Brent Maguire
@bmags94.bsky.social
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Formerly: San Francisco Giants • The Athletic • Locked On Angels
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Brent Maguire
@bmags94.bsky.social
· Oct 30
Trey Yesavage struck out 12 batters and walked none in seven innings of one-run ball in Game 5 of the freakin' World Series.
He also generated 23 whiffs tonight, the most by any pitcher in the World Series in the pitch-tracking era (since 2008).
Here are his dozen strikeouts against the Dodgers.
He also generated 23 whiffs tonight, the most by any pitcher in the World Series in the pitch-tracking era (since 2008).
Here are his dozen strikeouts against the Dodgers.
Rough start to the Anthony Santander-Blue Jays era
News: Anthony Santander will undergo left labral (shoulder) surgery and miss 5-6 months. #BlueJays
February 11, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Rough start to the Anthony Santander-Blue Jays era
It’s probably not great that the 2025 Braves injury vibes have already carried over into 2026.
On a related note, Zac Gallen feels like a perfect fit for this club, if he already wasn’t before this injury news.
On a related note, Zac Gallen feels like a perfect fit for this club, if he already wasn’t before this injury news.
NEWS: The Atlanta Braves are placing starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach on the 60-day injured list to start the season
February 10, 2026 at 11:01 PM
It’s probably not great that the 2025 Braves injury vibes have already carried over into 2026.
On a related note, Zac Gallen feels like a perfect fit for this club, if he already wasn’t before this injury news.
On a related note, Zac Gallen feels like a perfect fit for this club, if he already wasn’t before this injury news.
I don’t disagree. Neto is like the perfect type of guy to build around but, to your point, the long-term plan for the org is in flux as usual.
February 10, 2026 at 10:33 PM
I don’t disagree. Neto is like the perfect type of guy to build around but, to your point, the long-term plan for the org is in flux as usual.
Obviously can't blame him if he goes this route
February 10, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Obviously can't blame him if he goes this route
The fact that the Red Sox reportedly circled back does make me think that it's not entirely out of the question.
Boston would be a great team to trade with buttttt again, I'm not sure how much I trust them pulling off this kind of move.
Boston would be a great team to trade with buttttt again, I'm not sure how much I trust them pulling off this kind of move.
February 10, 2026 at 8:10 PM
The fact that the Red Sox reportedly circled back does make me think that it's not entirely out of the question.
Boston would be a great team to trade with buttttt again, I'm not sure how much I trust them pulling off this kind of move.
Boston would be a great team to trade with buttttt again, I'm not sure how much I trust them pulling off this kind of move.
At the very least, he's a star and a fan favorite for an otherwise disastrous team. Gotta maintain some interest in the team.
February 10, 2026 at 8:09 PM
At the very least, he's a star and a fan favorite for an otherwise disastrous team. Gotta maintain some interest in the team.
Honestly think Neto is someone they should look at extending long-term.
If they traded him, it’d make sense to just tear it all down and I’m not sure how much I trust this org to handle that right now.
If they traded him, it’d make sense to just tear it all down and I’m not sure how much I trust this org to handle that right now.
February 10, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Honestly think Neto is someone they should look at extending long-term.
If they traded him, it’d make sense to just tear it all down and I’m not sure how much I trust this org to handle that right now.
If they traded him, it’d make sense to just tear it all down and I’m not sure how much I trust this org to handle that right now.
Rotation options for the 2026 Tigers:
Tarik Skubal
Framber Valdez
Jack Flaherty
Justin Verlander
Casey Mize
Reese Olson
Troy Melton
Drew Anderson
Tarik Skubal
Framber Valdez
Jack Flaherty
Justin Verlander
Casey Mize
Reese Olson
Troy Melton
Drew Anderson
February 10, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Rotation options for the 2026 Tigers:
Tarik Skubal
Framber Valdez
Jack Flaherty
Justin Verlander
Casey Mize
Reese Olson
Troy Melton
Drew Anderson
Tarik Skubal
Framber Valdez
Jack Flaherty
Justin Verlander
Casey Mize
Reese Olson
Troy Melton
Drew Anderson
The Tigers announce that they’ve signed Justin Verlander to a one-year deal worth $13 million.
I’m not going to lie … that’s actually really cool to see him return to Detroit. Also makes for a fascinating rotation this year.
I’m not going to lie … that’s actually really cool to see him return to Detroit. Also makes for a fascinating rotation this year.
February 10, 2026 at 6:37 PM
The Tigers announce that they’ve signed Justin Verlander to a one-year deal worth $13 million.
I’m not going to lie … that’s actually really cool to see him return to Detroit. Also makes for a fascinating rotation this year.
I’m not going to lie … that’s actually really cool to see him return to Detroit. Also makes for a fascinating rotation this year.
Damn. MassLive's Sean McAdam reported that the Red Sox took several tries at acquiring Zach Neto from the Angels this offseason.
Understandably, the price was very high for a 25-year-old SS coming off consecutive 5+ bWAR seasons + is controlled through 2029.
www.masslive.com/redsox/2026/...
Understandably, the price was very high for a 25-year-old SS coming off consecutive 5+ bWAR seasons + is controlled through 2029.
www.masslive.com/redsox/2026/...
Sean McAdam: Five thoughts on Red Sox trade for Caleb Durbin
Following weeks of speculation, the Red Sox finally pulled the trigger on a deal to acquire infield help.
www.masslive.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Damn. MassLive's Sean McAdam reported that the Red Sox took several tries at acquiring Zach Neto from the Angels this offseason.
Understandably, the price was very high for a 25-year-old SS coming off consecutive 5+ bWAR seasons + is controlled through 2029.
www.masslive.com/redsox/2026/...
Understandably, the price was very high for a 25-year-old SS coming off consecutive 5+ bWAR seasons + is controlled through 2029.
www.masslive.com/redsox/2026/...
After talks about the Angels starting their own TV network, the club announced that they’re partnering with Major League Baseball for a direct-to-consumer platform.
More info can be found here. www.mlb.com/angels/sched...
More info can be found here. www.mlb.com/angels/sched...
February 10, 2026 at 5:21 PM
After talks about the Angels starting their own TV network, the club announced that they’re partnering with Major League Baseball for a direct-to-consumer platform.
More info can be found here. www.mlb.com/angels/sched...
More info can be found here. www.mlb.com/angels/sched...
Pitchers and catchers begin reporting to Spring Training today. The season is near.
February 10, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Pitchers and catchers begin reporting to Spring Training today. The season is near.
PECOTA standings dropped today. Some notable ones for me:
-Dodgers projected for 105 (!) wins
-All five AL East teams finishing with 80+ wins
-66-ish wins for the Angels and Cardinals
www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/
-Dodgers projected for 105 (!) wins
-All five AL East teams finishing with 80+ wins
-66-ish wins for the Angels and Cardinals
www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/
PECOTA Standings from Baseball Prospectus
www.baseballprospectus.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM
PECOTA standings dropped today. Some notable ones for me:
-Dodgers projected for 105 (!) wins
-All five AL East teams finishing with 80+ wins
-66-ish wins for the Angels and Cardinals
www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/
-Dodgers projected for 105 (!) wins
-All five AL East teams finishing with 80+ wins
-66-ish wins for the Angels and Cardinals
www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/
Baseball season must be close. @baseballprospectus.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Baseball season must be close. @baseballprospectus.com
Pitchers and catchers report this week, which has prompted a flurry of activity today:
-Red Sox-Brewers' six-player trade involving Caleb Durbin and Kyle Harrison
-Rays sign Nick Martinez
-Pirates sign Marcell Ozuna
-Marlins sign Chris Paddack
-White Sox sign Erick Fedde
-Red Sox-Brewers' six-player trade involving Caleb Durbin and Kyle Harrison
-Rays sign Nick Martinez
-Pirates sign Marcell Ozuna
-Marlins sign Chris Paddack
-White Sox sign Erick Fedde
February 9, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Pitchers and catchers report this week, which has prompted a flurry of activity today:
-Red Sox-Brewers' six-player trade involving Caleb Durbin and Kyle Harrison
-Rays sign Nick Martinez
-Pirates sign Marcell Ozuna
-Marlins sign Chris Paddack
-White Sox sign Erick Fedde
-Red Sox-Brewers' six-player trade involving Caleb Durbin and Kyle Harrison
-Rays sign Nick Martinez
-Pirates sign Marcell Ozuna
-Marlins sign Chris Paddack
-White Sox sign Erick Fedde
Fun trade! I kinda dig this for both sides.
The Red Sox had a surplus of SP and needed a 2B/3B option that was remotely pushing league-average. Durbin gives them exactly that.
The Brewers could do some interesting tinkering with Harrison and this opens the door for Jett Williams to play 3B.
The Red Sox had a surplus of SP and needed a 2B/3B option that was remotely pushing league-average. Durbin gives them exactly that.
The Brewers could do some interesting tinkering with Harrison and this opens the door for Jett Williams to play 3B.
Red Sox make their move. Kyle Harrison, David Hamilton and Shane Drohan to Milwaukee for 3B Caleb Durbin, INF Andruw Monasterio, C/INF Anthony Seigler and a Comp B pick.
February 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Fun trade! I kinda dig this for both sides.
The Red Sox had a surplus of SP and needed a 2B/3B option that was remotely pushing league-average. Durbin gives them exactly that.
The Brewers could do some interesting tinkering with Harrison and this opens the door for Jett Williams to play 3B.
The Red Sox had a surplus of SP and needed a 2B/3B option that was remotely pushing league-average. Durbin gives them exactly that.
The Brewers could do some interesting tinkering with Harrison and this opens the door for Jett Williams to play 3B.
Baseball ----> soon
February 9, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Baseball ----> soon
Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. was featured at Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance. I wrote a little story about this unexpected baseball crossover.
www.mlb.com/news/ronald-...
www.mlb.com/news/ronald-...
Acuña among the VIPs at Bad Bunny's halftime show
Bad Bunny put on quite the performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, which included many notable guests like Ricky Martin, Lady Gaga, Cardi B, Karol G and Pedro Pascal. Also included in the exhilar...
www.mlb.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. was featured at Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance. I wrote a little story about this unexpected baseball crossover.
www.mlb.com/news/ronald-...
www.mlb.com/news/ronald-...
Ronald Acuña Jr. was also part of Bad Bunny's halftime show (via MTV).
February 9, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Ronald Acuña Jr. was also part of Bad Bunny's halftime show (via MTV).
Reposted by Brent Maguire
For real. Hell, use the City Connects as the full-time uniforms and incorporate the oldies throughout the year.
February 9, 2026 at 1:29 AM
For real. Hell, use the City Connects as the full-time uniforms and incorporate the oldies throughout the year.
Imagine hating Bad Bunny and this performance. Can't relate.
February 9, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Imagine hating Bad Bunny and this performance. Can't relate.
This halftime show rips
February 9, 2026 at 1:24 AM
This halftime show rips
Hell yeah. I'd love to see them incorporate those uniforms a few times a year (could really say that for a lot of their uniforms).
February 9, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Hell yeah. I'd love to see them incorporate those uniforms a few times a year (could really say that for a lot of their uniforms).
I'm going to pretend that I didn't see that Dunkin' commercial
February 9, 2026 at 1:02 AM
I'm going to pretend that I didn't see that Dunkin' commercial