MLB Network's annual offseason rankings have the Phillies ace as the best starter in baseball. … [Read more...] about Phillies’ Zack Wheeler ranked No. 1 starting pitcher for MLB Network’s ‘Top 10 Right Now’
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Corbin Burnes Discusses Decision To Join Diamondbacks
Corbin Burnes’ six-year, $210MM contract with the Diamondbacks stands out as perhaps the most surprising move of the 2024-25 offseason, as Arizona wasn’t viewed as a prime contender to either spend that much money, or even make a move for a frontline pitcher given the depth already present in the Snakes’ rotation. As revealed today during Burnes’ introductory press conference, … [Read more...] about Corbin Burnes Discusses Decision To Join Diamondbacks
MLB Mailbag: Cubs, Padres, Reds, Cardinals, Stroman, Hoffman
This week's mailbag gets into the Cubs' remaining payroll space, how MLBTR's arbitration projections came to be, what the Padres, Reds, and Rangers might do, possible fits for Marcus Stroman, the Jeff Hoffman situation, what the Cardinals could get for Erick Fedde or Ryan Helsley, and much more. Walter asks: With roughly $45 million left until the bottom threshold, how do you … [Read more...] about MLB Mailbag: Cubs, Padres, Reds, Cardinals, Stroman, Hoffman
Democrats press for long-delayed plaque to honor Jan. 6 victims, police heroes
A 2022 law required a plaque to be placed on the west front of the Capitol complex to honor Jan. 6 heroes. It hasn't been installed. … [Read more...] about Democrats press for long-delayed plaque to honor Jan. 6 victims, police heroes
L.A. Fire Department officials face criticism over early wildfire response
The most dangerous of the winds in Southern California will be dying down over the next few hours, giving firefighters a much-needed break. Jonathan Vigliotti has new reporting on how some of them were deployed in the first hours of the disaster. … [Read more...] about L.A. Fire Department officials face criticism over early wildfire response