Kyle Tucker reached an agreement with the Dodgers last Thursday, and thoughts have been swirling around my brain ever since. Sometimes I have trouble sleeping because I keep writing this post in my head. I’m fortunate enough to have this website as my outlet, so here goes. It feels almost quaint that a year ago, the Dodgers signing Tanner Scott seemed to be the straw that … [Read more...] about Is MLB Parity Possible Without A Salary Cap?
Yankees To Re-Sign Cody Bellinger
The Yankees and outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger are going to reunite on a new contract. The Boras Corporation client reportedly gets a five-year deal with a $162.5MM guarantee, with no deferrals. He gets a $20MM signing bonus followed by salaries of $32.5MM in each of the first two years, $25.8MM in each of the next two, then $25.9MM in the final season. Bellinger can … [Read more...] about Yankees To Re-Sign Cody Bellinger
Brewers Trade Freddy Peralta To Mets
The Mets make another splash, acquiring All-Star starter Freddy Peralta and swingman Tobias Myers from the Brewers for prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat. The teams announced the blockbuster trade on Wednesday night. New York designated right-hander Cooper Criswell for assignment in a corresponding move. After losing out on Kyle Tucker, the Mets have signed Bo Bichette … [Read more...] about Brewers Trade Freddy Peralta To Mets
Cardinals Showing Interest In Austin Hays
The Cardinals are among the teams that have expressed interest in free agent outfielder Austin Hays, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Heyman has previously linked Hays to the Yankees, Mets and Royals this offseason. St. Louis president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said over the weekend that the team was open to adding a righty-hitting outfielder. Bloom’s comments … [Read more...] about Cardinals Showing Interest In Austin Hays
Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones Elected To Hall Of Fame
The Baseball Writers Association of America announced that Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have been elected to the Hall of Fame. They’ll be inducted into Cooperstown alongside Jeff Kent, who was elected by the Era Committee, on July 26. Beltrán appeared on 84.2% of ballots, while Jones got to a 78.4% vote share. Beltrán gets the honor in his fourth year. The switch-hitting … [Read more...] about Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones Elected To Hall Of Fame