Last Word On Baseball

The Houston Astros clearly struggled in a number of key categories as they missed the postseason for the first time since 2016, and one of them was starting pitching.  While ace Hunter Brown was terrific and one of the top nominees for the 2025 American League Cy Young Award, the rest of the rotation struggled throughout the year. Framber Valdez had a very uncharacteristic and … [Read more...] about Astros Could See Another Reunion with Future HOFer in 2026

Tanner Gordon struggled in his debut season with the Colorado Rockies, posting an 8.65 ERA in 34 1/3 innings pitched. But with the Rockies rotation in a constant state of flux, Gordon, a right-handed pitcher, saw his opportunity this season and took it. Sep 18, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tanner Gordon (29) pitches in the first inning against … [Read more...] about One Intriguing Option in Rockies Rotation Moving Forward

The Baltimore Orioles are signing closer Ryan Helsley to a two-year contract, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The deal, pending a physical, is worth $14 million a year, with an opt-out after the first year. Jun 9, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley (56) pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. … [Read more...] about Report: Orioles Ink a New Closer to Two-Year Deal

In a shocking, but not totally unexpected move, the New York Mets traded outfielder Brandon Nimmo for Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien. The trade marks the first blockbuster move of the offseason and serves as an even deeper meaning for how this offseason will go for the Mets. Jun 29, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (2) is … [Read more...] about Marcus Semien Provides Exactly What the Mets Have Missed