Giants linked to $18 million two-time All-Star ace as potential replacement for Justin Verlander originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The San Francisco Giants just had a really mediocre season, going 81-81 and missing the playoffs. They’ve made changes to add offense, signing Willy Adames and trading for Rafael Devers last season, ... Read more
From Promise to Payoff: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Delivers the Blue Jays’ First World Series Ticket Since 1993.yv
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has led the Toronto Blue Jays to their first World Series in three decades. Guerrero and the Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in Game 7 of the ALCS on Monday to clinch their first trip to the World Series since 1993. Advertisement Guerrero, naturally, was named MVP of the series. After starting 0-for-7 in the first two games of the ALCS, he turned things around quickly to win the award. ... Read more
Corey Seager and Marcus Semien Are Making the AL Gold Glove Race Anything but Predictable.yv
On Wednesday morning, the MLB announced the finalists for the 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists. The Texas Rangers have five finalists which was the third most in the MLB. Corey Seager and Marcus Semien were listed for their respective positions. Seager is highly accomplished over the course of his 11-year career. He is a two-time World Series MVP, four-time All-Star, and three-time Silver Slugger Award ... Read more
Can Jacob deGrom Turn His Dominance on the Mound into Gold Glove Glory This Year?.yv
The career accolades are strong for Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom. The right-hander is a five-time All-Star and earned his first berth with the Rangers this season. He is a two-time National League Cy Young winner with the New York Mets. He also finished in the Top 10 of NL Cy Young voting four other times and was in the Top 10 of NL MVP voting twice. He was the 2014 NL rookie of the year. He won his ... Read more
Matt Chapman Silences Doubt as His First Year of the Giants’ Big-Bet Deal Finally Pays Dividends.yv
After one of the best years of his career in 2024, Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants opted to extend the marriage for several years. Chapman signed a six-year, $151 million extension before the 2024 season ended, setting the stage for the big-money contract that shortstop Willy Adames signed in free agency and the seismic trade that brought Rafael Devers to the Bay Area in June. In some ways, Chapman’s ... Read more