Pat Borders, the iconic former catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame – an honor that longtime Jays fans have long awaited. The news brings great pride to the Toronto community, as one of the central figures in two consecutive World Series championships is recognized for his many years of dedication. Borders played for many teams during his 17-season MLB career, but his most ... Read more
Could the Cubs step in with a blockbuster deal that helps the Rangers slash payroll even further?.yv
The Texas Rangers are having a heck of a week. Amidst a bunch of rostering deadlines on the MLB calendar, the 2023 World Series champions surprisingly non-tendered outfielder Adolis Garcia, who now appears to be an under-the-radar Chicago Cubs free-agent target, then traded Marcus Semien to the New York Mets, picking up Brandon Nimmo in the swap. In less flashy news, they non-tendered relievers Josh Sborz and Jacob ... Read more
Brandon Nimmo was ready to give up Mets immortality for a real shot at a World Series run with the Rangers.yv
In a transaction that became official Monday, the Mets, Rangers and Brandon Nimmo all made trades. Nimmo, who owned a no-trade clause, was willing to trade what might have become Mets immortality for what he feels is a real chance at a World Series with a team that wants him and is three seasons removed from lifting the trophy. Sure, he said, he liked his odds of winning in Queens, but David Stearns had made it clear to ... Read more
Chaim Bloom takes a deeper dive into the Cardinals’ non-tender decisions, revealing what those moves truly signal for St. Louis.yv
Chaim Bloom Weighs In On Cardinals’ Non-Tender Decisions The offseason has a way of forcing teams to confront truths they tried to ignore during the summer. And in St. Louis, those truths arrived not with fireworks or drama, but with a series of quiet, calculated choices — the Cardinals’ non-tender decisions. Moves that always seem simple on paper but feel heavy in the air. Into this moment stepped Chaim Bloom. Though ... Read more
A former Cardinals closer is suddenly generating stunning free-agent buzz, creating a ripple that could force St. Louis to rethink its entire offseason plan.yv
According to a report Sunday in ‘The Athletic,’ the Detroit Tigers are one of the teams looking at former St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley as a starting pitcher this offseason. The Detroit Tigers are among the clubs talking to the free-agent right-hander about becoming a starter, according to people familiar with his market. In recent seasons, Seth Lugo, Michael King and Clay Holmes have been among the relievers ... Read more