2012 was one of the most magical seasons in Washington Nationals history. They made the playoffs for the first time in franchise history, and won 98 games, still a single season record. There was a buzz in DC heading into the playoffs. The franchise was entering uncharted waters with a team that was ready to … Read more
Well another day of no Braves’ transactions of note has passed, as the market continues to thin. I am feeling more and more like whatever happens of significance (which I still believe will happen) may come via the trade route, rather than free agency, as would be fairly on-brand for Alex Anthopoulos. I do also … Read more
Back in January 2024, MLB Network announced that the next MLB Network Presents would be about legendary Royals player George Brett. Unfortunately for many, including myself, it was announced as an MLB Network exclusive that would not be streamed anywhere but at the Network website, available only to those with cable or streaming TV subscriptions … Read more
Image credit: © Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Rob Manfred will no longer be the Major League Baseball commissioner as of 2029. That’s what we know for sure as of this writing: the man said so himself. Manfred took over for Bud Selig in January of 2015, winning the commissioner’s seat and the approval of … Read more
The Diamondbacks landed the best remaining free agent late Friday evening. Per ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan, Arizona signed right-handed starting pitcher Corbin Burnes to a six-year, $210M contract, which includes an opt-out clause after 2026. The signing is a bold move by the Diamondbacks to reclaim NL bragging rights over the division-rival Dodgers. Arizona … Read more
Fall Report Aaron Fitt – December 27, 2024 DURHAM, N.C. — Few programs can rival Duke’s stunning ascension to the ranks of national powers over the past decade. In the fall of 2015, when D1Baseball unveiled its inaugural Top 100 Programs list, Duke was unranked. In the fall of 2024, the Blue Devils ranked No. … Read more
The Juan Soto trade has already brought an influx of talent to the Nationals roster. Mackenzie Gore, CJ Abrams, and James Wood are all huge pieces of the Nats roster. However, there is one more piece of the trade who is slowly climbing his way to the big leagues, Jarlin Susana. Susana is the hardest … Read more
We are in the final days of 2024 but before we embark on a new year and a new season, join us in taking a look back on our early season prognostications to see how correct or incorrect the “Battery Power Almanac” (BPA) was or was not on this past Atlanta Braves season. If you … Read more
Jim Bowden at The Athletic has a mailbag column where he considers a Royals trade proposal. [$] Trade proposal: Royals trade RHP Carlos Hernández to the Dodgers for outfielder James Outman. K.C. gets a left-handed bat and defensive upgrade, while Dodgers land a hard-throwing reliever with a few years of control. Who says no? — … Read more
Image credit: © Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports NICK KRALL: [Posts Frankie Montas press release] A.J. PRELLER: Yeah man we saw KRALL: Just making sure KRALL: No one said anything.. PRELLER: What’s everybody up to MIKE ELIAS: [Posts link to story on winning Executive of the Year] DAVE DOMBROWSKI: [yawning cat .gif] ANDREW FRIEDMAN: [picture of … Read more