With the arrival of 2025, baseball insiders are beginning to make bold predictions for the upcoming season. MLB.com released a column this week predicting that Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout will have an MVP-caliber season. Rhett Bollinger writes, “The prediction is that Trout finally stays healthy and puts together his first full season … Read more
The Atlanta Braves faced unexpected struggles in 2024, particularly after early injuries to Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. They never quite bounced back as anticipated. Despite sneaking into the postseason, they were eliminated in the Wild Card round. Looking ahead to the 2025 season, the Braves will need to strengthen their roster or … Read more
In March 2022, the Atlanta Braves made a bold move by acquiring first baseman Matt Olson from the Oakland Athletics and signing him to an eight-year, $168 million deal. This move signaled the end of Freddie Freeman’s 12-season stint with the Braves, as he later joined the Los Angeles Dodgers. Shortstop Dansby Swanson had mixed … Read more
With the numerous contract extensions the Atlanta Braves have granted to their young core in recent years, arbitration doesn’t carry the same weight for them as it does for many other teams. While locking in so many players presents challenges, such as reduced payroll flexibility, the Braves’ 2025 plans aren’t likely to be significantly impacted … Read more
The St. Louis Cardinals made bold claims early in the offseason, emphasizing a shift toward youth in 2025 rather than contending immediately. However, they have yet to back this up with any moves to cut payroll or add promising young talent. Nolan Arenado remains on the roster, and the Cardinals may find themselves needing … Read more
BALTIMORE — Veteran right-hander has signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles, the team announced Friday. The 41-year-old Morton, best known for his heroics in Game 7 of the 2017 World Series with the Houston Astros, joins Baltimore to bolster their starting rotation. This will mark Morton’s 18th MLB season, following … Read more
Charlie Morton, who spent the last four seasons with the Atlanta Braves and played a pivotal role in their 2021 World Series run, has signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Now 41 years old, Morton joins a Baltimore team expected to remain highly competitive, earning $15 million as reported by multiple sources. … Read more
It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of future free agent classes. However, as Ferris Bueller reminds us, we should take a moment to appreciate the present. The New York Mets already have Juan Soto, and while dreaming of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting behind him in 2026 is enticing, there’s time for those … Read more
The New York Mets made a splash this offseason by signing Juan Soto to a massive 15-year, $765 million deal. However, they might not be done adding superstars just yet. The Toronto Blue Jays could face the loss of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in free agency next offseason after failing to surround him with enough star … Read more
Here’s a paraphrased version: This could be an intriguing way to address this part of the roster. Luis Arráez has played all four infield positions throughout his career, including 69 games at first base in 2024 while splitting time between the Padres and Miami Marlins. San Diego has reportedly explored trading Arráez. What would it … Read more
