#Alex Speier

Time is running out for the Boston Red Sox to extend the contract of Rafael Devers. The third baseman, who is set to become a free agent after the 2023 campaign, "will not entertain negotiations with the Red Sox during the season," and an extension would need to be agreed upon by the end of spring training, sources told Alex Speier of the Boston…

New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler has been diligent about adding starting pitching this offseason. He's been busy, signing Justin Verlander (two years, $86.67 million), Jose Quintana (two years, $26 million) and Kodai Senga (five years, $75 million) to upgrade the starting rotation. BUY METS TICKETS: STUBHUB, VIVID…

Alex Speier answered questions today regarding the Red Sox farm system. You can read the full transcript below. John (NJ): Thanks for the chat! Why the snub on Niko Kavadas? Surely he struggled in a short stint with Portland, but the 102 walks overall to go along with the power should place him in the top 10. Alex Speier: Niko is no snub! Kavadas…

Dusty Baker finally got his long-awaited ring as the Houston Astros secured their second World Series title in six years, suffering just two postseason losses at the end of an outstanding regular season. Well done, Houston. Now, can you become the first back-to-back champion in more than two decades? An awful lot will change before Major League…

The MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and no team did more to improve their World Series chances than the San Diego Padres (60-46). After acquiring outfielder Juan Soto (.274 AVG, 20 HRs, 59 RBIs) and first baseman Josh Bell (.301 AVG, 14 HRs, 57 RBIs) from the Nationals, FanDuel slashed the Padres' World Series odds from around+2200 down…

Convincing Rafael Devers to sign a contract extension is one of the top priorities for the Boston Red Sox. While previous efforts to lock up their star third baseman have proven futile, there's reason to believe that the team is making a serious push to hammer out a deal that keeps him from testing free agency after the 2023 season. On Monday…

George Kurtz Trevor Story is expected to be activated from the injured list Saturday by the Boston Red Sox, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. Story has been on the IL since July 13. Story was hit in the wrist by a pitch he swung at on July 12 versus the Tampa Bay Rays. His return on Saturday will also coincidentally be versus the Rays. Story…