Brewers general manager Matt Arnold held a press conference today on the heels of the club being eliminated from the playoffs last week. Arguably the most notable thing he said was in relation to closer Devin Williams. “We have to stay open-minded,” Arnold said, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com on X. “We’re the smallest market in the league, so that’s something that’s required in … [Read more...] about GM: Brewers To Stay “Open-Minded” On Possibility Of Trading Devin Williams
Jose Abreu To Play Winter Ball In Preparation For 2025 Comeback Bid
Veteran first baseman Jose Abreu has signed on with los Senadores de San Juan to play in the Puerto Rican Winter League this offseason as he gears up for a hopeful big league return in 2025, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. The 2024 season was an abject nightmare for Abreu, whose struggles with the Astros led to him getting optioned to Triple-A at one point and … [Read more...] about Jose Abreu To Play Winter Ball In Preparation For 2025 Comeback Bid
Rockies Sign Bud Black To One-Year Extension
The Rockies have agreed to a one-year contract extension with manager Bud Black, the team announced. The deal will keep Black in Colorado for the 2025 season, which will be his ninth with the club. In additional Rockies news, the team also revealed that they have parted ways with bullpen coach Reid Cornelius and assistant hitting coach P.J. Pilittere. Black is the winningest … [Read more...] about Rockies Sign Bud Black To One-Year Extension
Angel Martínez Replaces Tyler Freeman On Guardians Postseason Roster
The Guardians announced a roster move ahead of Game 2 of the ALDS this afternoon: Angel Martínez will sub in for Tyler Freeman, who has been removed from the roster after suffering a left oblique strain. According to Mandy Bell of MLB.com, Freeman hurt his oblique while playing in a simulated game. Major League Baseball has already approved the substitution. Freeman, 25, … [Read more...] about Angel Martínez Replaces Tyler Freeman On Guardians Postseason Roster
Rays Could Deal From Rotation Depth This Offseason
After the club’s first losing season in six years, the Rays are headed into what figures to be a pivotal offseason for the club as they look to remain contenders in a highly competitive AL East division. As noted by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, one way the club could look to address its lackluster offense (29th in the majors in runs scored this year) this winter is by … [Read more...] about Rays Could Deal From Rotation Depth This Offseason