When the results of this year’s Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) Hall of Fame election are announced later this month, it would be fair for baseball fans to assume that voting for the next achievers of MLB immortality would be a fairly simple process. I mean, how complicated can it be to look at this year’s list of 27 eligible players and check the box next to … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Getting into the head of one Hall of Fame voter
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Orioles Notes: Henderson, Valdez, Astros
Gunnar Henderson’s third full Major League season was another success, as the infielder hit .274/.349/.438 with 17 home runs over 651 plate appearances. It was more or less a match for the 2023 season that earned Henderson AL Rookie of the Year honors — Henderson posted a 122 wRC+ and 4.7 fWAR that year, and a 120 wRC+ and 4.8 fWAR in 2025. Last season’s numbers were, however, … [Read more...] about Orioles Notes: Henderson, Valdez, Astros
Shane Baz deal won’t stop Orioles from chasing another trade splash
While it initially seemed like Shane Baz was the Baltimore Orioles' big splash to fix the rotation, Ken Rosenthal tells us to expect the Orioles to be big players in the trade market to further shore up the rotation. … [Read more...] about Shane Baz deal won’t stop Orioles from chasing another trade splash
Execs poll: Top system? Best at drafting? Best at trading for prospects?
Cubs, All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agree to $175 million contract
CHICAGO — All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman has agreed to a $175 million, five-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, according to two people familiar with the deal. The people spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday night on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. The contract includes a no-trade provision allowing Bregman to block deals without … [Read more...] about Cubs, All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agree to $175 million contract