Year: 2022

TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 12: Shintaro Fujinami #17 of Japan pitches in the fifth inning during the international friendly match between Japan and Netherlands at the Tokyo Dome on November 12, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images)

Shintaro Fujinami interesting addition to MLB free agency

David Hill
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Alex Rodriguez completely wrong about New York Yankees, Aaron Judge

San Diego Padres: Ha-Seong Kim sets new standard for KBO players

2022 MLB front office ratings: The AL West

FT. MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Rusney Castillo #38 of the Boston Red Sox walks through the tunnel during a game against Northeastern University on February 23, 2017 at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox bust Rusney Castillo heading to LBPRC

David Hill
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Sep 10, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Barrero (2) reacts after being called out on strikes in the eighth inning during game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Reds: Jose Barrero’s horrendous 2022 season

David Hill
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PITTSBURGH - 1984: Bruce Sutter of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium in 1984 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)

Family memories make Bruce Sutter’s passing hit a little harder

Kevin Henry
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Aug 17, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin (26) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Why Dodgers chose Tony Gonsolin over Tyler Anderson in NLDS Game 3

Kevin Henry
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Aug 25, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington looks on during batting practice before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

2022 MLB front office rankings: The National League Central

Bill Felber
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Oct 12, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) waves to the fans after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game two of the NLDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Why giving Manny Machado huge deal made sense for San Diego Padres

Thomas Conroy
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Sep 8, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) gestures to teammates after doubling during the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees, Cleveland Guardians suffer from MLB schedule

Darren Klein
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Sep 29, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (27) walks to the dugout before their game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies shift gears in playoffs, and then stall

Rick Soisson
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Sep 9, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) hits a two run home run against the Cleveland Guardians at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

3 potential landing spots for Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa

David Hill
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Aug 20, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) walks across the field during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox not necessarily stuck with Eric Hosmer

David Hill
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Apr 23, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes (65) delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Guardians during the second inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees potential pitching plans shuffled because of rainout

Kevin Henry
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 29: The Phillies logo at section 108 seat 32 is shown at Citizens Bank Park on August 29, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Rain cancelled the game against the Atlanta Braves and is rescheduled as a doubleheader tomorrow. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies prospect Corey Phelan has reportedly passed away

David Hill
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Sep 13, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) reacts to his double against the Kansas City Royals in the third inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Carlos Correa reportedly opting out of Minnesota Twins contract

David Hill
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Oct 12, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Josh Hader (71) celebrates with catcher Austin Nola (26) after the Padres won game two of the NLDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Josh Hader on track when San Diego Padres need him most

David Hill
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Oct 11, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Adam Frazier (26) celebrates with left fielder Jarred Kelenic (right) after they scored against the Houston Astros on a a two-run RBI double hit by center fielder Julio Rodriguez (not pictured) during the second inning in game one of the ALDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners calm, “not tripping” heading into Game 2 versus Astros

Kevin Henry
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 12: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on after striking out against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning in game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 12, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Kyle Schwarber in midst of brutal postseason stretch for Philadelphia Phillies

David Hill
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Oct 1, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, US; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (43) in the dugout during the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

3 potential bargains in MLB free agency

David Hill
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 03: Vice President/General Manager Rick Hahn Senior of the Chicago White Sox speaks during a press conference prior to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field on October 03, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

2022 MLB front office rankings: The American League Central

Bill Felber
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Sep 23, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek (68) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves lose key bullpen piece with Tyler Matzek surgery

Kevin Henry
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Feb 23, 2021; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays senior vice president and general manager Erik Neander at a post practice press conference on the first day of full squad workouts during spring training at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Talk of changes mean nothing for Tampa Bay Rays…yet

David Hill
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Oct 11, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros bench coach Joe Espada (19) looks on before game one of the ALDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Will Houston Astros lose Joe Espada to White Sox or Marlins?

Kevin Henry
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Oct 5, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais (9) stands in the dugout during a sixth inning pitching change by the Detroit Tigers at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Seattle Mariners used Robbie Ray as closer versus Astros

Kevin Henry
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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 30: Brandon Nimmo #9 of the New York Mets reacts as a ball goes foul during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

3 potential landing spots for New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo

David Hill
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Oct 8, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) signals to the bench in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners during game two of the Wild Card series for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays setting groundwork for extending young core

David Hill
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