Sox Populi Podcast 182 — Reviewing our 2024 predictions

We made our season predictions for the fourth consecutive year over at South Side Sox, and for the fourth consecutive year, a different writer took the crown.

Why Is No One Talking About Jose Urena?

If you talk to many Texas Rangers fans, they will tell you that the team needs to resign Kirby Yates, David Robertson, and Jose Leclerc to revamp their bullpen. External sources such as Tanner Scott, and Blake Treinen amongst others are also very popular with Rangers fans. However, one name who doesn’t seem to be… read more

Athletics to sign veteran righty Luis Severino

The newly moved Athletics made a surprising splash in free agency on Thursday, signing veteran right-handed starter Luis Severino to a three-year, $67 million contract per a report by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The deal includes a $10 million signing bonus a $57 million contract over the next three seasons with an opt-out after the second season… read more

Detroit Shadow Banned by Pro/NCAA for Major Events?

DETROIT, MI Picture this—it’s 2006 and Jerome Bettis, a Detroit native, hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy at Ford Field for the Pittsburgh Steelers, celebrating his first and only Super Bowl championship, finishing his career. WHOLESOME: Joey Porter held back the entire #Steelers team.. while Jerome Bettis ran out of the tunnel pregame of the Super… read more

What the Red Sox Signing Aroldis Chapman Means

It is not Tanner Scott, but the Boston Red Sox have addressed the back of the bullpen. Per Jeff Passan, the Red Sox have signed Aroldis Chapman to a one year contract and for $10.75 million. Pending a physical, Chapman is shipping up to Boston. With the losses of Kenley Jansen and Chris Martin, the… read more

Where will Nolan Arenado end up?

While Juan Soto is certainly the biggest free agent name on the market, it’s becoming increasingly likely that the top name on the trade market in star third baseman Nolan Arenado. The St. Louis Cardinals are obviously transitioning into a pseudo-rebuild. Since acquiring Arenado in 2021 after his public spat with the Colorado Rockies, the… read more

Breaking Down The Rangers Signing Of Kyle Higashioka

Last night, the Texas Rangers filled a much-needed to be filled hole on their roster for 2025 and beyond. Texas announced the signing of veteran catcher Kyle Higashioka to a two-year contract worth $13.7 million. Higashioka’s contract will add $5.75 million to the team’s payroll in 2025 and $6.75 million for the 2026 season. In… read more

The Detroit Tigers are “In” on Ha-Seong Kim

Sports writer Evan Petzold reported on his podcast “Days of Roar” that the Tigers are “In” on former Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim. Kim finished 2024 with a slash line of .233/.330/.370/.700. His slash line was even better with runners in scoring position, which is definitely an area to improve in for the team. Kim’s 2024… read more

Is the Dodgers Way of Spending Good for Baseball?

The defending champions are not going away quietly. Instead, they are loading up so that way they can defend their crown. The Los Angeles Dodgers went out and spent money and continue to be aggressive. Where they Spent the Money The Dodgers shocked the world and signed 2023 CY Young Winner Blake Snell. Snell got… read more

Does Tanner Scott Joining The Texas Rangers Make Sense?

Everyone who knows anything about the Texas Rangers knows that they always need to upgrade their bullpen. This winter is no different as Rangers leverage relievers Jose Leclerc, David Robertson, and Kirby Yates are all free agents. If you’ve been following the Rangers for a long time, you know they are not the organization to… read more

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