The Toronto Blue Jays' top priority this offseason is retaining Bo Bichette, full stop. Even if various backup plans offer ways to replace his production elsewhere on the roster, it'd be far easier to just keep him in town. Of course, given that he's one of the two or three best players available in free agency, a whole host of teams are going to be in on him, even at his projected contract value of $200 million ... Read more
Inside the Blue Jays’ biggest uncertainty: A deeper look at the instability shaping their 2025 rotation.yv
The members of the Toronto Blue Jays who swung bats were constantly stealing the show during the 2025 season and then again during the playoffs. But without their pitching staff there is no way they make it into the World Series. Still, was that their Achilles' heel this year? Ultimately it is hard to say that the Blue Jays didn't win the Fall Classic because of their pitching staff. This is a team game and there were ... Read more
Inside the Rangers’ future: An early look at 2026, the post-Semien blueprint, and the offseason decisions shaping everything.yv
As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, the Texas Rangers are top of the news cycle in Major League Baseball after a handful of stunning moves which most recently included trading Marcus Semien to Queens. On one hand, the Rangers appear to have their hands tied behind their back with spending limitations set by ownership going into the offseason but they don't seem to be too worried about it. It's business as usual ... Read more
How an unexpected Mets–Rangers trade blindsided the Yankees in a way that has nothing to do with Cody Bellinger.yv
The New York Mets sending Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Marcus Semien is one of those blockbusters that will have far-reaching implications. The New York Yankees and Cody Bellinger are two of the most directly impacted outside of the Mets' and Rangers' organizations. The Mets have long been expected to be among the Yankees' chief competitors for Bellinger's services, and that was before ... Read more
The overlooked legend: Making the undeniable case for Hunter Pence’s place in the Hall of Fame.yv
I’ve been a little distracted over the last couple of weeks, so I completely missed the fact that the 2026 Hall of Fame ballots had been announced. The most notable name on the ballot for San Francisco Giants fans this year will be none other than former outfielder and current broadcaster Hunter Pence! Now, I don’t expect Pence to make it into the 2026 class. Not only is it his first year on the ballot, it’s just a ... Read more