Free agent Teoscar Hernández says he is ‘going to do everything in my power’ to remain with Dodgers

In summary, the landscape of starting pitching in baseball has changed significantly over the years, with pitchers getting fewer opportunities to rack up high workloads and accumulate impressive statistics. As a result, the criteria for Hall of Fame consideration for starting pitchers may need to be adjusted to reflect these changes. Mark Buehrle, a steady lefty with impressive career numbers, has been overlooked in Hall of Fame voting despite his consistency and durability as a...

The MLB All-Decade Team for the 2020s at the midpoint features standout players who have excelled over the past five seasons. Notable players include J.T. Realmuto at catcher, Freddie Freeman at first base, Marcus Semien at second base, José Ramírez at third base, Francisco Lindor at shortstop, Aaron Judge in the outfield, Mookie Betts in the outfield, Juan Soto in the outfield, Shohei Ohtani as DH, and Zack Wheeler as starting pitcher. These players have...

Slugger Paul Goldschmidt, a former MVP, signed a one-year, $12.5 million deal with the New York Yankees after a decline in performance with the St. Louis Cardinals. Despite showing signs of aging and decreased power output, Goldschmidt, 37, will replace Anthony Rizzo at first base and aims to bounce back in the 2025 season. The veteran, with a career OPS+ of 139 and a Hall of Fame trajectory, will look to recapture his past success...

The year 2025 brings hope for 12 struggling MLB teams, each with potential for improvement. The Giants are led by former star Buster Posey in the front office, while the Rays rely on their strong history of developing talent despite a challenging owner. The Rangers, plagued by injuries in 2024, are poised for a rebound with key signings. The Reds have a strong young core and a new manager in Terry Francona, while the Pirates...

New Year's Day marks the midway point of the MLB offseason, with 77 days until the 2025 regular season begins. The top remaining free agents include Alex Bregman, Roki Sasaki, Jack Flaherty, Pete Alonso, Max Scherzer, Ha-Seong Kim, Anthony Santander, and others. Predictions include Bregman to the Red Sox, Sasaki to the Dodgers, Flaherty to the Orioles, Alonso to the Mets, Scherzer to the Padres, Kim to the Braves, Santander to the Blue Jays, and...