Now that the Major League Baseball season has officially come to a close there will be quite a few personal player accolades announced in the next couple of weeks and one that isn't for the players, but the manager of the ballclub. A manager in both the American and National Leagues will be chosen for the top honor as the best in the business this year. Usually a team that has the success that the Toronto Blue Jays had this ... Read more
After the Blue Jays’ Painful World Series Loss, John Schneider’s Message Hit Every Player Straight in the Heart.yv
Inside a solemn locker room following Toronto’s heartbreaking 5-4 defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday night, Blue Jays manager John Schneider gathered his players together for what he called their “first team meeting of the year.’' The Mercer County native simply said “thank you.’’ And he repeated it over and over again. “I said thank you probably about 10 times,’’ said ... Read more
If the Rangers Follow This First Baseman’s 2026 Approach, Their Lineup Could Turn Dangerous Fast.yv
Of the myriad of off-season moves that didn't turn out very well in 2025, first baseman Jake Burger's inconsistency in the middle of the Rangers' lineup was among the most debilitating. And the new approach that he wants to take into 2026 should serve as a blueprint for the rest of the Rangers, who made the job of opposing pitchers far too easy at times last season with quick, non-productive at-bats. They need ... Read more
As the MLB Offseason Begins, the Rangers Face a Winter Full of Tough Calls and Big Opportunities.yv
Now that Game 7 of the World Series is over and we have a new champion of baseball, the MLB offseason has officially begun. After finishing the year 81-81 and missing the playoffs for the second straight season, the Texas Rangers will have a big task ahead after losing 11 players to free agency, including some vital foundational pieces. Once the year ended, President of Baseball Operations Chris Young said ... Read more
Are the San Francisco Giants Quietly Building Baseball’s Next Great Dynasty?.yv
It's been full-out mediocrity for the Giants in recent seasons; they have won 81, 79, 80, and 81 games over the last four seasons, finishing third or fourth and missing the playoffs each year. It's the worst place to be in professional sports; you don't have a shot to win a championship, and you aren't restocking your farm system with youth through trades or gaining a good draft pick position. With Buster Posey having just ... Read more