As you might have heard, the Yankees made a big splash early this offseason by trading for Juan Soto. It was one of the most impactful moves of the entire winter, and they struck quickly. Then, they went into hibernation. Their next major move didn’t come until yesterday, when they signed Marcus Stroman to a…
Monday is the first day of the new international signing period, so I’ve expanded and updated my evaluations of players from the class. An overview of the rules that govern signing international amateurs can be found on MLB’s glossary here, while more thorough and detailed documentation can be found starting on page 316 of the…
Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports He may not have upper-echelon career totals, but boy was Michael Brantley an absolute baller. A five-time All-Star, Brantley also won a Silver Slugger and finished third in American League MVP voting in 2014, a year that saw him finish second in the AL in WAR behind only Mike Trout, the…
For the 20th consecutive season, the ZiPS projection system is unleashing a full set of prognostications. For more information on the ZiPS projections, please consult this year’s introduction and MLB’s glossary entry. The team order is selected by lot, and the next team up is the Cincinnati Reds. Batters When I look at Cincinnati’s offense,…
Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports The following article is part of Jay Jaffe’s ongoing look at the candidates on the BBWAA 2024 Hall of Fame ballot. For a detailed introduction to this year’s ballot, and other candidates in the series, use the tool above; an introduction to JAWS can be found here. For a tentative schedule,…
The Mexico Baseball Jersey represents more than just a piece of clothing; it embodies the spirit and love for baseball in Mexico. This vibrant and passionate country has embraced baseball as a way of life, and the jersey stands as a symbol of national pride and athletic excellence. In this comprehensive article, we will explore…
In the realm of American sports, few events evoke the same sense of national pride and camaraderie as Fourth Of July Baseball. As fireworks light up the night sky and the smell of barbeque fills the air, fans across the nation gather to witness the excitement of baseball, a game deeply ingrained in the American…
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