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The San Francisco Giants signed Willy Adames to kick off MLB free agency. He signed a seven-year, $182 million deal after a great season with the Milwaukee Brewers. He now joins a team that had only 80 wins last season but has high expectations for 2025. Giants ace Logan Webb texted Susan Slusser of the […]

The San Francisco Giants made waves this offseason by signing shortstop Willy Adames to a franchise-record seven-year, $182 million contract. With this move, the Giants secured the best shortstop on the free-agent market and a player who can immediately elevate their lineup. This deal isn’t just a splash; it’s a statement that the Giants are […]

The San Francisco Giants haven’t seen a player hit 30 home runs in a season since Barry Bonds smashed 45 dingers in 2004. That drought might finally end with the arrival of shortstop Willy Adames, who brings power and potential to a team struggling to replicate its legendary slugger’s offensive production. Adames, who recently agreed […]

The San Francisco Giants have made a major splash this offseason, agreeing to a seven-year, $182 million contract with shortstop Willy Adames. The deal, pending a physical, represents the largest contract in Giants franchise history, surpassing the $167 million deal previously awarded to catcher and current team president Buster Posey. “BREAKING: Shortstop Willy Adames and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already been busy this offseason, signing free agent pitcher Blake Snell and extending super utilityman Tommy Edman. One part of their team they have not addressed yet is their bullpen. The Dodgers currently do not have an elite arm at the back-end of their bullpen, but this trade proposal from […]

The free agent rumor mill is moving at full speed and Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames is on board. The New York Yankees and Houston Astros could both be fits for him, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. In 2024, Adames’ age 28 season, he hit 32 home runs with 112 RBI — both career […]

The San Francisco Giants have a brand new front office after a disappointing 80-win season. They signed third baseman Matt Chapman to a long-term extension and are looking to add more infielders. Over in Milwaukee, the Brewers clinched the NL Central because of a great season from shortstop Willy Adames. Now, Adames could be headed […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are moving Mookie Betts back to the infield full-time in 2025, and that leads to much speculation about the team potentially signing top free-agent shortstop Willy Adames and trading second baseman Gavin Lux, but it is not as much of a given as many would believe. “Friedman has long admired Adames, […]

The Houston Astros made a strong push last season to regain their American League crown, but the Detroit Tigers were trying to stage a coup of their own. Now, the team that has served as the standard in the Junior Circuit for more than half a decade is navigating a significant and possibly emotional offseason. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers surprised everyone by winning the National League Central in 2024. After trading Corbin Burnes, few expected them to be in the playoff race. They ran away with the division because of some incredible performances. One was from shortstop Willy Adames, who had a 118 OPS+ and played solid defense. Brewers manager Pat […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series but already have their eyes on 2025. There is no shortage of stars on their roster but surrounding pieces are the difference in winning a championship. Trade deadline acquisition Tommy Edman won the NLCS MVP, proving that point for LA. This offseason, the Dodgers should go […]

The New York Yankees are pushing hard to re-sign Juan Soto this offseason in free agency. The team is rumored however to be looking at other options in case they fail. There are three specific players the Yankees are rumored to be targeting, per MLB Network. "If you imagine the Yankees NOT signing Juan Soto. […]

The Boston Red Sox are expected to be one of the most active teams in free agency this offseason. Now, add free agent shortstop Willy Adames to the list of available players the Red Sox are interested in. MLB Network insider Jon Morosi explains how even with shortstop Trevor Story and shortstop Marcelo Mayer, the […]

While the New York Mets went on a whirlwind playoff run, they fell just short to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. As they set their sights to the 2025 season, the Mets could add a powerful bat to their lineup to help get over the hump. Willy Adames is set […]

The Milwaukee Brewers exited the 2024 MLB playoffs in a heartbreaking fashion, doing so by blowing a late-game lead despite having one of the best relievers in the league on the mound, and now, they are headed for another pivotal offseason as they look to maintain their place atop the NL Central. One of their […]

The New York Yankees fell short in the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games this season, leading them title-less since 2009. Despite nearly climbing the mountain, the Yankees now have a long and crucial offseason ahead of them as they look to improve heading into 2025. The first priority for the […]

Shortstop Willy Adames is expected to be one of the top available free agents this offseason. With the official start of free agency still a few weeks away, it appears that a favorite for Adames has started to emerge. The Los Angeles Dodgers are now the most likely destination for Adames according to MLB insider […]

Coming off an early elimination in the 2024 MLB playoffs, the Milwaukee Brewers must now turn their attention to the 2025 season and beyond. Unfortunately, there is a good possibility that they lose shortstop Willy Adames in free agency. Rival NL teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves have been interested in […]

The Milwaukee Brewers’ incredible 2024 season came to an end in a flash after they failed to protect a two-run lead in the top of the ninth inning in Game 3 of their Wild Card series clash against the New York Mets. It seemed as though the Brewers’ pitching corps had done its job, but […]

There was lots of speculation about what exactly Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames said to New York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker when they exchanged words during a tense moment in Game 1 of the Wild Card round on Tuesday. Ahead of a win-or-go-home Game 3 on Thursday, Adames clarified exactly what he said, including a […]

The New York Mets needed a win on the final day of the regular season to even get into the MLB playoffs, and they’re already making some noise in the postseason. They got their Wild Card series against the Milwaukee Brewers off on the right foot, picking up an 8-4 win to move within one […]

Willy Adames continues to rake for the Milwaukee Brewers. During their 9-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, it was Adames who took center stage once again and got Milwaukee off to a strong start that they wouldn’t look back from. In the first inning, after a glaring missed call from home plate […]

The Milwaukee Brewers continue to perform like one of the best teams in baseball, as they have for most of this season. After sweeping a three-game series against their fellow playoff contender, the Atlanta Braves, the Brewers are leading the NL Central with a 65-49 record. Their offense was absolutely electric according to X (formerly […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are rolling along this season, comfortably sitting in first place in the National League Central. A crucial part of their success is shortstop Willy Adames, who is a key piece both offensively and defensively. The Brewers had talks with Adames this past offseason about a contract extension, but nothing materialized. And according […]

Two years ago, the Milwaukee Brewers were locked in a heated NL Central race but ended up trading star closer Josh Hader at the MLB deadline. It was a very strange move for the Brewers given that they had a three-game lead in the division at the time, and apparently, it destroyed the locker room […]

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals in exciting fashion on Tuesday. It looked like the home Royals were going to get the win as they went into the ninth inning with a two-run lead. Enter Willy Adames. Adames came up to the plate with two runners on in the ninth, and he sent […]

For all the talk about the San Francisco Giants being unable to land any big fish in free agency this decade, they had one of the best hauls in their franchise’s history this past offseason. Jung-hoo Lee gives new manager Bob Melvin speed and contact at the top of their lineup. Matt Chapman and Jorge […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were fully committed to Gavin Lux at shortstop before the 2023 season. Then the young infielder suffered a season-ending injury. Los Angeles re-affirmed their commitment to Lux at shortstop for the 2024 campaign early in spring training, but manager Dave Roberts recently left the door open for another option amid Lux’s […]

When the Milwaukee Brewers traded away ace Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles, many viewed shortstop Willy Adames as a potential trade candidate, but Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said that he expects the shortstop to be on the team for Opening Day. “We value and love Willy as much as anyone since I’ve been […]

Are the Milwaukee Brewers finally about to tear it down? Trading former Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles is a sign that they’re going to shake things up. Another sign is that Willy Adames, previously not available for trade, is now on the block. The Brewers just signed first baseman Rhys Hoskins […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are entering a new era of their franchise with Pat Murphy as their manager. However while some things are changing in Milwaukee, others will stay the same for the Brewers. Trade talks involving shortstop Willy Adames have died down, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. Teams who who interested in acquiring […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and shortstop Willy Adames have settled on a $12.25 million deal for the 2024 season to avoid arbitration, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. This offseason, there have been a lot of rumors regarding the Brewers potentially trading starting pitcher Corbin Burnes, who is entering the final year of arbitration before becoming […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers badly need pitching help. That much is apparent after their disastrous playoff performance this past season. Injuries and underperformance from some key acquisitions led to their early exit in the postseason. With Clayton Kershaw old and injured, Julio Urias away from the team, and many of their other starters on the […]

When the topic of MLB legends is discussed, the conversation has to include New York Yankees great Derek Jeter. Jeter spent 20 seasons in the MLB and he spent every single one of those seasons as the shortstop for the Yankees. He finished his career with a .310 batting average, 260 home runs, 1,311 RBIs […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are currently tied for first in the NL Central. But as they look to overtake the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Brewers will have some extra reinforcements headed their way. Luis Urias is expected to return to the Brewers on Tuesday while Adames is expected to arrive on Thursday, via Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. […]

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames exited Friday’s game versus the San Francisco Giants after getting hit by a batted ball in the dugout. The ball came off the bat of teammate Brian Anderson and ultimately struck Adames in the head. Brewers manager Craig Counsell provided an update on the shortstop after the game, per ESPN. […]

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames was taken out of the game against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night after being hit by a foul ball. Adames was on the bench when he was struck hard by a line drive off the bat of teammate Brian Anderson. The ball hit Adames in the head and […]

While they did finish 10 games over .500 last season (86-76), failing to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017 constitutes a disappointing season for the Milwaukee Brewers. Once mired in a 26-year postseason drought, this franchise has done a lot with a limited payroll and will look to continue its winning ways […]

The Boston Red Sox seem to take two steps back for every step forward this offseason. Just after signing Masataka Yoshida and Kenley Jansen in free agency, the Red Sox watched Xander Bogaerts depart for the San Diego Padres in free agency. And after finally signing Rafael Devers to a long-term extension, the Sox were […]