As we approach the latter stages of December — traditionally baseball’s busiest offseason month — we’ve already seen a healthy amount of free-agent activity and considerable movement on the trade market. As of Wednesday, thirty-nine players have signed major-league contracts, including 17 of our Top 50 free agents, and several other stars, such as Garrett … Read more
World Series – New York Yankees v. Los Angeles Dodgers – Game One NEW YORK — In pivoting to Plan B after losing Juan Soto, Brian Cashman went after a familiar name in Cody Bellinger. “I acquired his dad back in the day. Now I acquired his son,” the New York Yankees general manager said … Read more
The Yankees will have a new-look outfield this season and Jaason Dominguez is expected to be a big part of it. After Juan Soto went crosstown, the Yankees made a deal to acquire Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs. The former NL MVP and multi-time Gold Glove outfielder should pair well with Aaron Judge, but … Read more
LAPD officers wear Dodgers caps while working during the World Series victory parade in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 1. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) The response was much like that of a father when handed the bill for his daughter’s wedding reception. Joy trumps outrage every time. So, when the city of Los … Read more
As the free-agent and trade markets move along and teams continue trying to improve this winter, front offices are determining not just what their rosters need but also which players they think are the best fit for their team. In some cases, that means making a choice between similar options, perhaps with a key difference … Read more
Guelph currently holds a record of 9-18-2-1. They are second-to-last in the league and have made it clear to the entire OHL that they are open for business. On Monday, the Storm traded away top-six forward, and Vancouver Canucks prospect, Vilmer Alriksson to Brampton. Then, before making a deal with their rivals Kitchener Rangers, the … Read more
Kiké Hernández celebrates after hitting a home run for the Dodgers in Game 5 of the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Oct. 11. The free-agent utility player says he nearly got suspended for cursing on Fox after the game. (Ashley Landis / Associated Press) Kiké Hernández says he got fined … Read more
Why Zaidi believes Giants failed to sign superstar free agents originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Farhan Zaidi does not believe the Giants have a San Francisco problem. Even after missing out on superstar free agents like Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani in recent years, the former Giants president of baseball operations … Read more
Here is the latest buzz surrounding Japanese free agent right-hander Roki Sasaki, who is expected to sign with an MLB team in January… Dec. 18, 1:54 p.m. The Yankees have an in-person meeting scheduled with Sasaki, GM Brian Cashman told reporters. Sasaki is expected to spend the holidays in Japan before returning to the United … Read more
What Zaidi would have done differently during Giants tenure originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area If Farhan Zaidi could go back in time, there is one thing he would do differently as Giants president of baseball operations. San Francisco fired Zaidi on Sept. 30 after six seasons with the organization, and in speaking publicly … Read more