After being hit by a pitch near his right knee in the sixth inning on Wednesday, Jurickson Profar convinced the staff to let him stay in the game but was removed after hobbling into second base on Xander Bogaerts’ single. X-rays after the game came back negative, and Profar has managed to secure his spot … Read more
Several free agents are still available who could play key roles for teams in 2025. This offseason has felt unusually slow and drawn out, but the wait is nearly over. In just a few weeks, pitchers and catchers will report to Spring Training, with the Boston Red Sox scheduled to begin on February 12. Before … Read more
The Red Sox have reached a minor league deal with catcher Mark Kolozsvary, including an invite to major league spring training, according to ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel. This marks Kolozsvary’s second consecutive year with the Red Sox organization, as he played for their Triple-A Worcester team in 2024. The 29-year-old has technically appeared in two MLB … Read more
The MLB offseason is no stranger to drama, and recent developments surrounding Alex Bregman, the Houston Astros’ star third baseman, have sent ripples through the baseball world. The Boston Red Sox, long rumored to be pursuing Bregman, now find themselves in a tense position as the Astros reignite discussions with their veteran player. Red Sox … Read more
A former corner infield prospect for the San Francisco Giants has secured a new team for 2025, signing with an independent ball club. According to the league’s transaction log, Luis Toribio is now a member of the Sioux City Explorers in the American Association. Former SF Giants corner infield prospect lands with American Association club … Read more
This article is adapted from Steve Gilbert’s D-backs Beat newsletter. To read the full edition, click here, and subscribe to receive it regularly in your inbox. Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt was at home in Louisville when he opened Instagram and discovered that free agent Corbin Burnes had signed with Arizona overnight. “That was the … Read more
The SF Giants haven’t been as busy as in past offseasons, but they’ve been significantly more active in free agency compared to the San Diego Padres, who have yet to sign anyone to a major league contract this winter. SF Giants division rivals have been oddly silent this offseason The Giants have made notable moves … Read more
The baseball community mourns the loss of former Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen coach Bobby Cuellar, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 72 due to a heart attack. In his first season with the Pirates in 2006, Cuellar led a bullpen featuring Mike González, Salomón Torres, Matt Capps, Dámaso Marté, and Roberto Hernández. … Read more
The Baltimore Orioles haven’t won a playoff series in a decade, and they might look to a division rival to change that. With a strong core of young positional players like Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman, and Jackson Holliday, the Orioles are well-positioned for the future. However, they may need to leverage their deep farm system … Read more
The MLB offseason never fails to capture attention, but this year, it feels like a contest to see which team can shock fans the most with their spending. The New York Mets wasted no time, making headlines with a staggering $765 million deal to land Juan Soto, snatching him right from under the Yankees. Meanwhile, … Read more
