Weekend Rumblings - News for November 30, 2024
The Royals re-sign Diego Hernandez.
David Schoenfield at ESPN Insider lists one move each team should make. [$]
St. Louis Cardinals trade RHP Ryan Helsley to the Kansas City Royals for RHP Blake Wolters
These two franchises rarely make deals with each other — only one since 2016, and that was simply St. Louis acquiring Anthony Misiewicz from K.C. for cash considerations in 2023 — so maybe this is a long shot. But it makes sense, especially if the Cardinals, as stated, are focusing on a reset season in 2025 that will focus on youth. With Helsley coming off a monster 49-save season but headed to free agency after 2025, he should be available. The Royals made a nice pickup last trade deadline in acquiring reliever Lucas Erceg from the A’s, but their bullpen depth was still a soft spot overall (the pen was 21st in the majors in ERA). An Erceg-Helsley late-game combo would be dynamic. Meanwhile, Wolters is a young, interesting pitching prospect.
MLB Pipeline lists a 2025 Rookie of the Year candidate for each team.
Royals: Noah Cameron, LHP (No. 12) Cameron made his Triple-A debut on July 31 and was at his best at the Minors’ top level, finishing with a 2.32 ERA, 62 strikeouts and only 11 walks in 54 1/3 innings for Omaha. His 78-81 mph changeup was particularly devastating, with a 46.7 percent whiff rate, but a full four-pitch repertoire (including a four-seamer, cutter and curveball) kept Triple-A hitters guessing. Cameron was an easy 40-man add when he became Rule 5-eligible this offseason, and he should head into Spring Training aiming to win a rotation spot.
The Royals re-sign minor league outfielder Diego Hernandez to a minor league deal.
The Dodgers sign infielder Tommy Edman to a five-year, $74 million extension.
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Longtime Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford retires.
The Blue Jays are pursuing a number of top shelf free agents.
The Cardinals are looking to trade lefty Steven Matz this off-season.
KBO free agent outfielder Sócrates Brito is drawing interest from MLB teams.
Former White Sox slugger Matt Davidson will stay in Korea.
Five free agents that may have underperformed this season.
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Teams that want to upgrade at the catcher position may be out of luck.
Who are the top coaching candidates for the Chicago Bears?
Georgia outlasts Georgia Tech after eight overtimes.
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The history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade.
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