15+ hour, 30+ min ago (434+ words) In the minds of many New York Yankees fans, the New York Yankees print money. Their success is measured by rings, their failures by every dollar that didn't turn into one. Owner and managing partner Hal Steinbrenner's message on Monday wasn't exactly subtle. He pushed back against the idea that the Yankees live in permanent profit, calling the assumption unfair and inaccurate. He didn't break out spreadsheets or point-by-point breakdowns, but he didn't have to. He had made his point. The number he chose to highlight did the job: a hundred million dollars paid to the City of New York every February 1, even during the shutdowns and revenue collapses of the Covid season. Hal Steinbrenner said it is "not fair" to assume the Yankees make a profit. "I don't want to get into it, but that's not a fair statement…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1766+ words) The MLB offseason is officially underway, and with contract option decisions and the non-tender deadline in the rearview, teams will now turn their full attention to free agency and the trade market. In anticipation of a busy winter, we've assigned all of the top upcoming free agents to logical landing spots and projected a few trades on the way to predicting each team's Opening Day lineup for the 2026 season. Lineup data from Baseball Reference, roster data from FanGraphs and a healthy amount of speculation on where free agents will sign went into compiling each team's batting order. This will be updated throughout the offseason, so this is just the starting point. SS Geraldo Perdomo2B Ketel MarteRF Corbin CarrollDH Miguel Andujar1B Pavin SmithC Gabriel MorenoLF Jake McCarthy3B Jordan LawlarCF Alek Thomas Quick Thoughts:The D-backs have a lot of offensive thump to replace after…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago (650+ words) Nov 23, 2025 | 5:45 AM EST Of all the 66 players who were not offered 2026 contracts, one was Texas" 32-year-old veteran, who is now entering the free agency market. The Rangers non-tendered him before Friday"s deadline as part of their payroll-cutting plan. But now, an MLB insider believes this move might actually spark the other AL Central teams to make a push for him. MLB Network Radio analyst Chris Gimenez suggests that Adolis Garc'a is surely fielding calls at the moment, given that a few clubs are eager to pursue him. After the Rangers non-tendered Adolis Garc'a ahead of yesterday"s deadline, the outfielder is heading to free agency this offseason. Where might we see the 2023 World Series hero land? " MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) November 22, 2025 If the Kansas City Royals or Cleveland Guardians decide to pursue him, they"ll be getting…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago (693+ words) The 2025 edition of MLB free agency is well underway. The World Series ended on November 1, and free agents have been free to sign since November 6. However, this doesn't mean that the offseason action is about to die down in the near future. Free agency doesn't unfold as rapidly in Major League Baseball as it does in some other major professional sports. Big-ticket free agents like Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, Framber Valdez and Cody Bellinger will take their time making decisions. While we don't yet know how this year's hot stove will unfold, we do know that big-market teams like the Yankees, Dodgers and Red Sox are likely to be major players. Let's dive into the latest buzz and make a few predictions. What's next for L.A.? Trying to assemble a roster capable of a three-peat. According to Alden Gonzalez, the Dodgers…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago (749+ words) The baseball field at Heathwood Park in Kansas City, Kansas, will be renamed to honor Wyandotte County Sheriff's Deputy Elijah Ming, who was killed in the line of duty in July. The Unified Government Commission voted unanimously 6-0 on Thursday night to rename the field the Elijah Ming Memorial Field. "I think this is some of the most exciting news for baseball in Kansas City, Kansas," said Phil S. Dixon, a co-founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and author of several books on baseball history. Before Ming wore his deputy uniform, he wore a baseball one " several times. Dixon and Ming shared interests, attended the same church and both grew up playing at Heathwood Park. "Every time I would see him, we would talk baseball," Dixon said. "Once he found out that I had the same interests as he did, that…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago (313+ words) The post Royals" Taylor Clarke, MJ Melendez not tendered by KC appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Kansas City Royals did not tender contracts to outfielder MJ Melendez and right-handed reliever Taylor Clarke for the 2026 season, sending both players to free agency, the team announced on Friday. The decision came ahead of MLB"s non-tender deadline, which required teams to offer contracts to arbitration-eligible players or let them enter the open market. The struggling outfielder spent the majority of the year at Triple-A Omaha, where he hit .261 with 20 home runs, 64 RBIs, and an .813 OPS. Melendez showed occasional power over the past three seasons, hitting 18 homers in 2022, 16 in 2023, and 17 in 2024, yet his major league batting average never exceeded .235. His exit now opens a 40-man roster slot for Kansas City. Clarke, meanwhile, had a more productive 2025 season, achieving a career-best 3.25 ERA in 51 appearances…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago (114+ words) The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Miami Marlins on Friday for cash. SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Miami Marlins on Friday for cash. Wiemer, 26, will join his fourth team after playing parts of three major league seasons for Milwaukee, Cincinnati and Miami. He played in 132 games in his first big league season for the Brewers in 2023 and had three home runs and 12 RBI in 27 games this year for the Marlins. San Francisco, which missed the playoffs for a fourth straight year and hired new manager Tony Vitello from the University of Tennessee, designated catcher Andrew Knizner for assignment....

3+ day, 3+ hour ago (484+ words) On Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays elected to tender all eligible players a contract for the 2026 season. All around baseball, arbitration-eligible players were non-tendered, either because of performance or because of salary as related to performance. The Jays kept all of Daulton Varsho, Ernie Clement, Tyler Heineman and Eric Lauer. While Lauer was potentially the most surprising keep, he actually makes a lot of sense as we'll examine below: Toronto Blue Jays Make Predictable Roster Moves as Key Deadline Passes The Blue Jays had four arbitration-eligible players, and they elected to give each of them a contract in 2026. Now 30 years old, Lauer is a seven-year veteran of the San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers and Blue Jays. He's gone 45-39 for his career with a 4.13 ERA, making 127 starts in 148 appearances. This past season, he pitched in a swing role for John Schneider's…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago (62+ words) The baseball field at Heathwood Park in Kansas City, Kansas, will be renamed to honor Wyandotte County Sheriff's Deputy Elijah Ming, who was killed in the line of duty in July. The baseball field at Heathwood Park in Kansas City, Kansas, will be renamed to honor Wyandotte County Sheriff's Deputy Elijah Ming, who was killed in the line of duty in July....

3+ day, 5+ hour ago (58+ words) A new survey shows there is some support among people in the city and in Leawood for a new Royals stadium. A day after Thursday's anxiety-inducing fake out, Friday turned into Redemption Day on Wall ... A new survey shows there is some support among people in the city and in Leawood for a new Royals stadium....