The 2025 MLB trade deadline exploded with blockbuster trades and last-minute deals, closing at 6 p.m. ET on July 31. Consequently, fans and insiders buzzed with excitement. Ken Rosenthal called it “a wild, wild day,” highlighting the fast-paced transactions reshaping rosters. Similarly, Jeff Passan noted “a deadline defined by surprises,” emphasizing the unexpected high-profile … [Read more...] about MLB Trade Deadline Report Card: Grading All 30 Teams’ Deadline Deals
Five Potential First-Time MLB All-Stars in 2026
Every MLB season brings surprises — breakout stars, late bloomers, and young players who finally put all the pieces together. While established names usually dominate All-Star voting, each year a handful of players force themselves into the national spotlight through performance alone. Looking ahead to the 2026 season, several emerging talents appear poised to make that leap. … [Read more...] about Five Potential First-Time MLB All-Stars in 2026
The A’s Offseason: Who They Could Add in Free Agency
As the offseason heats up, the Athletics continue their long-term rebuild, striking a balance between a young, promising core and the need for select veteran additions. The Athletics are unlikely to chase mega-contracts, but strategic signings in free agency could provide production, leadership, and stability without compromising payroll flexibility. Among the top targets from … [Read more...] about The A’s Offseason: Who They Could Add in Free Agency
The Short, Happy Baseball Life of Charlie “Victory” Faust
Charlie Faust demonstrated that a Kansas farmer could help a baseball team, specifically the New York Giants, win a pennant. Baseball fans long forgot Faust’s story until it was recounted by former Giants center fielder Fred Snodgrass to author Lawrence Ritter for his classic 1966 book, The Glory of Their Times, about baseball in the early 1900s. Contemporary accounts, however, … [Read more...] about The Short, Happy Baseball Life of Charlie “Victory” Faust
Jeff Kent Elected to Hall of Fame in Contemporary Era Vote
The Contemporary Era Baseball Players Committee announced its voting results on Sunday, resulting in one new Hall of Famer for the class of 2026. Jeff Kent was the only player on the ballot to cross the 75% threshold for induction, meaning he will enter the Baseball Hall of Fame next summer. Several other notable names were on the ballot, including Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, … [Read more...] about Jeff Kent Elected to Hall of Fame in Contemporary Era Vote