Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernández was traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for right-handed reliever Erik Swanson and minor league pitcher Adam Macko. The Hernández trade shouldn’t come as a shock to many. A move like this was going to happen for Toronto this off-season. The Blue Jays’ bullpen was like a roller coaster, one that was with plenty of ups and … [Read more...] about Teoscar Hernández Trade Gives Toronto Options This Offseason
Diamondbacks Trade for Kyle Lewis, Send Cooper Hummel to Mariners
Diamondbacks Get Kyle Lewis in Trade with Mariners A day after designating their only two right-handed-hitting outfielders for assignment, the Arizona Diamondbacks traded for one, picking up Kyle Lewis from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for outfielder/catcher Cooper Hummel. Lewis, the 2020 American League Rookie of the Year, was someone Diamondbacks general manager Mike … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Trade for Kyle Lewis, Send Cooper Hummel to Mariners
Julio Rodriguez Named Rookie of the Year
Julio Rodriguez has been given the title of the 2022 American League Rookie of the Year. The 21-year old native of the Dominican Republic had one of the more notable recent inaugural campaigns. He led all rookies in the AL in home runs (28), SLG (.509), wRC+ (146), and tied for the league lead in fWAR (5.3). In terms of more advanced statistics, Rodriguez also led all AL … [Read more...] about Julio Rodriguez Named Rookie of the Year
MLB Home Run Leaders by a Player Since 2017
The home run leaders since 2017 are surprising at best. Each player’s home run is enough for people to witness one of the most thrilling moments in a baseball game. The all-time home run record in a season is 73, held by Barry Bonds in 2001. But before Bonds, there was a home run chase in 1998 that was between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris kicked … [Read more...] about MLB Home Run Leaders by a Player Since 2017
Luis Castillo Agrees to a Five-Year, $108 Million Extension
Luis Castillo and the Seattle Mariners agreed on a five-year extension. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the deal is worth $108 million with a full no-trade clause for the 2023 to 2025 seasons. There’s a $1 million assignment bonus if the right-hander is moved following that. In addition, a sixth-year vesting option can take it to $133 million. Castillo was slated to become a … [Read more...] about Luis Castillo Agrees to a Five-Year, $108 Million Extension