The busy offseason for the Houston Astros is probably beginning to wind down, and baseball season is around the corner. While the Astros made several additions to their pitching staff with the signing of Japanese starter Tatsuya Imai and the trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates for right-handed starter Mike Burrows, there was one area that suffered a loss. Why Victor Caratini’s … [Read more...] about Why Victor Caratini Signing with Twins is a Huge Loss for Astros
Royals Don’t Have a Payroll Problem, it’s a Revenue Problem.
The Kansas City Royals do not fall short against teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets because of effort or heart. The Royals fall short because the revenue base that funds the roster is shrinking and unstable, and that structural problem limits payroll, player acquisition, and competitive momentum. Right now, the Royals and other clubs in similar markets are … [Read more...] about Royals Don’t Have a Payroll Problem, it’s a Revenue Problem.
Report: Yankees Looking to add Offensive Depth
The offseason for the New York Yankees is not done yet. They are still looking to add to their offense. The Athletic mentioned on a podcast today that the Yankees are looking to add a right-hand hitting first baseman. What about Ben Rice? Aaron Boone previously said at the 2025 Winter Meetings that Ben Rice projects to be the full time first baseman, and that includes hitting … [Read more...] about Report: Yankees Looking to add Offensive Depth
Can the Rays Still Bolster Their Catching Depth?
The Tampa Bay Rays have been quiet since the calendar flipped to a new year, but there is still time to bolster the edges of the roster. The options are dwindling, though, and the Rays need to demonstrate a level of aggressiveness. Having said that, there are a couple of potential options that could raise the ceiling behind the plate. The Rays are working under a limited … [Read more...] about Can the Rays Still Bolster Their Catching Depth?
The Cardinals Don’t Need To Trade Brendan Donovan
The St. Louis Cardinals have traded away many of their core pieces this offseason. Veteran players like Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, and Nolan Arenado were all moved. This comes from the front office’s commitment to moving on from veteran contracts to make room for younger talent on the team. One player that has had trade rumors attached to him is utility man Brendan Donovan. … [Read more...] about The Cardinals Don’t Need To Trade Brendan Donovan