Justin Turner is returning for his age-40 season and will sign a one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, per several sources. The deal is for $6 million and Turner can also earn up to an extra $2.5 million in incentives. Turner spent 2024 with the Blue Jays and Mariners, batting .259 with a 117 wRC+ in 139 games. He only hit 11 home runs last season, but 24 doubles showed plenty … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs add veteran depth, sign 1B Justin Turner
Giancarlo Stanton’s latest injury means baseball season is officially here
“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings,” muses Little Zuzu at the end of the timeless Christmas classic It’s A Wonderful Life. Baseball has a similar addage: Whenever Giancarlo Stanton is injured, the season has officially begun. The 2025 MLB campaign came extra early with Stanton’s latest bump in the road. Per MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch, Stanton has pain in both elbows … [Read more...] about Giancarlo Stanton’s latest injury means baseball season is officially here
Every MLB team’s “make-or-break” player of 2025
The 2025 Major League Baseball season is knocking on the door, a new season with new beginnings. Players will debut, retire, get moved, and go through the usual roller coaster of the 162-game season. And, like every season, this isn’t just another year at the office for some players. For far too many, every season is treated as a “make or break” year, a “last shot” of sorts. … [Read more...] about Every MLB team’s “make-or-break” player of 2025
Kansas City Royals get serious, extend LHP Cole Ragans
The Kansas City Royals have extended left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans, proving that last year’s Wild Card run was no fluke. Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Ragans has signed a three-year deal worth $13.25 million. Better yet for KC, the deal only covers his first two arbitration years. They’ll have another opportunity to extend him down the road. Left-hander Cole Ragans and the Kansas … [Read more...] about Kansas City Royals get serious, extend LHP Cole Ragans
Boston Red Sox solve 2B hole with…Alex Bregman?
Another key MLB free agent is finally off the board now that former Astros third baseman Alex Bregman has signed with the Boston Red Sox. The deal, initially reported by Jon Heyman at the NY Post, is pretty straightforward: three years, $120 million. There are two opt-outs and some deferred money. Pretty par for the course, given Bregman’s long offseason. Boston also won out … [Read more...] about Boston Red Sox solve 2B hole with…Alex Bregman?