ORLANDO, Fla. – San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello is the first to admit it: He’s still navigating his transition from the college grind to the major leagues as the calendar flips to mid-December. But MLB’s hectic winter confab – where his days are filled with meetings, evaluations and hotel lobby networking – offered up another dose of his new reality. “It’s interesting. It’s kind ... Read more
San Francisco’s quiet Winter Meetings move may be the hidden setup for the next blockbuster deal.yv
ORLANDO, Fla. – The action was minimal and spread out during 2025’s Winter Meetings at the Signia Hotel, with the Dodgers scooping up another big prize – top free-agent closer Edwin Diaz – the Mets losing Pete Alonso to the Orioles and the Phillies bringing back Kyle Schwarber, who was vaguely connected with the San Francisco Giants at one point. There are plenty of vague Giants connections so far ... Read more
A single moment of gratitude froze the entire room as John Rooney held an honor that seemed to reflect every story he’s ever told.yv
The room carried the unmistakable warmth of a night that meant more than just another ceremony. Soft amber light settled over the tall drapes inside the Missouri Athletic Club, casting a dignified glow on the faces gathered for the 54th annual Jack Buck Sports Awards. And at the center of that quiet electricity stood John Rooney, holding a plaque that felt heavier in meaning than in weight. Rooney’s smile wasn’t the ... Read more
What the Cardinals really gained — and unexpectedly lost — in the MLB phase of the Rule 5 Draft.yv
The St. Louis Cardinals were heavily impacted by the major league portion of the Rule-5 Draft on Wednesday as part of the final day of the winter meetings in Orlando, Fla. The Cardinals made one selection, taking right-handed pitcher Matt Pushard from the Miami Marlins organization, but they also lost a player as righty Cade Winquest was selected by the New York Yankees. Before we break down the players, ... Read more
Detroit shocks the baseball world by sending ace Tarik Skubal to the Seattle Mariners in a blockbuster trade.yv
The Detroit Tigers have become one of the most talked about teams at the winter meetings when Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris stated, “I don’t believe in untouchable players at any level”. The untouchable player he is talking about is back-to-back Cy Young winner and the unanimous best pitcher in the world, Tarik Skubal. With that said. Tarik Skubal is definitely on the table for anyone to trade ... Read more