The re-signing of Yohel Pozo by the St. Louis Cardinals wasn’t a blockbuster headline. It didn’t shake the league or send waves across talk shows. But for those who follow the game with their hearts as much as their eyes, it was a small miracle — a soft pulse of hope beating beneath the ... Read more
Detroit is hearing a strong case for Alex Bregman in free agency—and the emphasis on his leadership is turning heads.yv
Agent Scott Boras brewed up a coffee-and-donut analogy to illustrate the impact of third baseman Alex Bregman on the Boston Red Sox in the 2025 season. He served it hot to the Detroit Tigers as a wake-up call. Bregman, a three-time All-Star who turns 32 in late March, opted out of the final two seasons of his three-year, $120 million contract with the Red Sox, ... Read more
The Tigers just made a surprising non-tender call that sends Andy Ibáñez into free agency—and the timing couldn’t be more intriguing.yv
The Detroit Tigers have parted ways with Andy Ibáñez.The Tigers non-tendered the 32-year-old second baseman/third baseman ahead of the deadline at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, for arbitration-eligible players to be tendered contracts or non-tendered into free agency. Ibáñez is a free agent. In the past 10 days, the Tigers designated for assignment three other arbitration-eligible players, all right-handed ... Read more