They’ve done it again. Just when you thought the Los Angeles Dodgers were done, they swoop in and sign yet another big-name player on the open market. Per Bob Nightengale, the Dodgers and right-handed reliever Kirby Yates have agreed to a deal pending physical. The details of the would-be contract are not yet known. Jon Heyman confirmed that it looks to be close to a done deal. If the...
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Editor’s note: This piece originally ran on December 29, 2024. We’re re-running today with Hall of Fame results announced this evening. On January 21, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America will reveal their ballot results and any new entrees into the National Baseball Hall of Fame will be announced. To be elected, those on the ballot must receive at least 75% of the...
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Of the bat-first, power-hitting right-handed hitters, Pete Alonso is the lone player left in free agency who could move the needle for a team. Anthony Santander signed Monday with the Blue Jays. (Congrats to them on landing someone!) Teoscar Hernandez, Tyler O’Neill, Gleyber Torres, Paul Goldschmidt, and others have come and gone, and Pete finds himself at the end of the market, short on...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The 2025 Hall of Fame voting results will be revealed today at 6 p.m. As of Monday night, 188 votes have been publicized, which is about 48% of the expected total. Ichiro Suzuki has been checked off on every ballot, while CC Sabathia looks to be a lock, sitting at 93.6%. Two former Mets – Billy Wagner (84.6%) and Carlos Beltrán (80.3%) – are also above the 75% threshold...
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It’s not too late to build a great bullpen. With the bullpen market starting to heat up after Tanner Scott signing with the Dodgers, it’s time to reevaluate where things stand. The Mets have made notable moves with the addition of A.J. Minter and Griffin Canning, but they can use another reliable late-inning arm out of the pen. Plenty of quality free agent options are available just...
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The Blue Jays are bridesmaids no more. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported that outfielder Anthony Santander and the Blue Jays agreed on a deal pending physical. Jeff Passan of ESPN noted the deal is for five years and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic notes the total amount of the contract is $92.5 million. There is a club option for a sixth year, and Santander can opt out after the third year....
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