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We are five games into the 2025 season, and the man in Cincinnati is lighting the world on fire in his first big league action since 2023. Matt McLain has been piping hot to start the year, bringing a much-needed firepower to an otherwise weak offensive group. He and Elly De La Cruz have reunited in the middle of the infield, and the second baseman-shortstop tandem has already … [Read more...] about Matt McLain’s Hot Start For The Reds

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo could turn out to be an underrated acquisition. Luzardo was traded to the Phillies by the Miami Marlins this past offseason. Ranger Suárez being out with an injury does not have as much of a negative impact on the Phillies rotation with Luzardo being on the team. Luzardo takes an already good Phillies starting rotation to another … [Read more...] about Phillies Pitcher Could Be An Underrated Acquisition

According to Jeff Passan on X, the Boston Red Sox have agreed to an eight-year contract extension with rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell. The deal is worth $60 million and keeps Campbell in Boston until the 2034 season. There are club options in 2033 and 2024, and they can reach a guaranteed amount of $100 million over 10 years. Red Sox and Kristian Campbell Agree to … [Read more...] about Kristian Campbell, Red Sox Agree to Eight-Year Contract Extension

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired outfielder Esteury Ruiz in a trade with the Athletics, the team announced Wednesday. In exchange, the Dodgers are sending right-handed pitcher Carlos Duran to the Athletics. Ruiz, who was designated for assignment earlier in the week, had swiped 67 bases with Oakland in 2023. The Dodgers acquired OF Esteury Ruiz from the Athletics in … [Read more...] about Dodgers Acquire Fleet-Footed Outfielder Esteury Ruiz from Athletics

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Frankie Montas has begun a throwing program, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. Montas was cleared to play catch from 60 feet as he begins a throwing progression. It’s the first time the right-hander has thrown since he was diagnosed with a high-grade right lat strain in mid-February. “Everything is good from that end,” … [Read more...] about Frankie Montas Trending Upward in Recovery from Lat Injury