We looked at three priorities the SF Giants need to address this offseason. Not included in that list, but a little further down is rebuilding the bench, and Christian Koss likely played his way into a role in 2026. Rookie infielder established himself as a reliable bench bat in 2025 The bench was not much of a strength for the club in 2025. Andrew Knizner served as the primary backup catcher, and he did an ... Read more
He Started 2025 Fighting for a Roster Spot — Now This Rookie Infielder Has Become the Cardinals’ Secret Weapon Off the Bench.yv
We looked at three priorities the SF Giants need to address this offseason. Not included in that list, but a little further down is rebuilding the bench, and Christian Koss likely played his way into a role in 2026. Rookie infielder established himself as a reliable bench bat in 2025 The bench was not much of a strength for the club in 2025. Andrew Knizner served as the primary backup catcher, and he did an ... Read more
Lars Nootbaar’s Surgeries Just Flipped the Cardinals’ Offseason Plans Upside Down.yv
On Tuesday, Jeff Jones announced that both Lars Nootbaar and Brendan Donovan underwent surgeries. Donovan’s was to deal with a sports hernia, which shouldn’t impact his offseason too much. Nootbaar’s was more severe. He had two surgeries, one on each heel to repair a Haglund’s deformity. For those who don’t know, this is the same injury that Yoenis Cespedes dealt with years ago, and it cost him almost two full seasons. The ... Read more
Lars Nootbaar’s Recovery Timeline Isn’t Just News — It’s a Game-Changer for the Cardinals’ Future.yv
On Tuesday, Jeff Jones announced that both Lars Nootbaar and Brendan Donovan underwent surgeries. Donovan’s was to deal with a sports hernia, which shouldn’t impact his offseason too much. Nootbaar’s was more severe. He had two surgeries, one on each heel to repair a Haglund’s deformity. For those who don’t know, this is the same injury that Yoenis Cespedes dealt with years ago, and it cost him almost two full ... Read more
You Could Feel the Pain in His Voice — Spencer Torkelson’s Reaction to the Tigers’ Playoff Exit Says It All.yv
The Detroit Tigers saw their 2025 season end in heartbreak, falling 3-2 to the Seattle Mariners in a record-breaking 15-inning Game 5 of the ALDS at T-Mobile Park. The defeat extended the club's 41-year World Series drought and brought a mix of pain and pride across the clubhouse. Few captured that dual emotion better than first baseman Spencer Torkelson, who reflected on the loss with honesty and grace. MLB ... Read more