St. Louis Cardinals prospect Yairo Padilla impressed scouts in Dominican Winter League play, making his case for a fast rise within the organization. Padilla, 17, is from the Dominican Republic and signed a minor-league deal with the Cardinals in January. They used $760,000 of their $5.6 million international signing pool to acquire him. With the Cardinals’ renewed focus on … [Read more...] about Yairo Padilla’s Dominican League Debut is Cause for Excitement
Mets Secure Slugging First Baseman Pete Alonso with Two-Year Deal
The New York Mets have retained a key piece of their lineup, agreeing to a two-year, $54 million deal with powerhouse first baseman Pete Alonso, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Alonso, 30, stays with his original team following a prolonged, drama-filled free agency. A two-time Home Run Derby champion, Alonso has consistently demonstrated his ability to produce impressive power … [Read more...] about Mets Secure Slugging First Baseman Pete Alonso with Two-Year Deal
Cardinals Legend Has Public Falling Out with Organization
St. Louis Cardinals all-time great outfielder Jim Edmonds aired his grievances with the organization in a radio interview on Monday. Edmonds played eight seasons with the Cardinals and won a World Series in 2006. He spent the last 12 seasons in the broadcast booth for the television coverage of the Cardinals. That role is coming to an end as well, he will not be returning to … [Read more...] about Cardinals Legend Has Public Falling Out with Organization
Yankees Reunite With Reliever
Tim Hill has signed a one-year, $2.85 million contract with the New York Yankees. Hill is a veteran left-handed late-inning reliever who was effective in the 2024 season for the Yankees. The 34-year-old has a career ERA of 3.99 with 239 strikeouts. Hill has also played for the Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, and Chicago White Sox. What makes Hill a valuable and effective … [Read more...] about Yankees Reunite With Reliever
Promising Season Ahead for Yankees Catcher
Luis Gil may have made headlines for winning AL Rookie of the Year, but he wasn’t the only prized rookie for the New York Yankees last season. Catcher Austin Wells came third in voting for the award, though his impact on the team was far more widespread than any hardware may suggest. Promising Season Ahead for Yankees Catcher 2024 was the first full season for the 25-year-old … [Read more...] about Promising Season Ahead for Yankees Catcher