On paper, it’s a routine roster move. In reality, it landed with a thud. The Los Angeles Dodgers designated Anthony Banda for assignment on Friday, clearing a 40-man roster spot to claim catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. No dramatic press conference. No drawn-out explanation. Just a quiet decision that says more about the Dodgers’ current reality than it does about Banda himself. Because ... Read more
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🔥 HOT NEWS: From October Staple to Roster Casualty—The Dodgers’ Depth Just Claimed Its First Victim ⚡ .NL
On paper, it’s a routine roster move. In reality, it landed with a thud. The Los Angeles Dodgers designated Anthony Banda for assignment on Friday, clearing a 40-man roster spot to claim catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. No dramatic press conference. No drawn-out explanation. Just a quiet decision that says more about the Dodgers’ current reality than it does about Banda himself. Because ... Read more
🔥 HOT NEWS: As Arbitration Turns Player-Friendly, Preller Quietly Locks the Door on a Financial Nightmare ⚡ .NL
Arbitration season has become a minefield. What was once a predictable, if uncomfortable, part of the MLB offseason is now tilting sharply in the players’ favor. February’s hearings have made that clear—loudly. Salaries are climbing, gaps are widening, and front offices are learning that hesitation can be expensive. San Diego didn’t learn that lesson this year. They avoided it. Across the league, arbitration ... Read more
⚡ FLASH NEWS: MLB’s Arbitration System Is Shifting, and the Padres Were Ready Before Anyone Noticed ⚡ .NL
Arbitration season has become a minefield. What was once a predictable, if uncomfortable, part of the MLB offseason is now tilting sharply in the players’ favor. February’s hearings have made that clear—loudly. Salaries are climbing, gaps are widening, and front offices are learning that hesitation can be expensive. San Diego didn’t learn that lesson this year. They avoided it. Across the league, arbitration ... Read more
⚡ FLASH NEWS: Aaron Davenport Was Finally Lining It All Up—Then Everything Stopped ⚡ .NL
The timing couldn’t have been worse. Just days before spring training was set to begin, and only shortly after being named a non-roster invitee, Cleveland Guardians right-hander Aaron Davenport saw his 2026 season effectively disappear. The 25-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery, a procedure that now threatens to sideline him for the entire year. On paper, it’s another injury note from minor league camp. In ... Read more