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Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The Dodgers got yet another top-shelf ace in Blake Snell One year ago, when Blake Snell had to settle for a short-term deal with the Giants, the outcome wasn’t received with the proper level of shock that it should’ve been. Snell continued to be Snell and, as many could’ve predicted, opted out of the final year of his deal with San … [Read more...] about Blake Snell’s unique path towards dominance

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Smith was named to the NL All-Star team for the second time in his career, and signed a 10-year, $140 million extension before the season For the second time in his career, Will Smith was named to the National League All-Star team, but his status as one of the best catchers in baseball came into question amidst a sluggish mid-season … [Read more...] about 2024 review: Will Smith

Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images The Rule 5 Draft is Wednesday. Here’s a look at some Dodgers minor leaguers who could conceivably hear their name called. The Rule 5 Draft is on Wednesday, and will be streamed online at MLB.com beginning at 11 a.m. PT. The Dodgers added only one prospect to their 40-man roster on November 19, left-hander Jack Dreyer. Let’s look at some … [Read more...] about Which Dodgers might be selected in the Rule 5 Draft?

Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Major League Baseball has seen its fair share of rule changes ever since the lockout during the 2021-22 offseason, such as the universal designated hitter, extra-inning ghost runner, and, arguably most importantly, the pitch clock. Now, Commissioner Rob Manfred has introduced a concept for baseball’s newest rule … [Read more...] about Notes: Golden at-bat rule, Teoscar Hernández, Blake Treinen

Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Japanese right-hander begins 45-day signing window on Tuesday. 23-year-old RHP had a 2.35 ERA in 18 games in 2024 for Chiba Lotte, with 129 strikeouts and 32 walks in 111 innings. Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki was officially posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines to Major League Baseball on Monday, per multiple reports. MLB teams have a 45-day … [Read more...] about MLB teams have until January 23 to sign Roki Sasaki