Takeaways and Impressions from the Rockies First Spring Training Game

Spring training games are finally underway for all MLB teams. The Colorado Rockies kicked off their Cactus League season against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, the joint facility the two NL West Rivals share. The Rockies utilized a six-run rally in the top of the ninth to break a 6-6… read more

3 Takeaways From The Rangers Cactus League Opening Loss To The Royals

Texas Rangers baseball returned on Friday afternoon with the annual Cactus League opener against the Kansas City Royals. In a contest that featured 0ā€™s for much of the afternoon, Kansas City used a three-run home run from Tyler Gentry to take a 5-2 lead in the 8th and eventually win by that mark. Despite it… read more

Adolis Garcia’s Lofty Expectations For A Bounce Back Season

Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia not only plays the game with extreme confidence, he sets expectations with that same belief. ā€œThatā€™s what I like to do [set the bar high], thatā€™s why Iā€™m here,ā€ Garcia said when meeting with the media for the first time this Spring. With a clean slate of health for the first… read more

Evan Carter Believes He Can Be Every Day Center Fielder In 2025

Much like most of the Rangers roster, the 2023 version of Evan Carter didnā€™t show up last season. Carter played just 45 games last season and slashed just .188/.272/.361 with 5 home runs and 15 RBI. ā€œFrom middle to late April on, it was just me and Donnie [Ecker] and Tim [Hyers] every single day… read more

Rockies Sign Left-Handed Reliever Scott Alexander

As Spring Training ramps up, the Colorado Rockies have added another veteran name to the bullpen, signing left-handed reliever Scott Alexander to a one-year deal. In a corresponding move, the Rockies have designated utility infielder Aaron Schunk for assignment. The Rockies had spent the offseason touting a desire to add another experienced arm to the… read more

The Blue Jays Should Break the Bank for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

For the third consecutive year in a row, a high profile player will headline the free agent class. In 2023 it was Shoehi Ohtani. In 2024 it was Juan Soto. And now for 2025 it will be current Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. After not reaching a deal at the deadline he… read more

Future Implications After Blue Jays Fail To Extend Guerrero Jr.

When Vladimir Guerrero Jr. first pursued the game of baseball after his father, growing up in Montreal, Quebec while is dad Vlad Sr. was slugging it out for the Montreal Expos, when Vlad Jr. was signed as an international free agent by the Toronto Blue Jays, his very own home team, and when Vladimir Guerrero… read more

The Youth Movement Begins for the St. Louis Cardinals

Of course all the attention is going to be towards the big market teams. Especially if you are in the National League. The Mets landed Juan Soto. The Dodgers landed just about anyone who can put on a glove and play the game of baseball . The Diamondbacks made splashes with Corbin Burnes and Bo… read more

Cleveland Guardians Sign Former All-Star Pitcher John Means

Does quantity equal quality? The Cleveland Guardians are willing to find out. John Means is the latest pitcher to sign with the team, according to MLB.com. Like Shane Bieber, he is coming off Tommy John surgery and wonā€™t be able to help until the second half of the season. Thatā€™s okay, because the Guardians needed… read more

Is a Rebound in Store for Nolan Jones in 2025?

The Colorado Rockies are in the middle of a difficult stretch of years. After back-to-back postseason trips in 2017 and 2018, the team has been in a free-fall state for six consecutive seasons. Discourse behind the scenes led to an exodus of players like Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story, while dysfunction has also hampered the… read more

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