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Bo Bichette and Alex Bregman are two of the biggest free agents remaining this offseason, but which one is the better value? #mlb
Who Is The Better Free Agent Infielder, Bo Bichette Or Alex Bregman?
Bo Bichette and Alex Bregman are two of the biggest free agents remaining this offseason, but which one is the better value?
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December 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Bo Bichette and Alex Bregman are two of the biggest free agents remaining this offseason, but which one is the better value? #mlb
Should baseball adopt an in-season tournament similar to the NBA Cup? #mlb
Should Major League Baseball Replace Rivalry Weekend With An NBA-Style In-Season Tournament?
Should baseball adopt an in-season tournament similar to the NBA Cup?
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December 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Should baseball adopt an in-season tournament similar to the NBA Cup? #mlb
It's early, but there are some draft names to watch in the first half of 2026. #mlb
Video: Early Names To Watch Atop The 2026 MLB Draft Class
It's early, but there are some draft names to watch in the first half of 2026.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
It's early, but there are some draft names to watch in the first half of 2026. #mlb
Elite performance meets high risk: why the Dodgers are shopping their $81 million righty. #mlb
Trade Bait Or Ace? The Complex Case Of The Dodgers' Willingness To Trade Tyler Glasnow
Elite performance meets high risk: why the Dodgers are shopping their $81 million righty.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Elite performance meets high risk: why the Dodgers are shopping their $81 million righty. #mlb
How front offices, from setting budgets to trading prospects, orchestrate the most active week of the baseball offseason, and why major moves often follow, not conclude, the gatherings. #mlb
The Week Of Money & Deals: Inside The Dynamics Of The MLB Winter Meetings
How front offices, from setting budgets to trading prospects, orchestrate the most active week of the baseball offseason, and why major moves often follow, not conclude, the gatherings.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
How front offices, from setting budgets to trading prospects, orchestrate the most active week of the baseball offseason, and why major moves often follow, not conclude, the gatherings. #mlb
When the Blue Jays made the first big splash of the offseason by signing Dylan Cease, it was understandably the talk of the town. One curious thing I noted in the early discussions was the framing of the potential Toronto rotation. The most egregious (in my opinion) came from a TSN Instagram post.…
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Berríos?
When the Blue Jays made the first big splash of the offseason by signing Dylan Cease, it was understandably the talk of the town. One curious thing I noted in the early discussions was the framing of the potential Toronto rotation. The most egregious (in my opinion) came from a TSN Instagram post. T...
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December 10, 2025 at 12:25 AM
When the Blue Jays made the first big splash of the offseason by signing Dylan Cease, it was understandably the talk of the town. One curious thing I noted in the early discussions was the framing of the potential Toronto rotation. The most egregious (in my opinion) came from a TSN Instagram post.…
Third baseman Eugenio Suarez has a market that is beginning to heat up. What factors may cause teams to jump the market be signing the slugger? #mlb
Why Eugenio Suarez Is One Of The Hottest Free Agent Names Heading Into MLB's Winter Meetings
Third baseman Eugenio Suarez has a market that is beginning to heat up. What factors may cause teams to jump the market be signing the slugger?
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December 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Third baseman Eugenio Suarez has a market that is beginning to heat up. What factors may cause teams to jump the market be signing the slugger? #mlb
We’ve heard enough about the usual suspects that have been thrown out in trade discussions in the first few months of the offseason. Here are some sneaky names to keep an eye on during the Winter Meetings. #mlb
These Under-The-Radar Trade Candidates Could Ignite This Winter's Trade Market
We’ve heard enough about the usual suspects that have been thrown out in trade discussions in the first few months of the offseason. Here are some sneaky names to keep an eye on during the Winter Meetings.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We’ve heard enough about the usual suspects that have been thrown out in trade discussions in the first few months of the offseason. Here are some sneaky names to keep an eye on during the Winter Meetings. #mlb
Seam-shifted wake has been a hot topic for baseball nerds over the last few years. Thanks to rapid advancements in the quality of pitch-tracking information, we can now quantify this movement, in addition to the spin-related movement of a pitch. These two types of movement are also known as Magnus…
The Most Impactful Pitching Advancement Of This Decade: Understanding Seam-Shifted Wake
Seam-shifted wake has been a hot topic for baseball nerds over the last few years. Thanks to rapid advancements in the quality of pitch-tracking information, we can now quantify this movement, in addition to the spin-related movement of a pitch. These two types of movement are also known as Magnus m...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Seam-shifted wake has been a hot topic for baseball nerds over the last few years. Thanks to rapid advancements in the quality of pitch-tracking information, we can now quantify this movement, in addition to the spin-related movement of a pitch. These two types of movement are also known as Magnus…
Nobody is off limits when it comes to an offseason swap, but a few names stand out among frequently mentioned candidates to be traded this winter. #mlb
Keep An Eye On These High-Profile Trade Candidates During The MLB Winter Meetings
Nobody is off limits when it comes to an offseason swap, but a few names stand out among frequently mentioned candidates to be traded this winter.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Nobody is off limits when it comes to an offseason swap, but a few names stand out among frequently mentioned candidates to be traded this winter. #mlb
With top-tier power indicators, strong OAA marks, and expected metrics that outpace results, Suárez remains a rare mix of durability, pop, and sleeper upside for teams seeking lineup stability. #mlb
Eugenio Suárez’s Free-Agent Case: More Than the Surface Stats Show
With top-tier power indicators, strong OAA marks, and expected metrics that outpace results, Suárez remains a rare mix of durability, pop, and sleeper upside for teams seeking lineup stability.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:46 PM
With top-tier power indicators, strong OAA marks, and expected metrics that outpace results, Suárez remains a rare mix of durability, pop, and sleeper upside for teams seeking lineup stability. #mlb
The 2026 MLB Draft Lottery is coming! Read up on how it works, what the wrinkles are, and your team's chances of securing the top pick. #mlb
All You Need To Know About The 2026 MLB Draft Lottery
The 2026 MLB Draft Lottery is coming! Read up on how it works, what the wrinkles are, and your team's chances of securing the top pick.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The 2026 MLB Draft Lottery is coming! Read up on how it works, what the wrinkles are, and your team's chances of securing the top pick. #mlb
The Twins could trade either Pablo Lopez and/or Joe Ryan this off-season. Which teams could possibly look to acquire them, and how do they fit on those teams? #mlb
Does Joe Ryan or Pablo Lopez Make More Sense For A Team Looking For Starting Pitching?
The Twins could trade either Pablo Lopez and/or Joe Ryan this off-season. Which teams could possibly look to acquire them, and how do they fit on those teams?
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December 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The Twins could trade either Pablo Lopez and/or Joe Ryan this off-season. Which teams could possibly look to acquire them, and how do they fit on those teams? #mlb
The baseball world will come together for MLB’s annual Winter Meetings in Orlando next week. What exactly should fans expect? #mlb
The MLB Winter Meetings Start This Weekend; What Are They & Why Are They Important?
The baseball world will come together for MLB’s annual Winter Meetings in Orlando next week. What exactly should fans expect?
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December 1, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The baseball world will come together for MLB’s annual Winter Meetings in Orlando next week. What exactly should fans expect? #mlb
Well, at long last, the Boston Red Sox have their No. 2 starting pitcher. Sonny Gray of the St. Louis Cardinals is heading to Beantown as part of yet another blockbuster trade in this early part of the 2025-26 MLB offseason.
Gray, 36, is reworking his contract as part of this deal. He'll r...
Gray, 36, is reworking his contract as part of this deal. He'll r...
Breaking: Sonny Gray to Red Sox, Igniting MLB Pitcher Market
Well, at long last, the Boston Red Sox have their No. 2 starting pitcher. Sonny Gray of the St. Louis Cardinals is heading to Beantown as part of yet another blockbuster trade in this early part of the 2025-26 MLB offseason.
Gray, 36, is reworking his contract as part of this deal. He'll r...
dlvr.it
November 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Well, at long last, the Boston Red Sox have their No. 2 starting pitcher. Sonny Gray of the St. Louis Cardinals is heading to Beantown as part of yet another blockbuster trade in this early part of the 2025-26 MLB offseason.
Gray, 36, is reworking his contract as part of this deal. He'll r...
Gray, 36, is reworking his contract as part of this deal. He'll r...
The Rule-5 draft is an intriguing time for both players and organizations. Players have an opportunity to make a big league roster out of spring training they may have otherwise not had, and the organization gets to see if they are able to find a diamond in the rough and give the player an… #mlb
Seven Rule-5 Eligible Players Who Could Impact A Roster In 2026
The Rule-5 draft is an intriguing time for both players and organizations. Players have an opportunity to make a big league roster out of spring training they may have otherwise not had, and the organization gets to see if they are able to find a diamond in the rough and give the player an opportuni...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The Rule-5 draft is an intriguing time for both players and organizations. Players have an opportunity to make a big league roster out of spring training they may have otherwise not had, and the organization gets to see if they are able to find a diamond in the rough and give the player an… #mlb
The acquisition of Marcus Semien may have given the New York Mets the best middle infield in baseball. #mlb
Do The New York Mets Have The Best Middle Infield In Baseball After Acquiring Marcus Semien?
The acquisition of Marcus Semien may have given the New York Mets the best middle infield in baseball.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The acquisition of Marcus Semien may have given the New York Mets the best middle infield in baseball. #mlb
MLB’s non-tender deadline revealed a surprising group of relievers whose metrics suggest far more upside than their 2025 results indicate. #mlb
Five Non-Tendered Relievers Who Could Become 2026 Bounce-Back Players
MLB’s non-tender deadline revealed a surprising group of relievers whose metrics suggest far more upside than their 2025 results indicate.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
MLB’s non-tender deadline revealed a surprising group of relievers whose metrics suggest far more upside than their 2025 results indicate. #mlb
MLB’s non-tender deadline produced several surprising position-player cuts, including former All-Stars, top prospects, and analytically intriguing rebound bets, who could offer real upside to teams seeking low-cost value in 2026. #mlb
Five Non-Tendered Hitters Who Could Become 2026 Bounce-Back Players
MLB’s non-tender deadline produced several surprising position-player cuts, including former All-Stars, top prospects, and analytically intriguing rebound bets, who could offer real upside to teams seeking low-cost value in 2026.
dlvr.it
November 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
MLB’s non-tender deadline produced several surprising position-player cuts, including former All-Stars, top prospects, and analytically intriguing rebound bets, who could offer real upside to teams seeking low-cost value in 2026. #mlb
Paraphrasing the old business adage, you gotta spend money to win the World Series. #mlb
Want To Win The World Series In 2026? Hope You Have A Top-10 Payroll.
Paraphrasing the old business adage, you gotta spend money to win the World Series.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Paraphrasing the old business adage, you gotta spend money to win the World Series. #mlb
The standout slugger from Japan is getting posted this week, and he'll have 45 days to sign a deal with an MLB club. Here’s what teams and fans can expect from one of the premier international free agents. #mlb
Kazuma Okamoto Is Coming To Major League Baseball, But Who Is He & What Can He Do?
The standout slugger from Japan is getting posted this week, and he'll have 45 days to sign a deal with an MLB club. Here’s what teams and fans can expect from one of the premier international free agents.
dlvr.it
November 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The standout slugger from Japan is getting posted this week, and he'll have 45 days to sign a deal with an MLB club. Here’s what teams and fans can expect from one of the premier international free agents. #mlb
I don’t know if other Royals fans do this, but every year on September 30, I watch highlights of the 2014 American League Wild Card Game. September 30, 2014, was “the night Kansas City baseball came back to life,” as beat writer Andy McCullough beautifully titled his 2015 retrospective. Exactly…
Memorabilia Memories: A Late September Game With The Worst Team In Royals History
I don’t know if other Royals fans do this, but every year on September 30, I watch highlights of the 2014 American League Wild Card Game. September 30, 2014, was “the night Kansas City baseball came back to life,” as beat writer Andy McCullough beautifully titled his 2015 retrospective. Exactly nine...
dlvr.it
November 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I don’t know if other Royals fans do this, but every year on September 30, I watch highlights of the 2014 American League Wild Card Game. September 30, 2014, was “the night Kansas City baseball came back to life,” as beat writer Andy McCullough beautifully titled his 2015 retrospective. Exactly…
New partnerships reshape national broadcasts, expand streaming access, and raise major questions for small-market teams’ long-term media stability. #mlb
MLB Gives Control Of MLB.tv To ESPN; Signs Deal With Peacock, Netflix
New partnerships reshape national broadcasts, expand streaming access, and raise major questions for small-market teams’ long-term media stability.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
New partnerships reshape national broadcasts, expand streaming access, and raise major questions for small-market teams’ long-term media stability. #mlb
The hot stove is now fully aglow. Here are our panel's top 50 free agents for the 2025-26 MLB offseason, along with our best guesses at the contracts they'll receive. #mlb
DiamondCentric's Top 50 MLB Free Agents, Plus Contract Projections
The hot stove is now fully aglow. Here are our panel's top 50 free agents for the 2025-26 MLB offseason, along with our best guesses at the contracts they'll receive.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The hot stove is now fully aglow. Here are our panel's top 50 free agents for the 2025-26 MLB offseason, along with our best guesses at the contracts they'll receive. #mlb
Brandon Woodruff will continue his tenure with the club into 2026, as Ken Rosenthal reported on Tuesday afternoon that the Brewers' former ace is accepting Milwaukee's qualifying offer.
Woodruff's future with the Brewers was a major offseason storyline, for a few reasons. For starters, his...
Woodruff's future with the Brewers was a major offseason storyline, for a few reasons. For starters, his...
Brandon Woodruff Accepts Qualifying Offer -- Answering One Question, But Raising Others
Brandon Woodruff will continue his tenure with the club into 2026, as Ken Rosenthal reported on Tuesday afternoon that the Brewers' former ace is accepting Milwaukee's qualifying offer.
Woodruff's future with the Brewers was a major offseason storyline, for a few reasons. For starters, his...
dlvr.it
November 19, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Brandon Woodruff will continue his tenure with the club into 2026, as Ken Rosenthal reported on Tuesday afternoon that the Brewers' former ace is accepting Milwaukee's qualifying offer.
Woodruff's future with the Brewers was a major offseason storyline, for a few reasons. For starters, his...
Woodruff's future with the Brewers was a major offseason storyline, for a few reasons. For starters, his...