There are five former major leaguers serving as the top baseball executive for a big league franchise at the moment, forming one of MLB's most exclusive clubs. Jerry Dipoto is the president of baseball operations for the Mariners. Like Dipoto, Chris Young of the Rangers was promoted from general manager to president of baseball operations. Craig Breslow with the Red Sox, Chris … [Read more...] about 5 former players are running baseball operations in the majors. More could be on the way
Archives for February 2025
‘Out of options’: Astros’ former top prospect must deliver this spring
Forrest Whitley throws absolute gas in first outing at Spring Training. … [Read more...] about ‘Out of options’: Astros’ former top prospect must deliver this spring
Jose Altuve ‘officially’ retires infield glove before Spring Training debut
One fan received quite the souvenir Wednesday morning. … [Read more...] about Jose Altuve ‘officially’ retires infield glove before Spring Training debut
Spring Training Game 5 Thread. Feb. 26, 2025, 12:05 CT. Astros @ Nationals
Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Framberin Man gets his first Spring start. The big story yesterday was two home runs by the Astros’ newest and also top-rated prospect, Cam Smith. Kyle who? Already we hear, “bring im up now,” or “the next Carlos Correa.” I agree this guy looks legit, but a couple Spring homers doesn’t prove he’s really … [Read more...] about Spring Training Game 5 Thread. Feb. 26, 2025, 12:05 CT. Astros @ Nationals
A very early look at the Astros batting order
Astros’ 3b Isaac Paredes scores a run during spring training. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Using the lineup analysis tool to examine the Astros’ best lineups Fans like to talk about batting order, and seemingly everyone has an opinion about the best order to line up hitters. But these discussions probably exaggerate the importance of batting order. Over the course of a … [Read more...] about A very early look at the Astros batting order