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Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner are the 2025 inductees to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Suzuki and Sabathia each made it in their first time on the ballot. Dave Parker and Dick Allen also were voted in via the Classical Era Committee. Each player surpassed the 75% threshold necessary to enter Cooperstown. CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki and Billy Wagner earn baseball … [Read more...] about Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

According to MLB insider Mike Rodrigue,z the Houston Astros are strongly pursuing free agent infielder Jorge Polanco. A switch hitter, Polanco was an All-Star in 2019 when he played for the Minnesota Twins. The Dominican second baseman/shortstop underwent surgery on his left knee on October 10th to repair the most severe injury of his career. He has had a history of injuries … [Read more...] about Astros Reportedly Making Strong Pursuit of Jorge Polanco in Free Agency

Offseason rumors about free agent starting pitcher Justin Verlander were quiet to end 2024, but are now emerging at the start of 2025. According to MLB insider Jon Morosi, Verlander joins Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw as active starting pitchers who will likely be future Hall of Famers. All three are free agents looking to find a new home this offseason. Following the end of … [Read more...] about Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander Drawing Interest from Multiple Teams

Miguel Castro, the versatile veteran relief pitcher, has found a new home after signing a minor league deal with the Houston Astros, according to MLB insider Ari Alexander. The deal, which includes an invite to spring training, would give Castro $1.5 million along with performance incentives. The 29-year-old right-hander has shown promising skill and the capacity to perform … [Read more...] about Versatile Reliever Miguel Castro Signs Minor League Deal with Astros