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At first glance, the idea feels obvious. Framber Valdez is still on the market. The Blue Jays have money, ambition, and a stated willingness to push beyond the luxury tax if the right player emerges. Valdez is durable, playoff-tested, and among the most consistent pitchers of the last several seasons. So why hasn’t this already happened? Toronto’s interest in Valdez is real. Meetings were held. Conversations ... Read more

There’s a famous Moneyball moment reminding everyone that first base looks simple until someone actually has to play it every day. Sep 3, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (40) hits a two run triple against the Athletics during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images This offseason, the Mets treated first ... Read more

There’s a famous Moneyball moment reminding everyone that first base looks simple until someone actually has to play it every day. Sep 3, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (40) hits a two run triple against the Athletics during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images This offseason, the Mets treated first ... Read more

As spring training approaches, analysts have already rendered judgment, using projections and probabilities to outline a grim outlook for the White Sox. At least the mascot is in the Top 30 in MLB.Getty Images Multiple Top 100 prospect lists offer modest reassurance, placing Chicago somewhere between respectable depth and expected rebuilding inflation. Five prospects appearing regularly feels encouraging, though ... Read more

As spring training approaches, analysts have already rendered judgment, using projections and probabilities to outline a grim outlook for the White Sox. At least the mascot is in the Top 30 in MLB.Getty Images Multiple Top 100 prospect lists offer modest reassurance, placing Chicago somewhere between respectable depth and expected rebuilding inflation. Five prospects appearing regularly feels encouraging, though ... Read more