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When will Tarik Skubal sign his likely record free agent contract?

Major League Baseball’s general managers meetings start on Monday and run though Thursday in Las Vegas, a chance at a large chunk of the baseball world to congregate in one area. While these meeting don’t usually lend themselves to spurring transactions. The winter meetings is usually the place where deals happen or…

Yahoo Sports ·

Monday Bantering: Jays Notes

Back from our week away. Huatulco, Mexico, is a nice area. Not over-developed yet (they are working at it, though). The people in the resorts are largely Canadian (it is hard to fly there from the States, but WestJet has direct flights from many cities). Still, a big topic of conversation was the US election. […]

Yahoo Sports ·

How to play in-5 Trivia on the SB Nation app

You all have mastered the art of commenting but can you name a former baseball player faster than your fellow commenters? That’s the challenge with in-5, our daily trivia game, and today we’re announcing the debut of the game in the SB Nation app (in-5 is available on the web too, you’ve probably seen it […]

Yahoo Sports ·

Red Sox News & Links: Craig Breslow needs to beef up the front office

A lot has been made of the supposedly minuscule circle of advisors Craig Breslow reportedly maintains in the Red Sox front office. Prior to the season-saving 15-game win streak, when it looked all but certain that Breslow would soon be fired, media reports painted a picture of a near-reclusive CBO, one who trusted few…

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Arizona Diamondbacks News, 11/9: Waiting zone

Team news [SI] 3 Bold Predictions For Diamondbacks in Free Agency – 1. Diamondbacks only marginally decrease payroll – or not at all. Despite wanting to reduce costs, Kendrick has still often jumped at the chance to add quality players with hopes to keep Arizona as competitive as possible. While the D-backs might be…

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Rays Off-season Trade Target: LHP Nick Lodolo

In resetting the bullpen for 2027, there is one lefty that might represent a reasonable snag for the Tampa Bay Rays. Nick Lodolo’s recent injuries and middling results could create a buying opportunity, particularly if the Reds aren’t convinced he has another level to reach. His projected $5.7 million salary for 2027…

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Dodgers notes: Shoki Oda, Aaron Bates, MLB lockout

Japanese right-hander Shoki Oda is one of the most interesting names of the offseason, as the 18-year-old right-hander is meeting with MLB teams, including the Dodgers. The lure of a larger bonus in the U.S. than what they might get in the NPB draft has led to some Japanese teenagers to jump stateside. Yuri Karasawa…

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RHP Dustin May may fit the Tigers’ needs for starting pitching depth

With the near certainty of a lockout and a long fight between players and owners this offseason, it’s hard to get real enthusiastic about free agency right now. It’s usually hard for Tigers’ fans in the first place. While there is the idea being floated that top free agent Tarik Skubal may sign before the […]

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The career of your average MLB reliever

Sometimes I like to look at a player’s journey and their unlikely road to getting to the present day. And while every player has a tough journey to the big leagues, sometimes that journey involves getting drafted in the high rounds, going through the system methodically, and then making your MLB debut with the team […]

Yesterday

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Free Agent Poll: Seiya Suzuki

We have been doing this for a few years now: looking at the top free agents, using the contract Ben Clemens suggests he’ll get, and asking whether you would like the Jays to give him that contract. This year, the lockout makes it a little more complicated. Keith Law’s list is here. Ben Clemens’ is […]

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My Favorite Ketel Mock Trade: Ketel to the Mets

Tis’ the season for mock trades! Dbacks fans are no stranger to Ketel Marte rumors as we have been living them pretty much for the past 2+ years, however this season it really felt like Ketel finally wore out his welcome. No sense in rehashing all of that in this article. His off-field issues are […]

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Free Agent Poll: Tarik Skubal

We have been doing this for a few years now: looking at the top free agents, using the contract Ben Clemens suggests he’ll get, and asking whether you would like the Jays to give him that contract. This year, the lockout makes it a little more complicated. Number one on both Keith Law and Ben […]