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

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

The 2024 MLB Hall of Fame voting is complete and there is a new trio that will be enshrined in Cooperstown. Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, and Todd Helton were all selected to the Hall of Fame and will be part of baseball immortally. Now, sights are set on the 2025 and there are plenty of… read more

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

If you had to pick one of the most hated opposing players in Pittsburgh sports in the mid-2010s, Aroldis Chapman, the Reds flame-throwing closer, was at the top of the list. The Pirates came of age in 2013, and the Reds were already in the throes of trying to maximize their small-market championship window. The… read more

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

The New York Mets continue to be one of the most confusing teams in professional baseball. After a 101-win season that led to an NL East collapse and early exit from the postseason, the downfall continued in 2023. The Mets are coming off a season where they finished 75-87 and sold their big contracts at… 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

The Detroit Tigers got off to a very slow start in April 2023 winning only 10 of their first 27 games. As the weather heated up so did Detroit. The Tigers finished the season 78-84 which was good for 2nd in the AL Central Division. In addition, the Tigers finished with a winning record overall… 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