Russell Martin fits very well with the Blue Jays, but at what cost? They'll owe him $20 million during his age-36 season. Read more »
Baseball Analysis
Grading The Deal: Blue Jays Sign Martin To Five-Year, $82M Deal
Grading The Deal: White Sox Give Melky Cabrera $42M
Melky Cabrera has a checkered past, but the White Sox are taking a $42 million gamble that he'll remain clean and a productive hitter in his 30s. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Twins Bring Back Torii Hunter
Torii Hunter was the 20th overall pick in the 1993 draft and spent the first 11 years of his Major League career in Minnesota. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Seager Gets $100M From Mariners
The Mariners continue to spend money in hopes of contending, but committing $100 million to Kyle Seager over seven years is a risky move. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Red Sox Snag Panda From Giants
Pablo Sandoval left the Giants to sign a very similar contract with the Red Sox. It's difficult to pinpoint why, but he fits really well in Boston. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Butler Signs Three-Year Deal With A's
Billy Beane continues to gamble more and more. After swinging-and-missing at midseason with two blockbuster trades, he's going to pay the declining Billy Butler $30 million over three years. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Victor Martinez Re-Signs With Tigers For $68M
Victor Martinez will turn 36 next month, but his contract is a good one for the Tigers, who should still get MVP-caliber production out of him as he approaches 40. Read more »
Grading the Deal: Mets Sign Michael Cuddyer To $21M Deal
Michael Cuddyer had been considered a strong candidate to become the first Major League player to accept a qualifying offer. Read more »
Complete List Of 2015 MLB Free Agents
Max Scherzer leads a group of free agents heavy on pitching this offseason and there will be no shortage of huge contracts signed. Read more »
2014 World Series: How Will It Shake Out?
Madison Bumgarner may only play in two World Series games, but he'll be the key to whether the Giants win a third title in five years or the Royals bring a long-desired crown to Kansas City. Read more »
2014 NLCS: Giants vs. Cardinals Preview & Predictions
The Giants and Cardinals are evenly matched with strong track records in recent years, which could set up for a historic postseason series. Read more »
2014 ALCS: Royals vs. Orioles Preview & Predictions
Baltimore's deep roster and the leadership of Buck Showalter will be enough for the Orioles to advance to the World Series and end Kansas City's mystical run. Read more »
2014 NLDS Preview & Predictions
Pitching will be the name of the game in the National League postseason with the Nationals and Dodgers holding advantages over the Giants and Cardinals heading into each NLDS. Read more »
2014 ALDS Preview & Predictions
In his first playoff appearance, Mike Trout will help lead the Angels over the Royals. How will the Tigers-Orioles shake out? Read more »
MLB Rankings For End Of 2014 Regular Season
In the final edition of our OPSERA rankings for the 2014 season, eight playoff teams fall in the top 10 with the Nationals, Dodgers and Orioles at the top. Read more »
Youngsters Provide Positive Outlook For Blue Jays
Marcus Stroman, Aaron Sanchez, Drew Hutchison, Anthony Gose and Kevin Pillar haven't guided the Blue Jays to the playoffs, but they have provided a light at the end of the tunnel in Toronto. Read more »
MLB Rankings For The Week Beginning September 15
The Orioles took an $8 million gamble on Nelson Cruz and they've been rewarded with 39 home runs and the third spot in our rankings this week. Read more »
MLB Rankings For The Week Beginning September 8
As the Athletics lose their grip on a playoff spot in the American League, the Mariners are moving up thanks to Robinson Cano and Kyle Seager. Read more »
At $153 Million, Jacoby Ellsbury Has Been New York's Best Expenditure
New York spent $503 million this past offseason and Jacoby Ellsbury's $153 million deal seemed the most exorbitant. Almost a full season later, the Yankees would be lost without him. Read more »
MLB Rankings For The Week Beginning September 2
The Giants made the biggest leap this week, jumping to seventh in our rankings after occupying the 13th spot eight days ago. The Nationals, A's, Dodgers, Angels and Orioles top the list. Read more »