In New York, veteran columnist Jon Heyman of the New York Post stands out as a knowledgeable voice in baseball circles. While Heyman acknowledges the slim chances as MLB’s Opening Day approaches, he envisions a scenario where the Mets consider putting slugger Pete Alonso on the trade block this year. Heyman specifically points out the…
In Bradenton, Florida, the Pirates aimed for a competitive Spring Training, resulting in a significantly altered roster compared to last year. While some roster adjustments are pending, here are the 26 players expected to kick off the season in Miami for Opening Day. At catcher, Henry Davis and Jason Delay are set, with Davis showcasing…
The Philadelphia Phillies have finalized their roster for the Opening Day game, now slated for Friday, March 29, following a delay in the home opener due to adverse weather conditions. However, the team remains in pursuit of adding another left-handed hitting outfielder, as reported by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. Who is being considered to address…
A former pitcher for the New York Mets encountered trouble shortly after embarking on a new career as a police officer in Nevada. Chasen Bradford, aged 34, was arrested for driving under the influence just one day after being officially sworn in with the Henderson Police Department. Bradford, who had recently completed training at the…
The New York Mets are gearing up for the 2024 season with hopes of a stronger competitive showing compared to last year. As they finalize crucial roster decisions before Opening Day, they’ve opted to assign Mark Vientos to start the season in the minor leagues. Mets president of baseball operations, David Stearns, informed reporters that…
The Chicago Cubs faced off against the San Francisco Giants on March 22 in a Cactus League matchup. The Cubs’ ace, Justin Steele, initiated the game for his team but had to leave early due to a leg injury sustained when he took a comebacker off his left leg in the top of the 2nd…
It’s anticipated that right-handed pitcher Chase Anderson will activate an out clause within his minor league contract with the Pirates, as reported by Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 (via X). Failure by the Pirates to promote him to the MLB roster would lead to him becoming a free agent. Anderson is among several veterans facing…
After enduring a season marked by 100 losses, the Kansas City Royals were intent on stabilizing their starting rotation during the winter. This determination prompted an aggressive spending spree, acquiring seasoned arms to complement their promising young pitchers. While the organization’s pitching development program has faced criticism in recent times, signs of progress emerged, notably…
According to the collective bargaining agreement between MLB and MLBPA, there’s an upcoming opt-out date for certain players, as indicated in Jon Becker’s recent tweet listing affected players from different leagues. Among them are three Cubs players: Carl Edwards Jr., Garrett Cooper, and David Peralta. The CBA specifies that players with six years of MLB…
The Philadelphia Phillies continue to pare down their spring training roster as Opening Day approaches, announcing their fourth round of cuts on Wednesday morning. Seven more players were sent to the minor league camp, reducing the major league camp to 43 players. Included among the seven players were two of the team’s Top 30 prospects…