Overview Background and Peak Expectations Alek Thomas burst onto the prospect scene with a standout 2021 minor league season (.313 AVG, 18 HR, .953 OPS) while showcasing elite center field defense.

The 31-year-old Diaz has averaged 31.6 saves in his eight full seasons in the majors. The Dodgers haven’t had a reliever ...

Atlanta Braves fans were treated to one of the best bullpen trios in baseball history during the 2011 and 2012 seasons.

He called the Cubs’ normal route a “volume approach.” It involves taking fliers on pitchers on smaller deals, relying on the ...

The bulk of the bullpen group that covered the later innings in the stretch run and playoffs for the Cubs last season either hit free agency this winter or are relievers no longer with the ballclub.

After winning their second straight World Series, the Dodgers are showing no signs of slowing down. Los Angeles has continued reinforcing its club this offseason, with the Dodgers agreeing to a ...

Former Chicago Cubs trade target Kyle Finnegan is returning to the Detroit Tigers after signing a two-year deal during this ...

The Cubs have an organizational philosophy against deferrals, which might serve as another self-imposed impediment. The Blue ...

The lack of hand-wringing about the Phillies bullpen this offseason isn’t too surprising. By the time everyone finishes ...

The last free agent closer New York Mets fans figured to be an option to replace Edwin Diaz is now off the market and headed down I-95. Coming off a year where he lost his fastball, tuned up to a .422 ...

In the aftermath of the Blue Jays signing Dylan Cease, we asked MLB Insider Mark Feinsand to answer some questions about how this deal will affect the rest of the Hot Stove. 1. On a scale of 1-10 ...