The rivalry between the Yankees and the Red Sox is alive and well. Just over a month after newly acquired Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray labeled his former team “easy to hate,” Boston’s new first baseman followed suit by taking a shot at the Yankees. Willson Contreras, who like Gray was acquired in a trade […]
The Red Sox landed an impact bat Willson Contreras on Sunday. The old catcher moved to first base last season and it is expected that that will remain the case in Boston. “We see him mostly at first base, maybe some DH opportunities. But the more we can get his bat in the lineup, the […]
After failing to land Pete Alonso, the Red Sox have turned to another option at first base. Boston acquired Willson Contreras from the Cardinals, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed — with pitchers Hunter Dobbins, Yhoiker Fajardo and Blake Aita returning to St. Louis in the deal. according to ESPN. Contreras, who spent the first seven […]
Less than a month after landing Son Graythe Red Sox have acquired another prominent veteran talent from St. Louis. Boston has landed its first baseman Willson Contreras and $8 million in cash payments from the Cardinals in exchange for a package of three right-handed pitchers – Hunter Dobbins and prospects Yhoiker Fajardo And Blake father. […]
After missing both Pete Alonso And Kyle Schwarberthe Red Sox continue to pursue upgrades to their lineup. One target they’ve been looking at recently, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.comis the Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras. Of course, the Red Sox and Cardinals have already completed one trade, sending a notable veteran to Boston; right-handed […]
The Mets lost a franchise icon on Wednesday, but could turn their eyes to the Midwest for a possible replacement. New York spoke to the Cardinals about Willson Contreras after Pete Alonso signed with the Orioles, according to MLB.com. A three-time All-Star, Contreras was primarily a catcher until 2025, when he played 120 games at […]
The Mets have made headlines for their actions not made this out of season, namely watching Pete Alonso sign with baltimore and Edwin Diaz go to Los Angeles. However, the club is actively working to expand its attacking side, with the Cardinals a potential trade partner. Will Sammon of The Athletic reports the Mets are […]
With Chaim Bloom officially at the helm of the Cardinals’ baseball operations department, it appears that the rebuilding phase the team is expected to undergo since the announcement that Bloom would take over for John Mozeliak this season will begin in earnest. That means exploring the possibilities on the trading market, and Derrick Goold of […]