On Tuesday, January 13, star third baseman Nolan Arenado was traded for the second time in his storied career. Arenado turns 35 in April and is set to spend 2026-27 with the Arizona Diamondbacks before hitting unrestricted free agency at 37 in 2028. The Diamondbacks agreed to pay $31 million of the remaining $42 million on Arenado’s contract in their trade with the St. Louis … [Read more...] about A Look Into Nolan Arenado’s Career to This Point
Arizona Diamondbacks Trade for Nolan Arenado
The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals. The deal sends highly regarded pitching prospect Jack Martinez to St. Louis along with $11 million in cash considerations. Arizona agreed to cover $31 million of the $42 million remaining on Arenado’s contract through the 2027 … [Read more...] about Arizona Diamondbacks Trade for Nolan Arenado
2026 MLB Arbitration Tracker: Complete List of Deadline Day Settlements
MLB’s Arbitration deadline has officially passed, culminating in a flurry of activity that saw dozens of arbitration-eligible players reach one-year and multi-year contract agreements with their clubs. The annual mid-January deadline serves as the final opportunity for teams and players to settle on a salary for the upcoming season before exchanging figures and proceeding to a … [Read more...] about 2026 MLB Arbitration Tracker: Complete List of Deadline Day Settlements
Is Brendan Donovan Still a Trade Option for the Astros?
There have been numerous rumors about what the Houston Astros plan to do this offseason on both sides of the plate. The Astros have already made an effort to address their pitching instability by signing starter Mike Burrows and other pitchers, but some have expected additional moves. Is Brendan Donovan Still a Trade Option for the Astros? Houston’s offense faces several … [Read more...] about Is Brendan Donovan Still a Trade Option for the Astros?
Report: Red Sox Acquire Wilson Contreras from Cardinals
The Boston Red Sox are one of two teams this offseason that have yet to sign a free agent. That does not mean they have done nothing this offseason. Craig Breslow has done his work in trades. Before Thanksgiving, he acquired starter Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals. Now, he makes another trade with Chaim Bloom, as the Red Sox are acquiring Willson Contreras and cash from … [Read more...] about Report: Red Sox Acquire Wilson Contreras from Cardinals