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Josh Hader wants to get paid! Okay, well, every free-agent wants to get paid, but Hader is reportedly seeking a record-breaking deal for a closer, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Edwin Diaz previously signed a five-year, $102 million contract with the New York Mets. However, teams are expecting Hader to receive a more […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are clearly doing everything they can to build a World Series winning roster. LA already signed superstars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in MLB free agency, and traded for Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot from the Tampa Bay Rays. Now, the Dodgers are being linked to star free-agent reliever Josh Hader. […]

On the MLB free-agency landscape, Josh Hader still looms as the best option in the relief-pitcher category. And while the fireballer has drawn interest from the likes of the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers, Hader won’t come cheaply. In fact, Hader wants to make sure no other relief pitcher in baseball […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have already seen their organization undergo numerous changes. Trading Corbin Burnes would surely usher in a new era for the Brewers. However, Milwaukee is reluctant to trade Burnes. One reason being how their Josh Hader deal went down at the 2022 deadline. Brewers owner Mark Attansio not only wants to compete, but […]

In a strategic move that could bolster their pitching arsenal, the Los Angeles Dodgers are allegedly showing interest in acquiring pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Josh Hader. This development comes in the wake of Shohei Ohtani’s unprecedented decision to defer a major portion of his salary, a move that has provided the Dodgers with additional financial […]

In terms of closers on the free agency market, Josh Hader is considered the cream of the crop. Whether Hader remains with the San Diego Padres or not, the lights out relief pitcher is expected to earn a massive bag. There is plenty of solid relief pitching in free agency. However, there are none like […]

You can never be too complacent. Even after winning the World Series, the Texas Rangers are looking to make improvements with their roster. Jose Leclerc performed well for the Rangers, but they could probably use another closer to get them over the hump a little cleaner. With that in mind, the Rangers are looking at […]

The San Diego Padres are in the midst of finding their new manager and potentially trading Juan Soto. Still, the Padres must deal with the impending free agency for Josh Hader. As Hader hits free agency, the closer has already garnered widespread interest across MLB. The Los Angeles Angels, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers and New […]

Over the past decade or so, utilizing the bullpen in a much more flexible manner has helped plenty of teams in their run to winning the World Series crown. Thus, there’s no surprise that one of the best relievers in the game, lights-out lefty Josh Hader, is drawing plenty of interest in free agency especially […]

The New York Yankees are coming off a letdown 2023 MLB season, which is also why they are expected to make a number of intriguing moves in the offseason. While they are yet to make a splash, the Yankees are already being linked to a number of players amid the MLB free agency. Among those […]

Now that the World Series has concluded with the Texas Rangers claiming the throne atop the MLB, it’s time to look forward to the upcoming 2023 MLB offseason. The whole point of this endeavor is to claim the trophy the Rangers just won, and to get there, sometimes that means spending up in free agency […]

After an arduous 162-game season and four grueling playoff series, the Texas Rangers are World Series champions. Now, with the offseason upon us, Texas must take the first steps toward defending its title. A number of key Rangers players are free agents this offseason, notably: Will Smith, Aroldis Chapman, Mitch Garver, Jordan Montgomery, and Martin […]

In the wake of their exhilarating World Series victory, the Texas Rangers are not resting on their laurels. They are actively pursuing top free agents to ensure the triumph is a foundation, not a finale, with pitcher Aaron Nola and closer Josh Hader as their top targets to fortify a burgeoning dynasty. As teams converge […]

With the Texas Rangers winning the World Series, fans will now move their attention to the offseason. Twenty-nine teams didn’t have enough to be crowned champions, and even the Rangers will need to add more in the offseason if they want to defend their title. The MLB trade deadline is a great way to improve […]

The San Diego Padres enter the MLB trade deadline in a peculiar position. Both so close and too far away from postseason contention, the Padres could either buy or sell at the deadline. But when it comes to closer Josh Hader, the closer is looking more likely to stay in San Diego. An opposing team […]

Few MLB clubs have been as disappointing this year as the San Diego Padres. Even with a solid 15-9 record in July thus far, the team is still eight games back of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West and five games behind in the race for the final National League Wild Card spot. […]

The San Diego Padres completed a sweep of the Texas Rangers on the road over the weekend, and now they are expected to hang onto closer Josh Hader and starting pitcher Blake Snell, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. The Padres are now five games out of a wild card spot after the […]

The 2023 MLB trade deadline is on Tuesday, and a team with an unpredictable history in the trade market is the Milwaukee Brewers. Last season, the Brew Crew traded away All-Star closer Josh Hader while leading the NL Central. The front office made the move to maximize the Brewers’ championship window, only for the team […]

This San Diego Padres season has been a total disaster given the star power on the roster and the massive investment made in the team. With the 2023 MLB trade deadline looming, the Padres have to make some tough decisions on some of that star power, including slugger Juan Soto. While a Soto trade is […]

The San Diego Padres are struggling mightily this season. At 48-52, their playoff hopes seem incredibly bleak. Usually, when a team is struggling by this point in the season, said team will be selling some of their pieces at the trade deadline. However.., that doesn’t seem to be the case for this San Diego team. […]

The San Diego Padres don’t seem to know what they are through 100 games or what they want at the MLB trade deadline. According to Ken Rosenthal, the club might play the parts of seller and buyer next week. The Padres’ approach could depend on how their week goes with two home series against the […]

The San Diego Padres are one of the biggest question marks for the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline, because they have a ton of pieces that could be helpful to contenders if they do decide to sell, but they could keep things together in hopes of making a miracle playoff run, and we have an idea […]

\As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the San Diego Padres look like a team that should sell. That has never been the M.O. of general manager A.J. Preller but with a 48-51 record, it seems like the best path forward for this season. USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale is convinced that the Padres should trade Juan […]

Someone has to win the NL Central, and over the last few weeks, the Milwaukee Brewers have re-established themselves as the favorites atop the division. The Brewers started hot in April, experienced a two-month slump, then found their form again leading up to the All-Star Break. Things are far from settled in this unpredictable division, […]

The 2023 MLB Trade Deadline is quickly approaching, with some teams looking to be buyers, while others will be sellers. The Toronto Blue Jays are one who should be looking to bolster their roster, specifically when it comes to their pitching staff. The Jays currently sit in an American League Wild Card spot at the […]

Ego and pride have no proper place in a front office. An executive has to be able to admit their mistakes instead of doubling down on a sizable investment. A refusal to do so can cannibalize a sports organization. The San Diego Padres are nearing the point where tough and humiliating decisions might need to […]

There have been a handful of disappointing teams across the MLB this year, but arguably the most surprising of the bunch is the San Diego Padres. The Padres are loaded with star talent, but only managed to put together a 43-47 record heading into the All-Star break. Now, with the 2023 MLB trade deadline approaching, […]

The National League defeated the American League in the MLB All-Star Game in Seattle, Washington, Tuesday night, 3-2, which snapped a 10-year drought for the NL. Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz received MVP honors after he hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning that gave the National League the lead it held on […]

The MLB trade deadline is less than a month away, which means teams across the big leagues can start asking themselves if they want to be buyers or traders by the time the calendar flips to August. In any case, the San Diego Padres will be among the top teams to watch out for in […]

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller has resolved multiple extension dilemmas this year. Preller reached agreements on extension deals with the likes of Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth. Preller will soon have to come to a resolution on another such dilemma regarding the future of Josh Hader on the team. According to the New […]

Having already damned the torpedoes by doling out massive extensions to Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts, the San Diego Padres now hope to extend superstar outfielder Juan Soto and closer Josh Hader, both of whom they traded for at last year’s deadline, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Padres […]

The San Diego Padres made a splash before the 2022 trade deadline by acquiring generational talent Juan Soto. Even without Fernando Tatis Jr. for the whole season, the Padres advanced as far as the NLCS, which was a delightful sight for their fanbase. Thus, the franchise continued adding big names as they signed Xander Bogaerts […]

The San Diego Padres reached the NLCS for the first time in a quarter century last season. Ultimately, they lost to the Philadelphia Phillies. Nevertheless, there is optimism this team can take the next step. On Friday, they made a big move to help ensure the Padres bullpen will be a strength. Closer Josh Hader […]

The San Diego Padres recently signed reliever Robert Suarez to a 5-year, $46 million dollar deal. He was a valuable set-up man in 2022 but could have an even more impactful role down the road depending on Josh Hader’s future. According to Jon Heyman, the Padres view Suarez as an “elite set-up man” who could […]

Padres’ President of Baseball Operations AJ Preller recently got brutally honest on Juan Soto and Josh Hader’s future in San Diego, per MLB.com. “Probably the biggest thing, at least with Hader and with Juan Soto, is this carries forward,” Preller said. “Ultimately, it wasn’t just a rental piece. They’re guys that, you know, in Juan’s […]

The Philadelphia Phillies shut the door on the San Diego Padres in the 2022 NLCS in just five games, using a comeback win in Game 5 to secure the series victory. The decisive moment of the game came via a Bryce Harper home run, as the Phillies star gave them a late 4-3 lead which […]

The San Diego Padres have evened the National League Championship Series with Philadelphia Phillies after winning Game 2, 8-5. During the ninth inning, Padres closer Josh Hader struck out the side to close the door on a Phillies comeback. In doing so, Hader made MLB playoff history. It was Hader’s eighth consecutive batter that he […]

The San Diego Padres defeated the Dodgers in LA to even the NLDS at one game apiece on Wednesday. With Friday’s Game 3 right around the corner, Josh Hader revealed what the game plan has been for San Diego this season, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic. “This is why we play, is to go […]

The San Diego Padres entered Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers facing history. The Padres have lost all six series against the Dodgers this season. They were outscored 109-49 in their 19 meetings. They had never beaten the Dodgers in a playoff game, losing all four games in […]