The Philadelphia Phillies are nearing the start of another season. The team may not have made major moves to improve the offense, but the goal has remained the same. They want their trophy back, but can they get it this year? Youth Movement Andrew Painter has been a topic of discussion in Philadelphia for years […]
With spring training nearing the halfway point, players are beginning to get their early grades on their performance. Some have not done well, some have been average, but then there are the ones that have blown past expectations. Teams are shaving players from their rosters, including 11 from the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington […]
There were serious doubts about the New York Yankees heading into spring training, especially following their lackluster free agency. Despite re-signing Cody Bellinger to a five-year deal, it seemed the team didn’t make any upgrades and failed to address a litany of pitcher injuries. Concerns also arose about the strength of the lineup and whether […]
The emblem of success for any of the three Blue Jays teams that have either won the World Series or come within one centimeter of winning it has always been incredible depth. It is no secret, especially in what has become a grinding playoff system in MLB, one that now extends well into November, that […]
The MLB is nearly a month away from the first pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training, unofficially kicking off the 2026 season. As of Jan. 9, the first of many power rankings appeared online, showing who might have the upper edge at the start of the season. While there are still several free agents […]
The 2025 MLB season will begin in the coming weeks, with newly stacked lineups and teams addressing the need for power and production from the first base position. First base has traditionally been reserved for that middle-of-the-lineup hitter, the impact players. These are the ones that managers typically like to see up at the plate […]
The Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system is being tested in just over half of the scheduled Grapefruit and Cactus League games this spring. So far, the system has been used sparingly but has successfully overturned balls and strikes that the home plate umpire might have called incorrectly. Experimental Phase The first example was Cubs pitcher […]
Looking ahead to the 2025 MLB season, high-leverage relief pitchers seem to have taken on an entirely new identity compared to the past 10 seasons. A 2025 MLB manager might have access to several different specialists in the bullpen. Those specialist pitchers often include “mop-up” duty guys in today’s game. Those would be the pitchers […]
Gerrit Cole faces discomfort in his pitching elbow, raising concerns for the Yankees’ rotation as they consider potential replacements. Max Fried may step in, but injuries complicate their pitching plans.
Spring Training is currently underway, and to be honest, it’s exciting because the MLB season is fast approaching. This is especially true for the New York Yankees,
