Tag: MLB

Walker Buehler: Free Agency ‘A Waiting Game’ Until After Holidays

MLB free agency got off to a fast start this offseason, with Juan Soto, Blake Snell, Willy Adames and Max Fried among the top players to sign contracts either before or during the Winter Meetings. There has been a flurry…

Matt Borelli

Dodgers Owner Mark Walter Part Of MLB’s Economic Reform Committee

While MLB has implemented significant changes to its on-field product over the past few years, there have also been events behind the scenes on the business side of the sport that could have ramifications when the current collective bargaining agreement…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

Dodgers Paying Record Luxury Tax Bill For 2024 Season

Although Major League Baseball does not have a hard salary cap, the competitive balance tax (CBT) is in place to both deter bigger market teams from consistently spending at higher rates while also benefiting the smaller market clubs. Commonly referred…

Blake Williams

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…

Blake Williams

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…

Matt Borelli

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…

Matt Borelli

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,…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

Roki Sasaki Rumors: Chiba Lotte Likely Posting After MLB Winter Meetings

The Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB have been waiting with bated breath for the Chiba Lotte Marines to officially post Roki Sasaki ever since the Nippon Professional Baseball team announced their intention to do so this offseason. The Marines' announcement…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

Rob Manfred: MLB Willing To Investigate Dodgers For Potential Tampering With Roki Sasaki

MLB free agency got a jolt when the Chiba Lotte Marines announced their intention to post Roki Sasaki before the start of the 2025 season. The Los Angeles Dodgers emerged as the early favorite to sign Sasaki, who is considered…

Matt Borelli

MLB Cancels 2025 World Tour Games In Mexico & Puerto Rico

In efforts to expand the sport internationally, Major League Baseball hosted games in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, South Korea and the United Kingdom this year. The league intended to return to Mexico for the 2025 season, as well as play…

Matt Borelli

2024 BBWAA Awards Recap: MVP, Cy Young, Rookie Of The Year & Manager Of The Year

The 2024 Baseball Writers’ Association (BBWAA) Awards season wrapped up with a number of powerhouse winners, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge taking home MVP honors in their respective leagues. Judge and…

Scott Geirman

MLB Rumors: Streaming Services To Bid On TV Rights

The landscape for how sports are consumed has drastically changed over the years, with streaming services emerging as a viable alternative to traditional television. That has played out in Major League Baseball, with exclusive games being made available to the…

Matt Borelli