Quote of the week
“People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.”
~ Rogers Hornsby
Eli Willits was the #1 overall pick in the 2025 Draft – a position the Nationals are no stranger to occupying, selecting Stephen Strasburg in 2009 and Bryce Harper in 2010. Like the two before him, Washington believes that Willits can be a franchise cornerstone. They’ve been right both times before, so the future is…
At this point, the word on 19-year-old shortstop JoJo Parker is potential. Drafted 8th overall in last year’s draft, both Parker and the Jays believe that he can be a consistent power hitter. His power is his biggest draw, but he will need time to develop. At 6’2 200 pounds, he is going to be…
As I stated in the team’s 2026 outlook piece, I believe the Texas Rangers could bounce back close to 2023 World Series form this season. Yes, they did lose Adolis Garcia and Jonah Heim, but they added a slew of pitchers, as well as Brandon Nimmo. If Texas can stay healthy, I believe they can…
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