Tag: MLB
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Is Kyle Schwarber Worth $300 million According to David Samson?
Yes or No?
SamsonNo, Kyle Schwarber is not worth $300 million in the midst of August. He still has yet to prove the significance of his past as compared to his past prior to the Phillies. He needs to hone on the postseason to embrace the Philadelphia community. They will likely budge but Cincinnati is the likely destination with sources that will aim high like any team is willing to deal for a player that might go sky range depending on his worth on the market.
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What To Know About Roman Anthony Deal
Roman Anthony has signed an 8 year extension worth $130 million, including a club option in 2034. By that time, current Little Leaguers will be featured in MLB.
The catch is Marcelo Meyer, Ceddanne Rafaela, Garrett Crochet, and Kristian Campbell are mainstays. They have signed early long- term extensions, too, and are set to undergo the next phase of this franchise under the Fenway Sports Group (FSG).
Fans wondered why the Red Sox did not test the waters at the deadline but rest assured they got their man in Anthony who has hit 2 HR, .283 AVG and an .828 OPS.
The question I have is water dominance meaning is Anthony determined to swim and beat Cam Smith, Jacob Wilson, and Nick Kurtz in the AL Rookie of the Year Race?
The Boston Red Sox remain 64-51 in the AL East behind Toronto. You could argue Bo Bichette has returned to his normal scary self as a former top prospect, too. This all remains, in doubt.
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Tommy Edman Listed as Day-to-Day
So much for knowing him as the 2024 MLB World Baseball MVP, Tommy Edman is listed as day-to-day as he battles an ankle sprain rounding first in a hot humid game against Tampa or St. Petersburg.
There is a lot about the future of the Tampa Bay Rays but their competition is steep. Los Angeles bench ranks sixth as of August 4, 2025 compared to 4th, 2024.
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The Aftermath of MLB Trade Deadline
Last night was an interesting spectacle of walk-offs.
JP Crawford of the Seattle Mariners helped out when Eugenio Suarez was struggling to start and Logan Gilbert struck out seven to deliver the win for the second place team in the AL West.
Meanwhile, in Philly. The Philadelphia Phillies saw Bryce Harper get disqualified and it was not good. Harper needs to calm down. But the team prevailed with Otto Kemp’s base hit to left and Nick Casellano’s run scored. Jhoan Duran made his impressive debut.
O’Neil Cruz stayed on the Pittsburgh Pirates and delivered the 3rd longest grand slam of the season with a 451 ft tower. It was not enough as the Colorado Rockies won over Pittsburgh by a final score of 17-16 with Brenton Doyle’s walk-off.
