MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Expresses Some Concerns With Deferrals
The Los Angeles Dodgers have caused quite a stir with their usage of deferred salaries in the contracts of Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell and Tommy Edman, among others. Delaying payments down the line is not a novel concept in baseball…
Joel Wolfe Advising Roki Sasaki Not To Focus On Signing Bonus With First MLB Contract
Roki Sasaki was officially posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) this week, starting the countdown for one of the most anticipated international free agent signings in MLB history. Sasaki could technically sign before the 2024…
MLB Auction: Aaron Judge Dropped Fly Ball From Game 5 Of World Series
There were many factors that led to the Los Angeles Dodgers defeating the New York Yankees to win the 2024 World Series, including Aaron Judge inexplicably dropping a routine fly ball during Game 5. On Thursday, that ball sold via…
Milwaukee Brewers Trade Devin Williams To New York Yankees
Amid free agency this offseason including multiple notable starting pitchers, there also is considerable interest in Tanner Scott and the Milwaukee Brewers made Devin Williams available as well. Scott and Williams are two of the top relief pitchers in baseball,…
Roki Sasaki Posted: Team Meetings, Deadline To Sign & More Details
Now that Roki Sasaki has officially been posted for Major League free agency by the Chiba Lotte Marines, his window to begin negotiating with teams opened at 2 p.m. PT on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Teams around are now up against…
2025 MLB Draft Lottery Results: Washington Nationals Get First Pick
The Washington Nationals were awarded the No. 1 overall pick during the 2025 MLB Draft Lottery on Tuesday night at the Winter Meetings in Dallas, Texas. The Nationals finished with a 71-91 record during the 2024 season and entered with…
Roki Sasaki Posted & Negotiating Window Open For MLB Free Agency
Roki Sasaki was officially posted for MLB free agency by the Chiba Lotte Marines after the application was approved by the league. Sasaki's posting window to begin negotiating with teams opened at 2 p.m. PT on Tuesday, Dec. 10. All…
2024 MLB Rule 5 Draft Preview: Pick Order, Dodgers Prospects To Watch & Complete Guide
The 2024 MLB Winter Meetings include the Rule 5 Draft that begins at 11 a.m. PT on Wednesday. The annual event is not televised but can be followed online at MLB.com. Teams had until 3 p.m. PT on Nov. 19…
Rob Manfred Not In Favor Of MLB Adding Golden At-Bat Rule
Major League Baseball has implemented a number of different rule changes in recent years, including a pitch timer, defensive shift limits and larger bases. The door has been left open for additional rule changes to come to MLB, such as…
Roki Sasaki Has Been ‘Ready To Go’ For Jump To MLB
Roki Sasaki is set to become the next star player from Japan to make the jump to MLB with the Chiba Lotte Marines agreeing to post him as an international free agent, which is expected to happen during the Winter…
Rob Manfred: Golden At-Bat Rule Unlikely At MLB Level Any Time Soon
Major League Baseball has enjoyed a fair bump in viewership in recent seasons, seeing a sizable boost behind the implementation of a pitch clock and other rules to increase the speed and action of the game. Changes to the size…
Rob Manfred: Golden At-Bat Rule Gained A ‘Little Buzz’ At MLB Owners Meetings
Major League Baseball is currently undergoing an era of change as it tries to revamp the sport for the modern age with rule changes and additions. The results have been very promising as MLB saw national viewership increase across ESPN,…