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Clayton Kershaw Remains a Los Angeles Dodger
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly re-signed franchise pitcher Clayton Kershaw for the 2024 season per Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The club has not confirmed the deal as it is pending a physical which will occur on Thursday. The physical is an important aspect as Kershaw underwent shoulder surgery in… read more
Bobby Witt Jr. Signs Largest Contract in Royals History
The Kansas City Royals and star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. have announced they have agreed to an 11-year, $288.7 million extension as first reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN. The present, the future, and the largest contract in franchise history. pic.twitter.com/LpcUGPpzkj — Kansas City Royals (@Royals) February 5, 2024 It’s also been reported that Witt’s… read more
How Does the Mariners Lineup Look After Busy January?
After spending the first two months of the offseason actively trading away assets, fans of the Seattle Mariners wondered when they would begin to add meaningful pieces, if at all. Mariners top brass preached patience to fans as after the start of the new year, they began to make good on their promise to start… read more
3 Landing Spots for Jorge Soler
The market for veteran impact bats and designated hitters is heating up in the wake of Joc Pederson signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks and rumors that a decision by Justin Turner is likely to happen quite soon. Last week I covered potential landing spots for J.D. Martinez, which leaves a discussion open for a comparable… read more
Players In Need of a Rebound in 2024
The beauty of baseball is the ebb and flow that players can experience year to year. When they are at the top of their game, it is exhilarating, but when they struggle it can be a frustrating endeavor which can make a rebound so much sweeter on the other side. However, there can be the… read more
A Trio of Legends Earned Immortality in the Baseball Hall of Fame
In a surprising breath of fresh air, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America elected three players to the Hall of Fame on Tuesday, marking a ballot boom that hadn’t been seen for several years. BBWAA writers elected ballot newcomers Adrián Beltré and Joe Mauer as well as lifetime Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton on… read more
3 Potential Fits for J.D. Martinez
In the new era of the universal designated hitter, more than ever veteran bats can continue to contribute across the league despite age and defensive liabilities. It can extend a career and also give teams more opportunities to focus solely on a bat for the lineup. J.D. Martinez has been one of the most productive… read more
What are the Angels Doing Exactly?
It’s no mystery that things have not been going well for the Los Angeles Angels over the past decade. After appearing briefly in the 2014 postseason, the team has failed to make the playoffs since then and has had eight consecutive losing seasons starting in 2016. Despite having two of the best players in baseball… read more
Is There a Market For C.J. Cron?
While the MLB offseason is typically focused on the landing spots of the premier free agents, what about the markets for players that aren’t top-tier but still solid options? One under-the-radar free agent that could potentially help any number of teams is first baseman slugger C.J. Cron. Cron’s journey to the big leagues began during… read more
Standing Pat in the Starting Pitching Market Could Harm the Orioles
It took patience and planning, but the Baltimore Orioles finally arrived in 2023 as a prime example of an effective rebuild. The team won 101 games to win their division and earn the top seed in the postseason. Unfortunately, it was a quick stay as they were swept by the Texas Rangers in three games…. read more
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