Author: Allison Waxman

Bobby Witt Jr., Royals Agree to 11-Year, $288.7 Million Extension

Jeff Passan of ESPN reported Monday that the Kansas City Royals and star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. are in agreement on an 11-year, $288.7 million extension.  The deal, which includes opt-outs after the seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth years, is the largest contract in franchise history. Witt’s contract also includes a club option after the eleventh year that would add on an additional three...

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Mets Invite Jett Williams, Christian Scott to Major League Camp

The New York Mets announced Thursday that they’ve invited 10 players to major league spring training camp. Top Prospects Jett Williams, INF (No. 45 MLB 2024 Prospect List) Drew Gilbert, OF (No. 53 MLB 2024 Prospect List) Christian Scott, RHP (No. 99 ESPN’s 2024 Prospect List) Kevin Parada, C Minor League Arms Dominic Hamel, RHP Mike Vasil, RHP Nate Lavender, LHP Eric Orze, RHP...

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Mets 2024 Positional Outlook: First Base

This past offseason has been well, slow. Big names remain on the market, and with spring training right around the corner, it’s anybody’s guess who will sign where. However, it’s as good a time as ever to take stock of who the Mets have, rather than who they don’t. It’s hard to forget about Kodai Senga’s electric rookie season or what Francisco Álvarez might...

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Free Agent Profile: Phil Maton, RP

Phil Maton Position: RP B/T: R/R Age: 30 (03/25/1993) 2023 Traditional Stats: 68 G (1 SV), 66 IP, 3.00 ERA, 1.121 WHIP, 4-3, 74 SO, 25 BB 2023 Advanced Stats: 141 ERA+, 27.0% SO%, 9.1% BB%, 3.14 xERA, 3.74 FIP, 4.24 xFIP, 0.6 fWAR, 1.1 bWAR Rundown Phil Maton began his career as a member of the San Diego Padres but faced constant promotion and demotion. He was an effective middle relief option...

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Free Agent Profile: Ryne Stanek, RHP

RYNE STANEK Position: RP B/T: R/R Age: 32 (07/26/1991) 2023 Traditional Stats: 55 G, 50.2 IP, 4.09 ERA, 1.243 WHIP, 3-1, 51 SO, 21 BB 2023 Advanced Stats: 103 ERA+, 23.9% SO%, 9.9% BB%, 3.96 xERA, 4.60 FIP, 5.06 xFIP,  0.1 fWAR, 0.3 bWAR Rundown Ryne Stanek began his major league career with the Tampa Bay Rays, primarily used as an opener after struggling in his first few appearances. During...

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