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Good morning, LSB. The Houston Astros have struck big in free agency with the signing of Japanese star pitcher Tatsuya Imai. MLB dot come makes a 2026 prediction for every team. And MLB Pipeline lists a breakout candidate from each team’s farm system. They picked someone other than Sebastian Walcott for the Rangers. That’s all […]
In the Brewers’ core of young players, Sal Frelick has emerged as an integral part of the Brewers outfield. Frelick had been known for his strong defense in his first couple years in the majors. He then took it to the next level in 2025 as he became a threat in the batting order, increasing […]
Fans of Major League Baseball and the San Diego Padres were surprised to learn the Seidler family was going to explore options for selling the team following the conclusion of the 2025 season. Late owner Peter Seidler stated before he passed that he wanted the team to remain in the family, with expectations that one day […]
Ahead of the Winter Classic, the Rangers aren’t just at a tipping point for the season—they’re at one for the entire organization.
For most of my adult life, I have been able to count on receiving an Orioles calendar for Christmas from a well-meaning relative. When my grandmother was alive, she gave calendars to everyone, and since she passed, my mom has picked up the mantle. Christmas is a great time to get a calendar because I’d […]
One of the first major events on the baseball calendar in 2026 is the World Baseball Classic. The tournament between countries was last held in 2023, with Team Japan defeating Team USA in a thrilling conclusion to a very entertaining tournament overall. It produced some legendary moments, such as Shohei Ohtani’s strikeout of Mike Trout […]
The Los Angeles Rams are hoping to end their two-game losing streak against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 18. Los Angeles is looking to enter the playoffs on a high while Arizona has already booked their offseason vacation plans. Ahead of an important matchup for the Rams, I spoke with Seth Cox from Revenge of […]
The Florida Panthers (21-15-3) and New York Rangers (19-18-5) will take it outdoors tonight at the 2026 Winter Classic at LoanDepot Park in Miami. Florida, which will sport uniforms inspired by the Tropical Hockey League’s Miami Clippers, blew a late two-goal lead in Tuesday night’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Leading goal-scorers Brad Marchand and Sam Reinhart lit the lamp in the third to give the Cats a seemingly comfortable cushion with just under five minutes to go. U...
Although the offseason is now two months through, there is still a plethora of major talent still waiting on where their careers will take them next. Outfielders Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger, who are at the cream of the crop for free agents at their position, still don’t have a home for the 2026 season. […]
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Jaylon Thompson writes about the moves that have shaped the offseason. The Royals are hopeful Thomas can return to those numbers. Last season, he dealt with several injuries and underwent right foot surgery in September. He is expected to be ready for spring training as the Royals head to Surprise, Arizona. “Lane was the right […]
This post could’ve been titled “Reassessing the Giants’ payroll situation for 2026” as a sequel to this post from earlier in the offseason, but it’s less interesting than the truth, which is that, based on what’s publicly known about the team’s expenses, the San Francisco Giants have committed to the largest Baseball Operations budget in […]
It would appear that the San Francisco Giants have set their rotation. After agreeing to a one-year New Year’s Eve special with righty Tyler Mahle, the Giants now have five established starting pitchers under contract for 2026. You can quibble with the order if you want, but, assuming health (a big assumption, admittedly), these are […]
I’ll admit I was still asleep when the word came down, that NPB ace Tatsuya Imai was signing with the Houston Astros for three years and $54 million guaranteed. Escalators exist on the deal that can give Imai another $3 million per, for a total possible AAV of $21 million — or some six million […]
We’re deep in the heart of the off-season, the Hot Stove has grown cold, and some Detroit Tiger fans’ patience with the front office has worn paper-thin. But that doesn’t mean we can’t do some prognosticating, projecting, estimating and elucidating. I’m not a betting man – “Only ever bet the amount of money you’d be […]
Good riddance, 2025. Welcome, 2026, and the change and hope you offer. Even though the greatest sense of optimism hits in spring as the season gets closer, a new year is also a great time for a reset and reframe. With Purple Row’s Samantha Bradfield perfectly setting out the Rockies 2026 New Year Resolutions on […]
Dan Szymborski’s ZiPS projections for 2026 have been up at FanGraphs for about a month, so let’s check them out! But before we do that, let’s do a quick look at last season’s projections and how those worked out. Last season The Brewers tend to be a little tough to project because they rely on […]
Happy New Year Twinkie Town! With the calendar flipped to 2026, I’ll be periodically checking in on the 2006 & 2016 campaigns this 365-cycle. But before that, we have a few one-off anniversaries—beginning with the Twins’ AL title defense 60 years ago. In 1965, Minnesota established itself as a professional baseball powerhouse by flying an […]
Good Morning. Other than Tatsuya Imai, it’s been a slow news day.
2026 began with an incredibly slow day on the news front. However, with a new year, it’s time to remember those who passed away in 2025 with our annual Braves in Memoriam. MLB News: Tatsuya Imai and the Houston Astros reportedly agreed to a three-year, $54M deal. The deal allows the right-hander to opt out […]
Good morning, Camden Chatters. In the Orioles’ pursuit of a big-name starting pitcher, one major candidate just came off the board. Nippon Professional Baseball standout Tatsuya Imai reportedly will sign with the Houston Astros on a three-year, $54 million contract that includes opt-outs after every season. It’s one of the most surprising free agent deals […]
With the Commanders disappointing 2025 season winding to a close, attention is now shifting to the next round of off-season team building. The mismatch between expectations heading into the season and results on the field seems to be driving a level of hysteria that we have not seen since the 2024 offseason, when Adam Peters […]
The first day of 2026 is in the books. But now it’s the first Friday of 2026. And soon, the first weekend of 2026. Enjoy it! But first, links. Phillies news Here’s why Bryson Stott could have a good 2026 at the plate. Spencer Howard, formerly a Phillie, and most recently a Tohoku Rakuten Golden […]
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths. “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. RIP Bill Veeck*, and other stories. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Ray Jacobs, Nick Dumovich, […]
Matt Eberflus: Take ‘full accountability’ for Cowboys’ defensive woes – Todd Archer, ESPN Matt Eberflus gives an update on what went wrong in 2025 (kind of). FRISCO, Texas — One game remains in one of the most disappointing defensive seasons in Dallas Cowboys history. Entering Sunday’s matchup against the New York Giants, the Cowboys rank last in the […]