There’s a new twist regarding Carlos Correa
Wednesday, December 21
Correa pivots to Mets after Giants deal falls through (source)
After concerns over physical, Giants lose Correa
Judge’s record deal official; press conference today
Rumors: Eovaldi likely to return to Red Sox?
Drury agrees to 2-year deal with Angels (source)
Friars find flexibility, lefty bat in deal with Carpenter
Mets, Ottavino agree to deal (source)
Here’s why baseball’s a global game
Baseball may be America’s pastime, but its popularity spans the globe. The game’s reach will be on display in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, with the first round of pool play beginning March 8.
The rosters aren’t finalized yet, but the United States has loaded up as it prepares to defend its 2017 title. And this 20-team tourney is just a snapshot of baseball’s worldwide impact. Fifty-seven countries and territories have provided at least one Major League player throughout the history of the game.
So let’s rank them, from most to least populous by MLB standards. Let’s also put a little spotlight on the bWAR leader from each part of the world.
Fast workers explain how to play nice with pitch clock
Opening Day 2023 will begin a new era, one in which pitchers can’t dawdle on the mound. Some hurlers will adjust to the new normal better than others.
Verlander sold on Mets’ ‘championship-standard’ vision
Justin Verlander was drawn to the Mets’ all-in vision and is looking forward to reuniting with co-ace Max Scherzer.
3 prospects who could rise up Draft boards
Jonathan Mayo highlights a trio who could go from the back half of the Top 100 up to first-round territory by the time the Draft rolls around in July.
The best Draft prospects of past decade
In honor of the release of the inaugural 2023 Top 100 Draft Prospects list last week, MLB Pipeline took the time to look back at all of the players who made up those lists over the years.
Top games of 2022: Mets vs. Giants
Joc Pederson launches 3 homers in a 13-12 stunner, with added insights from Anthony Recker, Jake Peavy and Adnan Virk on MLB Network at 2 p.m. ET.
Today’s Trivia Question
Who holds the record for most strikeouts in relief in a World Series game?
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