The Washington Nationals have announced that they declined their half of the $8 million option for veteran infielder/outfielder Joey Gallo, making him a free agent. The 30-year-old veteran slugger will get a $2.5 million buyout. Nationals have declined their half of the $8 million mutual option on Joey Gallo. He gets a $2.5 million buyout, which combined with his $2.5 … [Read more...] about Nationals Decline Veteran Slugger’s 2025 Option
Longtime Major League Pitcher Rudy May, 1980 AL ERA Champ, Has Passed Away
Rudy May, a left-handed pitcher who toiled for four teams from 1965-83, passed away on Wednesday at age 80. In 535 career games, of which 360 were starts, the curveball artist was 152-156 with a 3.46 ERA and 1.248 WHIP. His lifetime stats don’t begin to tell the story, however. Very sorry to hear about the passing of former #Expos pitcher Rudy May. Rudy spent 2 years in … [Read more...] about Longtime Major League Pitcher Rudy May, 1980 AL ERA Champ, Has Passed Away
Ohtani/Judge World Series Recalls Clemente, Robinson, and 1971
With another World Series upon us, one wonders whether older baseball fans are thinking about Roberto Clemente and Frank Robinson. You’re already aware that the 2024 World Series will be a showcase of superstars on opposite teams. For the Los Angeles Dodgers, all their $700 million man Shohei Ohtani did was hit .310/.390/.646, 54 HR, 130 RBI, 190 OPS+, and 181 wRC+ while … [Read more...] about Ohtani/Judge World Series Recalls Clemente, Robinson, and 1971
Orioles Revamp Coaching Staff with Eye on 2025 Success
The Baltimore Orioles are shaking up their coaching staff. According to Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com, the Orioles will not retain three key coaches from their 2024 staff. Co-hitting coach Ryan Fuller, bench coach Fredi González, and major league coach José Hernández will not return next season. The move signals Baltimore’s commitment to revamping its approach after a … [Read more...] about Orioles Revamp Coaching Staff with Eye on 2025 Success
One Prospect from Each Wild Card Loser That Addresses Their Big Question Marks
The wild card round of the postseason has concluded, with some very telling results. Three out of the four losers got swept out of the playoffs, two of them at home. In fact, the high-powered Baltimore Orioles only scored one total run against the Kansas City Royals in two games in front of their home crowd. The Houston Astros, stricken with injuries throughout the year, were … [Read more...] about One Prospect from Each Wild Card Loser That Addresses Their Big Question Marks