Nick Pivetta has already declined an opportunity to pitch for the Red Sox in 2025, but that doesn’t necessarily rule out a return to Boston’s pitching staff. After the 2024 season, the Red Sox extended a qualifying offer to Pivetta, which would have secured him a one-year deal worth $21.05 million. However, the veteran right-hander … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies’ pitchers and catchers are set to report to Clearwater, Florida, on February 12 for the start of spring training, with the first full-squad workout scheduled for February 17. While the roster is largely complete, the team may look to bolster its depth in two key areas. Adding a reliever and an outfielder … Read more
Former Chicago Cubs closer Adbert Alzolay has reportedly found a new opportunity, agreeing to a two-year minor league contract with the New York Mets, as reported by multiple outlets, including SNY. The Mets have not officially announced the deal, and Alzolay’s name has yet to appear in the team’s transaction log. Alzolay was designated for … Read more
With Spring Training quickly approaching, the Yankees are actively searching for left-handed bullpen help and have been linked to several available options. Currently, they don’t have a left-handed reliever on their 40-man roster, a situation they likely aim to address before their Opening Day game against the Milwaukee Brewers. While Tim Hill remains a recognizable … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies have had a relatively quiet offseason, which may come as a surprise to some, but they appear satisfied with the current state of the team. Following an early postseason exit, there was speculation that significant changes might be on the horizon. However, while the bullpen underwent some adjustments, the sweeping changes many … Read more
The Pittsburgh Pirates have long faced criticism for their consistent lack of spending, but could that shift in the near future? MLB insider Ken Rosenthal suggested implementing a salary floor of $100 to $120 million in the next Collective Bargaining Agreement. He also proposed penalties for teams that fail to meet the threshold. “Why not … Read more
The rumors that emerged earlier this month about Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes requesting a trade have been debunked, but that doesn’t change the fact that Hayes is a player who could hold significant value in the trade market. Over the course of five seasons, Hayes has averaged 15 defensive runs saved and over … Read more
The San Diego Padres have been notably quiet this offseason, not making any significant roster changes. They lost Tanner Scott to the Los Angeles Dodgers and missed out on Roki Sasaki, who also chose the Dodgers. If they want to stay competitive in the National League West, the Padres will likely need to make a … Read more
The San Diego Padres are concluding what seems to be one of the most disappointing offseasons in baseball, but there’s still an opportunity to make a major move that could boost their roster for 2025. Earlier in the offseason, the Padres identified their main needs as a starting pitcher, catcher, and a corner outfield bat. … Read more
Mookie Betts, the latest Boston Red Sox legend, left the team under controversial circumstances. Now, he’s adding to the sting by saying his departure was one of the best decisions of his career (via All the Smoke Productions). “I enjoy watching Red Sox games because of [Alex] Cora… people thought I didn’t want to be … Read more
