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Chicago Cubs Winter Meetings Preview
Tonight in Orlando, members of Major League Baseball’s front offices and various other decision-makers will gather for the 2025 Winter Meetings. The meetings are taking place at Walt Disney World, so there’s a non-zero chance that we’ll get pictures of Jed Hoyer and the Cubs front office on TRON Lightcycle/Run (my personal favorite ride there, for what it’s worth). It would be … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Winter Meetings Preview
Dodgers’ Internal Options for High-Leverage Relievers
In assessing the Los Angeles Dodgers’ offseason needs, a high-leverage right-handed reliever is near the top of the list. It was a weakness on last year’s roster. They improvised in the postseason last year by putting Clayton Kershaw, Emmet Sheehan, Tyler Glasnow, and Roki Sasaki in the bullpen. Sasaki served as the impromptu closer with a lot of success. However, Kershaw has … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Internal Options for High-Leverage Relievers
Phillies’ DH Flexibility Dependent on Free Agency
The Philadelphia Phillies’ flexibility at the DH position will be determined by what happens in free agency. Whether Kyle Schwarber decides to re-sign with the team or go elsewhere will play a role in this. Schwarber is not going to be an everyday or semi-regular in the outfield at this point in his career. Outside of the 2022 and 2023 seasons, in which Bryce Harper had to DH, … [Read more...] about Phillies’ DH Flexibility Dependent on Free Agency
Orioles Looking to Achieve a Winning $200 Million Payroll This Offseason
The Baltimore Orioles will be buyers in free agency this winter, as President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias said days after the 2025 season ended. Coming off a 75-87 season, only one year after a Wild Card berth, they need a spark. Nov 7, 2023; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias speaks to the media during the MLB General Manager’s Meetings at … [Read more...] about Orioles Looking to Achieve a Winning $200 Million Payroll This Offseason