I spent a fair amount of time last year pretty concerned with the Detroit Tigers left-handed options in the bullpen. Too much time, as it turned out. While Tyler Holton had a tough year compared to his 2023-2024 performance and Brant Hurter went through a rough stretch of his own, the Tigers relievers handled left-handed hitters alright for the most part. They allowed a .315 wOBA, which was right at league averages. Still, ... Read more
💥 BREAKING NEWS: Shockwaves hit MLB as insiders predict the Cubs could land the $400M Cy Young superstar from Detroit in a franchise-altering blockbuster ⚡.yv
The Chicago Cubs may be heading into one of the most important offseasons in recent memory. After a 92-70 campaign that carried them to the NLDS before falling to the Milwaukee Brewers in five games, Chicago now faces a major challenge: replacing or somehow retaining Kyle Tucker. With Tucker expected to walk in free agency, the Cubs are being pushed into superstar-hunting mode - and a new prediction suggests they ... Read more
💥 BREAKING NEWS: Analysts wonder if former Cal standout Marcus Semien can reignite his spark as a potential game-changer for the New York Mets ⚡.yv
Can being traded from the Texas Rangers to New York Mets breathe life into the MLB career of 35-year-old Cal grad Marcus Semien? Three times a third-place finisher in the AL MVP voting — in 2019, ’21 and ’23 — Semien has tailed off the past two years since helping the Rangers win their first World Series title in 2023. The Rangers, just 81-81 and third in the AL West last summer, sent the three-time All-Star and 2X ... Read more
💥 BREAKING NEWS: The Rangers’ cost-cutting gambit backfires as analysts warn their most crippling contract still looms with no way out ⚡.yv
The Texas Rangers have been tightening their belts this offseason, moving on from several big-name stars in an effort to reduce payroll. Along with non-tendering Adolis Garcia and Jonah Heim, they also saved some money by trading Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for Brandon Nimmo. One contract they can’t get rid of, however, belongs to Joc Pederson, who recently made The Athletic‘s list ... Read more
💥 BREAKING NEWS: Analysts reveal why the Giants may be the perfect destination for the Rays’ 31-homer second baseman in a move that could shift the NL landscape ⚡.yv
The San Francisco Giants are one club “seeking to upgrade at second base” this offseason, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo. Three players split most of the duties at second, with Tyler Fitzgerald receiving 63 starts in a trio that included Casey Schmitt and Christian Koss. However, the NL West club may seek more stability at the position this year, and a name to keep an eye on is ... Read more