For much of the offseason, a Nolan Arenado trade seemed inevitable. But spring training is now rolling along and he’s still a Cardinal. Today, Katie Woo of The Athletic takes an extensive look at the twists and turns of the winter. Many of the details came out over the past few months but the piece also provides some new tidbits and extra context. Arenado’s no-trade clause was … [Read more...] about Details On Nolan Arenado Trade Talks
Christian Moore To Get Third Base Reps In Camp
Angels prospect Christian Moore has primarily been a second baseman but he will be getting some work at third base in camp, manager Ron Washington tells Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Moore, 22, was only drafted last summer. On most clubs, that would make him a long shot to crack the major league roster, but the Angels have been very aggressive in promoting their … [Read more...] about Christian Moore To Get Third Base Reps In Camp
Luis Rengifo To Get Center Field Reps This Spring
The Angels enter camp with an opening in center field for the first time in more than a decade. Mike Trout is moving to right field to reduce his defensive workload and hopefully keep him healthy. That leaves a camp battle for the center field vacancy. Center field will primarily be filled by the Mickey Moniak/Jo Adell pairing. They’d projected as the right field tandem had … [Read more...] about Luis Rengifo To Get Center Field Reps This Spring
Poll: The Dodgers’ Rotation
The Dodgers have long been expected to utilize a six-man rotation this year in order to accommodate Shohei Ohtani, and have accordingly assembled a deep group of arms. Last week, however, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman revealed that, with Ohtani not expected to debut as a pitcher until sometime in May, the Dodgers intend to open the season with a five-man … [Read more...] about Poll: The Dodgers’ Rotation
Clayton Kershaw Expects To Go On 60-Day IL To Start Season
The Dodgers officially re-signed Clayton Kershaw earlier today but it seems he won’t be helping them early in the season. He tells Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic that he expects to be on the 60-day injured list to start the year, likely returning about when those 60 days are up. That suggests he’s targeting a late May return. Kershaw’s 2025 timeline has never been clear until … [Read more...] about Clayton Kershaw Expects To Go On 60-Day IL To Start Season