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Paul Skenes’ net worth in 2024 is $10 million. Skenes won the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year as a starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Let’s look at Paul Skenes’ net worth in 2024. What is Paul Skenes’ net worth in 2024?: $10 million (estimate) Paul Skenes’ net worth in 2024 sits at […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have a lot of stadium issues. Hurricane Milton ripped the roof off of Tropicana Field, which requires over $50 million in repairs. While those repairs begin, they will play at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, the Yankees’ spring training facility. They also have a stadium underway in St Petersburg, which […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series after signing two Japanese superstars. With Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto starring for the team, they were a very popular team in Japan. Enter Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old phenom who is coming to MLB. The Dodgers are connected to Sasaki in free agency, with many assuming he […]

In baseball, everyone loves the long ball and high-scoring affairs, but elite pitching can single-handedly win games for teams. The very best pitcher in each league (American and National League) wins the Cy Young award every season. It is the most prestigious accomplishment a pitcher can earn. Winners for the award in 2024 have just […]

Blake Snell hits free agency again after a great season with the San Francisco Giants. Last year, he could not get a long-term deal and signed with San Francisco during Spring Training. This time, Snell is not messing around. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the two-time Cy Young winner has already met with […]

Dave Dombrowski and the Philadelphia Phillies are gearing up for a busy offseason, with growing pressure to trade starting pitcher Taijuan Walker following a disappointing season plagued by injuries and inconsistent performances. Navigating this situation is challenging, as Walker is coming off the worst season of his career, posting a bloated 7.10 ERA and a […]

In a neat twist to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2024 World Series triumph, it was Walker Buehler who shut the door in the bottom of the ninth inning of their decisive 7-6 win over the New York Yankees in Game 5. Buehler has had his fair share of struggles throughout the season, and he’s endured […]

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal has taken home the AL Cy Young crown. He received 30 first-place votes, and becomes the fifth Tigers player to win the award. Skubal led the league in wins with 18, a 2,39 ERA, and 228 strikeouts, completing the pitching Triple-Crown on his 28th birthday. “It’s pretty special,” Skubal said […]

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred revealed to the media that he anticipates Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki will join the 2025 international signing class. “It kind of looks like the way it’s going to shake out, that the signing there, just because the timing, will happen in the new pool period,” said the MLB commissioner. According […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off one of their best seasons in franchise history. The Dodgers held the best record in Major League Baseball in 2024 and won the World Series. However, that is not stopping the team’s stars from reflecting on old times. Walker Buehler made an interesting comment that could have been […]

In the city by the Bay, San Francisco Giants legend Will Clark has never shied away from sharing his opinions on the modern state of baseball. Now, under the new President of Baseball Operations, Buster Posey, it appears Clark’s criticisms have started to resonate within the organization. In recent weeks, the Giants have made moves […]

Many believed that Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal had a shot at the AL Cy Young before the 2024 MLB season. Once the year began, it became clear that the hype around the southpaw hurler was not unfounded. Skubal dominated opposing hitters while giving Detroit a chance to win games night in and night out. […]

The Atlanta Braves did not have the postseason success they hoped for in 2024. Yet, the club still received some of the best MLB production from one of their veteran players. Left-handed pitcher Chris Sale had a resurgent 2024 campaign, and as a result, he has won the National League Cy Young Award, per Jeff […]

The Chicago Cubs have not been afraid to shake things up during the 2024 MLB offseason. Chicago acquired Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Eli Morgan on Wednesday. The Cubs are contouring to add to their depth, as a second trade for Los Angeles Angels catcher Matt Theiss has come to light. The Cubs acquired Theiss from […]

The Colorado Rockies are keeping veteran catcher Jacob Stallings in the fold for another season, signing him to a one-year, $2 million deal with a $2 million mutual option for 2026 with a $500,000 buyout. The agreement, announced Wednesday, brings back Stallings after he declined his portion of a mutual option for 2025 earlier this […]

Two of the biggest storylines for the New York Yankees this offseason were what they would do with manager Aaron Boone and ace Gerrit Cole’s contracts. Even after a disastrous World Series performance, the Yankees exercised Boone’s 2025 option and were able to work out an agreement for Cole to remain with the team after […]

The Chicago Cubs reportedly are acquiring right-handed reliever Eli Morgan in a trade with the Cleveland Guardians, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Cubs are also designating infielder Patrick Wisdom for assignment, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Eli Morgan has been in the major leagues since 2021, but he had the best season […]

The New York Yankees reportedly met with free agent superstar Juan Soto and his representatives in Southern California on Monday. The Yankees, along with many other teams across baseball are desperately trying to convince Soto to sign with them this offseason. Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner addressed how his meeting with Soto went to Chris Kirschner […]

The New York Yankees will do everything they can do re-sign free agent superstar Juan Soto. But, with teams like the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers also hot in pursuit, there is a real chance that Soto decides not to return to the Yankees. The Yankees made a gamble last […]

Shohei Ohtani is the best player in MLB right now. He hits at an elite level, can steal bases and is expected to return to pitching in 2025. Former Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia received the opportunity to witness Ohtani’s greatness early in the two-way phenom’s career, as he was Ohtani’s first MLB manager. […]

The Seattle Mariners, who had a disappointing 2024 season after missing the postseason, were one of the worst offensive teams in baseball. They just made a move to reunite with one of their former prospects to give themselves some more depth. The Mariners made a trade for Austin Shenton from the Tampa Bay Rays for […]

The Los Angeles Angels have been one of, if not the busiest teams so far this offseason. They have signed starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks, catcher Travis d’Arnaud and infielder Kevin Newman and traded for outfielder Jorge Soler. The Angels have been linked to another free agent. They have shown interest in Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano […]

Reports have been flying about Juan Soto during the free agency period. The superstar outfielder has taken meetings with the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Toronto Blue Jays. Of those teams, New York Post insider Jon Heyman thinks he has a lean on the two favorites. He shared that on […]

As expected, the Houston Astros offered star third basemen Alex Bregman a qualifying offer ahead of his upcoming free agency. Bregman has made his decision about whether or not to accept it. Not surprisingly, Bregman rejected the one-year, $21.05 million offer ahead of Tuesday’s 4:00 p.m. ET deadline to return to the Astros according to […]

Craig Counsell guided the Milwaukee Brewers to three divisional titles during his nine-year run with them, overcoming constant financial limitations to transform the ballclub into a consistent October presence. He was never formally recognized for his efforts, though, which left the Brew Crew as the only MLB franchise without a Manager of the Year winner. […]

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt was all smiles when his former skipper, Joe Maddon, announced that he had won the 2024 American League Manager of the Year award. Surrounded by his three kids, Vogt thanked his family, coaching staff, and players for helping make the season what it was. Of course it’s possible no one […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are in a precarious position this offseason with closer Devin Williams. After declining his 2025 club option, all signs point towards the Brewers being open to trading Williams. Even though Williams is one of the best closers in baseball, the Brewers have a history of trading their star players as they approach […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ Stephen Vogt has been an MLB manager for one year and he already has an American League Manager of the Year award to his name. Vogt won it on Tuesday, besting Matt Quatraro (Kansas City Royals) and A.J. Hinch (Detroit Tigers) for the title. He received 27 out of 30 first-place votes. […]

It’s possible that no one was more excited for Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes to win National League Rookie of the Year than his girlfriend, Olivia Dunne. When Cal Ripken Jr. broke the news on MLB Network on Monday night, Skenes seemed unfazed, while Dunne could barely contain her excitement. MLB caught up with the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Jordan Montgomery had a rocky relationship in 2024. After he did not get a long-term deal in free agency, the 2023 World Champion flipped sides and went from the Rangers to Arizona. He was brutal in 2024, posting a 6.23 ERA and serving a stint in the bullpen. It looks like […]

The Chicago Cubs are likely to designate former closer Adbert Alzolay for assignment, Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports. “Among MLB roster manevuerings today, the Cubs are likely to DFA former closer Adbert Alzolay, a source tells ESPN. Alzolay underwent Tommy John in August. He won’t pitch until late 2025 at the earliest,” Rogers wrote on […]

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta did not accept a qualifying offer from the club, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reported on Tuesday. Players had until Tuesday afternoon to accept a qualifying offer — valued this year at one year and $21.05 million — before hitting free agency. This means if Pivetta signs elsewhere, the Red […]

Milwaukee Brewers’ left fielder Jackson Chourio finished third for the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year Award. The NL ROTY honor ultimately came down to a two man race between Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitcher Paul Skenes and San Diego Padres’ center fielder Jackson Merrill, with Skenes winning NL Rookie of the Year. However, Chourio’s top-three […]

The New York Mets have made their first trade of the offseason. As their pursuit of Juan Soto continues, the Mets added a depth outfielder to the mix on Tuesday. According to SNY’s Anthony DiComo, the Mets traded reliever Eric Orze to the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Jose Siri. “Source: The Mets have acquired […]

The New York Mets could be about to lose several starting pitchers to free agency, but don’t be surprised if the team turns around and loads right back up. With a glut of top-end starting pitchers hitting the market this winter, the Mets figure to be contenders for several. ESPN surveyed a bunch of MLB […]

Alex Bregman could be leaving the Houston Astros in free agency. After nine seasons and two World Series titles, the third baseman is looking for a massive contract. There was even a report that he could move positions if he landed in the right spot. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers spoke with front-office executives, who believe the […]

The San Francisco Giants are making some front office hirings to help Buster Posey, the new president of baseball operations. San Francisco is hiring Bobby Evans and Jeff Berry to work as advisors to Posey, per ESPN. Berry is actually Posey’s former agent. Evans worked for the Giants before, as the team’s general manager from […]

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager, two-time World Series MVP, joined Dodger Talk, hosted by David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports, to discuss his last few seasons in Arlington, reflect on his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers and, of course, the Blue Crew’s most recent World Series win over the New York Yankees. Seager […]

Teoscar Hernandez is declining the qualifying offer he was offered by the Los Angeles Dodgers, Francys Romero reports. Hernandez’s decision is not surprising as he is fresh off an All-Star season with LA. The 32-year-old will now receive the opportunity to sign a multi-year deal in MLB free agency. The qualifying offer changes each year. […]