Arizona Diamondbacks star Christian Walker is among the top free agents available this winter and insiders say at least six teams plan to aggressively pursue him. Coming out of general manager meetings last week, Walker emerged as one of the top free agent hitters not named Pete Alonso or Juan Soto. The three-time reigning Gold Glove winner has long been one of the best … [Read more...] about Six Teams Aggressively Pursuing Diamondbacks First Baseman
Pirates Surprise By Hiring Pitching Guru As Assistant Coach
On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates hired long-time pitching coach Brent Strom as assistant pitching coach. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette beat reporter Noah Hiles was the first to break the news. The Pirates have made no formal announcement as of this writing. Source: The Pirates have hired Brent Strom as an assistant pitching coach. He will work from the dugout during games. The … [Read more...] about Pirates Surprise By Hiring Pitching Guru As Assistant Coach
David Robertson Free Agent Profile
David Robertson might be an afterthought on the relief pitcher free agent market. However, he has been one of the best relievers in Major League Baseball over the past few years. Even though he turns 40 in early April and is one of the oldest free agents this offseason, Robertson is one of the best arms available and is coming off one of the best seasons of his 16-year … [Read more...] about David Robertson Free Agent Profile
Young Rays Starter Making Strides Two Seasons In
Evaluating how young starting pitchers make adjustments and improve in the big leagues is fascinating to see unfold. Sometimes it doesn’t all click at once, but there are still incremental improvements. This, in a way, applies to Tampa Bay Rays starter Taj Bradley. Bradley struggled a bit in his rookie season, with a 5.59 ERA and 1.385 WHIP across 104 2/3 innings. However, he … [Read more...] about Young Rays Starter Making Strides Two Seasons In
AL West Team Emerges as Dark Horse Suitor for Slugging Star
Since he broke into the majors in 2019, Pete Alonso has been a fan favorite in New York. Alonso set the rookie home run record (53) earned National League Rookie of the Year honors, made four All-Star teams, belted 226 home runs and posted at least 4.0 bWAR in three of his five full seasons. Yet, Alonso tests the free-agent market for the first time. His market could depend on … [Read more...] about AL West Team Emerges as Dark Horse Suitor for Slugging Star