Free agency changed the very fabric of baseball more than forty years ago. The champions of that battle, Curt Flood and Marvin Miller are ever-fading memories to those of us old enough to remember it. Younger fans are lucky to know anything about it all. But all fans know free agency as a fixture of the game’s reality. And with it come mechanisms unique to the process. … [Read more...] about MLB Free Agency: The Walk Year
Rumor: Spencer Torkelson Could Be on Trade Block
With the Detroit Tigers signing Gleyber Torres to a one-year deal, former number-one pick Spencer Torkelson is now generating trade buzz. Torkelson sported a .219 batting average along with 10 home runs, 37 RBI and 75 hits for the Tigers last season. With the Tigers signing Torres and Colt Keith presumably shifting to first, this has left Torkelson’s role with the team somewhat … [Read more...] about Rumor: Spencer Torkelson Could Be on Trade Block
Gleyber Torres, Tigers Agree to One-Year Deal
The Detroit Tigers have made an upgrade in their infield. They’ve signed second baseman Gleyber Torres to a 1-year $15 million deal. Torres, 27, has played his entire career for the New York Yankees. He debuted in 2018 and cracked the All-Star team in his first two years in the majors. Though he has plateaued after those first few seasons, Torres has remained a solid presence … [Read more...] about Gleyber Torres, Tigers Agree to One-Year Deal
One of Baseball’s Best Ever Closers Finds Himself on the HOF Ballot
For nearly two decades, Fernando Rodney captivated baseball fans with his unorthodox style, signature tilted cap, and celebratory arrow-shooting after recording saves. His 17-year MLB career spanned 11 teams, three All-Star appearances, and one World Series championship, making him one of the most recognizable and durable closers of his era. Rodney’s career totals, including … [Read more...] about One of Baseball’s Best Ever Closers Finds Himself on the HOF Ballot
One-Year Deal Revives Career of Former All-Star
A recent conversation between Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Cobb and Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press shed light on a pivotal moment in Cobb’s career: when he contemplated retirement following a challenging postseason outing. Cobb, a 13-year MLB veteran, returned to the postseason in 2024 for the first time since 2013. His start didn’t go as planned for the Cleveland … [Read more...] about One-Year Deal Revives Career of Former All-Star