The San Francisco Giants desperately need a star pitcher, but with Corbin Burnes now asking for over $245 million, should they look elsewhere? SF Giants May Shift Away from Pursuing Corbin Burnes Burnes stands out as the best pitcher remaining on the market, so it’s no surprise that plenty of teams are reportedly pursuing him. The Giants, widely regarded as the favorites, … [Read more...] about Report: Giants Close to Moving Away from Corbin Burnes
Athletics Greatest Leadoff Hitter Rickey Henderson Passes Away
The Athletics have lost one of the greatest leadoff hitters in MLB history with the passing of Rickey Henderson at the age of 65 years old. Henderson was a 10-time All-Star, Hall of Famer, two-time World Series Champion, three-time Silver Slugger, MVP, Gold Glove winner, and an ALCS MVP. In his career, he put up a .279 batting average, with 3055 hits, 297 home runs, 1115 RBIs, … [Read more...] about Athletics Greatest Leadoff Hitter Rickey Henderson Passes Away
Report: Athletics Agree to Contract with Infielder Gio Urshela
The Athletics continue to buzz this offseason, as they have signed free agent Gio Urshela, according to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal. The financial terms haven’t been confirmed yet, and the deal is pending a physical. They continue to sign players with the addition of Luis Severino, Jeffrey Springs, and Jacob Lopez. In 2024 Urshela recorded 104 hits with nine home runs, a .250 … [Read more...] about Report: Athletics Agree to Contract with Infielder Gio Urshela
NL West Contender Emerges as Front-Runner for Former Cy Young Winner
The signing of left-hander Max Fried by the New York Yankees has shifted attention to right-hander Corbin Burnes. Burners, now the top remaining free-agent pitcher, stands alone in his tier, drawing interest from multiple clubs. According to MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi, the San Francisco Giants are viewed as “perhaps the frontrunner” to sign the former Cy Young Award winner. … [Read more...] about NL West Contender Emerges as Front-Runner for Former Cy Young Winner
Athletics Add Southpaw Starter from Tampa Bay
According to Jeff Passan, The Athletics have acquired left-handed starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs from the Tampa Bay Rays. In exchange, the Rays will receive Joe Boyle, Jacob Watters, Will Simpson, and a round draft pick. This sparks a compelling move for the Rays and the Athletics, who both won this deal. The Rays will be amplifying their roster, and the A’s will have the … [Read more...] about Athletics Add Southpaw Starter from Tampa Bay