Closer and likely future Hall of Famer Kenley Jansen is returning for a 16th season, this time with the Los Angeles Angels. Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of the NY Post reported Jansen will sign a one-year, $10 million deal with the Halos. Kenley Jansen has agreed to a 1 yr, $10M deal with the Angels @JonHeyman 1st — Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) February 11, … [Read more...] about Kenley Jansen to continue HOF case with Los Angeles Angels
At long last, Pete Alonso re-signs with Mets for two years, $54 million
One long, almost interminable offseason later, Pete Alonso’s free agency has come to an end. The All-Star first baseman is returning to the New York Mets on a two-year, $54 million deal as reported by several sources. Pete Alonso’s deal with the New York Mets, which is pending physical, is for two years and includes an opt-out after the first season. He’ll make $30 million … [Read more...] about At long last, Pete Alonso re-signs with Mets for two years, $54 million
Max Scherzer to sign 1-year deal with Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer to a one-year, $15 million contract, per Jon Heyman at the New York Post. Scherzer deal: $15.5M https://t.co/N3yHIdAcbB — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 30, 2025 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Scherzer turned 40 last July and spent 2024 with the Texas Rangers. He posted a respectable 3.95 ERA, but a … [Read more...] about Max Scherzer to sign 1-year deal with Toronto Blue Jays
The Houston Astros are feeding their own decline
Let’s have a chat about the Houston Astros, former National League Central punchline/also-rans turned American League West dynasty. Cheating scandal aside, the team has proven itself over the past decade. Two World Series titles (albeit one tainted) and excellent player development have, slowly but surely, made the infamous trash can a distant memory. There is one downside: … [Read more...] about The Houston Astros are feeding their own decline
MLB Hall of Fame recap: Who’s in, who’s out, and just-missed
The results are in and your 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class is here! It’s a modest class of three this year: former lefty ace CC Sabathia, Japanese hitting machine Ichiro Suzuki, and former All-Star closer Billy Wagner. Sabathia and Suzuki were both inducted in their first year’s on the ballot. Wagner, contrastingly, was in his tenth and final year of eligibility. However, … [Read more...] about MLB Hall of Fame recap: Who’s in, who’s out, and just-missed