Author: David Melendi

Morabito Cracks First AFL Homer

Nick Morabito hit the first pitch in the bottom of the first inning 442 feet on Sunday, and the Scottsdale Scorpions beat the Peoria Javelinas 4-1 in the Arizona Fall League. Brett Banks threw a scoreless ninth with two strikeouts to earn the save. Morabito added an RBI single in the third and finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a strikeout. The 22-year-old, a 2022 second-round pick from Gonzaga...

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Refresher Of Mets Set To Hit Free Agency

Pete Alonso headlines the list of Mets set to hit free agency this offseason, but a host of others who finished the year in New York could be on the move, too. With the Los Angeles Dodgers capturing a second-straight World Series championship Saturday night, players who qualify are officially slated to become free agents Sunday. Then, five days after the conclusion of the World Series, November...

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Free Agent Profile: Framber Valdez, SP

Framber Valdez, SP Age: 31 (11/19/1993) B/T: R/L 2025 Traditional Stats: 13-11, 3.66 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 192 IP, 187 SO, 68 BB, 31 GS 2025 Advanced Stats: 114 ERA+, 23.3 K%, 8.5 BB%, 3.75 xERA, 3.37 FIP, 3.34 xFIP, 4.0 fWAR, 3.8 bWAR Rundown Framber Valdez is a workhorse. He has thrown 767 2/3 innings over the last four seasons, second only to Logan Webb in that time. Plus, he’s providing...

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2025 Report Card: Brandon Sproat, RHP

Brandon Sproat Age: 25 (9/17/2000)  B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 0-2, 4.79 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 20 2/3 IP, 17 SO, 7 BB, 4 GS Advanced Stats: 85 ERA+, 20.2 K%, 8.3 BB%, 3.90 xERA, 2.80 FIP, 3.84 xFIP, 0.6 fWAR, 0.2 bWAR 2025 salary: $760,000 Grade: B 2025 Review Brandon Sproat entered 2025 as the top pitching prospect in the organization, but was hit hard at Triple-A Syracuse to start the season, giving up...

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2025 Report Card: Steve Cohen, Owner

Steve Cohen, Owner Age: 69 2025 net worth: $23 billion, per Forbes Grade: B 2025 Review Steve Cohen opened the checkbook up wide last offseason, signing Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million contract. It was the largest deal in sports history in total value at the time. (Cristiano Ronaldo signed a two-year extension worth up to $936 million with Al-Nassr FC in July. Francisco Lindor’s...

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