According to Mark Bowman, the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs are pursuing New York Mets high-upside reliever and free agent Ryne Stanek. The right-handed reliever split time in 2024 between the Seattle Mariners and the Mets, sporting a 7-3 record with a 4.88 ERA. Stanek was traded to the Mets on his 33rd birthday on July 26th. Spotrac’s market values Stanek on a one-year … [Read more...] about Braves and Cubs Linked to High-Upside Reliever
The Impact of a Veteran Free Agent Pitcher on the AL East Champs
The free agent market continues to draw massive attention around the league. Various names have been thrown around, from hot bats to electric arms. The New York Yankees have been involved in the conversation about free agent Max Scherzer. Could the veteran add value in the Bronx? Scherzer has been linked to various teams through confirmed dealings and speculation. The Yankees, … [Read more...] about The Impact of a Veteran Free Agent Pitcher on the AL East Champs
Mets Sign Adbert Alzolay to Minor League Deal
After six years with the Chicago Cubs, reliever Adbert Alzolay has signed a two-year minor league deal with the New York Mets, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. The 29-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery in August and will likely miss the entire 2025 season. He was designated for assignment and non-tendered in November after six seasons with the Cubs. The Mets and … [Read more...] about Mets Sign Adbert Alzolay to Minor League Deal
Three Players Linked to AL East Rival Who Could Be Tough on the Yankees
All eyes are on the free agent and trade market right now, as progressive talks are at the forefront of the minds of MLB fans. Some of these talks are ongoing conversations about top-shelf players potentially having deals with teams, or in the New York Yankees’ case, rival teams like the Toronto Blue Jays. The Yankees have recovered decently well from losing Juan Soto in free … [Read more...] about Three Players Linked to AL East Rival Who Could Be Tough on the Yankees
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner are the 2025 inductees to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Suzuki and Sabathia each made it in their first time on the ballot. Dave Parker and Dick Allen also were voted in via the Classical Era Committee. Each player surpassed the 75% threshold necessary to enter Cooperstown. CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki and Billy Wagner earn baseball … [Read more...] about Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame