Barnes vs. Brasier: Who Should be Red Sox Closer?
February 23, 2019
The Boston Red Sox are at a crossroads on who will replace Craig Kimbrel as the team’s closer in 2019.
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The Boston Red Sox are at a crossroads on who will replace Craig Kimbrel as the team’s closer in 2019.
The Tampa Bay Rays are trending upward. After finishing 3rd in the AL East at 90-72 and Kevin Cash finishing 3rd in voting for Manager of the Year, the Rays are trying to show the world they are for real. But playing in one of the toughest divisions in baseball and having to face the Red Sox and the Yankees on a regular basis will keep this team humble and force them to be patient. But no matter the division, the Rays are putting together the pieces to be competitive for years to come.
According to a report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan, The San Diego Padres are the winners of the Manny Machado sweep-stakes.
The long-awaited sweepstakes are finally over. Manny Machado will indeed be on a major league roster in 2019. The beneficiary is the San Diego Padres.
If you’ve been paying attention to the Major League Baseball offseason, you’re probably well aware of the trade rumors surrounding two of the Cleveland Indians’ best starters: Corey Kluber and Trevor Bauer. However, recent reports suggest the likelihood of either being moved is becoming increasingly unlikely. This is good news for the Indians fanbase, a fanbase still trying to figure out how the front office plans to win lots of games after 2019.
The Phillies have made it no secret they’re willing to spend money this offseason and make a push towards a championship. They’ve been one of the busier teams in the off-season, signing David Robertson and Andre McCutchen, and trading for Jean Segura. In general, their counterparts in the NL East have been active as well: Mets traded for Robinson while signing Jed Lowrie and Wilson Ramos, the Braves signed Josh Donaldson, Brian McCann and re-sign Nick Markakis, while the Nationals signed Patrick Corbin, Anibal Sanchez and re-signed Jeremy Hellickson.
Super Bowl Sunday is officially in the rear-view mirror as many MLB teams have officially packed up the U-Hauls for
For the past two winters, we could not use the MLB Hot Stove to keep you warm. Last year, it was to believed teams would be all in on the top free agents, but that was not the case; Yu Darvish didn’t sign with Cubs until February 13th, and J.D. Martinez with the Red Sox until on February 26th, after spring training began. Some believed teams were just holding off on spending because of the talent pool that would be available in 2018-19.
The Boston Red Sox recently signed former New York Met Jenrry Mejia to a one-year contract minor league contract for
Every Sox fan has heard the same phrase ad nauseam; the Red Sox have a depleted farm system. They have
According to reports from Jeff Passan, the Royals and 2B Whit Merrifield agreed to a 4-yr extension worth $16.25 million with a club option in 2023 worth up to $10.5 million
MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported this afternoon that the Boston Red Sox have inked ex-Mets right-hander Jenrry Mejia to
The Boston Red Sox are at a crossroads on who will replace Craig Kimbrel as the team’s closer in 2019.
The Tampa Bay Rays are trending upward. After finishing 3rd in the AL East at 90-72 and Kevin Cash finishing 3rd in voting for Manager of the Year, the Rays are trying to show the world they are for real. But playing in one of the toughest divisions in baseball and having to face the Red Sox and the Yankees on a regular basis will keep this team humble and force them to be patient. But no matter the division, the Rays are putting together the pieces to be competitive for years to come.
According to a report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan, The San Diego Padres are the winners of the Manny Machado sweep-stakes.
The long-awaited sweepstakes are finally over. Manny Machado will indeed be on a major league roster in 2019. The beneficiary is the San Diego Padres.
If you’ve been paying attention to the Major League Baseball offseason, you’re probably well aware of the trade rumors surrounding two of the Cleveland Indians’ best starters: Corey Kluber and Trevor Bauer. However, recent reports suggest the likelihood of either being moved is becoming increasingly unlikely. This is good news for the Indians fanbase, a fanbase still trying to figure out how the front office plans to win lots of games after 2019.
The Phillies have made it no secret they’re willing to spend money this offseason and make a push towards a championship. They’ve been one of the busier teams in the off-season, signing David Robertson and Andre McCutchen, and trading for Jean Segura. In general, their counterparts in the NL East have been active as well: Mets traded for Robinson while signing Jed Lowrie and Wilson Ramos, the Braves signed Josh Donaldson, Brian McCann and re-sign Nick Markakis, while the Nationals signed Patrick Corbin, Anibal Sanchez and re-signed Jeremy Hellickson.
Super Bowl Sunday is officially in the rear-view mirror as many MLB teams have officially packed up the U-Hauls for their truck days. With just
For the past two winters, we could not use the MLB Hot Stove to keep you warm. Last year, it was to believed teams would be all in on the top free agents, but that was not the case; Yu Darvish didn’t sign with Cubs until February 13th, and J.D. Martinez with the Red Sox until on February 26th, after spring training began. Some believed teams were just holding off on spending because of the talent pool that would be available in 2018-19.
The Boston Red Sox recently signed former New York Met Jenrry Mejia to a one-year contract minor league contract for a cheap $625,000. With a
Every Sox fan has heard the same phrase ad nauseam; the Red Sox have a depleted farm system. They have absolutely no potential coming from
According to reports from Jeff Passan, the Royals and 2B Whit Merrifield agreed to a 4-yr extension worth $16.25 million with a club option in 2023 worth up to $10.5 million
MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported this afternoon that the Boston Red Sox have inked ex-Mets right-hander Jenrry Mejia to a minor league contract, with
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