ORLANDO, FLA — The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly secured the cornerstone of their offense, agreeing to a long-term deal with designated hitter Kyle Schwarber. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the slugger will return to Philadelphia on a five-year, $150 million contract, officially taking him off the free-agent market and solidifying the heart of the Phillies’ powerful … [Read more...] about Report: Phillies Ink Schwarber for Five More Years
Phillies Extend Manager Through 2027 Season
The Philadelphia Phillies have extended the contract of manager Rob Thomson through the 2027 season, the team announced on Tuesday. Thomson has received a one-year extension in each of the past two offseasons. It may have been wise for the Phillies to make a change, but they have stuck with Thomson. Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski said during the … [Read more...] about Phillies Extend Manager Through 2027 Season
Report: Dodgers Sign Free Agent Closer Edwin Díaz
The Los Angeles Dodgers just landed one of the biggest fish in the free agent pond, signing right-handed reliever Edwin Díaz, as first reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic. It is a three-year deal worth $69 million, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. It is a record-setting signing in terms of annual value for a reliever. That is a record that Díaz held himself in his previous contract … [Read more...] about Report: Dodgers Sign Free Agent Closer Edwin Díaz
The Rockies’ First Base Situation
The Colorado Rockies are once again in a familiar situation at first base. Following the Michael Toglia disaster, Warming Bernabel provided a bright spot at the position after being called up on July 26. Bernabel appeared to be the frontrunner at the position heading into next season. But on December 6, in a slightly surprising move, Bernabel was released. He declined the … [Read more...] about The Rockies’ First Base Situation
Mets Lose Díaz to Dodgers as Bullpen Plans Shift to Devin Williams
The last trumpet has blown at Citi Field. After weeks of free agent drama, the New York Mets ultimately lose Edwin Díaz, who is signing a three-year, $69 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, first reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic. After several reports over the last few days stating that the Mets were still atop the Díaz race, New York fell flat on its face in its … [Read more...] about Mets Lose Díaz to Dodgers as Bullpen Plans Shift to Devin Williams