St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is a budding MLB star, but his ceiling has been capped due to his troubles staying healthy so far in his career. For the Cardinals to feel confident they can depend on him in the future, the front office is looking for him to put together a full season. Lars Nootbaar Needs to Stay Healthy for Cardinals in 2025 Several IL Stints Each … [Read more...] about Lars Nootbaar Needs to Stay Healthy to Take Next Step
Yankees Pursuing Second Base Options Via Trade
The New York Yankees have had quite the busy offseason thus far, and they don’t appear to be done just yet. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Yankees are currently seeking a trade to add a second baseman to their roster. Specifically, they inquired about Luis Arráez of the San Diego Padres and Gavin Lux of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lux is now off the board after being dealt … [Read more...] about Yankees Pursuing Second Base Options Via Trade
Phillies Have the Right Plan to Manage Andrew Painter’s Workload
The Philadelphia Phillies’ current plan for top prospect Andrew Painter is the right way to proceed. The 21-year-old right-hander is expected to pitch in the major leagues in 2025. According to a report from Matt Gelb of The Athletic, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski says Painter will not be participating in spring training. Gelb noted that Dombrowski … [Read more...] about Phillies Have the Right Plan to Manage Andrew Painter’s Workload
Ownership Struggles for the Padres Amidst Legal Dispute
The San Diego Padres made headlines this offseason, but not in the way fans hoped. On Monday, Sheel Seidler, widow of late Padres owner Peter Seidler, filed a lawsuit against two of his brothers. In it, she alleged a breach of fiduciary duty and seeking control of the team. This legal action comes just weeks after it was announced that John Seidler, Peter’s eldest brother, … [Read more...] about Ownership Struggles for the Padres Amidst Legal Dispute
Report: Dodgers Trade Infielder Gavin Lux to Reds
The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded second baseman Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Dodgers will receive a Competitive Balance Round A pick (possibly No. 37) and minor-league outfielder Mike Sirota in return for the former top prospect in the organization. Full trade, per ESPN sources: Cincinnati receives infielder Gavin Lux. Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Report: Dodgers Trade Infielder Gavin Lux to Reds