The MLB offseason has been moving like molasses, but last night it took a turn. As spring training is about a month out, teams are starting to get their rosters together prior to pitchers and catchers reporting to camp. Rumors have ran wild this week, so let’s unpack the latest around MLB. Chicago Locks Up Bregman The Cubs had to do something this offseason on the offensive … [Read more...] about MLB Rumor Roundup: Bregman’s Blockbuster, Bellinger’s Impasse, and the Spring Training Countdown
Mets, Dodgers, & Jays Reportedly Met With Kyle Tucker
The New York Mets‘ interest in star free agent Kyle Tucker is real. The Mets are among the three main teams remaining that are heavily involved in the Tucker sweepstakes, a source confirmed to Sirius XM and SNY’s Jim Duquette late Sunday night. Mets Reportedly Met With Kyle Tucker as Offseason Rumors Continue A League source confirmed to me that the three main teams … [Read more...] about Mets, Dodgers, & Jays Reportedly Met With Kyle Tucker
Why Carson Benge Should Be The Mets Opening Day Centerfielder
The New York Mets are extremely high on Carson Benge and believe he has the potential to become a star. With Tyrone Taylor looking like their only option for centerfield, it wouldn’t hurt them to give Benge the starting job if he shows out in spring training. Carson Benge Should Be The Opening Day Centerfielder For The Mets Benge has shown how good of a player he can be as he … [Read more...] about Why Carson Benge Should Be The Mets Opening Day Centerfielder
Rockies Trade for Diamondbacks’ Outfielder Jake McCarthy
The Colorado Rockies are trading minor league RHP Josh Grosz to the Arizona Diamondbacks for veteran outfielder Jake McCarthy. It is the second trade this offseason for the Rockies’ new front office, in addition to the recent acquisition of starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen. The Rockies acquired reliever Brennan Bernardino from the Boston Red Sox earlier this offseason. The … [Read more...] about Rockies Trade for Diamondbacks’ Outfielder Jake McCarthy
MLB Commissioner Provides Updates ahead of CBA Negotiations
fredsngMLB Commissioner Rob Manfred will be a popular person in the coming months as the MLB CBA negotiations are set to kick off in December. Thursday, Manfred took some time to go on New York Sports Radio Station WFAN (in which I frequent daily) with Craig Carton and Chris ‘Big Mac’ McMonigle. On the radio, he gave some updates on some issues that will be discussed in the … [Read more...] about MLB Commissioner Provides Updates ahead of CBA Negotiations