Since the first free-agent signing of the modern era back in 1974, there have been several free-agent deals that shook the baseball world and realigned power across the Majors. Jacob deGrom is only the latest one — and may not be the last of this offseason.
Here’s a look at several moves that changed the landscape of baseball, and in some cases were downright shocking.
We don’t know exactly how the new shift rules that will be implemented in MLB in 2023 will affect the game, but we can still try to identify hitters with a profile that makes them more likely to benefit from a shift ban.
The Brewers’ promotion of the Wisconsin native to chief operating officer makes her one of three women with a similar senior title on the business side for a Major League team.
David Ortiz — ever the baseball fan — is keeping his eyes and ears on the Hot Stove season, particularly as it pertains to the Boston Red Sox and their shortstop of the past nine years.
A five-time All-Star, Fred McGriff was a big-time run producer who won three Silver Slugger awards and had 10 seasons of 30 or more home runs. He is one of four Major Leaguers to win the home run title in both leagues.
Today’s Trivia Question
Which team drafted Fred McGriff in the 9th round of the 1981 Draft?