January 30, 2025 - The Diamond Chronicle

It’s Official: The Braves Are Moving to Cleveland, Spiders Era Begins

Well, folks, the speculation is over. The Atlanta Braves are no more. In their place, the Cleveland Spiders will rise from the ashes of history, as the team’s new owner has made it official—baseball is returning to Cleveland under the Spiders name. After weeks of rumors, hand-wringing, and heated debates, the move has been finalized. The Braves’ ownership group, led by its new principal owner, made the announcement today, confirming that...

League Office Clarifies Sign-and-Trade Rule Following Padres-Royals Trade Issue

A recent trade between the San Diego Padres and Kansas City Royals exposed a loophole in the league’s new sign-and-trade rule, prompting an immediate clarification from the league office. The rule in question states: When acquiring a sign-and-trade eligible player, the total monetary value of the assets being sent in return must be within 60% of the departing player's one-year demand for the upcoming season. The Padres and Royals had agreed...