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

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

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

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

The MLB offseason is always full of surprises. Charlie Culberson, an infielder his whole career, is attempting to convert to a relief pitcher at the age of 34 in order to prolong his career with the Atlanta Braves. That’s a rare conversion to pull off but another player trying to make a slightly easier transition… read more

Every offseason marks the annual clearance sale by the Tampa Bay Rays to continue the wheels of their organization turning. The 2023-24 offseason has been no exception as they have continued to wheel and deal, opening up space for new, younger, and cheaper talent. The latest trade candidate reportedly being shopped is first baseman/ left… read more

The MLB offseason has been an interesting one. The Los Angeles Dodgers have swung big for free agents, while teams like the Atlanta Braves and Seattle Mariners have been active in the trade market. Teams across the league have been hyper-focused on free agents coming over from Japan and Korea, while others have been focused… read more

For quite a while, the Houston Astros have been one of the best teams in baseball. A perennial contender, the team continually appears in the American League Championship Series while making several trips to the World Series, including winning a pair of them. They have blended a mix of draft and development, with quality free… read more

The 2023-24 offseason has been an interesting one for baseball fans. The Los Angeles Dodgers spent over $1 billion in contracts they’ll be paying for a long while, while the rest of the league has seen some bold and often head-scratching moves. The St. Louis Cardinals filled their rotation with old men while the Kansas… read more

The Atlanta Braves recently made a stunning trade to acquire left-handed pitcher Chris Sale along with $17 million from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Vaughn Grissom. It was just the latest move by Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos in what has been a busy offseason. The Braves have earned the benefit… read more