The New York Yankees are expected to be active in free agency, with MLB insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today predicting that they’ll secure star third baseman Alex Bregman. Bregman, who just finished a five-year, $100 million contract with the Houston Astros, is among the top free-agent hitters available. Nightengale highlighted Bregman’s desire for the…
Max Fried, the left-handed ace for the Atlanta Braves, is among the top pitchers available in free agency this offseason. Several teams are reportedly interested in signing the 31-year-old, including the Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, and Boston Red Sox. According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet and Jon Heyman of The New York Post, the…
The New York Mets may soon be in the market for a new first baseman, as Pete Alonso is approaching free agency. In a recent discussion on *Baseball Night in New York*, MLB analyst Anthony McCarron suggested a high-profile trade that would involve the Mets acquiring Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from the Toronto Blue Jays. …
The Cleveland Guardians had a remarkably successful season, surpassing expectations and coming close to a World Series appearance. As they head into the offseason with the goal of winning the AL Central again in 2025, they are already facing significant challenges. A key setback is the news that David Fry, the team’s 2024 All-Star designated…
In 2022, the Milwaukee Brewers traded their All-Star closer Josh Hader to the Padres, receiving a substantial return. The Brewers felt comfortable making that move because they had another All-Star reliever, Devin Williams, ready to step up. Now, 2 1/2 years later, Williams’ own future with Milwaukee is uncertain. According to MLB insider Jeff Passan,…
The Cleveland Guardians have opened up a spot on their 40-man roster by outrighting veteran outfielder Myles Straw, allowing them to create room for new talent. They placed Straw on waivers, expecting he would go unclaimed due to the over $14 million remaining on his contract from a five-year deal he signed in 2022. Straw…
The phrase, “If you build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path to your door,” implies that creating something valuable or superior attracts attention and demand. For the Cleveland Guardians, this idea has applied as they’ve developed a strong infrastructure with talented coaches and front office members who are now highly sought after…
CLEVELAND — As the offseason begins, the Guardians anticipated that some of their successful coaches might move on to other teams. Chris Valaika was the first to make that leap. The Guardians announced that Valaika, who served as Cleveland’s hitting coach for the past three seasons, has been hired by the Reds as their director…
David Fry had a standout season with the Cleveland Guardians, making the All-Star team, participating in the postseason, and hitting crucial home runs during their playoff run. However, he has been dealing with a lingering elbow injury that has affected his performance. Fry is scheduled to meet with Dr. Keith Meister next week to discuss…
The Cleveland Guardians are gearing up for the offseason after falling just one series short of the World Series. With a strong farm system and emerging young talents supporting their star, José Ramirez, the organization is well-positioned for future success. However, to compete at the highest level, some strategic moves are necessary. Before exploring the…