The Philadelphia Phillies bullpen faces uncertainty heading into the 2025 season, largely due to players like Carlos Estevez potentially moving on to other teams. While Estevez hasn’t signed anywhere yet, a return to the Phillies seems unlikely at this point. Estevez, who was acquired by Philadelphia at the trade deadline, was one of the top … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies entered the 2024 season with championship aspirations but were eliminated early in the NLDS by the New York Mets. In the aftermath, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski expressed his intent to make tough decisions in order to strengthen the roster for 2025. “We have a lot of good players, but we … Read more
Baseball Prospectus is a leader in the baseball analytics field, having played a significant role in introducing and educating many, including myself, on the use of advanced stats. Their analysis is top-tier, and their prospect coverage is among the best when it comes to publicly available data. Their annual top ten lists, along with the … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies officially parted ways with reliever, as he signed a multi-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. Hoffman earned his deal after emerging as one of baseball’s top relievers during his two seasons with the Phillies. This marked a significant turnaround from his earlier, less impressive stints with the Colorado Rockies and Cincinnati … Read more
The rumor mill is buzzing, and Red Sox Nation is on high alert! Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recently revealed that the Red Sox are reportedly “open” to trading their young power hitter, Triston Casas. While no deal is imminent, the news has sparked plenty of speculation about the team’s motivations. The Sox are rumored … Read more
The Boston Red Sox have struggled this offseason to shield their star players from trade rumors. Names like Wilyer Abreu, Triston Casas, and Masataka Yoshida have all surfaced in trade speculation, as the Red Sox appear eager to leverage their surplus of left-handed bats. According to a report by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the team even … Read more
The Los Angeles Angels have made some aggressive offseason moves, but their timeline for contention remains uncertain. In November, the team signed veteran free agents Yusei Kikuchi, Travis d’Arnaud, and Kyle Hendricks. However, without acquiring more impact players, it’s difficult to see them improving on their losing record from 2024. The Angels’ roster does feature … Read more
All indications suggest that Nick Pivetta is likely to part ways with the Boston Red Sox this offseason, but his next destination remains uncertain. In November, Pivetta turned down Boston’s one-year, $21.05 million qualifying offer. As a result, if he signs elsewhere, the Red Sox will receive draft-pick compensation. Many speculate that the Toronto Blue … Read more
The end may not quite be here yet (or Opening Day, in this case), but it’s definitely on the horizon. The Boston Red Sox and Alex Bregman seem to be locked in a game of patience, sizing each other up from across the room. Bregman, a two-time All-Star third baseman during his nine seasons with … Read more
The San Diego Padres are reportedly cautiously optimistic about signing free-agent pitcher Roki Sasaki, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Earlier on Monday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that Sasaki had narrowed his choices to three teams: the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Padres. Nightengale previously described the Dodgers and Padres as the … Read more
