The 2025 Major League Baseball season is knocking on the door, a new season with new beginnings. Players will debut, retire, get moved, and go through the usual roller coaster of the 162-game season. And, like every season, this isn’t just another year at the office for some players. For far too many, every season is treated as a “make or break” year, a “last shot” of sorts. … [Read more...] about Every MLB team’s “make-or-break” player of 2025
Kansas City Royals get serious, extend LHP Cole Ragans
The Kansas City Royals have extended left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans, proving that last year’s Wild Card run was no fluke. Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Ragans has signed a three-year deal worth $13.25 million. Better yet for KC, the deal only covers his first two arbitration years. They’ll have another opportunity to extend him down the road. Left-hander Cole Ragans and the Kansas … [Read more...] about Kansas City Royals get serious, extend LHP Cole Ragans
Boston Red Sox solve 2B hole with…Alex Bregman?
Another key MLB free agent is finally off the board now that former Astros third baseman Alex Bregman has signed with the Boston Red Sox. The deal, initially reported by Jon Heyman at the NY Post, is pretty straightforward: three years, $120 million. There are two opt-outs and some deferred money. Pretty par for the course, given Bregman’s long offseason. Boston also won out … [Read more...] about Boston Red Sox solve 2B hole with…Alex Bregman?
Kenley Jansen to continue HOF case with Los Angeles Angels
Closer and likely future Hall of Famer Kenley Jansen is returning for a 16th season, this time with the Los Angeles Angels. Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of the NY Post reported Jansen will sign a one-year, $10 million deal with the Halos. Kenley Jansen has agreed to a 1 yr, $10M deal with the Angels @JonHeyman 1st — Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) February 11, … [Read more...] about Kenley Jansen to continue HOF case with Los Angeles Angels
At long last, Pete Alonso re-signs with Mets for two years, $54 million
One long, almost interminable offseason later, Pete Alonso’s free agency has come to an end. The All-Star first baseman is returning to the New York Mets on a two-year, $54 million deal as reported by several sources. Pete Alonso’s deal with the New York Mets, which is pending physical, is for two years and includes an opt-out after the first season. He’ll make $30 million … [Read more...] about At long last, Pete Alonso re-signs with Mets for two years, $54 million