A Pitcher List Conversation With Mitch Keller (and Friends)

After struggling as one of the worst teams in the league for the past three seasons, the Athletics are now ready to leverage their young talent to revitalize the franchise. In 2025, they boast an impressive lineup, prominently featuring first baseman Tyler Soderstrom, who leads the team with nine home runs and has a strong batting average of .283, along with a .350 on-base percentage and .609 slugging percentage. Soderstrom, the Athletics' first-round pick in...

The Blue Jays have signed right-handed pitcher Connor Overton to a minor league contract after he was released by the Mets following a solid spring training. Overton, who made his MLB debut with the Jays in 2021, has a career 4.85 ERA in 59 1/3 major league innings but has excelled in Triple-A with a 3.87 ERA over 116 1/3 innings. The Jays are dealing with significant pitching depth issues due to injuries, prompting their...

Bob Costas has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by Baseball Digest, recognizing his significant contributions to Major League Baseball. This marks the fifth award presented, following honorees like Willie Mays and Vin Scully in previous years. Costas has hosted numerous high-profile MLB events and has been a longstanding figure at MLB Network; he expressed his deep connection to the game, emphasizing his hope to have made a meaningful impact throughout his career. Full Article

The Texas Rangers aim to avoid the competitive balance tax (CBT) in 2025, a strategy confirmed by owner Ray Davis. They launched their own regional sports network amidst financial uncertainties and signed several players, including Nathan Eovaldi and Joc Pederson, while maintaining a CBT status near the tax threshold. As they compete for a playoff spot, the Rangers must navigate player incentives, such as Tyler Mahle’s potential bonuses, which could push them over the line,...

Ryan Howard, a former Philadelphia Phillies slugger, is taking up the cause of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, inspired by his meeting with Buck O’Neil, a champion of Black baseball players. Howard and Padres manager Mike Shildt announced their involvement in the museum's “Pitch for the Future” campaign, which aims to raise $30 million for a new facility to preserve the history of the Negro Leagues and its social impact. With dwindling representation of Black...