The Royals have reportedly spoken to the Reds about a trade involving Kansas City right-hander Brady Singer and Cincinnati infielder Jonathan India, but that’s just one of multiple pursuits for Royals general manager J.J. Picollo, it seems. Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports that while no deals are necessarily close as of this moment, the Royals have also spoken to the Phillies … [Read more...] about Royals Have Shown Interest In Alec Bohm, Taylor Ward
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Notes: Freeman’s slam ball, Buehler’s free agency, MLB TV plans
Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images Freeman’s walk-off grand slam baseball from Game 1 of the World Series will be sold at auction from December 4-14 While we wait on today’s announcement that Shohei Ohtani will win his third MVP award, here are some Dodgers and baseball stories to start your Thursday. The ball Freddie Freeman hit for the first walk-off … [Read more...] about Notes: Freeman’s slam ball, Buehler’s free agency, MLB TV plans
2024 review: Andy Pages
Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images Following the tradition of baseball’s top franchise when it coms to rookie production, Andy Pages had a big role as a lefty killer in his first year in the big leagues For the second year in a row, the Dodgers' primary center fielder ended up being a rookie who didn’t start the year as the top option on the depth chart. … [Read more...] about 2024 review: Andy Pages
Roki Sasaki likely signs in 2025 & agent calls ‘poor sportsmanship’
Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images Once posted to MLB (no later than December 15), the Japanese right-hander will have 45 days to sign with a team. The 2025 international period begins on January 15. At the MLB owners meetings in New York on Wednesday, commissioner Rob Manfred said it was more likely that prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki would sign during … [Read more...] about Roki Sasaki likely signs in 2025 & agent calls ‘poor sportsmanship’
The rarity of MVP winners on two teams (and leagues)
Hall of Famer Frank Robinson and Shohei Ohtani are the only members of a very specific and exclusive club On Thursday, Shohei Ohtani was named the National League MVP, and the Dodgers superstar did so unanimously. Ohtani joined Frank Robinson is the only players to win an MVP award in both leagues. Ohtani won the American League MVP in 2021 and 2023 with the Angels. Robinson … [Read more...] about The rarity of MVP winners on two teams (and leagues)