Leo Morgenstern
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Washington Signs Up for Eight More Years of Keibert Ruiz
Keibert Ruiz is $50 million richer as the Nationals secure their catcher of the future. → Read More
Rodgers Out, Moustakas In as Rockies Are Forced to Rearrange the Infield
The Rockies have an infield full of question marks following a serious injury to their Gold Glove second baseman. → Read More
Triston McKenzie and the Return of the Strikeout Stuff
Triston McKenzie has been sacrificing strikeouts for better control, but his phenomenal strikeout stuff can still break free from time to time. → Read More
An Exceptional Season in the Annals of Stealing Home
In 2020 and 2021, players stole home with near-unprecedented success. The 2022 season marked a return to normalcy, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. → Read More
Padres Order a Cole Hamels Reboot
Several years after he last threw a pitch, Hollywood Hamels will attempt a comeback with the San Diego Padres. → Read More
Andrew Chafin and Alex Reyes Head to the NL West
Andrew Chafin and Alex Reyes are wildly different pitchers at different stages of their careers, but each will head west for a fresh start in 2023. → Read More
Let’s Revisit Some Overlooked Reliever Signings
Relievers Pierce Johnson and Scott McGough might have garnered more attention had they signed at a less eventful time. → Read More
Alex Lange Loves His Curves But Not His Edges
Alex Lange’s curveball is the stuff of legend. → Read More
Phillies Add Josh Harrison To Replenish a Depleted Bench
The Phillies bring Josh Harrison back into the fold, hoping to keep him around for a little longer this time. → Read More
Whit Merrifield, King of Stealing Third
Stolen bases at third are the neglected middle child of steals, but at least Whit Merrifield gives third base his attention. → Read More
Adam Duvall Is the Latest Piece in Boston’s Offseason Puzzle
Chaim Bloom’s plan to replace Trevor Story begins to take shape, as the Red Sox sign Adam Duvall to a one-year deal. → Read More
Andrew McCutchen Sets Sail for Home
The most fearsome Pirate of the modern age is returning home on a one-year, $5 million contract. → Read More
Why Bo Bichette’s Wheels Fell Off in 2022
How does a young, healthy player like Bo Bichette go from being an elite baserunner one year to a total liability the next? → Read More
Johnny Cueto Brings a Veteran Presence to a Promising Marlins Rotation
The veteran right-hander heads to Miami, looking to prove his resurgence last season was more than a flash in the pan. → Read More
Diamondbacks Get a Little Better by Signing Evan Longoria
The Arizona Diamondbacks finished off a busy holiday season by signing Evan Longoria to a one-year, $4 million deal. → Read More
Light Chanukah Reading for the Analytically Inclined
A closer look at double plays, the three true outcomes, and baseball miracles in honor of the Jewish festival of light. → Read More
Narváez, Hedges, McCann Latest Catchers To Find New Teams
The great catcher shuffle of ’22 continues, as Omar Narváez, Austin Hedges, and James McCann find new homes. → Read More
No Two Ways About It for Latest Tigers’ Signing Michael Lorenzen
Michael Lorenzen joins the Detroit Tigers, hoping to build upon his first season as a full-time starting pitcher. → Read More
Kevin Kiermaier Is Finally, Actually a Blue Jay
Kevin Kiermaier and George Springer will join forces to cover plenty of ground in the Rogers Centre outfield. → Read More
Phillies Add Matt Strahm as Caleb Cotham’s Next Project
The Philadelphia Phillies are betting that left-hander Matt Strahm and his unique pitch repertoire will work well under pitching coach Caleb Cotham. → Read More