Brandon Nimmo went first. Then it was Edwin Díaz and Pete Alonso on back-to-back days at baseball’s winter meetings. Three fan favorites headed out the door in 2 1/2 weeks — a powerful gut punch to angry New York Mets fans wondering what on earth the front office is thinking. As the club embarks on a major makeover, suffice to say owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball … [Read more...] about Mets front office taking heat with fan favorites Alonso, Díaz and Nimmo headed out of town
New contracts and newborns go together for Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber
Kyle Schwarber has signed a $150 million, five-year deal to stay with the Philadelphia Phillies just before the expected birth of a daughter. He shared Wednesday how he rushed to Philadelphia for contract formalities and then returned to Ohio to be with his family. Schwarber turns 33 in March. He had a standout year with 56 homers and 132 RBIs in 2025. He says he wants to … [Read more...] about New contracts and newborns go together for Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber
Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the agreement says the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $155 million, five-year contract with slugger Pete Alonso. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal was pending a physical. It’s a major move for a Baltimore team that vowed to be aggressive following a last-place finish in the AL East. … [Read more...] about Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says
Rockies select right-hander RJ Petit from Tigers in Rule 5 draft at winter meetings
Colorado selected right-hander RJ Petit from Detroit with the first of 13 picks in the Rule 5 draft of unprotected players left off 40-man major league rosters. Now 26, Petit was taken by the Tigers in the 14th round of the 2021 amateur draft and was 10-2 with a 2.44 ERA in two starts and 45 relief appearances this year for Double-A Erie and Triple-A Toledo. He struck out 79 … [Read more...] about Rockies select right-hander RJ Petit from Tigers in Rule 5 draft at winter meetings
Houston Dash to Face Dallas Trinity FC at the Historic Cotton Bowl Stadium on Saturday, February 28
HOUSTON - The Houston Dash and Dallas Trinity FC announced today that they will face off in the I-45 Texas Showdown, with the exhibition match set fo... … [Read more...] about Houston Dash to Face Dallas Trinity FC at the Historic Cotton Bowl Stadium on Saturday, February 28