The D-backs Should Turn Two Starters Into Relievers. It’s possible that these two 26-year-old pitchers would have more success in the bullpen than as starters hidden in the minor league ranks. Too many big league-ready starting pitching prospects and not enough rotation places provide a good situation for the Diamondbacks. Over the past two seasons,…
On Wednesday, February 14, the Chicago Cubs begin their Spring Training, with pitchers and catchers reporting to Mesa, Arizona. Even though baseball is just getting started, the Cubs are constantly striving to get better. Sure, the Cubs seem to be considering a few additional names in addition to Jordan Montgomery, Matt Chapman, and Cody Bellinger….
St. Louis could buy low on an impactful player Before deciding on their Opening Day roster, the St. Louis Cardinals are not anticipated to make any major trades, but they may make a few surprise acquisitions in the upcoming days. Whether it is a smart move or not, Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak…
He has been signed from New York Yankees. It’s an honor for Dennis Eckersley to be recognized as One of the Great Athletes of Boston. Before Dennis Eckersley took the stage at The Tradition, he discussed his feelings about being honored among Boston’s legendary athletes. Days before pitchers and catchers officially report for the start…
Astros To Discuss Contract Extension With All-Star Outfielder The Houston Astros appear committed to securing the long-term contracts of their core group of productive players. Jose Altuve was the first one. Then word leaked out that Alex Bregman will at least receive an extension with the Houston Astros. It seems like the Astros will give…
Nationals Sign Jesse Winker To Minor League Deal The Nationals have signed Jesse Winker to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training, reports Andrew Golden of The Washington Post. Winker is represented by Excel Sports Management. Winker, 30, is not too far removed from being one of the better hitters in the…
The Houston Astros and Washington Nationals will play a historic spring training game on February 24. On that day, Jen Pawol will take the umpire position, making history as the first female official assigned to a Major League spring training game since 2007. On February 24, the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros will play a…
Even when their men only play well for a short spell, the Braves have a lengthy history of pulling spectacular performances out of them. In a perfect world, Atlanta Braves players who succeed do so for an extended length of time. One of the defining characteristics of the current Braves run is that, for the…