It’s probably a good thing I’ll be traveling tomorrow and may not have time for a Rundown, because the news cycle lately has been nothing but minor league deals. We’re still going to talk about some of them, mainly because we’d have so little to discuss otherwise, but I don’t think skipping a day will leave anyone with a news void that won’t be easily filled. For the Cubs in … [Read more...] about The Rundown: Hoerner Third-Ranked 2B, Cubs Sign Klobosits, Bader to Giants, Trailer Double Feature
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Dodgers Starter Could Learn a Third Pitch Before Opening Day
Spring training is just two weeks away for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 40-man roster is loaded, and space is at a premium. The starting rotation seems destined to remain a six-man operation, with Roki Sasaki joining it. At least it appeared that way, until manager Dave Roberts made some intriguing comments to Dylan Hernandez of the California Post. The three-time World … [Read more...] about Dodgers Starter Could Learn a Third Pitch Before Opening Day
Texas Rangers Entering a Win-Now Era By Adding Gore
The Texas Rangers shook up the MLB world when they traded for MacKenzie Gore last week. They ended up trading five prospects for the young lefty, headlined by their 2025 first-round pick Gavin Fien. By surrendering five prospects for Gore, the Rangers made one thing clear: they’re done waiting. Sep 16, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals starting … [Read more...] about Texas Rangers Entering a Win-Now Era By Adding Gore
3 NL MVP Candidates for 2026 Not Named Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani has spent the better part of the last decade bending MVP races to his will. When he’s healthy, the conversation often feels predetermined. But heading into the 2026 National League season, there’s a growing sense that the door is open for another superstar to seize the accolade. In the event Ohanti gets hurt or has an offseason, suddenly, the MVP race becomes what … [Read more...] about 3 NL MVP Candidates for 2026 Not Named Shohei Ohtani
3 2026 AL MVP Favorites (Not Named Aaron Judge)
Aaron Judge has spent the last several seasons redefining what an MVP looks like in the American League. When he’s healthy, the award often feels spoken for—towering home runs, league-leading power, and a gravitational pull that alters entire game plans. But baseball never stays static. Heading into the 2026 American League season, the MVP landscape is deeper, faster, and … [Read more...] about 3 2026 AL MVP Favorites (Not Named Aaron Judge)