Year: 2019

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 27: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros reacts against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning in Game Five of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Projecting Gerrit Cole through his contract

Chicago White Sox acquire Nomar Mazara from Texas Rangers

New York Yankees: the return of the ‘fully operational Death Star’

Los Angeles Dodgers turn attention to Madison Bumgarner

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Whit Merrifield #15 of the Kansas City Royals at bat against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning at the RingCentral Coliseum on September 16, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Kansas City Royals defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-5. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres set sights high by targeting Whit Merrifield

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Madison Bumgarner #40 of the San Francisco Giants pitches during the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park on September 24, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels: to turn attention to mid-tier starters after Cole miss

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 12: Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees looks on against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning in game one of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 12, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

MLB: Unveiling the All-Underrated team of the decade

ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 26: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros in the dugout during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on September 26, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Does Gerrit Cole make Yankees World Series favorites?

ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 19: Didi Gregorius #18 of the New York Yankees returns to the dugout after hitting a solo homerun in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 19, 2016 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies, Didi Gregorius agree to 1-year deal

BRONX, NY - OCTOBER 15: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros pitches during Game 3 of the ALCS between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

MLB Teams: Money can’t buy a World Series

DENVER, CO - JULY 17: Madison Bumgarner #40 of the San Francisco Giants looks out from the dugout during a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 17, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

MLB Free Agent Tracker: Why Madison Bumgarner could be a steal

ANKARA, TURKEY - DECEMBER 03: Close up detail of analogue control stick and buttons on a Sony Play Station controller is seen in Ankara, Turkey on December 03, 2019. (Photo by Guven Yilmaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

‘MLB: The Show’ to no longer be console exclusive

BRONX, NY - OCTOBER 15: Major League Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred looks on prior to Game 3 of the ALCS between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

MLB, MLBPA halts penalties for marijuana, but what about IGF-1?

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 10: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros pitches during Game 5 of the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays at Minute Maid Park on October 10, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Houston advances with a 6-1 win. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Is the Bronx the best landing spot for Gerrit Cole?

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Madison Bumgarner #40 of the San Francisco Giants looks on from the dugout during a ceremony to celebrate the career of retiring manager Bruce Bochy #15 of the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on September 29, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

MLB Offseason: Madison Bumgarner owes Stephen Strasburg a thank you

ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 24: Joe Madden speaks to the media as he was introduced today as the new manager of the Los Angeles Angels during a press conference at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on October 24, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Joe Maddon wants Gerrit Cole, but will it actually happen?

AMARILLO, TEXAS - AUGUST 02: Pitcher MacKenzie Gore #13 of the Amarillo Sod Poodles walks off the mound between innings against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at HODGETOWN Stadium on August 02, 2019 in Amarillo, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres top ten prospects for 2020

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 10: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros is congratulated by teammates after pitching eight innings during Game 5 of the ALDS between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, October 10, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Winter Meetings: After Strasburg deal, how much money can Cole really get?

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 30: Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (6) hits a home run in the seventh inning during Game 7 of the World Series between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Say goodbye to Anthony Rendon

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 05: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs walks back to the dugout after striking out in the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on September 05, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Players possibly on the move at the Winter Meetings

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 8: ESPN Sunday Night Baseball color commentators Jessica Mendoza, Alex Rodriguez, and Matt Vasgersian walk toward the Green Monster before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees on September 8, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

ESPN omits Washington Nationals from Sunday Night Baseball schedule

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 22: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros prepares for Game One of the 2019 World Series against the Washington Nationals at Minute Maid Park on October 22, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New York Yankees: Gerrit Cole market will explode after Strasburg signing

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 29: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals delivers the pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning in Game Six of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals, Stephen Strasburg sign 7-year, $245M deal

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 25: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals warms up during batting practice prior to Game Three of the 2019 World Series against the Houston Astros at Nationals Park on October 25, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

How the Phillies got Gerrit Cole and Anthony Rendon, a satire

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros celebrates retiring the side during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees in game three of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 15, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

MLB Offseason: The hot stove feeling is back!

NEW YORK - MAY 25: Executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association Marvin Miller explains new baseball contract agreement at press conference on May 25, 1970 in New York City. (Photo by Arthur Buckley/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images)

Decades too late, Marvin Miller is finally elected

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 27: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros reacts after retiring the side in the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals in Game Five of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Will anyone outbid the New York Yankees for Gerrit Cole?

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 24: New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi argues after being ejected by home plate umpire Carlos Torres during a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on August 24, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Yankees 10-6. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Joe Girardi’s weighty seat at the Phillies table