Diamondbacks News
Phillies, Blue Jays Reportedly Show Interest in Ketel Marte I expect there to be a whole host of these sorts of articles until such time as Mike Hazen starts making moves that will erode
any traction these sorts of articles have since the “other pieces” or “team needs” will have dramatically shifted.
What the Sonny Gray Trade Means for Arizona’s Pitching Search
One of the more appealing low(ish)-cost options for Arizona to explore for filling out its rotation has been moved to Boston.
Other Baseball News
MLB Execs Speculate on the Offseason
It does not look like many execs expect Arizona to be nearly as active as many Arizona fans think they should be.
Top Landing Spots for Lucas Giolito
Arizona comes in second in this review, though I think Arizona might be better served bringing back Zac Gallen if there contracts are even remotely close.
Skenes Gets Record $3.4 million from Pre-Arbitration Bonus Pool
As long as he stays healthy, Paul Skenes will set this record again and then start setting arbitration pay records as well.
Cardinals Trade Sonny Gray to Boston
A second starting pitching trade target has been moved already, this time Sonny Gray heading to the Red Sox from the rebuilding Cardinals.
Rays Sign Jake Fraley
The very definition of a low-key move that doesn’t feel like it moves the needle much at all. Of course, Tampa made the signing, so expect Fraley to have a career season now.
Kenta Maeda Signs with Rakuten Eagles
Maeda’s return to the NPB is now complete thanks to a two-year pact with the Eagles.
2026 Contemporary Era Committee Candidate: Roger Clemens
The case of Roger Clemens will go before the committee to determine if he will ever be enshrined.
