The Kansas City Royals are always looking for bullpen depth, and on Thursday, they found some. Right-handed relief pitcher Alex Lange spent the last five years with the Royals' American League Central rivals, the Detroit Tigers. But after spending the vast majority of the last year and a half on the injured list, he was designated for assignment last week. The Royals saw an opportunity, and they took it. ... Read more
After a Bizarre Season, the Blue Jays Say Goodbye to a 6-Year Veteran as He Hits Free Agency.yv
The Toronto Blue Jays fell just short of winning the World Series last season. Now the team must navigate free agency to build another team that can make a run to the Fall Classic. Part of the Blue Jays' responsibilities this winter will be building depth throughout the organization. Teams deal with injuries and often rely on minor leaguers to help cover innings. Last season, the Blue Jays signed Elieser Hernández to a ... Read more
Blue Jays Could Shock Fans by Moving a Major Piece They Just Added Last Season.yv
The Toronto Blue Jays head into the offseason desperate to find some answers after coming within two outs of their first World Series title over three decades and a devastating eventual Game 7 defeat. While the pain of not getting it done won't be going away anytime soon, Toronto needs to find a way to get over it and get right back to that spot, and this job largely sits with general manager Ross Atkins. In a ... Read more
What a Corey Seager Blockbuster Would Really Cost the Yankees — and Why the Price Might Shock Fans.yv
Reports have come out that the Texas Rangers are looking to shed some payroll. A big part of their payroll comes from the remainder of Corey Seager's contract. Seager is owed nearly $190 million over the next six years, and moving him may make the most sense for the Rangers' future. Seager does have a list of teams that he could veto a trade to, but the New York Yankees are not among the teams listed, according ... Read more
What the Rangers Must Fix Right Now If Skip Schumaker’s Era Is Going to Take Off.yv
The Texas Rangers have regressed since winning the 2023 World Series, missing the playoffs in each of the last two seasons despite having talented rosters. They play in a tough division, but they've still underperformed relative to expectations. The Rangers are hoping a new manager can give them a boost after hiring Skip Schumaker to replace Bruce Bochy. Schumaker is 25 years younger than Bochy and won 2023 NL ... Read more