The Pittsburgh Pirates have nine players eligible for arbitration in 2026, the most interesting of whom is catcher Joey Bart. On Monday, Matt Swartz of MLB Trade Rumors released his salary projections for these nine. Swartz is a baseball economist, which seems like a cool job. It’s unknown whether he’s a Keynesian or a Monetarist. Nevertheless, he’s usually fairly accurate with … [Read more...] about Pirates Face Decision on Arbitration-Eligible Catcher
Report: Cody Bellinger Opting Out of Contract with Yankees
According to a report from ESPN’s Jorge Castillo, New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger is planning on declining his $25 million player option for 2026. It is not a surprising move for the 30-year-old, who just finished his first season in the Bronx with an OPS of .813 and 29 home runs, adding excellent defense from all three outfield positions. Aug 4, 2025; Arlington, … [Read more...] about Report: Cody Bellinger Opting Out of Contract with Yankees
What The Yankees Are Facing in Free Agency
The New York Yankees’ season did not end in the way they would’ve liked it to. After Wednesday’s 5-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, the organization has a lot of decisions it needs to ponder this offseason. In particular, they have to worry about multiple key players hitting free agency. What The Yankees Are Facing in Free Agency To start, two of New York’s three starting … [Read more...] about What The Yankees Are Facing in Free Agency
Astros Keep Their Trust in Manager Joe Espada, GM Dana Brown
After the Houston Astros surprisingly missed the MLB postseason for the first time since 2016, many questions emerged about the future of manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown. The Houston tradition of watching the Astros in October came to an end this season, and the fanbase is wondering whether Espada is the right choice to lead this club back to the World … [Read more...] about Astros Keep Their Trust in Manager Joe Espada, GM Dana Brown
Dodgers Replace High-Leverage Reliever on Postseason Roster
The Los Angeles Dodgers have replaced left-handed reliever Tanner Scott on the NLDS roster, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. By rule, Scott will miss the rest of the current series as well as the National League Championship Series, should Los Angeles advance. Justin Wrobleski will replace the one-time closer on the roster. Mar 15, 2025; Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan; Los … [Read more...] about Dodgers Replace High-Leverage Reliever on Postseason Roster