Once Alex Bregman signed the largest AAV contract in Chicago Cubs history, the roster became mostly set. Barring an unforeseen move to bring in another right fielder and shift Seiya Suzuki to DH, we can now comfortably project the 26-man Opening Day roster. As things sit, we know with certainty the 13 hitters that will make the team. Assuming health, we can also confidently … [Read more...] about Projecting the Cubs 2026 Roster prior to Spring Training
The Rays’ New Stadium Proposal Still Faces Many Hurdles
The history of the Tampa Bay Rays franchise has been synonymous with the inability to find and build a stadium. Former owner Stuart Sternberg repeatedly flirted with various long-term stadium proposals, including one in Canada. Sternberg swung and missed every single time, and it culminated in him selling team ownership this past September. Now, new ownership is moving at a … [Read more...] about The Rays’ New Stadium Proposal Still Faces Many Hurdles
Astros Fans’ Reaction to Carlos Beltrán’s HOF Election
The National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was officially finalized on Tuesday as Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones got elected through the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s vote alongside Jeff Kent, who already made the cut in December thanks to the Contemporary Era Committee vote. Astros Fans’ Reaction to Carlos Beltrán Getting into Cooperstown While Kent, a … [Read more...] about Astros Fans’ Reaction to Carlos Beltrán’s HOF Election
Dozens of MLB Draft Picks Went On to Be Hall of Famers
MLB instituted its first Amateur Player Draft in 1965, and since then, over 50 players have been drafted and then elected to the Hall of Fame. From the MLB Draft to the Hall of Fame Rounds with the Most Picks Not surprisingly, the round with the most Hall of Famers is the first round. Another predictable fact is that the first three rounds contain the most Hall of Famers. … [Read more...] about Dozens of MLB Draft Picks Went On to Be Hall of Famers
Phillies Putting Too Much Pressure on Top Prospects
The Philadelphia Phillies are putting an enormous amount of pressure on top prospects Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford. In the span of a few days, the rival New York Mets have traded for Freddy Peralta and Luis Robert Jr., continuing to reshape their team this offseason. Peralta is a starting pitcher like Painter, and Robert is an outfielder like Crawford. Bo Bichette ended … [Read more...] about Phillies Putting Too Much Pressure on Top Prospects