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Tomahawk Take — The Atlanta Braves watched another big-time free agent come off the board this week, and this one returned to the NL East.  After several reports indicated the Atlanta Braves had some interest in free-agent catcher J.T. Realmuto, he ultimately ended going back to the Philadelphia Phillies on a 5-year deal worth $115.5 million. If you […] JT Realmuto Goes Back to Phillies — What Now for Braves? - Tomahawk Take - Tomahawk Take - Atlanta Braves News & Fan Community

Tomahawk Take — It’s really frustrating as a fan seeing what the owners and the players are doing to the game I love. MLB is in a rough place, and we’re less than a month away from spring training.  We’re less than a month away from when the MLB season is supposed to start and yet there are […] One Month Prior to Spring Training, MLB Remains A Mess - Tomahawk Take - Tomahawk Take - Atlanta Braves News & Fan Community

Tomahawk Take — The Atlanta Braves have roster needs with only a month left until pitchers and catchers report. Do they have enough payroll space to sign a high-dollar player or two? Like every MLB team, the Atlanta Braves lost money in 2021. While we won’t know the exact amount for a couple of months, it safe to […] Atlanta Braves 2021 payroll projections: How much is left - Tomahawk Take - Tomahawk Take - Atlanta Braves News & Fan Community

Baltimore Sun — Galvis, 31, brings plenty of experience to an Orioles team that still lacks it, especially in the infield. Here are five things about the signing that make it an interesting one.

BaltimoreBaseball.com — The Orioles have their 2021 shortstop, and it’s Freddy Galvis. On Tuesday night, they announced they’ve signed Galvis to a one-year contract. Galvis, a 31-year-old, has played nine years in the majors with Philadelphia, San Diego, Toronto and Cincinnati. He has a lifetime average of .247 with a .647 OPS. In 2020, Galvis played 47 […]

Baltimore Sun — With spring training weeks just weeks away and a hole atop their shortstop depth chart, the Orioles signed veteran infielder Freddy Galvis to a one-year contract, the team announced Tuesday.

South Side Sox — Could Fergie Jenkins have won his 300th game with the White Sox due to a draft-compensation steal? It almost happened. | Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via The White Sox outfoxed the Cubs, and forced a huge trade to their benefit 1983 The White Sox and GM Roland Hemond embarrassed the Cubs by hinting through the media that they might select pitcher Fergie Jenkins after the Cubs left him unprotected in the free agent draft. Jenkins, the future Hall-of-Famer, was getting close to the magical 300-win mark in his career, and the Sox were entitled to compensation after losing...

South Side Sox — Tommy Barbee and Keelin Billue discuss Hank Aaron’s legacy of Black excellence and struggle, baseball’s Hall of Fame voting, and the lack of a DH for the White Sox Episode 5 of the Killer B’s podcast takes a on a different tone than past Killer B’s podcasts: What is the place of character in the Baseball Hall of Fame? The recent death of baseball legend Hank Aaron put a spotlight on how sports fans and society talk about our sports heroes who are also people of color. Tommy and Keelin build a conversation around this idea to discuss: Avoiding Erasure: How do we talk...

Bears Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — Pitchers and catchers are slated to report to camps throughout the Phoenix area in less than a month. But Cactus League officials have asked for a delay to the start of spring training because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Red Reporter — The shortstop market shrank significantly on Tuesday. After watching Freddy Galvis reach free agency earlier this winter, the Cincinnati Reds became one of several MLB franchises with serious question marks at the shortstop position. Conveniently enough, however, there were a plethora of high-caliber options either in free agency or on the trade market for them to window-shop, the only question being which one they’d choose. Well, Tuesday afternoon helped their decision process significantly. Weeks after Cleveland dumped Francisco Lindor to the New York Mets, a pair of the...

Blog Red Machine — With Marcus Semien having inked a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays and rumors of Andrelton Simmons to the Philadelphia Phillies intensifying, the Cincinnati Reds best chance to upgrade the shortstop position is signing Didi Gregorius to a multi-year deal. This is the only move the Reds front office needs to focus on. Marcus […] It’s Didi Gregorius or bust for the Cincinnati Reds’ front office - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Blog Red Machine — According to FanSided’s Robert Murray, the Baltimore Orioles signed former Cincinnati shortstop Freddy Galvis to a one-year deal, assuring that the Reds will have a new Opening Day shortstop on April 1st versus the St. Louis Cardinals. For the past year-plus, the Cincinnati Reds have run out Freddy Galvis as the team’s starting shortstop. The […] Reds news: Game of musical shortstops continues with Freddy Galvis deal - Blog Red Machine - Blog Red Machine - A Cincinnati Reds Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Believeland Ball — With Francisco Lindor gone, here’s an updated look on what the Cleveland Indians Opening Day Lineup figures to look like. The Cleveland Indians expectedly broke the hearts of their fan base by trading superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor to the New York Mets instead of giving the 27-year-old a much deserved long-term deal. Now, the Indians […] Cleveland Indians: Updated Projected Opening Day Lineup - Away Back Gone - Away Back Gone - A Cleveland Indians Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Believeland Ball — Three surprising prospects who could debut in 2021 for the Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians have been few moves this offseason, but the ones they have made have rocked the fan base and the organization to its core. The hidden gem free agent find from a year ago is still without a contract on the […] Cleveland Indians: Three surprising prospects who could debut in 2021 - Away Back Gone - Away Back Gone - A Cleveland Indians Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Believeland Ball — The Cleveland Indians’ offense can’t hit right-handed pitching, and the best solution is adding a platoon bat or two that fits into their tight budget and doesn’t hurt the long-term future of the club. This weekend I talked about how Amed Rosario could be a key piece for the Cleveland Indians. His ability to hit […] Cleveland Indians need help versus right-handed pitching - Away Back Gone - Away Back Gone - A Cleveland Indians Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Detroit Jock City — The Detroit Tigers‘ offseason signings have been lackluster, to say the least. Is Christopher Ilitch to blame for this? It is no secret that Mike Ilitch’s passing has changed the way the Tigers organization functions at the top, with his son Christopher at the helm. Ilitch’s efforts after taking over for his father have been that […] Detroit Tigers: Christopher Ilitch’s lack of spending is not helping the rebuild - Detroit Jock City - Detroit Jock City - A Detroit Sports blog

Bless You Boys — Photo by Michael Reaves/ The Tigers found their veteran catcher, presumably bringing in the 33-year-old for a starting role. The Detroit Tigers have found their veteran catcher for the 2021 season. Tuesday evening, news broke that Wilson Ramos inked a one-year, $2 million contract to play in Detroit, first reported by José F. Rivera of WOW DEPORTES and confirmed later by his agent. The 33-year old Ramos became a free agent in late December when the New York Mets declined his $10 million team option. The 2020 season was not a triumphant one for Ramos, who had one of the...

Detroit Free Press — Catcher Wilson Ramos is the third MLB player signed by the Detroit Tigers this winter, following righty Jose Urena and outfielder Robbie Grossman.        

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Climbing Tal's Hill — How would Joakim Soria fit with the Houston Astros? The Houston Astros are still in need of an effective closer to round out the bullpen, and while general manager James Click has said the team will not spend much going forward, the Astros could be looking at someone with less experience to fill the closing […] Examining how Joakim Soria would fit in the Houston Astros bullpen - Climbing Tals Hill - Climbing Tals Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Climbing Tal's Hill — The Astros and Carlos Correa have mutual interest in completing a deal. Carlos Correa has made it clear that he wants to play with the Houston Astros “for life.” But what has not been made clear, however, is how the Astros have felt about re-signing Correa. Until now. Speaking to reporters, Astros general manager James […] Astros Rumors: Houston talking to Carlos Correa about extension - Climbing Tals Hill - Climbing Tals Hill - A Houston Astros Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

DodgerBlue.com — Dale and Jeff Hubbard, majority owners of Los Angeles Dodgers' Double-A affiliate Tulsa Drillers, recently...

DodgerBlue.com — The Los Angeles Dodgers winning the World Series last year was touted as a championship not only for the...

www.ocregister.com — The Angels and Dodgers are set to start spring training in Arizona in about three weeks, but government officials in that state have asked MLB to delay spring training for all 15 Cactus League teams because of the state of COVID-19 in that area.

Halos Heaven — Former Angels OF received 9.5 percent of vote in first year on the ballot Torii Hunter got 9.5 percent of the vote from the Baseball Writers Association of America in his first time through the Hall of Fame process, meaning he gets to stay on the ballot for at least one more year. Hunter received 38 of 401 votes from the BBWAA (9.5 percent), surpassing the five percent required to remain on the ballot. Nobody was elected by the BBWAA this year, with Curt Schilling coming the closest at 71.1 percent, falling 16 votes short of the 75 percent required for induction to...

Halos Heaven — CBSSports There are five former Angels on the ballot It’s already that time. Today is the 2021 MLB Hall of Fame ceremony. You can catch all the coverage on MLB Network starting at 12:00 p.m. PT, with the results coming in around 3:15 p.m. PT. There isn’t a lot of excitement surrounding former Angels players this year, as no former Angels players are expected to make it in. There are five former Angels on the ballot, including Torii Hunter, Bobby Abreu, Dan Haren, LaTroy Hawkins and Shane Victorino. With the exception of Abreu, the other four players are making...

OC Register — Brian Harkins sued the Angels and MLB in the wake of publicity surrounding his dismissal as the team's visiting clubhouse manager last March. Harkins was fired for providing materials pitchers used to doctor baseballs, a violation of MLB rules.

Fish Stripes — Photo by Nick Laham/ Three pitchers head up today’s edition of the All-Time Marlins Countdown. Today’s All-Time Marlins Countdown features three pitchers. Today’s group of three are in the final bracket—of players to total more than 800 PA/BF with the Marlins. Players are ordered in ascending bWAR value divided by PA/BF. Our heroes today all finished slightly below replacement level in their time with the Marlins. 117. Vic Darensbourg Left-handed pitcher Vic Darensbourg started his professional career in 1989, when the Kansas City Royals chose...

Fish Stripes — Photo by Mark Brown/ The Marlins have brought in Anthony Bass as their highest-paid reliever. Should he get the ball in the 9th inning? Ethan Budowsky says not so fast. This past Friday, the Miami Marlins and reliever Anthony Bass reportedly agreed to a 2-year, $5 million contract with a 3rd-year team option. It’s the biggest acquisition the Marlins have made so far this offseason and it bolsters a bullpen that the Marlins themselves have said needs a lot of work. Bass has a 4.32 career ERA, 4.12 FIP, 1.32 WHIP and 6.42 K/9, but the last three years Bass has been...

Florida Marlins Blog | South Florida Sun-Sentinel — With limited seating, Miami Marlins’ spring training tickets will go on sale starting Feb. 1.

Brew Crew Ball — Photo by Hannah Foslien/ Rosario would be a significant power threat from the left side of the plate. In one day the Milwaukee Brewers have been rumored to be in on Marcus Semien (reports are that he is signing with Toronto), Justin Turner, and now Eddie Rosario. The Brewers have shown interest in free-agent outfielder Eddie Rosario, sources said. Unclear how Rosario would defensively in Milwaukee with deep outfield and no clarity on universal DH.— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) January 26, 2021 David Stearns has never shied from the aspect of having a lot of...

Reviewing the Brew — Well, it’s been quite the busy day for Brewers rumors. They’ve been connected to several free agent position players and now there might be life in the Josh Hader trade market. According to Robert Murray, who also reported the Crew’s interest in Eddie Rosario earlier on Tuesday, the Brewers are still listening on Josh Hader. […] Brewers Rumors: Could A Josh Hader Trade Still Happen This Offseason? - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Brew Crew Ball — Photo by Tom Pennington/ He’d be a high-impact bat at the hot corner. The Milwaukee Brewers have apparently missed out on one of their rumored targets, as current reports have Marcus Semien — who was connected to the club for the first time just earlier today — signing a one-year pact with the Toronto Blue Jays. But Semien is not the only upper echelon free agent that the club was linked to on Tuesday, as Jon Heyman broke the news that the Cream City Nine is one of the “mystery teams” in on third baseman Justin Turner: The Brewers are one of two mystery...

Pinstripe Alley — Photo by Sarah Stier/ With a nearly untouched selection of arms from last year’s club, the Yankees are ready to run it back with a couple of minor changes. The Yankees spent the bulk of their free agent slush fund retaining DJ LeMahieu and edifying the starting rotation. Now, however, that’s left the club with a top-heavy bullpen that has been somewhat neglected. Assuming the Yankees refrain from making a significant addition, the 2021 edition of the bullpen is basically 2020’s roster with one Adam (Ottavino) likely swapped out for another (Warren). The injured...

Pinstripe Alley — Photo by Omar Rawlings/ A better use of resources explains the Yankees’ thinking here. Despite what had been a painfully slow offseason to this point, the Yankees have actually been quite busy recently. Re-signing DJ LeMahieu, adding Corey Kluber and trading for Jameson Taillon were necessary moves for the club, but they also used almost all of the Yankees’ supposed budget space. For the team to address its remaining holes in the bullpen and on the bench while remaining under their self-imposed limits, someone’s contract was going to have to be dumped. Yesterday,...

Pinstripe Alley — Photo by Focus on Sport/ Pettitte would prove to be a key signing as he pitched the clinching games in both the 2009 ALCS and World Series. Welcome to the relaunched This Day in Yankees History. The New Year is upon us, and the winter hot stove continues to percolate. These daily posts will highlight two or three key moments in Yankees history on a given date, as well as recognize players born on the day. Hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us! ★ ★ ★ This Day in Yankees History (January 26) 59 years ago Yankees superstars Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle...

New York Post — In their attempt to build a championship-caliber rotation, the Mets await an answer from Trevor Bauer. The Mets’ interest in last year’s National League Cy Young award winner is substantial — Bauer received an offer from the team “weeks ago,” according to an industry source — but will it be enough to secure the right-hander,...

New York Post — Jackie Bradley Jr. isn’t George Springer, but he’s available as the best remaining option on the center field free-agent market. The Mets, in search of improved defense at the position, have continued talks in recent days with Bradley’s camp, according to multiple sources, after Springer’s decision last week to accept a six-year offer from the...

Rising Apple — During the thick of the season, New York Mets fans turn to the team’s various beat writers for game recaps, player profiles, and injury updates. In the off-season, fans look to the beat writers for trade news, free agent rumors, and in the Mets’ case, information on how the sale of the team to a […] Mets: Chatting with beat writer Deesha Thosar from the Daily News - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community

Rum Bunter — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made their third big trade in less than a month by sending right-handed starting pitcher Jameson Taillon to the New York Yankees for a four prospect package. This comes just days after trading Joe Musgrove to the San Diego Padres for a five prospect package. Before that, the Pittsburgh Pirates sent Josh […] Pittsburgh Pirates: What to Expect the Rest of the Offseason - Rum Bunter - Rum Bunter - A Pittsburgh Pirates Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Rum Bunter — The market is hot! This past week the Pittsburgh Pirates sent their top two starting pitchers to San Diego and New York in exchange for nine prospects. First, it was Joe Musgrove returning to his hometown in a trade that was headlined by outfield prospect Hudson Head. On Sunday, news broke that former ace Jameson […] Rum Bunter Radio Episode 40: Breaking Down the Pittsburgh Pirates Trade of Jameson Taillon - Rum Bunter - Rum Bunter - A Pittsburgh Pirates Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Rum Bunter — Travis Swaggerty is hoping that in 2021 his career can take a big leap forward. The Pittsburgh Pirates 2018 first-round draft choice has a lot to be excited about as he has earned his first ever non-roster invite to spring training. The 23-year-old Louisiana native spent last season at the Pirates alternate training site in […] Pittsburgh Pirates: Travis Swaggerty Looking to Make an Impact - Rum Bunter - Rum Bunter - A Pittsburgh Pirates Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

sandiegouniontribune.com — Sizing up the Padres' 40-man roster heading into the 2021 season: Trent Grisham finished his first year in San Diego as a Gold Glover and the answer the team had been searching for in center field and atop the batting order

Friars on Base — Pitching depth will be critical across the league this year as guys reacclimate themselves with the grind of a 162 season (hopefully) after the abbreviated 60-game regular season we saw in 2020. The San Diego Padres are clearly aware of that fact, having spent much of the offseason adding a plethora of high-quality depth to […] Padres could look at Keone Kela as a buy-low bullpen option - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Friars on Base — Look, when your team goes out and acquires a trio of guys capable of fronting a big league rotation, it only makes sense they garner a bulk of the attention and hype. But while the San Diego Padres did just that, trading for Blake Snell, Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove this offseason, they’re also bringing […] Padres could be World Series-bound if Dinelson Lamet stays healthy - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Lookout Landing — Photo by Abbie Parr/ Hot Juan Summer If there’s one literary trope for which I have an unabashed weakness, it’s the boarding school story. Perhaps it stems from not having a ton of friends as a kid and living on a remote street full of older couples peppered with the occasional young, child-free professional; how beguiling was the idea of built-in friends, of people inclined to be your friend through the power of sheer proximity. But what also tempted was the clear arc of the boarding school story: a character would go away, and return home changed in some...

Lookout Landing — Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports Not a lot, anyway. Yesterday, my colleagues published an eloquent, well-thought-out argument for why the Mariners should spend money in free agency this offseason. I recommend you give it a read if you haven’t already. What I’m going to do in this piece is look at what “spending money” might actually look like in concrete terms. I’m loathe to call this a “rational look”, as those who most often appeal to rationality seem to be the most blind to their own emotions. Rather, this will be a differently structured and admittedly...

Lookout Landing — Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Tuesday links! In Mariners News... Shed Long elegantly expresses his gratitude for Hank Aaron and the impact Aaron had on his career and early years of his life. Dear Hammerin Henry 'Hank' Aaron,For you to perform the way that you did in the midst of the hate letters, the death threats, the segregation, and the unfairness just shows how special you were. #SincerelyYours, @SLONG895 ✍️ pic.twitter.com/sS9AiwWWiG— UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) January 26, 2021 Around The League... After remarks yesterday afternoon from the...

Redbird Rants — Kolten Wong could be the next free-agent infielder to come off the board. The market for free-agent second baseman Kolten Wong is beginning to heat up and the St. Louis Cardinals remain involved, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, who lists the Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies […] Cardinals Rumors: Kolten Wong’s market heating up - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Redbird Rants — One of the biggest questions surrounding the upcoming 2021 MLB season is the topic of fans. While cardboard cutouts are great, 2020 proved that there is no way to replace the atmosphere and energy that thousands of fans bring. St. Louis Cardinals fans know this well. Busch Stadium didn’t feel the same in 2020, but […] News: Cardinals and Marlins are first to announce spring training tickets - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

— Cardinals have worked with city officials to author a plan allowing a limited number of fans at the home opener, hope to learn from ticket sales in Jupiter.

Lone Star Ball — Photo by Joe Robbins/ Texas Rangers 2020 second rounder Evan Carter is among the players identified by BP as guys who could shoot up the rankings in 2021 Baseball Prospectus has a piece up today that highlights ten prospects who didn’t make the BP top 101 list for 2021, but who they think have the potential to shoot up the rankings and make the list a year from now. Interestingly, the Texas Rangers have a player on the list...and it is one of the most controversial prospects in their system, 2020 second rounder Evan Carter. Carter, you know doubt recall, was a...

Lone Star Ball — Drink it in. | Steve Russell/Toronto Star via A look back at how the Rangers acquired one of the most beloved players in franchise history. This offseason that we’re currently muddling through represents the 10th anniversary of one of the most hot-stovey offseasons the Texas Rangers have ever been a part of. Heading into the winter of 2010-2011 the Texas Rangers were coming off their first pennant win, and it was one of the rare times in this team’s existence when they were hitting the offseason with the unabashed, deep-pocketed, no-BS goal of winning a World...

Lone Star Ball — Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/ Will Kyle Gibson put up an ERA over or under the 4.78 ERA ZiPS projects he will have in 2021? The 2021 Texas Rangers ZiPS projections are out at Fangraphs, and so it is time for our annual series of over/under polls. Over the next few weeks, we will take a Ranger player and ask whether you think he will put up an OPS in 2021 over or under the OPS projected for him by ZiPS, if he is a position player. For pitchers, we will be using ERA. Previous players covered: Nick Solak David Dahl Rougned Odor Jose Trevino Isiah Kiner-Falefa Joey Gallo Nate...

Bluebird Banter — Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (27) talks with Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien (10) on second base during a stoppage in play in the second inning at Rogers Centre. | John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Toronto signs another free agent to bolster their lineup According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan and confirmed by the San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slussler, and others, free agent shortstop Marcus Semien has signed a one-year, $18 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. Infielder Marcus Semien is in agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays...

Jays Journal — According to former major leaguer Carlos Baerga, the Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly reached a one-year deal with free agent shortstop Marcus Semien. Baerga is reporting that the agreement is worth $18 million dollars and that Semien will slide over to second base for Toronto. The 30-year old hit .233/.305/.374 with seven homers in 53 […] Blue Jays reportedly reach one-year deal with Marcus Semien - Jays Journal - Jays Journal - Toronto Blue Jays News, Rumors and Fan Community

Bluebird Banter — Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/ I’m stealing an idea from Lone Star Ball. The 2021 Blue Jays ZiPS projections are out. Over the next few weeks, we’ll put up a series of over/under polls, using the batter’s OPS and the pitcher’s ERA as predicted by ZiPS. Let’s start with Bo Bichette. ZiPS figures Bo to have a .846 OPS in 2021. For referencing sake, last year he had a .840 OPS. Your mission, should you choose to take it, is to tell us if you think his OPS will actually be higher or lower than that. Cast your vote.....