The New York Mets have secured right-hander Jorge Lopez with a one-year, $2 million contract, solidifying their bullpen for the upcoming season. This move comes as the Mets have actively worked on strengthening their organization depth in the past week. Lopez, who had a breakout year in 2022 as a reliever, struggled to maintain the
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The MLB Rule 5 draft saw three New York Yankees farmhands being taken, with two of them being the first two overall picks. The Oakland Athletics picked right-hander Mitch Spence as the top overall pick, while the Kansas City Royals selected right-hander Matt Sauer as the second overall pick. The Texas Rangers rounded out the
The San Diego Padres’ new manager, Mike Shildt, is making efforts to strengthen his relationship with outfielder Juan Soto. Despite being unable to travel due to scheduling conflicts, Shildt has been in contact with Soto and plans to meet him in Miami later this month. Shildt understands the significance of building a strong bond with
In a surprising turn of events, Tigers manager AJ Hinch has been offered a contract extension that will secure his position in Detroit for the foreseeable future. President of baseball operations, Scott Harris, made the announcement during baseball’s winter meetings, although specific terms of the contract were not disclosed. The decision to extend Hinch’s contract
In a stunning move, the Milwaukee Brewers have finalized an eight-year deal with 19-year-old outfielder Jackson Chourio. The contract, which includes club options for 2032 and 2033, is worth a staggering $82 million and could reach a value of $142.5 million with escalators and options. This makes Chourio the player with the most guaranteed money
In a groundbreaking move, the Milwaukee Brewers have made a bold investment in Jackson Chourio, a nineteen-year-old center fielder, by signing him to an eight-year, $82 million contract. This unprecedented deal also includes two club options and escalators that have the potential to raise the total value to a staggering $142.5 million, making it the
Hard-throwing reliever Joe Kelly is on the verge of making a comeback to the Los Angeles Dodgers, as per sources. The agreement, subject to a physical examination, is reportedly for one year. This will mark Kelly’s third stint with the Dodgers, having initially joined them on a three-year, $25 million contract in December 2018. He
Kenta Maeda, the talented Japanese pitcher, expressed his admiration for the iconic Old English “D” logo of the Detroit Tigers. During a recent Zoom news conference, Maeda shared his observation of people in Japan unknowingly rocking Detroit Tigers hats and jerseys simply because they appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the logo. Despite being unfamiliar with
In the world of baseball, relief pitchers play a crucial role in securing victories for their teams. This season, Félix Bautista of the Baltimore Orioles has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with, as he was unanimously named the Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year. Bautista, at the age of
Former baseball player Andre Dawson recently sent a letter to the baseball Hall of Fame chair, Jane Forbes Clark, requesting a change to his plaque. Dawson disagrees with the decision made 13 years ago to display the Montreal Expos logo on his plaque instead of the Chicago Cubs logo, which he preferred. Despite his letter,
In a remarkable display of resilience and determination, reliever Liam Hendriks has been named Major League Baseball’s Comeback Player of the Year. Hendriks, a 34-year-old right-hander, defied the odds and conquered non-Hodgkin lymphoma, returning to the field and delivering impressive performances for the Chicago White Sox. After making his season debut on May 29, Hendriks
In a move aimed at bolstering their rotation, the Detroit Tigers have secured the services of right-hander Kenta Maeda on a two-year, $24 million contract. The deal, confirmed by sources familiar with the negotiations, highlights the Tigers’ determination to improve upon their 78-84 record in the winnable American League Central. With Maeda turning 36 just