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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Padres fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The worst kept secret of the offseason is the San Diego Padres do not want to […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 18 days ago | 2 reads
Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Garcia has been nominated for La Liga’s U23 Player of the Month award for January, the league announced on Wednesday. Gonzalo played both of Real Madrid’s league games before the nominees were announced, scoring three goals. He started the game against Real Betis, and came off the bench in the second […]
From Managing Madrid | 18 days ago | 1 read
One of the new Colorado Rockies front office hires is assistant general manager Tommy Tanous. Formerly with the New York Mets, Tanous has a background in drafting a scouting (both internationally and in the US). Read Thomas Harding’s write up here. One thing that’s become clear to me is that president of baseball operations Paul […]
From Purple Row | 18 days ago | 1 read
Brett Chancey – Independent Journalist | Co-Host Locked on Astros | Back to the Bullpen with Mike Stanton The Astros embark on a season in a way they haven’t known since 2016. This is the first year they enter a season where they didn’t qualify for the previous Postseason. We all recall the first round, […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | 18 days ago | 2 reads
Jung Hoo Lee and the San Francisco Giants suffered a scare on Wednesday night, though thankfully all seems to be well. Lee, returning to the states ahead of Spring Training next month, was detained at Los Angeles International Airport by Customs and Border Protection agency. That, unfortunately, is not a particularly surprising item of news […]
From McCovey Chronicles | 18 days ago | 1 read
Before making the signing of Ranger Suarez official earlier Wednesday morning, the Red Sox made a trade with the Twins to create a 40-man roster spot for the All-Star left-hander. In exchange for infielder Tristan Gray, who came over from the Rays for reliever Luis Guerrero in November, Boston acquired minor league catcher/first baseman Nate … Continue reading "Which prospect did Red Sox acquire from Twins for Tristan Gray?"
From Blogging the Red Sox | 18 days ago | 0 reads
The trade we expected to happen this offseason has finally happened. Freddy Peralta has been traded to the Mets, per multiple reports. In return, the Brewers will get two of the Mets’ top prospects: Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat. The Brewers are also sending Tobias Myers to the Mets in the trade. Rumors around the […]
From Brew Crew Ball | 18 days ago | 4 reads
MLB Trade Rumors: The New York Mets are acquiring pitchers Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for pitcher Brandon Sproat and shortstop Jett Williams, per multiple reports. Peralta, a 29 year old righthander who had his $8 million club option for 2026 picked up, and will be a free agent […]
From Lone Star Ball | 18 days ago | 4 reads
The Mets have acquired right-handed pitchers Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from the Brewers in exchange for prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat, per Jeff Passan and Jon Heyman. The 29-year-0ld Peralta has a career 3.59 ERA in the 931.0 innings he’s thrown in the big leagues, all of which have been with the Brewers. […]
From Amazin' Avenue | 18 days ago | 2 reads
At 8:07 pm, Jon Heyman posted the following on X: “Hearing something is brewing with Mets and Brewers. Four minutes later, he dropped the news : “Breaking: Mets in talks to acquire Freddy Peralta.” And away we went. Mets Acquire Freddy Peralta from Brewers UPDATE: The move is now complete, per Jeff Passan. It’s Freddy Peralta (and likely Tobias Myers) going to the Mets for two very good prospects, Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat. BREAKING: The New York Mets have acquired...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 18 days ago | 6 reads
According to both Jon Heyman and Pat Ragazzo, the Mets are in talks to acquire 29-year-old right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta from the Brewers. Ragazzo specifies that Mets prospect Jett Williams would be part of the return going to Milwaukee in a potential deal. Peralta has spent the entirety of his major league career in Milwaukee, […]
From Amazin' Avenue | 18 days ago | 2 reads
The Dodgers finalized their deal with Kyle Tucker on Wednesday, signing the outfielder to a four-year contract worth $240 million. Tucker gets a $64 million signing bonus as part of the contract, $54 million of which will be paid this February 15 and the other $10 million on February 1, 2027, per Beth Harris and […]
From True Blue LA | 18 days ago | 3 reads
LOS ANGELES — To say that Dave Roberts and Maury Wills were close is an understatement. Wills, the Dodgers’ all-time stolen base leader and six-time National League steals leader, took the base-stealing Roberts under his wing when Roberts was playing, and became a confidant for two decades, until Wills died in 2022. “He was a […]
From True Blue LA | 19 days ago | 4 reads
Manchester United are into the Barclays Women’s Super League Cup Final to take on Chelsea on March 15th. The Reds took down Arsenal 1-0 on the road thanks to a first half goal from Elisabeth Terland, capitalizing against the run of play after earning just one big chance in a one-sided first half. The Gunners, […]
From The Busby Babe | 19 days ago | 0 reads
As Eric Stephen covered on January 20, the Dodgers have a bevy of promising outfielder prospects in their minor league system. On Wednesday, Baseball America dropped its Top 100 prospect list, listing the following farmhands: In comparison, there have been changes, especially when compared to last year’s list, which was headlined by Roki Sasaki. In […]
From True Blue LA | 19 days ago | 0 reads
Barcelona will finish Matchday 7 in ninth place in the Champions League standings and have a realistic shot at clinching a Top 8 finish in the league phase thanks to a hard-fought 4-2 win away to Slavia Prague in the Czech capital on Wednesday night. After a very poor first half performance the Blaugrana were […]
From Barca Blaugranes | 19 days ago | 1 read
Cody Bellinger, the last offensive free agent of note this winter, has agreed to a deal with the Yankees. Per Jon Heyman, the deal is for $162.5 million over five years, with $85 million coming in the first two years and an opt out after the 2027 season. That’s significantly more than the 5/$135 Fangraphs […]
From Bluebird Banter | 19 days ago | 1 read
The San Diego Padres’ main focus has been revamping the starting rotation this offseason. But the start of Spring Training is less than a month away, and their efforts should turn to upgrading the backup catcher position. Campusano is not the answer Currently, Luis Campusano is the lone option behind starter Freddy Fermin. The Padres […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 19 days ago | 3 reads
Last night, two players were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Center Fielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones got the call to Cooperstown. However, the night was not as successful for former Nationals. Daniel Murphy, Howie Kendrick and Gio Gonzalez were all on the ballot for the first time, but did not get any […]
From Federal Baseball | 19 days ago | 5 reads
MLB Rumors: Cody Bellinger and the New York Yankees have agreed to terms on a 5 year, $162.5 million deal, per multiple reports. The deal includes opt outs for Bellinger after 2027 and 2028, as well as a full no-trade clause. Bellinger, 30, has been a curious free agent case in two of the past […]
From Lone Star Ball | 19 days ago | 6 reads
Today, FanGraphs released the 2026 ZiPS projections for the Chicago Cubs , courtesy of Dan Szymborski. Although all projection systems have their strengths and weaknesses, I have generally found ZiPS to be my most preferred set. Not sure why that is, as I haven’t actually ever gone back systematically to see how things played out; but then again, since projection systems are giving you MEDIAN projections, they aren’t actually saying “this is how the season will definitely play out for thi...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 19 days ago | 2 reads
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers finalized their four-year, $240 million contract for Kyle Tucker on Wednesday, introducing the All-Star outfielder in a press conference at Dodger Stadium. But they needed to make space on the 40-man roster for the addition of Tucker, so Los Angeles designated outfielder Michael Siani for assignment. Siani was claimed off […]
From True Blue LA | 19 days ago | 3 reads
The Mets have signed reliever Luis García to a one-year deal, according to Joel Sherman. The deal is pending a physical and is reportedly worth $1.75 million, with the right-hander able to earn $1.25 million in incentives. García, who turns 39 later this month, split last season between the Dodgers, Nationals, and Angels and pitched […]
From Amazin' Avenue | 19 days ago | 3 reads
The St. Louis Cardinals are bringing back a legend, but not in the way that many thought it might happen. The team has announced they have hired Yadier Molina as a Special Assistant to President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom. Here’s the statement shared by the St. Louis Cardinals today about Yadi’s return to the […]
From Viva El Birdos | 19 days ago | 3 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across Major League Baseball. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Yankees fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. He was a left-handed hitting outfielder.They were a Bronx-based baseball team.Can I make it any […]
From Pinstripe Alley | 19 days ago | 1 read