PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sluggball, a 4-on-4 baseball competition co-created by Ruben Amaro Jr., who was formerly the general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, is set to launch in May and will tour minor league stadiums this season. Sluggball is dedicated solely to situational hitting, requiring neither fielding nor running. David Amaro and his brother, who … Read more
In their pursuit of the National League title, the Pittsburgh Pirates are counting on a possible comeback from outfielder Jack Suwinski. Let’s investigate how important Suwinski’s rebound is and what effect it could have on the team’s aspirations. During a quiet offseason, highlighted by the signing of Spencer Horwitz, the Pirates are relying on homegrown … Read more
The White Sox continue to bolster their roster with experienced players. Yesterday, they reached an agreement with one-year, $5 million contract, which includes a $10 million mutual option for 2026 or a $1.5 million buyout. Pérez posted a 5-6 record with a 4.53 ERA last season, playing for both the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego … Read more
The Padres still have a glaring hole in left field with just one month to go before Spring Training. An intriguing option remains available in free agency—an old friend of the organization. Currently, San Diego has no left fielder with MLB experience on their roster. FanGraphs projects Tirso Ornelas to fill the spot, but he … Read more
The Los Angeles Dodgers ultimately emerged as the winners of the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes, although the San Diego Padres were serious contenders throughout much of the process. After receiving interest from over 20 teams, Sasaki narrowed his options to three finalists: the Dodgers, Padres, and the Toronto Blue Jays, who surprisingly became a late addition … Read more
**Mets Eyeing David Bednar for Potential Trade** The New York Mets are actively working to improve their bullpen for the 2025 season, with the recent addition of left-hander A.J. Minter to a substantial contract signaling their intent. Minter is expected to serve as the setup man for elite closer Edwin Diaz in the upcoming campaign. … Read more
The San Diego Padres and Minnesota Twins have recently engaged in trade discussions centered around catcher Christian Vázquez, according to a report from Dan Hayes and Dennis Lin of The Athletic on Wednesday night. While no deal is currently imminent, both teams appear motivated to work out an agreement involving Vázquez, a veteran catcher and … Read more
The Boston Red Sox and right-hander Walker Buehler have agreed to a one-year, $21.05 million contract, according to sources via ESPN. The deal includes an additional $2.5 million in performance bonuses, as first reported by Yahoo Sports. Buehler, who secured the final out of this year’s World Series for the Dodgers, joins a Red Sox … Read more
A former starting catcher for the Boston Red Sox is set to compete for a return to the major leagues during Spring Training this season. The Red Sox originally acquired Reese McGuire in a 2022 trade that sent reliever Jake Diekman to the Chicago White Sox. McGuire took over as the starting catcher for much … Read more
Many Boston Red Sox fans remain optimistic that the team can secure two-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman before the offseason ends. Manager Alex Cora and franchise cornerstone Rafael Devers have both weighed in on the potential acquisition of the longtime Houston Astros standout, though Devers’ response was notably cryptic. So far, one of the … Read more
