Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The big-budget teams were back with a vengeance this year Back in December, the Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani, while fudging the numbers so that he was paid less than Scott McGough in 2024. A lot of people, including myself, weren’t happy about it, and I wrote about my concerns. After setting a new record with the … [Read more...] about How much does wealth matter in MLB?
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13 Players Receive Qualifying Offers
Today is the deadline for teams to decide whether or not to issue qualifying offers to eligible players. Per Jeff Passan of ESPN on X, 13 players have received the QO and they are: Juan Soto (Yankees) Corbin Burnes (Orioles) Alex Bregman (Astros) Max Fried (Braves) Willy Adames (Brewers) Pete Alonso (Mets) Anthony Santander (Orioles) Teoscar Hernández (Dodgers) Nick Pivetta … [Read more...] about 13 Players Receive Qualifying Offers
Video: Is this the beginning of the golden era for the Los Angeles Dodgers?
With the Los Angeles Dodgers capturing their eighth World Series title, Dan Bickley wonders if the gap between them and the Arizona Diamondbacks has grown wider. … [Read more...] about Video: Is this the beginning of the golden era for the Los Angeles Dodgers?
Diamondbacks’ Christian Walker wins third Gold Glove award
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker won a Gold Glove award for the 2024 season, Major League Baseball announced on Sunday. Catcher Gabriel Moreno, second baseman Ketel Marte and outfielders Jake McCarthy and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. fell short as finalists for the award. San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey, Milwaukee second baseman Brice Turang, Brewers right … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks’ Christian Walker wins third Gold Glove award
Diamondbacks extend qualifying offer to Christian Walker, per report
The Arizona Diamondbacks presented free agent first baseman Christian Walker the one-year qualifying offer, which is worth a projected $21.05 million for the 2025 season, ESPN’s Jeff Passan first reported on Monday. Teams that extend the qualifying offer stand to gain draft compensation should the player decline and sign elsewhere. Eligible players for the QO are those who have … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks extend qualifying offer to Christian Walker, per report