#Silver Sluggers

On January 24th, the Baseball Writers' Association of America will unveil what players they've chosen for Cooperstown. Whoever gets the nod will be inducted, alongside Fred McGriff (more on him later), on July 23rd. This year's ballot has 28 names on it, half of which are first-time nominees. To get elected, a player's name must appear on at least…

There's no brighter star in the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball universe than Mookie Betts. Betts has accomplished virtually everything you can imagine in MLB, both at the individual and team level. He won the MVP award in 2018 with Boston, won the World Series that season and then again in 2020. He's won six Gold Glove awards and five Silver…

The Houston Astros are in the process of finalizing a deal with free agent first baseman José Abreu for three years and roughly $50 million, Jim Bowden of CBS Sports HQ confirms. Abreu, 35, is a three-time All-Star who has won three Silver Sluggers, a Rookie of the Year award and the 2020 AL MVP. Last season, he appeared in 157 games for the White…

The Toronto Blue Jays turn 45 in 2022. They open the season Friday night at Rogers Centre, just four days after legal went live and mobile. It's a good time to be an fan in Toronto. The Blue Jays have eight former players in Cooperstown. But not all had Hall of Fame careers while playing for Toronto. Which players would make up the Toronto Blue…

Xander Bogaerts made perhaps the easiest decision of his career on Monday afternoon, when he officially opted out of his team-friendly contract with the Red Sox to become a free agent for the first time. Bogaerts, 30, has been the most productive offensive shortstop in baseball for the last five years. Since 2018, his.880 OPS is clear and away the…

The Dodgers have a proud history, with dozens of division titles and seven World Series (to date). Among the contributors to their success are various players from Canada. Here's a look at some of the best Canadians to play for the Dodgers. First on our list of great Canadians who have played for the Dodgers is first baseman Freddie Freeman, who is…

What should the Toronto Blue Jays do with Teoscar Hernández this off-season? The 30-year-old outfielder has been a vital part of the roster since 2020, winning two consecutive Silver Sluggers and hoping for a third in'22. The organization is likely nearing a crossroads with the right-handed slugger, though, and deciding how to move forward could…