According to a list of the top free agents in MLB, Texas Rangers pitcher Merrill Kelly is slotted to be under consideration by the Atlanta Braves, Arizona Diamondbacks, and San Diego Padres. But why not just re-sign Kelly and bring him back? Don’t the Rangers need some much-needed depth in the rotation? It might be worth a look. Here’s some data that The Athletic recently offered about Kelly and it’s worth reviewing ... Read more
The chase for Joe Ryan is escalating fast, and these frontrunners are closing in while a few surprise contenders quietly reshape the race.yv
The Minnesota Twins engineered an all-time teardown at the 2025 MLB trade deadline. As ownership continues to cut costs and reset for the future, 29-year-old ace Joe Ryan could be next up on the chopping block. Under club control through 2027 at a discounted arbitration rate, there’s no pressure on the Twins to deal Ryan. But, if there are no plans to contend in the short term, Ryan can net ... Read more
As elite talent floods the trade market, the Giants find themselves on the brink of a game-changing move, and one coveted name is forcing the biggest debate.yv
Hot stove season kicked off with a handful of unexpected trades. But with some teams looking to move veteran players before MLB’s winter meetings begin next Sunday in Orlando, Fla., will the San Francisco Giants get in on the action? A rare one-for-one trade hit first when the Texas Rangers swapped former A’s star Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for outfielder Brandon Nimmo on Nov. 24. The next day, the ... Read more
The surprising resurgence of trade interest in a well-known Cardinals player ahead of the Winter Meetings.yv
The St. Louis Cardinals began their rebuild in earnest prior to Thanksgiving, shipping de facto staff ace Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox for a package headlined by top pitching prospect Brandon Clarke. Clarke is an exciting young pitcher for Chaim Bloom's front office to build around, though it is peculiar that he didn't target any of his own former top draft picks from the Red Sox's organization. ... Read more
The perfectly crafted Mets offer that might make Brendan Donovan the most tempting trade chip on the Cardinals’ roster.yv
The New York Mets are at a critical juncture in their roster construction. After trading Brandon Nimmo to acquire Marcus Semien, the front office has rebalanced their infield and now faces the pressing task of bolstering their starting rotation and outfield depth. The Cardinals' All-Star second baseman Brendan Donovan represents the ideal veteran bat the Mets could target to accelerate their contention window ... Read more