Major League Baseball is implementing two significant rule changes for the 2025 season. These amendments address shift violations and base running, aiming to rectify long-standing issues. The changes are intended to improve the sport’s integrity and offer a fresh experience for fans worldwide. The new rules are set to transform the landscape of America’s favourite pastime, focusing on both competitive fairness and viewer enjoyment. MLB’s decision to address existing issues
Here’s something I hope you know: there are 30 MLB teams, which means that there are 30 distinct MLB ballparks (excepting the Sacramento Athletics, while they wait for their new Las Vegas stadium to be built). Each ballpark has its own idiosyncrasies and quirks, which is part of the reason why games are so fun to watch. A hard-hit ball to left field at Fenway slams into the Green Monster
It’s a murky, drizzly September Saturday in Boston, Massachusetts, and I’ve finally made it over the pond and back to the Fens to catch my beloved Boston Red Sox battle the Minnesota Twins at historic Fenway Park. The dreary weather had barely relented all day as I travelled back into the city on a rather nifty MBTA train from Worcester. If I closed my eyes, I could be in England
Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto met with the Seattle media today to give updates regarding multiple pressing topics heading into Spring Training, including the health of multiple crucial bullpen pieces and how the offseason played out. Updates on Bullpen Arms Immediately bad news was given, as it was announced that Troy Taylor suffered a lat strain during offseason workouts and will be not be ready for the beginning
On 18 January 2025, President of Baseball Operations for the St. Louis Cardinals John Mozeliak had this to say about the Cardinals’ current offseason; “I think historically, when we get to this time in the calendar, we usually have accomplished a lot in our offseason.” “I keep reminding myself that the offseason is not over.” It is now February, and the Redbirds have yet to acquire anyone, whether that be
Last night, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that the Mariners have re-signed free-agent INF Jorge Polanco. The deal is for one-year, for $7.75 million, with $750k of that being a vesting/mutual option, and potential incentives that could raise it over $11 million. Polanco was a Mariner in 2024, and had his worst season since 2020 – the 92 wRC+ he posted was the second worst in his 11-year career.
Jan 29 2025 3:10am Cleveland GuardiansFollowing the offseason trade of Andrés Giménez, the Guardians' second base is a position that will be up for grabs as spring games begin. We currently have Gabriel Arias (2B, CLE) as the player getting the most time at the position, but that's far from guaranteed.Arias failed to capitalize on his opportunity last season, and in 563 career PA, owns a .624 OPS with a
Jan 27 2025 3:09am NOTE: Our preseason Market Pulse column is an exercise in identifying the valuation gaps between the "popular" market (as reflected in Average Draft Position, or "ADP") and BaseballHQ.com. This is an exercise in relative valuation, not absolute. Each hitter is being considered at his scarcest qualified position (in order: C/DH, 2B, 1B, 3B, SS, OF), as it is the scarcest eligible position that typically drives fantasy value. If a player is not listed
Jan 22 2025 3:03am Lindor provides power and speed ... Francisco Lindor (SS, NYM) continued to deliver fantasy goodness in 2024, as he finished with a $32 R$. At his 15 ADP, how are his skills? YearPAHRSBBA/xBAbb%ct%G/L/Fh%HctXPX/xPXSpdSBO%202026686.258/.2709%83%38/26/3628%10386/ 869712%20215242010.230/.24511%79%39/19/4225%10396/11410411%20227062616.270/.2548%79%43/18/3931%107106/10912712%20236873131.254/.25910%77%34/20/4628%111123/1219422%20246893329.274/.2778%79%34/22/4329%124135/1459321%Lindor offers strong across-the-board skills with a 257 BPX: The shortstop built upon his 2023 xPX and increased his xPX in 2024. With a 172 second-half xPX, he slugged 20 second-half HR, and his career-high Brl% landed
Here is your five-minute roundup of the biggest stories in baseball over the last seven days. Anthony Santander Tony Taters goes to Toronto. Believe it or not, the Blue Jays successfully acquired a big free agent. After finishing as runner-up in a few high-profile bids, Toronto finally came out on top in the battle to sign slugging outfielder Anthony Santander. Having spent his whole career in Baltimore, Santander picked the right
