Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto have a “rocky relationship” but in a way that doesn’t have to be destructive, per @chelsea_janes
“They just annoyed each other… I think they're just two very different personalities that have learned to coexist."
Paul Skenes traveled to Japan and visited the historic Nihonbashi Nishikawa flagship store in Tokyo to study elite sleep and recovery methods inspired by Shohei Ohtani
Skenes underwent a full-body 3D scan to analyze his skeletal structure and body pressure distribution. He had a custom-made pillow and sleep system ([AiR] custom pillow and [AiR Recovery] SleepTech gear) tailored to his measurements so he could sleep in a top-tier recovery environment
(Via @noisebynoel)
The Rangers are going to search for trade partners for Corey Seager, Jacob deGrom, and Nathan Eovaldi this offseason, per @Evan_P_Grant
(https://t.co/AlDmv3SYEO)
The Arizona Diamondbacks are expected to listen to trade inquiries for Ketel Marte this offseason, per @Gambo987
“The D-backs believe changes are needed after a third straight season of narrowly missing the postseason. Gambadoro reports they will ‘gauge the temperature on trade interest in players on their roster’ including Marte.”
(https://t.co/AEs1XEdc0M)
Bill Plaschke says the Dodgers need to seriously consider trading Shohei Ohtani if he continues to insist on pitching
“This past season offered unassailable proof that Shohei Ohtani can no longer serve as both a full-time hitter and full-time pitcher. The Dodgers have no choice but to act on this truth and make a decision that is not only best for this team, but the long-term future of the organization. They need to pull him off the pitching mound permanently. And if he insists on continuing this detrimental charade, they need to seriously consider trading him.”
(https://t.co/V3emlSCp47)
People around the MLB are wondering if the Orioles are going to trade Gunnar Henderson, per @afkostka
“When you trade Adley Rutschman you open the door and say everyone is movable for a price… if they think Gunnar isn’t going to stick around or you’re not willing to pay what it will cost for him to stick around maybe they do look to move him.”
(Via @AllBannerSports)
The Dodgers are NOT expected to offer Tarik Skubal a mega contract before the December 1st lockout, per @Alden_Gonzalez
“It would be really difficult for the Dodgers to justify signing Skubal to a massive deal before knowing what MLB's economic model will look like… It would be a major risk to sign Skubal before knowing what they're signing up for.”
(https://t.co/O3InxXlLE1)
NEW: A Kalshi user purchased the Guardians to win the World Series at an average price of 1.43% for a combined cost of $1,712.
Their original position is now worth $22,935.
A Cleveland championship wins them $120,080... should this user SELL or HOLD?
MLB owners do not intend to pivot from their insistence on a salary cap and floor no matter who wins the World Series, per @JeffPassan
Their stance is “backed” by surveys that show fans want one
(https://t.co/dGdEbVz7F1)
Brice Turang to the Brewers when they initially resisted giving him the signing bonus he wanted after being drafted, Via @Ken_Rosenthal
“I’m not only going to be an All-Star, I’m going to be a Hall of Famer.”
The Brewers are now the FAVORITES to win the World Series on Kalshi
Alex Cora told the Phillies he is taking 2027 off but one person who knows Cora speculated that if one team could possibly lure him back, that could be the Yankees, per @JonHeyman
(https://t.co/9EefPfuXhP)
Both the Yankees and Guardians were favored on Kalshi to make the ALCS just a few days ago.
Now, the Yankees have an 18% chance ($100 pays out $525.38), while the Guardians have a 16% chance ($100 pays out $590.25).
Can either team come back from a 2-0 hole?
Updated chances on Kalshi to advance past the Divisional Series:
88% Brewers | 12% Padres
63% Rays | 37% Yankees
61% White Sox | 39% Guardians
59% Dodgers | 41% Braves
Can any underdogs advance?
Fans are speculating that Mason Miller was tipping his pitches in his blown save against the Brewers
Sal Frelick tapped his neck right before Jackson Chourio laid off a slider that would have resulted in a strikeout and a Padres win