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10+ min ago (600+ words) After falling just two games short of a trip to their fifth World Series in franchise history in 2024, then following it up by signing generational slugger Juan Soto to a record, $765 million, 15-year free agent contract" and amassing the second-largest payroll in MLB " the New York Mets attacked the 2025 season as a frontrunner to get to the World Series this time, and even win it. But things didn't quite work out that way. Blowing a 5 1/2 game lead in the National League East as late as June 12, the $342 million team collapsed to the point where they missed the playoffs completely, winning just 28 of 65 games after the All-Star break to end up with just 83 wins, 13 games off the pace set by the division-winning Philadelphia Phillies. Where do the Mets go from there? Clearly, some serious changes are needed to the roster. The…...

34+ min ago (407+ words) Cody Ponce could be the latest pitcher to return to MLB after reinventing himself overseas, and he's reportedly drawing a lot of interest on the free-agent market. Ponce, who played two seasons for the Pirates from 2020-21, has been pitching in Japan and Korea for the past four seasons. After an excellent 2025 season in the KBO League, the 31-year-old right-hander is expected to return to the Major Leagues in 2026 -- and he could command a healthy contract. According to a report from The Athletic on Monday (subscription required), Ponce could land a deal in the three-year range that's worth at least $30 million, if not $40-plus million. Ponce went 17-1 with a 1.89 ERA and 252 strikeouts in 180 2/3 innings (12.6 K/9) for the Hanwha Eagles last season. Ponce's 252 K's set a new KBO single-season record, and he also set the single-game record with 18 strikeouts on May 17. Ponce…...

46+ min ago (492+ words) After winning the American League West for the first time since 2001 in 2025, there are real questions about how the Seattle Mariners go about winning it again in 2026. The M's have to figure out how they re-sign or replace Eugenio Suarez and Jorge Polanco in the lineup, how they add to the bullpen, if their starting rotation will stay healthy and perform closer to how they did in 2024, and more. Among those "and more" questions is how do Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez back up their incredible seasons next year? Is it possible for them to improve? How do the M's handle a possible regression from either player? Even scarier, how do they overcome a possible injury? With just 2.5 months remaining until spring training, so far, the projections on both players look pretty good. Raleigh finished second in the American League…...

58+ min ago (836+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio " The Guardians" reputation as baseball"s premier pitching development factory has paid off handsomely " not just for the team, but now for the young arms themselves, thanks to MLB"s pre-arbitration bonus pool. Three of Cleveland"s emerging pitchers scored significant financial rewards for their 2025 performances, with Gavin Williams leading the way at a whopping $347,000 in bonus money. Cade Smith ($295,000) and Tanner Bibee ($217,000) also cashed in, as revealed on the latest Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast. "When young players perform at a high level in terms of award voting or reach certain benchmarks with WAR and their statistics, they get a cut of this bonus pool," explained Joe Noga, cleveland.com Guardians beat reporter. This system, negotiated in the latest collective bargaining agreement, ensures young stars get compensated before reaching arbitration eligibility. Williams" team-leading payout among Guardians pitchers reignites…...

1+ hour, 6+ min ago (59+ words) Cowboy State Daily is Wyoming's largest newspaper with Wyoming's most experienced journalists. Steve Inman: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 In case you missed it More in You Still Here Today In Physical Fitness: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Bonus Video 2: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Bonus Video 1: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 You Still Here? Tuesday, December 2, 2025...

1+ hour, 6+ min ago (59+ words) Cowboy State Daily is Wyoming's largest newspaper with Wyoming's most experienced journalists. Today In Motorboating: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 In case you missed it More in You Still Here Today In Physical Fitness: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Steve Inman: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Bonus Video 2: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Bonus Video 1: Tuesday, December 2, 2025...

1+ hour, 15+ min ago (507+ words) Having an all-time great defensive first baseman in your broadcast booth might seem like an asset, but the New York Mets have no interest in picking Keith Hernandez's brain. "They won't let me down there," Hernandez said of the Mets' analytics department. "It's like the crown jewels down there. I've wanted to go down and sit in a session and see what they do in preparation. It's never gonna happen." Hernandez was also asked about some of Pete Alonso's defensive woes and whether the Mets or any players have ever asked him for tutelage, considering he was one of the best defensive players in MLB history. But Hernandez made it clear the Mets have shown no interest in asking him for any help on the field. "The last person to ask me to come help was when Todd Zeile moved…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago (372+ words) The Boston Red Sox need someone with 40-homer potential, and there are two premier options available on the open market. On one side of the coin, there's Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter, who blasted a career-high 56 homers this year and is already a Red Sox fan favorite. On the other, there's New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, who "only" had 38 long balls, but owns three previous 40-homer seasons. The Red Sox have no guarantee of landing either, and to maximize their chances, they may need to pick one to pursue with maximum vigor. One team insider believes the choice is clear. On Monday, Ian Browne of MLB.com made an impassioned argument that Boston should pursue Alonso over Schwarber, based on his right-handedness, ability to play a defensive position, and lack of a qualifying offer attached to his market. "Boston's…...

1+ hour, 32+ min ago (182+ words) Former Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has been hired by the Tampa Bay Rays as senior adviser of baseball operations. The 52-year-old managed the Orioles from December 2018 through May 18, when he was fired with the team 15-28 and last in the AL East. Voted AL Manager of the Year in 2023 after Baltimore won the AL East for the first time since 2014, Hyde had a 421-492 record with the Orioles. He was 0-1 as the Florida Marlins" interim manager in June 2011. FILE - Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde looks on before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Washington. The 52-year-old managed the Orioles from December 2018 through May 18, when he was fired with the team 15-28 and last in the AL East. Voted AL Manager of the Year in 2023 after Baltimore won the AL East for the first time since 2014, Hyde had a…...

1+ hour, 34+ min ago (651+ words) Dec 1, 2025 | 5:11 PM EST Some deals can't be called a success until the team wins something, with the players playing a big part in it. And one such deal was the signing of Rafael Devers with the San Francisco Giants. The Giants did a great signing in the form of Rafael Devers, but could not make the most of it and failed to make the postseason. When this offseason started, all the talk was about the Giants improving the team and adding Tatsuya Imai to the rotation. But that doesn't seem to be the case. A recent piece by The Athletic said that the Giants won't be making the required offer to sign Imai. And after this news broke, the fans were not happy. "What's the point of trading for Rafael Devers if you're not going to spend the necessary money…...