Longtime MLB infielder Jean Segura has retired, according to a social media post from his representatives at CAA. Segura last appeared in the majors in 2023 and spent time in Triple-A with the Orioles last season. Segura had an accomplished 12-year big league run. The Dominican Republic native signed as an amateur with the Angels in 2007. He was one of the sport’s top prospects … [Read more...] about Jean Segura Retires
The Diamondbacks’ Surprisingly Middling Rotation
Few teams have more aggressively added veteran rotation help over the past two years than the Diamondbacks. As shown on MLBTR's Contract Tracker, 15 free agent starting pitchers have signed for at least a $20MM average annual value since the start of the 2023-24 offseason. The D-Backs have been responsible for three of them. If we exclude Shohei Ohtani, who was obviously signed … [Read more...] about The Diamondbacks’ Surprisingly Middling Rotation
Diamondbacks Release Garrett Hampson
Infielder/outfielder Garrett Hampson has been released by the Diamondbacks, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been designated for assignment by the Snakes a week ago. He’ll be a free agent once he clears release waivers, if he hasn’t already. Hampson, 30, signed a minor league deal with Arizona in the offseason. They selected him to the Opening Day … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Release Garrett Hampson
Poll: National League Playoff Outlook
We’re now a little over a quarter of the way through the 2025 regular season. With Memorial Day fast approaching, it’s hard for struggling teams to continue arguing that it’s still early. That isn’t to say playoff positions are set in stone, of course; on this day last year, the Cubs were firmly in playoff position while the Mets club that eventually made it all the way to the … [Read more...] about Poll: National League Playoff Outlook
Diamondbacks Place Eduardo Rodríguez On IL With Shoulder Inflammation
The Diamondbacks announced today that left-hander Eduardo Rodríguez has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 15th, with left shoulder inflammation. Lefty Joe Mantiply has also been optioned to Triple-A Reno. To take those two spots, the club has recalled right-hander Scott McGough and selected the contract of righty Christian Montes De Oca. The 40-man … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Place Eduardo Rodríguez On IL With Shoulder Inflammation