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What Is Leody Taveras’ Role In 2024?
There may be no greater mystery for the 2024 Texas Rangers than center fielder Leody Taveras. Looking at the current landscape of the Rangers outfield, Taveras finds himself on the outside looking in as of now. With Wyatt Langford solidifying himself in left field, Evan Carter expected to come back in center and Adolis Garcia… read more
Ranking The 6 Best Fits On Nolan Arenado’s Wish List
One big name on the trading block this offseason is Nolan Arenado. The St. Louis Cardinals are interested in moving the 10-time Gold Glove award winner and his contract this offseason. Arenado currently has a no-trade clause and would have to waive it in order to complete a deal. According to a recent report, Arenado… read more
Top Remaining Starting Pitchers Available This Offseason
Free agency around Major League Baseball is in full swing and many of the top players in the league have found new homes. This might be true but there is still a plethora of talent on the market — both in free agency and on the trade market. There are also many teams around the… read more
3 Best Landing Spots For Pete Alonso If He Does Not Return To New York Mets
Pete Alonso has been advertised as one of the game’s most prolific power hitters since entering the league. Alonso is coming off a down year, headlined by a home run in the wild card round that sent the New York Mets into the division series. As free agency continues around the league, it seems to… read more
Affected by Altitude Episode 143: Winter Meeting Wrapup (feat. Christian Saez of DNVR)
This episode was recorded on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Stats and events may not be current at time of posting. Rocky Mountain Rooftop is the Colorado Rockies affiliate of Fans First Sports Network dedicated to covering all things Rockies. Our flagship podcast Affected by Altitude, hosted by Evan Lang and Skyler Timmins, covers all the… read more
What is on the Blue Jays Christmas List?
With MLB Free Agency in full swing, it feels like Christmas has come early for baseball fans. There have already been a few signings with some big and some small, but most of the big-ticket presents are still waiting under the tree. For the Toronto Blue Jays, their wish list is growing. After the departure… read more
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The Pirates are unwilling to go all-in during the Paul Skenes window
The Pirates made a splash (or probably just a ripple) at the annual MLB Winter Meetings on Tuesday when they acquired infielder Spencer Horwitz from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for three pitchers–one promising young Major League starter and two prospects. The promising young Major Leaguer is Luis Ortiz, who had a bit of a… read more
What Adding Devin Williams Means for the Yankees
It felt like the world was ending when Juan Soto decided to leave the New York Yankees and sign with the New York Mets. It is extremely hard to fault that front office that put together a 16 year $760 million offer to retain his services. Losing Soto is a massive blow, as his bat… read more
Astros ship Kyle Tucker to Cubs for trio of players
The Houston Astros have reportedly acquired outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros for a trio of players led by infielder Isaac Paredes, right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski and third base prospect Cam Smith. Jeff Passan of ESPN first reported that the Tucker deal was done while Chandler Rome of The Athletic noted the full package… read more
Cubs trade for outfielder Kyle Tucker
The Chicago Cubs have acquired All-Star outfield from the Houston Astros for third baseman Isaac Paredes, righthanded pitcher Hayden Wesneski, and prospect Cam Smith. Tucker, who turns 28 in January, is set to become a free agent at the end of the season. The Cubs do not currently have any plans to extend his contract…. read more
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