Latest reports suggest cautious optimism is needed for Casas in Boston. lt
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas. | Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/GettyImages Triston Casas’ stellar 2023 season tantalized many Boston Red Sox fans into envisioning him as Boston’s first baseman…
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Red Sox fans buzz as Wilyer Abreu dazzles in Home Run Derby and Kristian Campbell’s offseason progress emerges. lt
Milwaukee Brewers v Boston Red Sox | Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/GettyImages For some players, baseball never slows down, even in the offseason. On December 1, just one month after the…
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Red Sox stir the rumor mill with unexpected link to Chaim Bloom and potential trade moves. lt
Cincinnati Reds v St. Louis Cardinals | Dilip Vishwanat/GettyImages The Boston Red Sox got in on the offseason action early this winter and made a blockbuster trade with the St….
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Cubs could gain a major edge by exploring deferred free-agent contracts this offseason. lt
All the cool teams are doing this. Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. His latest book about the Cubs is “Chicago Cubs Firsts.”…
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Could Pablo López be the missing piece for the Cubs’ pitching staff? lt
Here’s another right-hander who could be useful to the Cubs. If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Getty Images Al Yellon created…
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Cubs face a big decision: Is bringing back Michael Soroka the move that could reshape their rotation? lt
The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should bring back Michael Soroka. Getty Images Welcome to another evening here at BCB After Dark: the hot place for hepcats,…
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Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki get Dodgers’ support for WBC despite some worry. lt
Shohei Ohtani became the first confirmed Los Angeles Dodgers participant for the 2026 World Baseball Classic that begins in spring. The two-way star will again play for Team Japan as they look…
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Cody Bellinger could be headed back to the Dodgers as rumors link him to several big-market teams. lt
The Los Angeles Dodgers have needs in their bullpen and outfield but up to this point have yet to make a move in free agency as the start of MLB’s…
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Max Muncy downplays Tatsuya Imai’s pressure, saying his approach mirrors any other Dodgers starter. lt
The Los Angeles Dodgers have seemingly established a stronghold in Japan, and in particular on the pitching front with their signings of Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki. Of…
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Yankees eye Merrill Kelly as a free-agent target, signaling a possible pitching shake-up. lt
Would the Yankees take a look the aging but sturdy starting pitcher? Getty Images Sam Chapman has been a contributor at Pinstripe Alley since the beginning of the 2022 season. He…
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