The Philadelphia Phillies’ top pitching prospect Andrew Painter will be participating in the Arizona Fall League, according to MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki. Painter is currently working his way back from Tommy John surgery. This will be the first time he has participated in a proper game setting since the injury. According to Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the plan is for … [Read more...] about Phillies Top Pitching Prospect Heading to Arizona Fall League
Jed Hoyer’s Do-or-Bye Season
Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer is in the last year of a five-year contract. After spending lavishly for the past two seasons on players and their new manager, tensions are high to produce a winner. With expectations running high, the pressure is on Hoyer to produce a 90-win contender. It may be that 2025 will be Hoyer’s do-or-bye season. Cubs President … [Read more...] about Jed Hoyer’s Do-or-Bye Season
Luis Tiant, Red Sox Hall of Famer, Dies at 83
Boston Red Sox legend Luis Tiant has died at the age of 83, Major League Baseball announced Tuesday. Tiant, nicknamed “El Tiante,” won 229 games and had a career 3.36 ERA. The right-hander made his major league debut in 1964 with Cleveland. After pitching six years with Cleveland, he spent one season with Minnesota then eight years in Boston. After leaving the Red Sox, Tiant … [Read more...] about Luis Tiant, Red Sox Hall of Famer, Dies at 83
Reds Fire Hitting Coaches Amid Offseason Overhaul Under Francona
After a disappointing season, the Cincinnati Reds are leaving no stone unturned in their quest for improvement. The latest shake-up sees the departure of the team’s hitting coach trio. MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon reports that Joel McKeithan, Terry Bradshaw and Tim LaMonte have been fired with newly appointed manager Terry Francona spearheading the overhaul. As the Reds seek to … [Read more...] about Reds Fire Hitting Coaches Amid Offseason Overhaul Under Francona
Cardinals Prioritize Internal Development Over Free Agency
The St. Louis Cardinals, who have endured a two-year postseason absence, are overhauling their approach to constructing their roster. This offseason, they will not be engaging in an extensive spending spree in free agency. Instead, they are prioritizing the development of their minor league talent in order to bolster their chances of mounting a strong challenge in the 2025 … [Read more...] about Cardinals Prioritize Internal Development Over Free Agency