Offseason

Reds Have the Right Direction in Mind, but are Going About it the Wrong Way

Jan 5, 2019

Cincinnati Reds, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

There's nothing wrong with a rebuilding team, or one that has struggled in recent memory, making transactions to help improve their win-loss differential. In fact, especially for that team's fanbase, it should ...

Philadelphia Phillies Ink Reliever David Robertson to Two-Year Deal

Jason Kelly

Jan 3, 2019

Offseason, Philadelphia Phillies, Transactions

The Philadelphia Phillies continued their strong offseason on Thursday, as they signed former New York Yankees closer, David Robertson, to a two-year deal. The contract, as first reported by Mark Feinsand of ML...

The Closing Bell, 2018: National League

Joe Orsatti

Jan 3, 2019

Headlines, National League, Offseason

Here is a review of all of the action from the final weeks in 2018 for National League teams. New York Mets While neither the Braves nor Marlins made any moves to close out 2018, the Mets made a few upgrades ...

The Closing Bell, 2018: American League

Joe Orsatti

Jan 3, 2019

American League, Headlines, Offseason

Despite the Winter Meetings having ended a couple weeks ago, the baseball world was treated to a considerable amount of movement in recent days. Here is a round-up of everything that went down by league. Bosto...

While Improved, the Minnesota Twins are Assembled to be a One-Year Threat

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 3, 2019

Minnesota Twins, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

For a second consecutive offseason, the Minnesota Twins have been one of the most active teams in Major League Baseball on the free agent market. But they're only assembling themselves to be a one-year threat. ...

The Marvin Miller Model That Made so Many Ballplayers Rich is in Trouble

Tom Gibbons

Dec 30, 2018

Baseball History, Major League Baseball, Offseason

The surface looks fairly solid for baseball’s labor side. Manny Machado and Bryce Harper are expected to sign record-breaking contracts in the hundreds of millions. The Philadelphia Phillies entered the o...

The Difference between Harper and Machado is Scattered MVP Production vs Steady Stardom

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 29, 2018

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Bryce Harper and Manny Machado continue to co-headline this offseason's free agent class. They're discussed on a daily basis and rightfully so. They're two of the best players in Major League Baseball and just ...

Trade to Dodgers Was the Worst Thing to Happen to Manny Machado

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 27, 2018

Los Angeles Dodgers, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

When a star player gets traded to a big city, it's supposed to enhance their brand. But, in the case of former Baltimore Orioles infielder Manny Machado, getting traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers was the worst ...

Athletics Acquire Jurickson Profar as Part of Three-Team Trade

Jason Kelly

Dec 21, 2018

American League, Headlines, Offseason

The Oakland Athletics completed a three-way trade with the Texas Rangers and the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday which resulted in the team acquiring infielder Jurickson Profar. Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports was the ...

Mets Sign Wilson Ramos

Joe Orsatti

Dec 17, 2018

Breaking News, Headlines, New York Mets, Offseason

Continuing a busy offseason for the National League East, the New York Mets agreed to terms with catcher Wilson Ramos on a two-year deal worth $19 million guaranteed. The breakdown of the deal has Ramos earning...