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Five prospects to watch out for in the 2020 MLB season

January 24, 2020 Sam Cox 0

Each Major League Baseball season brings a new group of prospects ready to explode onto the big league scene. Sometimes service time nonsense deprives us of a few weeks, sometimes new contracts mean they are with us from Opening Day onwards.

Three deals the Angels could make if a Kluber trade doesn’t happen

December 12, 2019 Sam Cox 1

After landing Anthony Rendon, the Los Angeles Angels turned their attention to Corey Kluber. The Cleveland Indians have been open to trading Kluber for some time, and this could be their best opportunity yet. The Angels need a new arm or two and missed out on Gerrit Cole, who signed with the New York Yankees on Tuesday.

Anthony Rendon signing puts Angels one move away from contention

December 12, 2019 Sam Cox 2

The Los Angeles Angels have agreed a deal with Anthony Rendon. The All-Star third baseman will receive $245 million over seven years, the same contract as his former Washington Nationals teammate Stephen Strasburg. Jon Heyman first reported the news.

Three teams who should trade for David Price

December 11, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price has been the target of trade discussions, as reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Dylan Bundy trade is a brilliant starting point for Angels

December 5, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Los Angeles Angels traded for Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy on Wednesday, as reported by The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.

Three teams most likely to sign Nationals free agent Stephen Strasburg

November 13, 2019 Craig Singleton 0

Stephen Strasburg put himself in a position to opt out of the four years $100 million remaining on his seven-year $175 million contract by having a fully healthy and productive season. After averaging only 145 innings per year between 2015 and 2018, he pitched 209 innings and won World Series MVP, setting him up for another huge payday.

Five teams that should pursue Zack Wheeler in free agency

November 8, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

The 2019 MLB free agent class will go down in history with a great deal of star pitching and many teams with obvious needs on the mound. Most eyes are on Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg and Madison Bumgarner – two World Series MVPs and a total of three generational aces.

Three perfect landing spots for Yasmani Grandal in free agency

November 7, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Yasmani Grandal declined a $16 million mutual option with the Milwaukee Brewers to re-enter free agency after a frustrating offseason in 2018/19.

Halfway point awards: MVP, Rookie of the Year and Cy Young winners at the All-Star break

July 8, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The All-Star break is upon us, so it seems a fitting time to look back at the first half of the season. The MVP, Rookie of the Year and Cy Young awards are set to be closely fought throughout the remainder of the campaign, but if the season ended today, who would win them?

Baseball needs Angels to be competitive after Trout contract extension

March 19, 2019 Sam Cox 1

Los Angeles Angels centre fielder Mike Trout has agreed to a new 12-year, $430 million contract to stay in California, per Jeff Passan.

Disappointing offseason leaves Angels in limbo once again

March 2, 2019 Sam Cox 2

Los Angeles Angels are stuck in .500 limbo land. Mike Trout is yet to be given a competitive team, and that doesn't look like changing.

Angels continue underwhelming offseason with Lucroy signing

December 29, 2018 Sam Cox 0

Jonathan Lucroy and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a one-year, $3.35 million contract. The deal can go to as much as $4 million with performance incentives, as reported by Jeff Passan on Friday.

The Angels traded Martin Maldonado to the Astros during last season and have been a big player in the catching market this offseason.… Read more

Mike Trout is somehow still underrated

September 29, 2018 Sam Cox 0

Are Mike Trout and LeBron James suffering from the same normalisation of greatness?

MLB Awards: Week Five

May 6, 2018 Sam Cox 0

The Major League Baseball season is edging towards the quarter mark. The intensity of the schedule is testing rosters, but that hasn't halted the weekly brilliance.

MLB Awards: Week Four

April 29, 2018 Sam Cox 0

The MLB season is a month old. One whole month. It’s been a great month for baseball, even in some arctic conditions. The season is well into it’s stride now, though the hot takes are still largely premature, and we are beginning to get a sense for which teams could over and under achieve.… Read more