Author: 9inningknowitall

NEWS The Padres expect SS Manny Machado to opt-out of his contract after the 2023 season. Mikes Mikolas, Daniel Bard, Nick Martinez and Adam Ottavino will all pitch for Team…

NEWS Cole Hamels is planning a comeback in 2023. He last pitched in 2020 with the Braves.   TRANSACTIONS The Padres have signed SS Xander Bogaerts to a 11 year/$280…

NEWS Aaron Judge was named Time Magazine’s Athlete of the Year. Pat Hughes has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, presented annually for excellence…

NEWS Fred McGriff was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame via the Contemporary Baseball Era Players committee. Results of the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Ballot (12 votes needed for…

By: Mike Carter Jose Abreu gave nine years of his career and his life to the Chicago White Sox and became a fan favorite in the process.  He is a…

NEWS Miguel Cabrera announced that it is likely that the 2023 season will be his final season. The MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark was given a 5-year extension that will…

NEWS The Phillies announced a 3-year extension for President of Baseball Ops Dave Dombrowski, taking him through the 2027 season. The Rangers announced they hired Dayton Moore as Senior Advisor…

AWARDS NL Rookie of the Year: Michael Harris (Braves) AL Rookie of the Year: Julio Rodriguez (Mariners) NL Manager of the Year: Buck Showalter (Mets) AL Manager of the Year:…

By: Jay Miller Carlos Correa  The 2012 No. 1 overall draft pick has not disappointed. He spent his first seven years in Houston with the Astros winning a World Series…

By: Mike Carter Aaron Judge Judge figures to be the most hotly pursued free agent on the market this offseason on the heels of a season for the ages.  The…