Left-hander Rich Hill doesn’t want to use the word but it seems to be leaning towards retirement. Appearing on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast, Hill was asked by host Rob Bradford if he was retiring and said “I don’t have any plans on playing next year.” The situation is somewhat analogous to that of Joe Kelly, who announced on the same podcast last month that he didn’t want … [Read more...] about Rich Hill Not Planning To Play In 2026
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 on the ballot. The … [Read more...] about Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones Elected To Hall Of Fame
Yankees To Sign Seth Brown To Minor League Deal
The Yankees and first baseman/outfielder Seth Brown have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. The Klutch Sports client will presumably be in big league camp during spring training. Brown, 33, has had some big league success with the Athletics but is coming off a few uneven years. Over the 2021 and 2022 seasons, he stepped to the plate 862 times … [Read more...] about Yankees To Sign Seth Brown To Minor League Deal
Mets Still Looking To Add To Rotation, Outfield
Bo Bichette was a somewhat unexpected addition to the Mets roster, so much of the team’s original offseason wishlist remains in place even after Bichette’s three-year, $126MM deal with New York earlier this week. According to The Athletic’s Will Sammon, the Mets remain on the hunt for rotation help, as well as “a versatile outfielder who can handle center field and support the … [Read more...] about Mets Still Looking To Add To Rotation, Outfield
Mets Claim Tsung-Che Cheng
The Mets claimed infielder Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Rays, per announcements from both clubs. Tampa Bay designated Cheng for assignment last week. New York had open 40-man space and thus doesn’t need to make a corresponding roster move at this time. Cheng, 24, made his big league debut with the Pirates in 2025 but went hitless in seven plate appearances. He didn’t … [Read more...] about Mets Claim Tsung-Che Cheng