What is the story about?
Happy Wednesday, everyone! We’ve got lots of little tidbits from all over baseball for you today. The Red Sox are sharing how they really feel to see Alex Bregman leave. Nolan Arenado is saying goodbye to the NL Central. The Royals have decided they want to be a more hitter-friendly park. And the MLB Players’ Union feels like MLB is trying to force their hand, which will certainly not come back to bite MLB bigwigs during CBA season…
Let’s get right into it!
- Brian Mcwilliam shares that the Royals are moving their outfield walls in next season.
- Bryan Hoch reports on the trade of Ryan Weathers from the Marlins to the Yankees.
- He might play for the Canadian team, but Ernie Clement will be playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Story by Thomas Harrigan.
- David Sterns hears the criticism, but he’s confident the Mets are going in the right direction. (ESPN)
- The MLB Players’ Union feel like MLB is trying to force them into a salary cap. Story by Jim Bowden. (The Athletic subscription required.)
- Very interesting…
- Michael Baumann gives us the breakdown on the trade that has moved Nolan Arenado to the Diamondbacks.
- Jared Greenspan looks at the $50M a year deal the Mets are offering Kyle Tucker.
- Tim Capurso shares how the Red Sox responded to losing Alex Bregman to the Cubs.
- Jorge Castillo breaks down what’s going on in the AL East.
- A sad loss for Pirates fans.
- Davy Andrews explains how Steven Kwan keeps winning Gold Glove awards.
- Jay Jaffe makes a Hall of Fame case for Gio Gonzalez. While he’s at it, he makes a case for Rick Porcello.
- Tom Verducci looks at all the first-time candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot and makes a case for each one.
- The Athletic staff explains their own Hall of Fame ballots. (The Athletic subscription required.)
- Todd Zolecki determines how the Phillies could make a Bo Bichette deal work.
- This is so sweet, honestly.
And tomorrow will be a better day than today, Buster. Make it so.
