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Breaking down why the Rays’ latest trade brought in a bounceback candidate and how the move could pay off for the team.
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Might the Seattle Mariners have one more big-name infield acquisition in store to cap off the offseason?
Jackson Roberts|
The Seattle Mariners would make perfect sense as a trade fit for Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Alex Bohm...
Zach Pressnell|
An insider floats Eugenio Suárez as a potential fit for an NL Central contender as teams explore lineup upgrades.
Curt Bishop|
The Seattle Mariners seem like they're going to lose Eugenio Suárez in free agency this winter...
Zach Pressnell|
The Miami Marlins are looking to make big moves this offseason...
Zach Pressnell|
The Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays could be the perfect trade partners in the coming weeks...
Zach Pressnell|
Latest Update On Cardinals' Star Is Bad News For Mariners
Curt Bishop|
Could this AL East team steal him away?
Curt Bishop|

Schedules

The Phillies are expected to move on from a bad contract this winter.

History

The Mariners made a key trade at the deadline got a lot out of their acquisition. Letting him walk in free agency would be a mistake.

Minors

The Jake Bird trade hasn't gone as planned for the New York Yankees, considering the former Colorado Rockies reliever was just optioned to Triple-A.

Fantasy

Shota Imanaga has allowed just two earned runs across 18.1 innings during the 2025 season. On Wednesday, he faces a Texas Rangers team with an American League-most eight wins.

Podcasts

Right-handed pitcher Cade Horton has a 1.24 ERA in 29 innings with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs this season. Fastball On SI columnist Jack Ankony shared his thoughts on the move in Friday's episode of The Payoff Pitch podcast.

Injuries

These two big free agents could be forced to accept short-term contracts as the market tightens and teams hesitate to commit long term.

Betting

If the Phillies lose him, here are two teams that should be all in on him.

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