Are the Oakland Athletics… trying to win games? Well, probably not. But the team is showing signs of trying to improve in 2024, with the latest being the signing of veteran pitcher Alex Wood, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The terms of the deal are not yet known. Wood will help the Athletics as a solid veteran presence on a pitching staff severely struggling in … [Read more...] about Alex Wood Should Get Opportunity to Shine With New Team
Astros Legend Returns to Giants…In a Different Role
Dusty Baker, last serving as the manager for the Houston Astros, has signed a deal to return to the San Francisco Giants. In what will be his third stint with the West Coast team, he will serve as a special assistant in the front office, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The 74-year-old Baker could be signing up for his last stint in his Hall of Fame career. The San … [Read more...] about Astros Legend Returns to Giants…In a Different Role
Giants Sign Flamethrower Jordan Hicks to a 4-Year, $44M Deal
Right-hander Jordan Hicks and the San Francisco Giants agreed on a four-year, $44 million contract according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The most intriguing part of the signing is the plan to convert Hicks from the bullpen into a full-time starter. The 27-year-old has experience as a starter, where he worked there exclusively in his two minor league seasons and spent eight games in … [Read more...] about Giants Sign Flamethrower Jordan Hicks to a 4-Year, $44M Deal
Giants, Jung Hoo Lee Agree to 6-Year, $113M Deal
After seven great years in the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO), superstar outfielder Jung Hoo Lee will make the jump to Major League Baseball next year. Not too long after being posted by the Kiwoom Heroes, Lee signs a deal with the San Francisco Giants for six years and $113 million. Evaluators view Lee as an all-around star with that contributes on both sides of the … [Read more...] about Giants, Jung Hoo Lee Agree to 6-Year, $113M Deal
2024 MLB Draft Lottery Winner Determined
In the second ever MLB Draft Lottery, the Cleveland Guardians were rewarded the first over pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Cleveland entered the night with the ninth best odds (2 percent chance) at getting the first overall pick, while the Athletics, Rockies, and Royals had the best odds with a 18.3 percent shot. This marks the first time in history that Cleveland will get the … [Read more...] about 2024 MLB Draft Lottery Winner Determined