The 22-year-old rookie surprisingly made his major league debut in May 2024. Although it was a season of ups and downs, it consisted of many learning opportunities for the youngster.

And so it begins… Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki has officially been posted by the NPB’s Chiba Lotte Marines. “Since I joined [the Marines], I have continued to listen to my future MLB challenges, and I am grateful to the team for officially allowing me to post,” Sasaki said. Anticipating his future arrival, the Texas… read more

It’s been at least a week since the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in five games to win the 2024 World Series. I say, “at least,” because I don’t know for sure without looking it up, and shouldn’t I have vivid memories of where I was while watching every inning of the… read more

The offseason is a time for change. Teams look to shuffle their rosters to make way for new players, cut payroll and try to woo potential free agents. It’s also a time to readjustment for players already on a team as reports roll in about players who will be changing positions for the coming season…. read more

For the first time in his soon-to-be twelve-year career, Kyle Hendricks will dawn a uniform other than the Chicago Cubs. The Los Angeles Angels and Hendricks have reportedly inked Hendricks to a one-year $2.5 million deal. A change of scenery could be exactly what the 34-year-old Hendricks needs after a year full of struggle last… read more

MLB free agency has officially begun as the five-day silent period following the World Series ended yesterday at 5:00 PM EST. One of the first things to happen once the clock strikes that time every year is teams will offer free agents that year’s qualifying offer. 2024/2025’s qualifying offer is set at $21.05 million, the… read more

The Cleveland Guardians’ Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor each drove in more than 100 RBI, earning nominations for the 2024 Silver Slugger awards. Naylor hit .243 with 31 homers and 108 RBI. His competition at first base is Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of Toronto and Carlos Santana of Minnesota. Guerrero makes a strong case. He hit… read more

The Major League Baseball Players Association announced a list of 30 players who reached free agency today after having their option decisions resolved with Colorado Rockies catcher Jacob Stallings among the names. The Rockies haven’t made an announcement concerning their decision on the mutual option but Stallings has declined his end of the $1.5 million… read more

In a bit of a slow week for Chicago’s AFL prospects, Tim Elko blasted his way to Team USA and backstop Michael Turner kept up the nice work behind the dish.

Former Texas Rangers All-Star Joey Gallo is set to hit free agency once again to possibly join his sixth team in five years. The Washington Nationals announced Sunday that they would decline Gallo’s $8 million mutual option. In just 76 games with Washington, Gallo hit .161 with 10 home runs and 27 RBI while splitting… read more