MLB
San Diego Padres will be good, maybe very good, in 2019
San Diego Padres have not made the playoffs since 2006. Having signed Manny Machado this winter, optimism is growing in south California.
San Diego Padres
MLB
Signing Manny Machado is the ideal way for San Diego Padres to end rebuild
Superstar infielder Manny Machado has agreed to join the San Diego Padres, as reported by Jeff Passan.
Chicago White Sox
Four landing spots for former Brewer Mike Moustakas
Third baseman Mike Moustakas was a headline figure in the slow-moving 2017/18 free agency. He’s gone under the radar in 2018/19, but it has been much the same.
MLB
Mets would be foolish to trade Syndergaard if they are not rebuilding
Padres set to accelerate rebuild with deal for ace.
Cleveland Indians
Indians and Padres trade makes perfect sense for both parties
This deal might make the most sense of any we see this month.
Atlanta Braves
MLB Awards: Week Two
The second week of the Major League Baseball season gave a little further insight what we can expect in 2018. Sure, its still early, but trends are beginning to become clear. As we will no doubt hear countless times, nothing can be won in April, but you can ruin your season.… Read more
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Kansas City Royals
Myers’ presence raises Hosmer questions
Eric Hosmer got the biggest contract of this slow-moving offseason. His eight-year, $144 million deal is far clear of what other star free agents received, such as JD Martinez, Lorenzo Cain and Yu Darvish.
Given how much talk of ‘tanking’ there has been since the 2017 MLB season ended at Dodger Stadium, it was perhaps a pleasant surprise to see the San Diego Padres make a big move.… Read more