Luis Torres
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#Retire21... and farewell
MLB should recognize the most historically impactful Hispanic man in its history by retiring Roberto Clemente’s number throughout baseball. Finally, I bid you all farewell. → Read More
Dodgers hand Mookie Betts a 12-year, $365 million extension
It’s great for the Dodgers, it’s great for Mookie Betts, and it’s downright embarrassing for the Red Sox. → Read More
Trade Retrospective: Wil Myers, Steven Souza, and Trea Turner change teams in a big three-team trade involving the Padres, Nationals, and Rays
The Rays made a rare confusing trade, and the Nationals made out as well as they were expected to. → Read More
Future Value provides an interesting, comprehensive look into the worlds of scouting and baseball operations
Longenhagen and McDaniel put together what is a must-read for anyone who wants to get into scouting, while also being useful for those who want to work in baseball in other capacities. → Read More
Yuli Gurriel has strange reverse splits
Reverse splits are never as they appear. → Read More
Trade Retrospective: Mariners trade Michael Saunders to the Blue Jays for J.A. Happ
GM Jack Zduriencik’s ill-advised public criticism of Saunders led to a good old fashioned challenge trade. → Read More
Tigers legend Al Kaline passes away
The league lost a special player, and the Tigers lost one of the best to ever wear the Old English "D." → Read More
Alex Gordon has had a strange career
Gordon has had an unusual career arc, but despite his offensive shortcomings, he has had a career to be proud of. → Read More
The Padres’ season might hinge on what they choose to do with their sunk costs
Considering that this is such an exciting team on the rise, it would be shame if they let Eric Hosmer and Wil Myers hold them back. → Read More
The Mets actually have a chance to win the NL East
The projections are bullish on the Mets... but they’re still the Mets. → Read More
Trade Retrospective: Braves trade Jason Heyward to the Cardinals
The trade made sense for both sides, but the Braves were able to turn Shelby Miller into a king’s ransom a year later. → Read More
The Oakland A’s should continue to contend in 2020
But does this team have the talent to make the playoffs again? → Read More
The Twins are capable of repeating as AL Central champs
They’ll suffer some regression, and the White Sox have gotten better, but the Twins will benefit from key offseason moves. → Read More
The Mets hire Luis Rojas to be their second manager in three months
Luis Rojas is a shockingly good hire by a franchise that is notorious for its bad decision making. → Read More
Félix Hernández decides to continue his career by signing with the Braves
The soon to be 34-year-old pitcher is giving it one more shot. → Read More
Rays and Cardinals execute trade involving José Martínez and top prospect Matt Liberatore
This is a curious trade involving one of the smartest teams in baseball trading a top prospect for an underwhelming return. → Read More
The Angels and Nationals each sign a Castro
The Angels fill in a critical need at catcher, while the Nationals add to their infield depth. → Read More
Dallas Keuchel signs three-year deal with the White Sox
The White Sox continue their busy winter by continuing to shore up their rotation. → Read More
Cleveland trades Corey Kluber to the Rangers for a light return
Is this a remake of Major League? → Read More
Brewers fill catching vacancy by trading for Omar Narváez
He is no Yasmani Grandal, but he should slot in nicely as the Brewers’ starting catcher. → Read More