The Boston Red Sox need to be aware that their road to 2024 will not be easy. That’s what participating in the AL East does to a squad. In terms of paper toughness, the AL East is the toughest baseball division. Every one of the division’s five teams has a genuine shot at qualifying for…
Boston needs to add one more player to their roster. With fewer than two weeks until pitchers and catchers report to spring training, will the Boston Red Sox bring back a familiar face to answer one of their obvious needs. Craig Breslow, the chief baseball officer of the Red Sox, has spent the whole offseason…
In exchange for monetary considerations, the Red Sox acquired Tyler Heineman from the New York Mets on Friday, providing some extra depth behind catchers Connor Wong and Reese McGuire. Right-hander Max Castillo was also designated for assignment by the Red Sox in order to make room on the 40-man roster. Heineman split time between the…
Tom “Otis” Hellmann, the cherished Chicago Cubs clubhouse manager, passed away on Wednesday night, which was devastating news. He began working for the Cubs in 1983, managing the visiting clubhouse at Wrigley Field before taking on the role of Home Clubhouse Manager until 2022. Hellmann received the title of Home Clubhouse Manager Emeritus in 2023….
Adbert Alzolay may have competition to win the closer’s role for the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs have signed right-handed reliever Hector Neris to a one-year, $9 million contract, with a 2026 option. In addition, Neris will have a chance to earn additional money through bonus incentives. Neris, 34, brings a wealth of experience as a…
Hector Neris, a free agent, has officially signed with the Chicago Cubs. The two parties have agreed to a $9 million one-year contract with a 2025 season option. The Cubs placed 2016 draft pick Michael Rucker on assignment to free up space on the team’s 40-man roster. With the Houston Astros in 2023, Neris, 34,…
Oh my, injuries are the worst. One year prior, Brandon Hughes, a left-hand pitcher, was preparing for spring training as one of the few players who was sure to be in the Chicago Cubs bullpen on Opening Day. Following his non-tendered status in November, the left-hander has now officially moved on, inking a minor league…
One of the Chicago Cubs’ relievers will be designated for assignment. The Chicago Cubs had a noticeable hole in their bullpen going into the offseason after it broke late in the previous campaign. Due to injury-related lack of depth, the coaching staff was obliged to utilize the players who were available, which ultimately led to…
After 15 seasons, a reliever whom the Chicago Cubs acquired during their 2016 World Series success has decided to retire. Following fifteen Major League seasons, a part of the Chicago Cubs World Series-winning squad in 2016 announced his retirement on Wednesday. Longtime reliever Joe Smith, who has been with the Minnesota Twins since 2022 and…
The Boston Red Sox may try to address their major needs by taking chances on reasonably priced players who, presumably, have some upside, as they are not anticipated to make significant roster investments prior to spring training. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow of the Red Sox is currently looking to bolster the team with a…