Observations from the Yankees’ spring training on Thursday. Having a blast Jazz Chisholm Jr., Paul Goldschmidt and Spencer Jones all crushed home runs in a 7-3 win over the Braves – Chisholm’s first of the spring and the second for both Goldschmidt and Jones. Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit his first home run of the spring […]
< div> Observations from the Yankees’ spring training on Friday. Looking golden In his spring debut, Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles and a lineout. The 38-year-old first baseman had exit velocities of 108.3, 107.5 and 97.9 mph, an encouraging early sign. What is that smell? There was a sewer problem outside […]
In our 127th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss the latest MLB transactions and baseball card news before previewing NL Central with Derek Van Riper by The Athletics and the Rates & Barrels podcast. You can find us on bluesky on @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.socialAnd @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected]. Links to things discussed in […]
TAMPA — Some of the first days of spring training can serve as a meet and greet. But Wednesday at Steinbrenner Field might as well have been a big family reunion — and that’s even with most position players still across the street at the player development complex before reporting this weekend. While the continuity […]
TAMPA — Ben Rice may not want to get rid of his catcher’s gear just yet. While the rising slugger will still be the Yankees’ regular first baseman this season, re-signing Paul Goldschmidt as a veteran backup could also lead to a few more starts behind the plate for Rice, according to manager Aaron Boone. […]
Paul Goudschmidt returns to the Bronx after signing a one-year deal with the Yankees. The Diamondbacks had been his only other known suitor for much of the offseason, but ultimately it could come down to New York and San Diego. Jon Heyman of The New York Post loosely linked the Friars to Goldschmidt last night. […]
Happy February everyone! Last week we talked about first base and some general draft trends and levels as we took a broader look at the position. Today we return to our deep-league roots to look further down the first base rankings in search of some gems – or at least breakout plans – once we’re […]
In our 117th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss some key trades before diving into the updated baseball card release calendar and revisiting the Razzball staff’s 2025 predictions. You can find us on bluesky on @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.socialAnd @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected]. Links to things discussed in the pod: Upcoming Baseball Card Release […]
Tyler Locklear will start the season on the injured list as he recovers from elbow and shoulder surgeries and leaves the club Diamond ridges thin on the first base depth map. The left-handed hitter Pavin Smith will get at least some regular at-bats, but given Smith’s struggles against lefties, a right-handed bat would be a […]
Paul Goudschmidt isn’t ready to hang up its nails yet. When speaking with Jon Heyman of the New York Postthe first baseman said simply, “I love playing,” indicating he plans to return for what would be his 16th major league season in 2026. Goldschmidt, who turned 38 in September, is a seven-time All Star and […]