The decision was made by arbitrator Michael Gottesman on Friday. On Monday, the Major League Baseball Players’ Association made the procedural step of filing a motion with the Southern District of New York asking that the court uphold his decision. Arroyo originally had his agent certification revoked on April 10 in the wake of an […]
Continue readingThe MLBPA informed Arroyo’s clients of its decision, according to an email obtained by ESPN on Friday. “At Rimas Sports, we uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity of our industry,” the company said in a statement. “Out of respect for an ongoing process within the context of the MLBPA Agent Regulations, we will […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Jeff Passan and Dave Schoenfield expect the Twins and Brewers to make some noise in the postseason. (2:40) We’re down to the final days of the 2023 regular season. Most teams are looking ahead to 2024, while others are focused on October — and the fates of a few squads still […]
Continue readingWith one week left to go in the 2023 regular season, there are a number of storylines to watch as quite a few teams still have something to play for. Will the Baltimore Orioles or Tampa Bay Rays win the American League East? Which of the five teams battling for the final two National League […]
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Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Jesse Rogers and Buster Olney give their case for the Astros and Phillies filling the top spot in the MLB power rankings. (2:39) Midway through September, the 2023 playoff picture is quickly taking shape. The Braves became the first team to secure a postseason berth this past weekend and followed that […]
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Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Jeff Passan and David Schoenfield examine the battle for the final National League Wild-Card spot between the Reds, Giants, Marlins and Diamondbacks. (2:59) There are four power rankings left to go in the 2023 season, and while certain teams — such as the Braves — have cemented their position in the […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Astros RHP Justin Verlander should bounce back nicely from a rough outing even though he faces a formidable offense in the Texas Rangers and a former teammate on the mound. (0:42) Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Freddie Freeman’s phenomenal 2023 is the subject of my Geeky Stat of the Week. Video by Tristan H. Cockcroft (1:36) Friday is an important day on the baseball calendar as rosters will be locked as far as each team’s playoff-eligible player pools are concerned, and active rosters expand from 26 to […]
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