Schweitzer profiles as an all-around pitcher, with average control and a 50 grade on all pitches except for a 55 on his fastball. Based on 2024 results, however, 50 control is likely lower than Schweitzer deserves, and his ability to avoid sharp contact deserves recognition.

Cody Bellinger won’t be going anywhere for the 2025 season. On Saturday it was announced that Bellinger opted into his contract to stay with the Chicago Cubs in 2025. Bellinger signed a three-year $90 million deal with the Cubs before last season. His deal included opt-outs after both 2024 and 2025. Prior to that deal,… read more

There are still a few days before MLB free agents can sign with new teams but the stove is already heating up. New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has opted out of his contract to possibly become a free agent. However, this comes with an asterisk. The Yankees have the chance to void the opt-out… read more

Based on his buff debut at 17 in the DSL, it’s arguable Núñez disappointed slightly Stateside, despite being the only primary center fielder selected on our All-Star squad. But there’s still reason for optimism as he re-sets and strikes out on a full season of pro ball next year, at Kannapolis.

The Colorado Rockies have acquired utilityman Owen Miller from the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Miller, 28 this month, has spent parts of four MLB seasons since being drafted in the third round by the San Diego Padres in 2018. In 2020 he was traded to the… read more

Outfielder Randal Grichuk has decided to decline his mutual option with the Arizona Diamondbacks, effectively making him a free agent. The option was worth $6 million but Grichuk will receive a $1.75 million buyout after hitting both 200 and 250 plate appearances which added $1.25 million to his initial buyout of $500,000 per Ethan Hullihen… read more

After getting swept in the Wild Card round of the postseason, the Baltimore Orioles kicked off their 2024-25 offseason by acquiring outfielder Daz Cameron from the Athletics in exchange for cash considerations. Originally drafted 37th overall by the Houston Astros in 2015, Cameron, 28 in January, initially made his debut in 2020 with the Detroit… read more

The 2024-25 MLB offseason is officially underway as the Atlanta Braves have traded slugging outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning. Soler, 32, seemed an obvious trade candidate for the Braves after he was acquired mid-season from the San Francisco Giants in a desperation move to… read more